ABOUT VINTAGE 1960 Racing Chronograph Instruction Manual
- May 15, 2024
- ABOUT VINTAGE
Table of Contents
ABOUT VINTAGE 1960 Racing Chronograph
INSTRUCTIONS
SPORT CHRONOGRAPH
The 1960 Racing is a celebration of generations of racing horology, with subtle nods to the likes of Audi Sport, Porsche, McLaren and Shelby Cobra, all part of that era. The design is a balance between vintage aesthetics. 80’s Bauhaus design lines. and modern day technology, encapsulated in a 40mm sports chronograph complete with a tachymeter scale. scratch resistant sapphire crystal and 316L surgical steel case.
How to use your tachymeter scale
The tachymeter scale is a tool to measure average speed over a known distance. You will need two points with exactly 1000 meters between them. Press button A to start the chronograph second hand when entering the measured 1000 meters. When you exit your measured distance push button A again to stop the chronograph hand.
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SPECIFICATIONS
| Caliber: | MIY0TA 6S20 Chronograph (Quartz) |
|---|---|
| Battery life: | SR927W (recommended) |
| Glass: | Sapphire Crystal |
| Water Resistance: | 10. ATM – Water tested to 100 Meters Suitable for swimming |
DISPLAY AND BUTTONS
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HOW TO SET TIME
- Unscrew the crown counterclockwise and pull out to second click position.
- Turn the crown clockwise to set hour and minutes hand.
- Push the crown back into normal position.
- Allways securely screw in the crown.
You do so by pushing the crown towards the watch while screwing it clockwise until it’s 100%tight.
If this is not done correctly you risk that moist and dust will enter your watch!
USING THE CHRONOGRAPH
This chronograph is able to measure and display time in 1/20 second united up to maximum of 59min 59sec. The chronograph 1/20 second hand keeps continuously for 30 seconds after starting, and then stops at Zero position.
- Press button • A • to start the chronograph.
- The chronograph can be started and stopped each time button “A” is pressed.
- Press button “B” to reset the chronograph and chronograph minute and second hands return to their Zero positions.
CHRONOGRAPH RESET
This procedure should be performed when the chronograph second hand does not
return to the Zero position.
- Pull the crown out to the 2nd Click Position.
- Press the button “t,’ once to set the chronograph second hand to the Zero position.
- Press the button “B· once to set the chronograph 1/20 second hand to the Zero position.
- Once the hands are set at Zero position, reset the time and return the crown to its normal position.
FOR THE TRUE GENTLEMAN AND WOMAN
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