Victorinox CHRONOGRAPHS Watch, Basic Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CHRONOGRAPHS ACCESSORIES ...

Page 2: ...cross and shield emblem that symbolizes the legend of Victorinox and the Swiss Army Brand Whether you re going around the corner or around the globe our classically styled watches will make sure that you re equipped for life s adventures No matter what those adventures might be QUALITY FEATURES Made in Switzerland Precision Swiss Movements Individually tested for water resistance most are 100M 330...

Page 3: ...Water tested to 50 meters 165 feet 5 ATM Suitable for showering or swimming in shallow water Water tested to 100 meters 330 feet 10 ATM Suitable for swimming or snorkeling Water tested to 200 meters 660 feet 20 ATM Suitable for swimming snorkeling or skin diving Water tested to 300 meters 990 feet 30 ATM Suitable for swimming snorkeling or scuba diving WATER RESISTANCE CHART ...

Page 4: ...so your watch has a screw down crown SETTING THE DATE TIME Pull Out Crown A Pull out the crown to position 2 B Rotate the crown toward you until the date showing is the day before the desired setting C Pull out the crown to position 3 and rotate toward you When midnight is reached the date will advance to the desired date Continue to turn the crown until the desired time is set Remember the date a...

Page 5: ... the desired setting C Pull out the crown to the fully extended position 3 and rotate toward you When midnight is reached the date will advance to the desired date Continue to turn the crown until the desired time is set Remember the date advances at 12 00 midnight not 12 00 noon D After setting push in the crown then press and screw down away from you until it is sealed tight into position 1 The ...

Page 6: ...weep second hand and date calendar It enables short times to be measured to an accuracy of one tenth of a second in a 30 minute period Chrono types III and IV feature a 12 hour counter a 30 minute counter sweep second hand counter and date calendar They enable time to be measured to an accuracy of one second in a 12 hour period Chrono type V features a 60 minute counter 60 second sweep counter and...

Page 7: ...n toward you until the date showing is the day before the desired setting C Pull out the crown to position 3 and rotate toward you When midnight is reached the date will advance to the desired date Continue to turn the crown until the desired time is set Remember the date advances at 12 00 midnight not 12 00 noon D Push in the crown returning it to position 1 The date and time are now set To Set T...

Page 8: ...nes as the hour hand can be rapidly advanced to set the desired time NOTE Your watch will have either a pull out or screw down crown To determine this gently try to pull out the crown to position 2 If it does so your watch has a pull out crown If not use the thumb and forefinger to apply mild pressure on the crown while rotating toward you to release it If it does so your watch has a screw down cr...

Page 9: ...and will stop Turn the crown away from you When midnight is reached the date will advance to the desired date Continue to turn the crown until the desired time is set Remember the date advances at 12 00 midnight not 12 00 noon C After setting push in the crown then press and screw down away from you until it is sealed tightly into position 1 The date and time are now set To Set Time Alone Release ...

Page 10: ...ues to run B Turn the crown until the correct date appears C Push the crown back into position 1 Please note The date can be changed during the date changing between 9 00 PM and 12 00 PM please note that the date must be set to the date of the following day as in this case the automatic date chang ing does not occur at midnight ...

Page 11: ...l the correct date appears E Turn the crown until you reach the correct time F Push the crown back into position 1 To Set Time Alone Follow instructions C NOTE In order to set the time to the exact second the crown must be pulled out when the second hand is in position 60 i e 12 00 Once the hour and minute hands have been set the crown must be pushed back into position 1 at the exact second ...

Page 12: ...ronograph and totalizer hands reset to zero Measurement of Lap Times A Press Pusher A again to restart timing Further pressure on Pusher A stops the timing operation The chronograph indicates the final time B Once the timing operation has been stopped press Pusher B The hands on chronograph and totalizer hands reset to zero Measurement of Intermediate Split Times A Press Pusher A to start timing B...

Page 13: ... 12 CHRONOGRAPH SUBDIALS 30 minute counter One tenth second timer Seconds subdial Seconds counter Pusher A Pusher B Crown ...

Page 14: ... second hand now reverts to zero and the other hands fly back to allow for the elapsed time D Press Pusher B again to read the split time E Repeat this procedure until the action to be timed has been completed F Press Pusher A to stop timing G Once the timing operation has been completed press Pusher B The hands on the chronograph and totalizer reset to zero ...

Page 15: ...iming B Press Pusher B to stop the first time without interrupting measurement of the second time C Press Pusher A to stop measurement of the second time D The chronograph will indicate the first time E Press Pusher B to display the second time F Once the timing operation has been completed press Pusher B The hands on the chronograph and totalizer reset to zero ...

Page 16: ... 15 CHRONOGRAPH FUNCTIONS CHRONO TYPE III IV Chrono Type IV Chrono Type III ...

