CALIBRE Laurent Ferrier LF270.01 Auto Watch Instruction Manual

AUTO
CALIBRE LF270.01
– OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

AUTO CALIBRE LF270.01

Exclusively developed by LAURENT FERRIER, the caliber LF 270.01 is the house’s second automatic calendar movement. It subtly pairs a homage to our Natural Escapement Micro-Rotor with a sportier, more assertive style, and has been entirely designed, decorated, assembled, and adjusted in the LAURENT FERRIER workshops.
This new caliber features a Swiss lever escapement and uses an automatic winding system via an off-centered micro-rotor. A unidirectional ball bearing replaces the traditional pawl system, giving this movement significant benefits in terms of shock- and vibration resistance. The micro-rotor features an oscillating weight made from 950 platinum, which is positioned directly between the main plate and the rotor bridge to ensure ideal stability and maximize its winding potential. When completely wound, this caliber offers a power reserve of over 72 hours.

Careful attention to detail

A sapphire crystal case back reveals an impeccably finished movement whose architecture echoes the main codes of the brand’s first automatic movement.
Every single caliber LF 270.01 requires over 139 manual finishing operations. In particular, the bridge of the micro-rotor movement is meticulously decorated by hand, with softened angles finished with Gentian wood and Diamantine, and a mirror-polished surface. The movement also features several interior angles, multiple zinc-polished surfaces, and many instances of satin brushing and circular-graining, all produced by hand in the LAURENT FERRIER workshops.
The ruthenium-treated bridges present a horizontal satin-brushed finish. These decorative touches combine to give this automatic movement a dynamic look that is as modern as it is intense. When paired with the dark hue of the grade 5 titanium adorning the bracelet and case, it enhances the sharp and sporty style of this new exceptional timepiece.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Your timepiece is equipped with an automatic mechanical movement and has a 72-hour power reserve.
Special attention has been paid to the winding system, which is fitted with a ball-shaped winding crown to ensure particularly smooth handling.

Crown positions:
Position 0: normal running position.
Position 1: manual winding position – crown unscrewed.
Position 2: rapid date correction position.
Position 3: hour and minute correction position.
To adjust or wind your timepiece, you will need to unscrew the crown by turning it three or four times in an anti-clockwise direction. If your watch has stopped, first wind your timepiece (position 1), then proceed to rapid date correction by turning the crown in an anti-clockwise direction only (position 2). Finally, set the time (position 3). Push the crown back into position 1 after each time-setting operation and then screw it back down by turning it clockwise to return it to its normal running position (position 0).

TIPS ON USE AND MAINTENANCE

Your LAURENT FERRIER timepiece is a sophisticated precision instrument that operates continually in a wide range of conditions. Like any high-precision instrument, it requires regular maintenance and particularly careful use.

Maintenance:

Given the complexity of LAURENT FERRIER movements and to maintain the validity of your guarantee, any operations on your watch must be exclusively undertaken by the LAURENT FERRIER Workshop. Please, therefore, send your watch to LAURENT FERRIER SA or contact [email protected]. It is difficult to determine the exact frequency of maintenance services required, as this depends on the model, the climate, and the conditions of use. Nonetheless, LAURENT FERRIER recommends a complete overhaul of its models every four to five years.
LAURENT FERRIER offers two main types of maintenance service:
Standard maintenance service:
The frequency of this service largely depends on how often you use your watch in an aquatic environment (see the chapter on Water-resistance). It comprises:

• Cleaning and lubricating the escapement and the balance;
• Checking the movement operating parameters and the functions of the watch;
• Cleaning the case;
• Replacing all the seals and checking water-resistance.

Complete overhaul:
Overhaul to be done every five years to ensure that your timepiece continues to operate correctly. It comprises:

• Overhauling the movement;
• Disassembling and cleaning components and replacing worn components;
• Assembling, lubricating, and adjusting;
• Refurbishing the case;
• Replacing all the seals and checking water resistance.

Water-resistance:
LAURENT FERRIER Sport Auto watches are currently tested to withstand pressure at a depth of 120 meters. While a water-resistant watch can be worn while swimming, it must not be used when jumping from a diving board or during water sports, when there is a high risk of impacts. If used extensively in an aquatic environment, we recommend that you have the water resistance of your watch checked once a year. In the event of occasional use, this service should be performed every two years.
Special recommendations:
What should I do to ensure my LAURENT FERRIER watch continues to serve me well for many years?

• Avoid impacts, vibrations, and crushing;
• Refrain from placing your watch on loudspeakers or refrigerators, as they generate powerful magnetic fields;
• Thoroughly rinse the titanium case and bracelet in warm water every time your watch is immersed in seawater;
• To keep your water-resistant watch looking its best, we recommend cleaning it with a toothbrush soaked in soapy water and then rinse it thoroughly with clear water;
• Make sure the crown is screwed back down against the side of the case to avoid compromising the watch’s water resistance;
• Avoid exposing your watch to extreme temperatures or to sudden changes in temperature.

*LAURENT FERRIER® is a registered trademark.

