JAEGER-LECOULTRE 6043420 Duomètre Quantième Lunaire Watch User Guide

LECOULTRE 6043420 Duomètre Quantième Lunaire Watch
User Guide

6043420 Duomètre Quantième Lunaire Watch

1. Minute hand
2. Hour hand
3. Crown
4. Power reserve of the functions
5. Jumping seconds hand
6. Power reserve of the regulator
7. Seconds hand
8. Date hand
9. Moon phase aperture for the northern hemisphere
10. Date correction push-piece
11. Moon phase corrector in the horn gap

INTRODUCTION

We would like to thank you for the confidence you have placed in Jaeger- LeCoultre. Our Maison has applied all its expertise and exacting standards to the creation of this model. We invite you to consult the operating instructions and hope your Jaeger-LeCoultre timepiece brings you great joy.
ACCURACY AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE MANUALLY-WOUND OR AUTOMATIC MECHANICAL WATCHES
The accuracy of watch models with mechanical movements is determined by the balance wheel. This oscillates at a rate of 21,600 vibrations per hour. Despite all the care that the master watchmakers of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Manufacture have lavished on building and assembling your watch, its accuracy is subject to the influence of gravity, magnetic fields, accidental impacts, and the ageing of the oils. The accuracy of a watch is measured by its regularity of rate in various positions. Your individual activities could be the cause of slight irregularities in the working of your timepiece. If you observe a discrepancy in the way your watch runs, we advise you to entrust it to an authorised Jaeger- LeCoultre retailer who will make the necessary adjustments. Watches with mechanical movements must not be used for sports involving significant risk of impact or abrupt actions, such as golf or tennis.

WATER RESISTANCE

Your Jaeger-LeCoultre watch is water- resistant to 5 bar. Its water resistance can be identified by the symbol and/or the engraving: “5 bar” on the caseback. This means that your model has been tested at an overpressure of 5 bar, corre- sponding to an immersion pressure of 50 metres (1 bar = ±10 metres). In accordance with the ISO 22810/NIHS 92-20 standard, in order to guarantee the durability of the watch’s characteristics over time, and as water resistance may be affected by certain activities, it is recommended that you:

• have the watch’s water resistance checked by an authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre retailer at least once every two years. It is essential to have such a check carried out each time your watch is opened, and before any period in which it is liable to undergo prolonged and/or regular immersions.
• check when making the purchase that the bracelet is suitable for the intended use.
• avoid subjecting the watch to excessively abrupt temperature changes.
• protect the watch from being dropped or suffering other accidental impacts, and have the water resistance checked after any severe impact.
• avoid using the controls, push-piece, or time-setting crown while under water, or outside the water, if the watch is not yet dry after immersion.
• restore the time-setting crown and the push-pieces to their normal positions, (or where applicable, close the compression keys) after every manipulation.
• rinse the watch with fresh water after use in sea water.

You may use your watch while swimming as long as you do not exceed the immersion pressure and do not engage in any water sports that could cause impacts. This watch is not a piece of diving equipment and should not be used as such. Also, note that leather straps are not suited for aquatic activities.

“1000 HOURS CONTROL” TEST

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Manufacture pays close attention to the quality and to the final checks of its watches. The 1000 Hours Control is a series of internal qualification tests for each of the models in our collection, as well as inter- nal tests on the production of your watch, which go beyond official timing tests. These tests include checks of the movement before and after being cased up in the watch and cover the whole watch once it has been assembled, in the conditions closest to daily wear. The “1000 Hours Control” legend, or the “ ” seal engraved on the back of the watch certifies that each of the models from our collection has successfully undergone all of the qualification tests, and that your watch has successfully undergone all of the production tests. These ensure regularity of rate, resistance to variations in temperature and atmospheric pressure, ability to withstand shocks and magnetic fields, as well as water resistance.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Manually wound mechanical movement, Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 381 Dual-Wing
• 21,600 vibrations/hour.
• Power reserve of the regulator: approximately 50 hours.
• Power reserve of the functions: approximately 50 hours.

MOVEMENT

Jaeger- LeCoultre Calibre 381.

