Nubeo MANTA ABALONE Automatic Watch Instruction Manual

MANTA ABALONE Automatic Watch
Instruction Manual

The iridescent glow and rich color play of the Manta Abalone Limited Edition echo the vast-ranging textures of light seen in the deep seas.
Its formation is similar to the traditional mother of pearl. Just as the same nacre that makes the mother of pearl can also form pearls, so too can abalone. However, abalone pearls are the rarest type of pearl in the world and only one natural abalone pearl which takes up to a decade to form – is found in every half million shells.
Each dial has been carefully individually crafted, finished, and assembled by hand.
No watch is alike and each uniquely numbered watch is a completely exclusive slice of nautically crafted watchmaking art.

This timepiece is equipped with a self-winding Mechanical Automatic movement.
It does not need a battery. It is powered by the motions of the user’s own wrist during the wear of the watch automatically. You may also choose to wind the watch manually.
Before wearing your watch, make sure to wind it clockwise with 10 rotations of the crown.
For good measure gently move the watch side to side around 30 times to see the secondhand run at its normal speed.
Please make sure to remember that during a period when you are not wearing the watch, the power reserve of movement will wear down and you will have to re- wind the watch again before wearing it.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE UNSCREWING THE CROWN

SCREW-DOWN CROWN

This watch is equipped with a screw-down crown. Do not pull the crown unless it is unscrewed first.

TO UNSCREW: Turn the crown anti-clockwise until it urns freely without tension. Gently pull the crown out to the other desired positions for the watch setting (see specific operating instructions on the following pages).

TO SCREW: Push the crown all the way in (towards the watch) then begin to turn clockwise until it is securely screwed down.
Note: Failure to securely screw down the crown after setting the watch may affect its water resistance.

AUTOMATIC 3 HANDS WITH DATE

As your watch has a screw-down crown feature, release the watch from the screw-down position before setting it.

TIME SETTING

1. Pull the crown out to position 3, its maximum extension. The second the hand will stop moving.
2. Turn the crown either clockwise or anti-clockwise until the watch hands are positioned at the desired time.
3. When the desired time is reached push the crown back to position 1 and screw-down if applicable.
   NOTE: When the hour hand passes 12 o’clock and the date changes, the watch is set at midnight. If the date does not change, it is set at noon.

DATE SETTING

1. Pull the crown out to position 2.
2. Turn the crown clockwise or anti-clockwise until the desired date is shown in the date window.
3. When the desired date is reached push the crown back to position 1 and screw-down if applicable.
   NOTE: Do not change the date between 10 pm and 2 am as this may damage the movement.

HELIUM RELEASE VALVE

This NUBEO timepiece is equipped with a Helium Release Valve.
It provides functionality for professional divers operating at great depths for prolonged periods of time or undersaturation.

When commercial divers operating at great depths, they often spend prolonged hours in diving bells under pressure breathing a breathing gas that contains the gases helium or hydrogen. Since helium atoms are the smallest natural gas particles found in nature, these gas atoms are able to work their way inside the watch, around any o-rings or other seals the watch may feature. This is not a problem as long as the divers stay under pressure, but when the decompression stops during resurfacing a pressure difference builds up between the trapped gas inside the watch case and its environment. Depending on the construction of the watch case and crystal, this effect can cause damage to the watch,  such as the crystal popping off.

The helium release valve does not need any manual intervention or adjustment; it automatically releases the helium or hydrogen used in the breathing gas mix trapped inside the watch case.

Please make sure to employ the screw-down crown on your timepiece for maximum water protection.

HOW TO USE A DEPLOYMENT CLASP

WATER-RESISTANT

All Number timepieces are designed with a minimum water-resistance rating of 5 ATM (50m). The water-resistance of a timepiece protects the movement from dust, moisture,  and the risk of damage to the movement should it be immersed in water.
Please see the chart for guidelines for the recommended exposure of various water ratings.
It is important not to attempt to adjust the position of the crown while the timepiece is in contact with water. Water can enter the case causing damage to the movement.
For timepieces with screw-down crowns, it is important to ensure the crown is in the proper position and completely locked before contact with water.
For timepieces with chronograph functions, do not engage the chronograph underwater, as water may leak in the case and cause damage to the movement.

USE PRECAUTIONS – RESISTANCE TO WATER

All Number timepieces are designed to withstand use as indicated on the following chart.
Always make sure the crown is screwed down completely before use.

CARE AND PRECAUTIONS

Each Number timepiece is designed and manufactured to exceed the highest of standards. In order to ensure optimal performance and longevity from your timepiece, please review the simple guidelines for care and precautions of your new Nubeo timepiece.

CARE

Your timepiece should be cleaned with a soft cloth and water only. Do not submerge your timepiece. Your timepiece should be rinsed clean and dried with a soft cloth after any saltwater use. In order to maintain the ‘new look’ of metal bracelets, we recommend periodic cleanings of the bracelet. Dip a soft brush in warm soapy water and gently rub the bracelet clean. We advise having your timepiece serviced every 18-24 months to ensure long use and trouble-free operation.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR MECHANICAL AND AUTOMATIC WATCHES

When manually winding a watch always turn the crown in a clockwise direction.
Do not force the crown when you feel the spring become tense toward the end of the winding process.
Daily winding is recommended even if you believe that your watch has enough power, it’s always a good idea to give your mechanical watch a quick wind before wearing it for the day.
Automatic watches can also be manually wound by turning the crown clockwise in position 1. It is recommended that if your watch has completely run out of power you manually wind it (with about 10 turns) before wearing it.
Try to avoid exposing your watch to strong magnetic sources (for example, smartphones, loudspeakers) as these may have an adverse effect on the movement.

TWO (2) YEAR INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY

Your Nubeo watch is warranted for a period of two (2) years from the original date of purchase under the terms and conditions of the warranty. The Number warranty covers materials and manufacturing defects. A copy of the receipt or dealer stamp in the warranty booklet is required for proof of purchase.
During the warranty period the watch movement, hands, and dial are the only components covered under this warranty. A covered component will be repaired or the watch will be replaced free of repair charges if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use.

NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY

• Damage to lens or strap.
• Normal wear and tear.
• Malfunction and deterioration from accident, negligence, or tampering.
• Water damage resulting from improper usage.
• The content of the warranty has been altered.
• There is no presentation of the warranty.

This warranty is void if the watch has been damaged by accident, negligence of persons other than authorized Nubeo sales or services agents, unauthorized service, or other factors not due to defects in materials or workmanship.

REQUESTING WARRANTY AND OTHER WATCH REPAIR

Should you require work under warranty, please send in your watch, a copy of your sales receipt and/or the warranty booklet with dealer stamp, and a description of the problem to the authorized international watch service center closest to you.

For service work that is not covered under this warranty, the service center may perform the services you request for a charge dependent on the watch style and type of work requested. These charges are subject to change.

For repairs of your Nubeo watch, we recommend that you contact an authorized Nubeo dealer or the authorized international watch service center closest to you.

For details, please refer to our website at:
WWW.NUBEOWATCHES.COM

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