Bulova 96G47 manual Setting NON-DATE Models, Setting Date and DAY/DATE Models, SCREW-DOWN Crown

IN POSITION

OUT POSITION

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GENERAL

Watch Setting Guide

SETTING NON-DATE MODELS

If the watch has no second hand, merely pull out the crown and proceed to step 2.

Step 1: When the second hand rea- ches the 60th second mark, pull the crown to the “OUT” position. All hands will stop.

Step 2: Turn the hands forward (cloc-

kwise) to set the time. In order to prevent the hands from jumping when the crown is pushed in, set the minute hand approximately 5 minutes ahead of the desired minute marker; then, gently turn back to the same minute marker.

Step 3: When the time standard by which you are setting your watch reaches the 60th second, push the crown to the “IN” position without turning. All hands will start instantly

SETTING DATE AND DAY/DATE MODELS

ring so that the triangle is in line with the minute hand when he submerges. The minute hand will then indicate on the outer ring the length of time that the diver has been under water.

SCREW-DOWN CROWN

If your watch includes a screw-down crown, you have ad- ditional assurance that it will remain watertight. To make the crown operational, it must be turned toward you until the threads are disengaged. Then, instructions for setting must be followed. To reseal the crown, press in until threads en- gage. Turn away from you until tight.

IMPORTANT: Unless the crown is properly resealed, it will not be watertight.

IF YOUR NEW WATCH IS A MECHANICAL WATCH (no battery)

Mechanical watches differ from Quartz watches in several

IN POSITION

OUT POSITION

INTERMEDIATE POSITION

Step 1: When the second hand reaches the 60th second mark, pull the crown all the way to the “OUT” position (you will hear two tiny “click” sounds). All hands will stop.

Step 2: With the crown still in the “OUT” position, move hands forward (clockwise) until you see the date (for date only) or both day and date change. This establishes midnight.

respects:

1.	No battery changes are needed - they are powered by a
	mainspring, which is wound either by wrist movement; or in
	some models by daily winding of the setting crown.
2.	Because it is a mechanical device, it’s accuracy is subject
	to the effects of gravity and temperature. You can expect,
	on the average, a daily variance of up to 10 to 20 seconds
	for mechanical watches.
3.	Just like automobiles, these watches require routine main-

Step 3: For AM time, continue to move

the hands forward until the minute hand is approximately 5 minutes ahead of the desired minute marker; then, gently turn back to the same minute marker. For PM time, follow the same procedure, but first advance the hands past 12 o’clock.

Note: The date will advance automatically at midnight, provided that AM and PM have been established (steps 2 and 3). The watch calendar is programmed for a 31-day cycle. Therefore, on the first day of any month following a month with less than 31 days, the date must be advanced manually (see Step 5).

Step 4: When the time standard by which you are setting your watch reaches the 60th second, push the crown all the way to the “IN” position without turning. All hands will start instantly.

Step 5: Pull the crown to the “INTERMEDIATE” position (one “click”). Your watch will continue to tell time. Slowly turn crown one way until correct date appears. Then, for day/date models, slowly turn crown the other way until correct day appears.

Note: The day is printed in two successive positions on the day

indicator: in English and in Spanish on U.S. models; in English and in French, depending on the models. It is possible to make use of either position. The display will automatically remain in the language chosen. In some models, the calendar cannot be changed manu- ally between 9:00pm and 6:00am. However, the mechanism will not be damaged if the crown is turned accidentally during this period of time.

Step 6: Push the crown to the “IN” position. Your watch is now operating normally.

HOW TO USE THE ELAPSED TIME INDICATOR

If your watch is equipped with a rotatable outer dial with oneminute graduations, this can be used in various ways to check elapsed time. For example if a diver has a 30-minute air supply, he can set the outer

tenance. Due to their mechanical complexity, mechanical

watches require cleaning and new lubrication every 3 to 5

years to run at optimum efficiency.

FOR THE AUTOMATIC SELF-WINDING MECHANI- CAL WATCH.

It must be wound at least six or seven times before you wear it.After that, your daily activity should wind the watch suffi- ciently to keep it running at night when it is not being worn. If your normal daily activity is not sufficient, occasional sup- plementary manual winding may be necessary. It is suggested that your mechanical watch be cleaned and oiled periodically to insure optimum performance. As a mechanical watch, quartz watch accuracy cannot be expected. References to the power cell do not apply to Automatic watches.

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