Important note regarding the power reserves of the Calibre 381 Dual-Wing.
The Dual-Wing movement of the Duomètre Quantième Lunaire watch model features two barrels. The first barrel provides the watch’s regulator (regulating organ) with 50 hours of power reserve. The second barrel, which is independent from the first, provides all the watch’s functions with 50 hours of power reserve. The functions, thus, do not cause any loss of energy or isochronism in the escapement. The regulator’s power reserve is indicated by the blue triangle positioned between 7 and 8 o’clock. The functions’ power re- serve is indicated by the blue triangle positioned between 4 and 5 o’clock. In both cases, the power reserve is at its maximum when the triangle is positioned opposite the “50” symbol. As energy is consumed, the triangle will gradually point towards the “0” symbol. When the triangle is opposite the “0” symbol (after approximately 50 hours for both the escapement and the functions), this indicates that the power reserve has been exhausted. This is the last chance to wind up the watch without losing the settings. Both barrels can be wound using crown, in position 0. To wind the escapement barrel (and conse-quently its power reserve), turn the crown clockwise. To wind the functions barrel (and consequently its power reserve), turn the crown anti- clockwise.
Important:
Although the two power reserves are independent, it is vital that both are wound before the timepiece can be used. If one of the power reserves is depleted, the movement will stop (no damage will be caused to the movement). It will thus be necessary to wind the two power reserves according to the instructions to restart the calibre.
IDENTIFYING THE SECONDS HANDS
The Duomètre Quantième Lunaire watch features two seconds displays. The first is the central hand, while the second is the jumping seconds hand at 6 o’clock, which gives an indication to 1/6th of a second.

STARTING THE WATCH
Crown in position 0.
The watch is started by turning the crown clockwise to wind the escapement power reserve and anti-clockwise to wind the functions barrel. The watch is fully wound when the two power reserve hands have  reached the “50” symbol. There is no stop to tell you that the movement has been fully wound, as excess winding is ab-sorbed by a slipping spring. This prevents damage to the gear- train.
SETTING THE TIME
The Duomètre Quantième Lunaire watch fea-tures a unique resetting mechanism for the seconds and jumping seconds hands, called the “jumping stop-seconds”. This enables the two hands to be reset by the crown and for the time to be set on the watch once an hour signal sounds to a precision of 1/6th of a second. Pull crown out to position 1. The jumping seconds hand returns to zero and stops in preparation for the time-setting operation. Note that the escapement continues to function, thanks to its dedicated power reserve. Its isochronism is undisturbed. Pull crown out to position 2. The central seconds hand returns to zero in turn and stops in preparation for the time-setting operation. Note that the escapement continues to function thanks to its dedi-cated power reserve. Its isochronism is undisturbed. Release the crown, which returns automatically to position 1. The two seconds hands are locked at 0. Note that the escapement continues to function thanks to its dedicated power reserve. Proceed to set the hours and minutes and, on the hour signal, push the crown back into position 0. The watch starts running again.
SETTING THE DATE
The Duomètre Quantième Lunaire watch displays the date with a hand positioned at 9 o’clock. It is corrected using a push- piece at 10 o’clock(A), which allows oneday jumps.

SETTING THE MOON PHASE

The Duomètre Quantième Lunaire watch indicates the moon phases of the northern hemisphere in an aperture.
In order to correct the moon phases, press the moon phase corrector positioned in the horn gap at 12 o’clock(B) using the corrector tool provided. Each press moves the disc one day forward. In order to correct the moon phases accurately, calculate the number of days that have elapsed since the last full moon using the calendar at the end of this user manual and, using the corrector provided, centre the moon in the aperture, then move the disc forwards according to the number of days that have elapsed since the last full moon.
Note: Date correction should not be performed between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m. This is because the automatic date-change mechanism is already in action between these times.
JAEGER-LECOULTRE WATCHES
In order to benefit from the International Guarantee and/or the Limited Warranty and/or the Manufacturer’s Guarantee for Australia, Jaeger-LeCoultre products must be purchased exclusively from authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre retail- ers or from Jaeger-LeCoultre Boutiques. Maintenance and repair work must be entrusted to an authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre retailer, a Jaeger- LeCoultre Boutique, or an authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre Service Centre. If these conditions are not met, the manufacturer’s guarantee does not apply. Please contact Jaeger-LeCoultre to obtain the list of authorised Jaeger- LeCoultre retailers across the world.