Page 17: ...timing operation has been completed press Pusher B bottom The chronograph and totalizer hands reset to zero Chronograph Accumulated Timing A Press Pusher A top once to start the timing operation press again to stop timing Continue to press A to start and stop accumulated tim ing function B Once the timing operation has been completed press Pusher B bottom The chronograph and totalizer hands reset ...

Page 18: ... The chronograph has continued its measurement so that the chronograph hands catch up to allow for the elapsed time D Press Pusher B again to read the split time E Repeat this procedure until the action to be timed has been completed F Press Pusher A to stop timing G Once the timing operation has been completed press Pusher B The hands on the chronograph and totalizer reset to zero ...

Page 19: ...ck correction of hour hand Date corrections by passing through 24 hours Push button B at 4 o clock Initialization of the 60 minute counter Position 3 Time setting stopping of the movement for storage Push button A at 2 o clock Initialization of the 60 second timer hand Push button B Initialization of the 1 10th of a second timer Pusher A Crown Pusher B 1 2 3 ...

Page 20: ... the desired setting C Pull out the crown to Position 3 fully extended and rotate away from you When midnight is reached the date will advance to the desired date Continue to turn the crown until the desired time is set D Push in the crown returning it to Position 1 The date time are now set To Set Time Alone Refer to instruction C CHRONOGRAPH OPERATING PROCEDURE This chronograph movement features...

Page 21: ...n appropriate sub dial These two operations may be repeated several times to add short time measurements C Once the timing operation has been completed press Pusher B at 4 o clock briefly until the hands revert to the original position Measurement of Intermediate Split Times A Press Pusher A to start timing B Press Pusher B to read off the first split time without interrupting the measurement of t...

Page 22: ...t this procedure until the action to be timed has been completed F Press Pusher A to stop timing NOTE Timing will be indicated within 1 10th of a second on appropriate sub dial G Once the timing operation has been stopped press Pusher B briefly until the hands revert to the original position The chronograph and totalizer hands will be reset to zero ...

Page 23: ...s follows CHRONO TYPE I Zero Reset of the Minutes Counter Hand A Pull out the crown to position 3 B Press Pusher A briefly until the hand reverts to the original position Zero Reset of the Seconds Counter Hand A Pull out the crown to position 2 B Press Pusher B briefly until the hand reverts to the original position Zero Reset of the Tenths of a Second Counter Hand A Pull out the crown to position...

Page 24: ...ro Reset of the Seconds Counter Hand A Pull out the crown to position 3 B Press Pusher A briefly until the hand reverts to the original position Zero Reset of the Tenths of a Second Counter Hand A Pull out the crown to position 3 B Press Pusher B briefly until the hand reverts to the original position NOTE Hold buttons in for more than one second for rapid advancement ...

Page 25: ...ctivated Zero Reset of the Center Stop Second A Single step press Pusher A briefly B Continuous press and hold Pusher A Adjusting next hand press Pusher B Zero Reset of the Hour Counter position 6 00 C Single step press Pusher A briefly D Continuous press and hold Pusher A Adjusting next hand press Pusher B Zero Reset of the Minute Counter Hand position 9 00 E Single step press Pusher A briefly ...

Page 26: ...e center stop second rotates by 360 degrees Corrective mode is activated Zero Reset of the Center Stop Second A Single step press Pusher A briefly B Continuous press and hold Pusher A Adjusting next hand press Pusher B Zero Reset of the Minute Counter Hand and the Hour Counter Hand position 6 00 A Single step press Pusher A briefly B Continuous press and hold Pusher A Return the crown to position ...

Page 27: ...ss Pusher A briefly until the hand reverts to the original position on 60 Zero Reset of the 1 10th Second Counter A Pull out the crown to position 3 B Press Pusher B briefly until the hand reverts to the original position on 0 C Push the crown back down firmly against the case to position 1 NOTE You must always push in and screw down if applicable the crown to form a water resistant seal with the ...

Page 28: ...llowing functions can be selected Date Second Time Zone 12 or 24 hour display Alarm Chrono 60 Minutes Lap ANALOG DIGITAL CHRONOGRAPHS Digital Display Display Mode Pusher C Start Stop Pusher A Set Pusher B Inactive Position Crown Stops movement Sets hands time ...

Page 29: ... switched on or off ANALOG DISPLAY To set the analog time pull out the crown The movement stops Turn the crown away from you to set the desired time Push in the crown returning it to the original position The time is now set NOTE The analog and digital movements of this watch operate independently Please set each individually to ensure they are kept in sync ...

Page 30: ... 29 ADJUSTING THE DIGITAL DATE MONTH DAY cont d ...

Page 31: ... 30 ADJUSTING THE SECOND TIME ZONE ...

Page 32: ... 31 ADJUSTING THE ALARM ...

