ABOUT VINTAGE 1960 Racing Chronograph Instruction Manual

May 15, 2024
ABOUT VINTAGE

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.

How to use your tachymeter scale

For us, Vintage is not just a reference of style – it is also the journey to actually becoming vintage. The journey ( Life ) will take you through eventful moments and memorable days to occasions that change your whole perspective. We hope that one day your About Vintage watch will help you bring back memories of the special times in your life.

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

Display And Buttons

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HOW TO SET TIME

  1. Unscrew the crown counterclockwise and pull out to second click position.
  2. Turn the crown clockwise to set hour and minutes hand.
  3. Push the crown back into normal position.
  4. 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.

  1. Press button • A • to start the chronograph.
  2. The chronograph can be started and stopped each time button “A” is pressed.
  3. 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.

  1. Pull the crown out to the 2nd Click Position.
  2. Press the button “t,’ once to set the chronograph second hand to the Zero position.
  3. Press the button “B· once to set the chronograph 1/20 second hand to the Zero position.
  4. 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

We are profoundly grateful. Thank you for your support.Take good care of your new timepiece. Make moments, give it history – let it become vintage.

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