Precautions about Care and Handling of Watches

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PRECAUTIONS ABOUT CARE AND HANDLING OF WATCHES

TEMPERATURE CARE

Avoid temperature extremes. Exposing your watch to high temperatures, such as placing it on the dashboard of a vehicle or use in a hot tub, may cause the watch to malfunction, shorten battery life or damage certain components. Leaving the watch in extreme cold temperatures may cause irregular timekeeping until the watch returns to normal operating temperature.

SHOCK-RESISTANT

The watch may be worn while playing golf or other activities, but avoid severe shocks such as dropping it on a hard surface.

MAGNETIC-RESISTANT

No problem should occur from using the watch around ordinary household electric appliances such as TV sets or stereos. Keep away from magnets.

CHEMICAL/GAS RESISTANT

Do not expose the watch to chemicals or gases for long periods.

WATCH CLEANING

Stains, waterspots and accumulated dirt on the case, crystal or band should be removed with a soft cloth to prevent damage and premature wear.

HANDLING OF WATER-RESISTANT WATCHES

Although water-resistant watches are warranted, steps should be taken to avoid damage that may result from

accidents or mishandling:

■Do not operate the crown or push-button in the water or while the watch is wet. Tighten screw lock crown completely.

■Should the watch become immersed in water, dry it off right away. If the watch comes in contact with salt water, be sure to rinse it thoroughly in warm fresh water to remove any trace of salt.

■If a watch is wet from cleaning or by accident, never store it in a closed container. It should be dried immediately or taken to a watchmaker or jeweler if moisture is inside the case to prevent damage from rust.

■Vital components necessary to resist the entrance of moisture deteriorate with time and use. Gaskets, crowns and other materials should be replaced every year or two to ensure

that water resistant quality remains at factory specifications.

CARE FOR METAL BRACELETS

To extend the life and maintain the good appearance of the metal watch bracelet, the following recommendations are given:

■Be aware that since the watch and bracelet is worn next to the skin, it collects dust and perspiration and becomes soiled if not cleaned regularly. This is particularly true of the inner parts of the links or mesh of the bracelet.

■Soil and rust, when present in a bracelet, are dissolved by perspiration and can cause staining of cuffs and

irritation of the skin in some instances.

■Heavy perspiration should be wiped off the watch and bracelet with a soft dry cloth. The bracelet should be cleaned occasionally by using an old toothbrush and warm soapy water after which the soap is thoroughly rinsed with clear water and the bracelet dried completely. The foregoing manner of cleaning should not be done if the watch is not water-resistant but should instead be done by your jeweler.

CARE FOR STRAPS

LEATHER

■Heavy perspiration, if not removed from a leather strap, can wash out the natural oils and cause the leather to become dry and deteriorate. Any moisture should be blotted with a soft dry cloth or paper towel and the strap allowed to dry naturally.

■Salt residue and soil can be removed from the leather by cleaning with a dampened soft cloth and mild soap or saddle soap.

■Occasionally, the inside surface of the strap should be cleaned by using a soft cloth dampened with alcohol.

■The strap should always be worn a little loosely (one finger space between wrist and strap) to allow air to circulate thus causing any moisture to evaporate.

RUBBER

■Rubber straps should be washed frequently with mild soap and warm water using a soft brush.

■Thorough cleaning, using the same method, should especially be done after use in salt water.

■Solvents, oils, perspiration, tanning lotion and salt can cause rubber to deteriorate if not removed.

Marking	Marking					Water-resistant
on the Dial	on the					characteristics
	Caseback
		Face washing,	Swimming	Skin diving	Scuba diving
		splashes,		(diving	(diving with
		sweat,		without	air tanks)
		raindrops, etc.		air tanks)

						Non water-resistant
NONE	NONE	NO	NO	NO	NO	watch and must be kept
						away from water.

						An ordinary water-resistant
NONE	WATER	OK	NO	NO	NO	watch and can withstand
	RESIST					splashes, sweat, rain-drops
						and etc. for daily life use.

WR100M	WATER					For frequent use with
WR10bar	RESIST	OK	OK	OK	NO	water. It is not specially
WR150M						designed for scuba diving.

						For skin and scuba diving.
WR200M	WATER	OK	OK	OK	OK	Usable up to the respective
	RESIST					indicated depths.

See instruction book for further information