TERMS OF GUARANTEE INTERNATIONAL GUARANTEE

The following terms and conditions of the LAURENT FERRIER International Guarantee apply to watches sold or presented for repair under guarantee in any country, with the exception of the United States of America and Canada. For these two countries, please refer to the Limited Guarantee.
Effective from the date of purchase, LAURENT FERRIER SA grants you a guarantee, the duration of which is specified on your certificate, under the terms and conditions stipulated in this document. Any part recognized as faulty due to a manufacturing defect, which existed at the time at which the purchased LAURENT FERRIER watch was delivered and which was duly noted by our technical department, will, at the discretion of LAURENT FERRIER SA, be repaired or replaced free of charge.
The International Guarantee will only come into force if the Certificate of Authenticity and Guarantee is duly completed, dated, correctly stamped, and signed by the official LAURENT FERRIER retailer who sold you your watch. Any modification, transformation or alteration to the Certificate after it has been completed will render it null and void. If we are unable to repair and restore your LAURENT FERRIER watch to its normal running order, LAURENT FERRIER SA will replace it with either an identical LAURENT FERRIER watch or one with similar characteristics.
This guarantee does not cover:

• Normal wear and tear, aging, inappropriate use of the watch, falls, impacts or extreme conditions, (e.g. scratches on the crystal, changes in bracelet color);
• Leather straps;
• Damage to any part of the watch caused by inappropriate use or misuse, lack of due care, negligence, accidents (impacts, dents, crushing, broken crystal, excessive temperatures, powerful magnetic fields, etc.), incorrect use of the watch or failure to observe the user guide provided by LAURENT FERRIER SA, by the buyer or any other person;
• Theft, loss or force majeure;
• Any damage resulting from negligence or inappropriate treatment of the watch (e.g. violent impacts, excessive temperatures, powerful magnetic fields), or damage resulting from accidents or natural disasters;
• The loss of water resistance more than two years after the date of purchase;
• If a non-authorized person handles the watch (e.g. for servicing or repairs) or if the original condition of the watch has been altered outside the control of LAURENT FERRIER SA ­ operations must only be carried out at the LAURENT FERRIER Workshop;
• Consequential or indirect damages resulting from the aforementioned circumstances;
• Indirect damages due to product flaws. Any other claims demanded of LAURENT FERRIER SA are expressly excluded, with the exception of statutory rights that the purchaser may exercise against the manufacturer.

This manufacturer’s guarantee:

• Is independent of any other guarantee that may be supplied by the retailer and for which it is solely liable;
• In no way impacts the rights of the buyer in relation to the seller or any other statutory rights that the former may have in respect to the latter.

The LAURENT FERRIER after-sales service team is responsible for ensuring your watch is correctly maintained. If your watch requires attention, send it to the LAURENT FERRIER Workshop along with its Certificate of Authenticity and Guarantee.
TERMS OF GUARANTEE LIMITED GUARANTEE
The following Limited Guarantee only applies to products from the LAURENT FERRIER brand sold or presented for repair under guarantee in the United States of America or in Canada.
Effective from the date of purchase, LAURENT FERRIER SA grants you a guarantee, the duration of which is specified on your certificate, under the terms and conditions stipulated in this document. Any part recognized as faulty due to a manufacturing defect, which existed at the time at which the purchased LAURENT FERRIER watch was delivered and which was duly noted by our technical department, will, at the discretion of LAURENT FERRIER SA, be repaired or replaced free of charge.
The Limited Guarantee will only come into force if the Certificate of Authenticity and Guarantee is duly completed, dated, correctly stamped, and signed by the official LAURENT FERRIER retailer who sold you your watch. Any modification, transformation, or alteration to the Certificate after it has been completed will render it null and void. If we are unable to repair and restore your LAURENT FERRIER watch to its normal running order, LAURENT FERRIER SA will replace it with either an identical LAURENT FERRIER watch or one with similar characteristics.
This guarantee does not cover:

• Normal wear and tear and aging (e.g. scratches on the crystal, changes in the color and/or material of the bracelet);
• Damage to any part of the watch caused by inappropriate use or misuse, lack of due care, negligence, accidents (impacts, dents, crushing, broken crystal, excessive temperatures, powerful magnetic fields, etc.), incorrect use of the watch or failure to observe the user guide provided by LAURENT FERRIER SA, by the buyer or any other person;
• Theft, loss, or force majeure;
• Any damage resulting from negligence or inappropriate treatment of the watch (e.g. violent impacts, excessive temperatures, powerful magnetic fields), or damage resulting from accidents or natural disasters;
• The loss of water resistance more than two years after the date of purchase;
• If a non-authorized person handles the watch (e.g. for servicing or repairs) or if the original condition of the watch has been altered outside the control of LAURENT FERRIER SA ­ operations must only be carried out at the LAURENT FERRIER Workshop;
• Consequential or indirect damages resulting from the aforementioned circumstances
• Indirect damages due to product flaws. Any other claims demanded of LAURENT FERRIER SA, such as for damages in addition to those set out in this guarantee, are expressly excluded, with the exception of the statutory rights that the purchaser may exercise against the manufacturer.

This manufacturer’s guarantee:

• Is independent of any other guarantee that may be supplied by the retailer and for which it is solely liable;
• In no way impacts the rights of the buyer in relation to the seller or any other statutory rights that the former may have in respect to the latter.

Except as provided by law, this Limited Guarantee constitutes the exclusive manufacturer’s guarantee. This Limited Guarantee, and all other express or implicit guarantees including, but not limited to, any implied guarantee of operation for the intended use or of conformity to a particular use, will be strictly limited to the duration indicated on your certificate commencing from the date of purchase.
LAURENT FERRIER will only be responsible for repairs or replacements according to the terms and conditions set out in this Limited Guarantee. LAURENT FERRIER will not be liable, in accordance with this Limited Guarantee or in any other way, for any loss or damage resulting from the use or inability to use this watch, or for any indirect or incidental damages whatsoever, in relation to your watch. Since certain States, Provinces and Territories do not allow limitations on the duration of an implied guarantee or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or indirect damages, the above restrictions or exclusions may not apply to you.
The LAURENT FERRIER after-sales service team is responsible for ensuring your watch is correctly maintained. If your watch requires attention, send it to the LAURENT FERRIER Workshop along with its Certificate of Authenticity and Guarantee.

LAURENT FERRIER SA [email protected]
*LAURENT FERRIER® is a registered trademark.

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