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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Use only a soft and dry cloth to clean the clock. Dust and 
particles contained in the cloth could scratch parts. Do not 
use any kind of cleaning products to wipe the clock. It is 
recommended to keep the clock distant from any source of 
heat or vibrations. To preserve the longevity and function-
ality of Balthazar, do not permanently expose the clock to 
direct sunlight or in a humid or dusty place.

Our clocks are developed to ensure optimal accuracy and 
reliability. It is well accepted for a fine mechanical clock to 
have a few seconds’ variation per day and our clocks are 
set so as not to delay. However if you should notice a big-
ger variation, please contact an authorized dealer who will 
advise you, or a L’Épée 1839 technical support center 
which will proceed with the necessary adjustment.

As for all Horological pieces of art, it is recommended to 
periodically service your clock. A mechanical masterpiece 
requires fine oils for the lubrication of the movement. 
These oils deteriorate over the years. We therefore advise 
having the movement serviced every 5 years. Be aware that 
the optimal period between servicing times can vary 
depending on the surrounding environmental conditions.

Summary of Contents for BALTHAZAR

Page 1: ...USER INSTRUCTIONS BALTHAZAR...

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Page 3: ...the most advanced time pieces born from a partnership between La Manufacture L p e 1839 and MB F Balthazar has been developed with passion and care by the Master Watchmakers of L p e 1839 in Del mont...

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Page 5: ...e and maintenance A kinetic sculpture Hours and minutes display The winding key Winding the movement The power reserve indicator The double retrograde seconds Setting the time The moon phase 6 7 8 9 1...

Page 6: ...d never be in contact with any liquids even in vaporized form If this occurs the clock should be serviced immediately A simple contact on certain pieces can generate delays in timekeeping which can on...

Page 7: ...pted for a fine mechanical clock to have a few seconds variation per day and our clocks are set so as not to delay However if you should notice a big ger variation please contact an authorized dealer...

Page 8: ...careful not to hit the biceps with the back of the forearm Lower arms rotate 360 Fingers on each hand two fingers cross onto the other three so that the hands can clasp a small object Be careful when...

Page 9: ...osition during the first 55 minutes of an hour then the dial starts to turn slowly and regularly no jump during the last 5 minutes of the hour to finally stop exactly at the beginning of the next hour...

Page 10: ...ar upright on a flat surface and pull the key straight out from its shield Be careful to hold its arm down to ensure that Balthazar does not tip over or fall To put the key back into the shield insert...

Page 11: ...s moving allowing all five barrels to be wound up as they are coupled Be sure to wind up the springs completely Resistance will increase as you approach the full winding point but continue to wind Bal...

Page 12: ...ti clockwise acting as a gauge Fully wound the marker rotates towards the right of the gauge During the next 35 days the power reserve indica tor will progressively rotate anti clockwise to finally en...

Page 13: ...econds red circles symbolizing two eyes move gradually from left to right on a cycle of 20 seconds and then flyback to their initial position Please make sure that nothing touches the retrograde sec o...

Page 14: ...ME Place the clock upright on a flat surface Insert the key in Point B on the diagram Turn the key anti clockwise only in order to set the time B TIME SETTING Anti clockwise only as indicated by the a...

Page 15: ...ckage for the fine tuning in this case do not force the wheel The wheel should move easily so if you feel resis tance even minor move the time forward two hours and then set the moon phase The blockag...

Page 16: ...L p e Manufacture Rue St Maurice 1 P O Box 973 2800 Del mont Switzerland Tel 41 0 32 421 94 00 After Sales Services Tel 41 0 32 421 94 05 www lepee1839 ch...

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