Page 33: ... 32 USING THE CHRONOGRAPH NOTE To use your digital chronograph as a tachymeter refer to Case Functions Tachymeter feature page 45 ...

Page 34: ... 33 LAP TIME ...

Page 35: ...lbs and are more durable and energy efficient Please note that the battery life of the lighting functions is significantly reduced with greater use To maximize battery life please turn lighting functions off when no longer needed Luminous hands and markers are activated by external UV lighting Pusher for Lighting Functions LED Light Functions Crown Locator Beacon Function ...

Page 36: ...r to page 3 Three Hand Analog Quartz Lighting Functions 1 Dial Illumination Mode One quick push of the pusher will activate the soft LED light The angle of the light directs it to reflect off the crystal for maximum visibility of the dial and hands Ö 1 ...

Page 37: ...al Mode Three quick pushes of the pusher will cause the light to strobe continuously To deactivate press pusher once 4 Quick Search Mode Holding the pusher the LED light stays activated up to 21 2 minutes Upon release the light will stay active for an additional 5 seconds 5 Locator Mode Red LED locator beacon is positioned at the 6 o clock marker and blinks once every 10 seconds An easy way to fin...

Page 38: ...source 2 battery cells than the watch movement itself 1 battery cell Batteries are 3 volt 2016 Lithium batteries Please use an authorized Swiss Army Brands service center in the event either the light module or watch battery require replacement See page 61 for information on replacing watch movement battery ...

Page 39: ...tch has a screw down crown The crown has three positions 1 Normal position recessed 2 Extended position to set the date 3 Fully extended position to set the time Note If your watch does NOT have a date calendar the crown will only have 2 positions 1 3 from above Manual Winding Leaving the crown in position 1 wind the watch by turning the crown away from you until fully wound approximately 20 30 ti...

Page 40: ...o the desired date Continue to turn the crown until the desired time is set Remember that the date advances at 12 00 midnight not 12 00 noon D Push in the crown returning it to the normal position 1 The date and time are now set To Set Time Alone Refer to instruction C NOTE You must always push in and screw down the crown to form a water resistant seal with the case Never operate the crown when th...

Page 41: ...ld pressure on the crown while rotating toward you to release it If it does so your watch has a screw down crown Turn crown towards you to release After use push the crown back to position 1 then press and screw down the crown to ensure a tight seal Winding The watch is wound automatically when worn on the wrist If the watch is not worn on a daily basis the movement will have to be wound manually ...

Page 42: ... a change of date at midnight and not at noon D Turn the crown to pre position the hands on the desired time E Push the crown back down firmly against the case in position 1 the watch will begin to run again instantly NOTE For precise time setting it is advisable to pass the desired minute then turn the crown counterclockwise to position the minute hand on the relevant mark ...

Page 43: ...ompletely out Set the correct time by moving the hands clockwise When you reach 12 PM the calendar date will jump and then set the correct time Push the crown back to position 1 C Set the crown in position 2 intermediate position Adjust the date by turning the crown away from you D If your watch is equipped with a day calendar turn the crown toward you to adjust the day setting Then set the crown ...

Page 44: ...asured up to a total of 12 hours The crown C has three positions A Position 1 Neutral and winding position B Position 2 Correction of the date C Position 3 Setting the time seconds stop NOTE You must always push in and screw down the crown to form a water resistant seal with the case Never operate the crown when the watch is wet ...

Page 45: ... Hours D Minutes G Seconds H Date Chronograph Indications I 12 hour counter E 30 minute counter J 60 second counter NOTE If your watch is equipped with screw down pushers they must be released prior to operating After use press and screw down Use mild pressure while rotating toward you to release ...

Page 46: ...nd read the result on the tachometer scale For example the time taken is 40 seconds equivalent to a speed of 90 km h CHRONOGRAPH FUNCTIONS Measurement of Partial Times Addition Function A Press pusher A to start timing Further pressure on Pusher A will stop the timing operation The chronograph will indicate the final time B Once the timing operation has been stopped press Pusher B The chronograph ...

Page 47: ...owing is the day before the desired setting C Pull out the crown to position 3 and rotate toward you When midnight is reached the date will advance to the desired date Continue to turn the crown until the desired time is set Remember the date advances at 12 00 midnight not 12 00 noon D Push in the crown returning it to position 1 The date and time are now set 1 2 3 ...

Page 48: ... SETTING THE DATE TIME Lower Time lower crown A Pull out crown to position 2 B Set the time by rotating the crown toward or away from you C Push in the crown returning it to position 1 The time is now set ...

Page 49: ...own to position 2 B Rotate the crown toward you until the date showing is the day before the desired setting C Pull out the crown to position 3 and rotate toward you When midnight is reached the date will advance to the desired date Continue to turn the crown until the desired time is set Remember the date advances at 12 00 midnight not 12 00 noon D Push in the crown returning it to position 1 The...

