«1000 Hours Control» test
by Jaeger‑LeCoultre
Jaeger‑LeCoultre subjects each of its watches to the rigourous
“1000 Hours Control” test programme. Unique in its kind,
this programme consists of 1000 hours of comprehensive,
stringent checks.
The “1000 Hours Control” seal or marking affixed or engraved
on the back of your watch certifies that it has undergone
this observation programme in our laboratories and has
passed all the tests, relating to rate regularity, temperature
and atmospheric pressure, resistance to impacts and magnetic
fields, as well as water‑resistance. Your watch is therefore
capable of withstanding the trials awaiting it in everyday life
when you wear it on your wrist.
The criteria of the “1000 Hours Control” programme go far
beyond the official timekeeping test standards, which concern
only part of the movement Jaeger‑LeCoultre tests not only the
movement before casing it within the watch, but also the watch
as a whole.
Built‑in transponder for the DBS car
The AMVOX2 DBS Transponder has a built‑in transmitter micro‑
system for activating and deactivating the door‑locking system
of the Aston Martin DBS sports car, which has been expressly
connected to it by an authorised Aston Martin dealership.
Pressing on the watch crystal’s OPEN position (between
8 and 9 o’clock) will activate the door opening system, while
the same action on the CLOSE position between 3 and
4 o’clock will lock the doors of the connected vehicle.
Security
The watch transponder serves a transmission function
only. This means that the code transmitted by the watch
microsystem can only be read by a vehicle with the
appropriate reading protocol, which has been expressly
enabled to use this protocol by an authorised Aston Martin
dealership.
On delivery, AMVOX2 DBS Transponder watches produced
by Jaeger‑LeCoultre come with a secured coding protocol,
but at this stage it cannot work since it is not connected
to any system or any car. The watch’s owner has the choice
and responsibility to visit the nearest Aston Martin dealership
to have the connection between the watch and the car
activated. Only Aston Martin dealerships are authorised to
enable or disenable this pairing.
Should the watch be lost or the owner decide to stop using
the watch’s locking/unlocking function, the transponder may
be immediately locked by the Aston Martin dealership at the
owner’s request, and at their sole responsibility.
No starting function
Under the strict conditions stated above, the AMVOX2
DBS Transponder watch may only activate and deactivate
the door locking system of the connected car. Under no
circumstances does it incorporate a starting function for the
car’s engine. The Aston Martin ignition key accompanying the
car is needed to start the engine.
Important note
You are reminded that the AMVOX2 DBS Transponder
watch and its locking/unlocking function are placed under
your own responsibility. You are strongly advised to observe
the elementary security rules and visually check that the
doors are properly closed.
Battery
The transponder’s electronic circuit works with a battery
reference CR1616. If you observe a malfunction or failure
of the unlocking and locking functions, please entrust the
watch to a Jaeger‑LeCoultre or Aston Martin authorised
representative, according to the terms of the international
guarantee.
Operation
The transponder system comprises a microsystem housed
on the back of the watch and an antenna. The antenna is built
into the internal surface of the watch’s sapphire crystal (via a
method known as metallisation). Its shape graphically blends
in with the ring and hour‑markers between 4 and 8 o’clock,
ending at these points via vehicle locking control contact
blocks: OPEN to unlock and CLOSE to lock.
Unlike the vertical‑trigger chronograph, which is activated by
turning the case/bezel assembly, activating or deactivating the
locking system does not involve moving the watch case. It is
done by pressing the OPEN and CLOSE zones with a finger.
The transponder range is equivalent to a maximum distance
of around 10 metres between the car and the watch.
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