WatchStar APOLLO AUTOMATON, Instruction Booklet

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1.  Where can I find additional information for my timepiece? We maintain all of our current 

models’ instructions on our website at www.watchstar.com� If you have additional questions 

please contact our Customer Care Center at 410�884�4444�

2.  How  should  I  care  for  my  timepiece’s  case  and  bracelet?  Stainless-steel cases and 

bracelets can be rinsed off in water, but don’t use any abrasive soap and only dry with a soft 

or micro-fiber cloth. Do not push or activate any pushers on the watchcase or pull out the 

crown during this operation� To obtain additional information please refer to the Water and 

Shock Resistance guide listed in this booklet�

3.  Should I provide any special care for my timepiece? Your timepiece is a precious measuring 

instrument� Any timepiece you choose to wear should be appropriate for the physical activity 

you intend to do while wearing the watch� We recommend avoiding all unnecessary shocks or 

hard knocks, e�g� dropping your timepiece on a hard surface, which may damage the interior 

parts� Try to avoid leaving your timepiece in extreme cold or hot places, e�g� in the glove box 

or on the dash of your vehicle in direct sunlight� 

4.  Do  automatic  movements  need  winding? Automatic watches are mechanical and the 

energy is stored in the mainspring, so when its energy runs low so does the movement’s 

accuracy� If you stopped wearing your timepiece for 24 hours or longer you should wind it 

by hand before you put it back on your wrist� If you notice the seconds hand is running, wind 

the crown clockwise about twenty times but stop if you feel resistance� Most watches have a 

clutch to keep from over-winding but if you feel resistance stop winding or you could damage 

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your timepiece� If your timepiece has completely stopped, you need to wind the timepiece 

about thirty-eight times, because shaking or moving the rotor will not be sufficient.

5.  Is my timepiece a limited edition? Turn your timepiece over and look at the caseback� 

Examine the caseback for the lettering, “Limited Edition” and/or an engraving with a number, 

e�g� 000/500� If shown, your timepiece is a limited edition�

6.  What is DNA metal? Within our luxury brand is a collection that amalgamates authentic 

and historic metal and/or materials into or onto our timepieces� Timepieces containing this 

“DNA” material are authenticated, verified and certified. A certificate of authenticity (COA) 

accompanies each timepiece�

7.  What is Ion Plating (IP)? Ion plating (IP) is a physical vapor deposition (PVD) that is one 

of the most advanced surface finishing processes ever developed. Our PVD timepieces are 

bombarded by atoms which are accelerated by a magnetic field in a vacuum environment. 

Experiments prove plating obtained through ion plating is five to eight times more durable 

than traditional methods in terms of wear and corrosion resistance�

8.  What  is  Platinum  Plating?  Platinum is considered one of the most precious metals� In 

nature it is found as part of the Platinum Group Metals, e�g�, palladium and rhodium� Platinum 

electroplated coatings range from 0.5 to 5 microns. Usually it is applied with a rack fixture that 

is submerged in a chloroplatinic acid or a sulfate base platinum solution� Platinum plating will 

not tarnish or oxidize and is classified as hypoallergenic.