Page 50: ...y from you to set the alarm hand to the desired activation time NOTE The alarm will only sound once the hour hand aligns itself with the alarm hand B Pull the alarm button out to activate the alarm C When the hour hand aligns itself with the alarm hand the alarm will sound Press the alarm button in to deactivate ...

Page 51: ... located on the inner bezel of the watch marked 1 through 24 military time See reverse for settings SETTING THE 2nd TIME ZONE A Pull out the crown to position 2 B Rotate the crown toward you to set time for the 2nd time zone C Push in the crown returning it to position 1 The 2nd time zone is now set SETTING THE DATE AND TIME A Pull out the crown to position 2 B Rotate the crown away from you until...

Page 52: ...nd rotate the crown until the date advances to today s date Continue to rotate the crown to set the time Remember the date advances at 12 00 midnight not 12 00 noon D Push in the crown returning it to position 1 The date and time are now set ...

Page 53: ...elapsed time period The turning bezel has grooves to make it easy to operate To measure elapsed time simply rotate the bezel toward you until the zero mark also the 60 mark is opposite the minute hand From this moment on the position of the minute hand in relation to the zero mark on the bezel will indicate the total number of minutes that have elapsed ...

Page 54: ...ilable on select models only To illuminate the dial press the button located at the eight o clock position The normal battery life is 27 months using the light for 30 seconds per day Excess use may decrease normal battery life ...

Page 55: ...B Turn the crown away from you until the date showing is the day before the desired setting C Pull out the crown to position 3 and rotate toward you When mid night is reached the date will advance to the desired date Continue to turn the crown until the desired time is set Remember the date advances at 12 00 midnight not 12 00 noon D Push in the crown returning it to position 1 The date and time a...

Page 56: ...HES The crown of your Swiss Army Brand Timepiece has two positions 1 Position 1 recessed 2 Position 2 extended SETTING THE TIME A Pull out the crown out to position 2 B Turn the crown until the desired time is set C Push in the crown returning it to position 1 The time is now set 2 1 Pocket Watch ...

Page 57: ...y extended The alarm button of your Pocket Desk Alarm has two positions 1 Position 1A normal recessed 2 Position 2A extended to turn on alarm SETTING THE TIME A Pull out the crown out to position 2 B Turn the crown until the desired time is set C Push in the crown returning it to position 1 The time is now set 1 Pocket Desk Alarm 2 3 1A 2A ...

Page 58: ...ated and will be confirmed by bip sound TRAVEL ALARM The travel alarm face cover refer to image page 58 1 doubles as a kickstand To insert the battery refer to image page 58 2 open the back lid SETTING THE TIME A Open the back lid B Set the time by using the convenient finger dial 3 that is protected under the back cover Continue to turn it until the desired time is set C Return the lid to the clo...

Page 59: ...lid B Set the alarm time by using the convenient finger dial 4 Continue to turn it until the desired wake up is set C Then pull out the on off button 5 The alarm is now set D To turn off the alarm push in the on off button 5 5 1 4 BACK CLOSED BACK OPENED 3 2 ...

Page 60: ...ert the battery 2 open the back lid SETTING THE TIME A Open the back lid B Set the time by using the con venient finger dial 3 that is protected under the back cover Simply turn it until the desired time is set C Return the lid to the closed position 6 4 5 1 4 3 2 BACK CLOSED BACK OPENED ...

Page 61: ...5 00 6 As you turn this wheel forward or backward you will see the outer ring of numerals also turning Set this ring so the numeral of your desired second time zone lines up with the full hour of the actual time Example It is 7 30 the numeral must line up with 7 The second time zone can be easily read by looking at the hour hand and its position in relation to the outer ring of numerals CRESCENDO ...

Page 62: ...ckside of the case NOTE When travel alarm or dual travel alarm battery is low the alarm may not shut off using the on off button Check the battery power level and replace battery if necessary BATTERY Your Swiss ArmyBrand timepiece may be powered by a 1 55 volt silver oxide watch battery Worn Batteries should be replaced immediately Substituting interchangeable batteries is not recommended Battery ...

Page 63: ... condition to this warranty either the enclosed warranty repair coupon completed in its entirety and date stamped by the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or the original retail purchase receipt must be presented with the watch upon return Alternatively if you purchase the watch in California you may return the watch to the retailer from whom it was purchased and the return postage will b...

Page 64: ...low limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION Thank you for purchasing a Swiss Army Timepiece We invite you to register online at www swissarmy com register Please select Watch Warranty Registration In the field marked Item Nu...

Page 65: ...AR LIMITED WARRANTY REPAIR COUPON Name Address City State Zip Date of Purchase Purchased from Repair Coupon To be detached and submitted with watch only when watch is returned for repair covered by the warranty ...

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