DuFrane Watches Waterloo Watch Owner’s Manual
- July 2, 2024
- DuFrane Watches
Table of Contents
The Waterloo
Owner’s Manual
Waterloo Watch
Thank you and welcome!
Thank you for purchasing your new DuFrane Watches Barton Springs III! From
Austin, Texas, I am committed to designing and engineering stylish pieces that
will provide years of trouble-free timekeeping. This guide provides
operational instructions, as well as best practices, for caring for your new
timepiece.
Steven
Founder
Operation
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unscrew crown counter clockwise, crown will gently pop out for manual winding (position 1)
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gently pull out crown one click to set date (position 2)
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gently pull out crown second click to set time (position 3)
(This halts the second’s hand, also called hacking)
Time Setting
The Travis uses a Swiss Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement. An automatic
movement actually winds itself with the normal daily movements of your wrist.
If your watch has sat unworn for a few days and has stopped, simply unscrew
the crown and gently wind the stem 15-20 turns. This will start the watch and
you can then set the time and date. When fully wound and then not worn, the
Travis will continue running for approximately 35-40 hours. It is recommended
to set the time first before adjusting the date, noting if it is set to AM or
PM. Meaning, when the time passes 12:00 position, the date either changes or
does not (this is not required for No Date version).
NOTE: Date correction should not be done when the time is between 8pm to
2am as the watch gearing will already be aligning itself to change the date at
12am.
Always make sure to screw the crown back flush with the case after winding or
adjusting the time. This ensures the case maintains its’ water integrity.
Adjusting the Bracelet
Your Travis includes the D|Adjust buckle system, which means you can easily
adjust the size of the bracelet by up to 10mm, simply by pressing on the
“PUSH” spring loaded lever on the back of the buckle. You will see/feel some
small ribs on the lever. Depress this to release the adjusting glide, and move
to your desired position.
The bracelet also includes the D|Change
feature which allows you to remove the bracelet without any tools. There are
two small knobs on the spring bars located on the back side on the solid end
links. Using your fingernails, squeeze the spring bar together via the knobs,
and pull to remove the bracelet.
NOTE: It is highly recommended
that all screw pins on the bracelet are affixed with a tiny dab of Loctite
Blue 242.
During normal wear, the screw bars may unscrew. During initial sizing by a
reputable jeweler or if you do this yourself, it is a best practice to remove
all screw pins and reinsert after a tiny drop of Loctite is applied. DuFrane
is not responsible for lost pins or potential damage caused by these screw
pins coming unseated.
Basic Care
Your Bergstrom MkIV is made with durable, marine grade 316L stainless steel.
It should withstand normal daily bumps and knocks quite effectively.
Additionally, the sapphire crystals (both front and back) are extremely hard
and very scratch resistant, second only to diamonds. Any soft cloth works very
well to clean the crystal and case to remove light dirt and smudge marks.
Water- The Bergstrom MkIV is rated for 165 feet of water pressure, or 50
meters (5ATM). If you do take your Bergstrom into saltwater, it’s a good idea
to simply run fresh water over it to clean off any salt residue. It is also
recommended to remove your watch before hot water activities (such as hot tub
or shower). The differences in expansion rates for silicone/rubber (the
gaskets that seal the watch) and the metal case itself vary, so there is a
slight possibility of introducing water inside the case in extreme examples.
It is very unlikely, but it is still a best practice to remove your watch
before entering hot water.
WARRANTY
Your Bergstrom MkIV comes with an international two-year warranty, starting
from the Date of Shipment as noted on your Warranty Card. Since I build each
piece and ship it directly to you, the Date of Shipping will be noted on each
Warranty Card (so keep it!).
What does this mean? If your DuFrane Watch fails due to a manufacturing defect
resulting in normal use, I will replace free of charge any defective component
appropriately recorded during a technical evaluation during the warranty
period. Simply fill out the information on the Warranty page on
www.dufranewatches.com to start the process.
What isn’t covered? Accidental damage, scratches, theft and normal wear and
tear are not warrantable items.
Additionally, this warranty does not cover any damage to the watch case,
crystal, watch bracelet / band, bezel, straps, screws, crown/stem, finishes,
clasps/buckles, or any other physical damage to the watch, as well as lost
screw bars. Don’t improperly use or mistreat your watch, and it can last for
many decades.
MAINTENANCE
Since only genuine Swiss movements are used, any reputable watch repair facility can tune and perform regular maintenance. It is recommended that every 5-7 years, bring your watch into a watch repair facility for service, unless you notice performance issues such as running fast or slow by more than +/- 3 minutes a day prior to the ~5 year interval, then bring it in for service sooner. These are mechanical marvels. However, they rely on jewels and oils to keep friction to a minimum. And just like anything mechanical (a car, motorcycle, guitar…), maintenance needs to be performed.
CONTACT
Should you need to reach me for anything, please email me at howdy@dufranewatches.com
www.dufranewatches.com
IG dufrane_watches
Enjoy!
Steven Lee- Founder