INTERNATIONAL GUARANTEE

The International Guarantee applies to Jaeger-LeCoultre products sold or presented for guarantee repairs in all countries, except the United States of America and Canada (for these two countries, see the Limited Warranty) and Australia (for this country, refer to the Guarantee for Australia).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE JAEGER-LECOULTRE INTERNATIONAL GUARANTEE
Your Jaeger-LeCoultre watch is guaranteed to protect against all manufacturing defects for two years from the date of purchase, subject to the following conditions. Any part found by our technical services to be defective as a result of a manufac- turing defect will, at the sole discretion of Jaeger- LeCoultre, be repaired or replaced free of charge. The Jaeger-LeCoultre In- ternational Guarantee is valid only if the guarantee certificate enclosed with this booklet has been duly completed, dated, stamped, and signed by the authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre retailer or the Jaeger- LeCoultre Boutique, which sold you your watch. The Jaeger-LeCoultre International Guarantee does not cover defects resulting from accidents, mishandling, or incorrect, abusive use (for example, knocks, dents, crushing, excessive temperatures, powerful magnetic fields), the use of or effect of using batteries other than those designated by Jaeger-LeCoultre, unauthorised alteration or repair, the consequences of normal wear and ageing of the watch, strap, or glass, the loss of water resistance after two years from the date of purchase, if your watch is water-resistant, or any defect resulting from contact with water, if your watch is not water-resistant. Jaeger-LeCoultre water-resistant watches can be identified by the symbol and/or by “3, 5, 10, or 20 bar” (or another number depending on the model) engraved on the caseback. Their water resistance is guaranteed for two years from the date of purchase, provided that the glass, bezel, back, middle part, and crown have not been damaged. It is nevertheless essential to have the water resistance of your watch checked at least once every two years, and in any event, prior to any period of intensive use, either by an authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre retailer, a Jaeger- LeCoultre Boutique, or an authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre Service Centre (for further information please see your User Manual). For quartz watches, this guarantee does not cover the battery life. As a consumer, you may have legal rights under applicable national legislation governing the sale of consumer goods; those rights are not affected by this guarantee.

LIMITED WARRANTY (UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND CANADA)

The following Limited Warranty applies to Jaeger-LeCoultre products sold or presented for warranty repairs in the United States of America and Canada only.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE JAEGER-LECOULTRE LIMITED WARRANTY
Your Jaeger-LeCoultre watch is guaranteed against all manufacturing defects for two years from the date of purchase, subject to the following conditions. Any part found by our technical services to be de- fective as a result of a manufacturing defect will, at the sole discretion of Jaeger- LeCoultre, be repaired or replaced free of charge. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Limited War- ranty is valid only if the warranty certificate enclosed with this booklet has been duly completed, dated, stamped, and signed by the authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre retailer or the Jaeger-LeCoultre Boutique, which sold you your watch. This Jaeger-LeCoultre Limited Warranty does not cover defects resulting from accidents, mishandling, or incorrect, abusive use (for example, knocks, dents, crushing, excessive temperatures, powerful mag- netic fields), the use of or effect of using batteries other than those designated by Jaeger-LeCoultre, unauthorised alteration or repair, the consequences of normal wear and ageing of the watch, strap, or glass, the loss of water resistance after two years from the date of purchase, if your watch is water-resistant, or any defect resulting from contact with water, if your watch is not water-resistant. Jaeger-LeCoultre water-resistant watches can be identified by the symbol and/or by “3, 5, 10, or 20 bar” (or another number depending on the model) engraved on the caseback. Their water resist- ance is guaranteed for two years from the date of purchase, provided that the glass, bezel, back, middle part, and crown have not been damaged. It is nevertheless essential to have the water resistance of your watch checked at least once every two years, and in any event, prior to any period of intensive use, either by an authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre retailer, a Jaeger- LeCoultre Boutique, or an authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre Service Centre (for further information please see your User Manual). For quartz watches, this guarantee does not cover the battery life.Except insofar as prohibited by applicable law, this Limited Warranty shall bethe exclusive manufacturer warranty. Nei ther this Limited Warranty nor any othewarranties, whether expressed or implied,including, but not limited to, any impliedwarranty of merchantability or of fitness for any particular purpose, shall extend beyond the period of two years from the date of purchase. The liability of Jaeger-LeCoultre is limited solely and exclusively to repair or replacement under the terms and conditions stated herein. Jaeger-LeCoultre shall not be liable, by virtue of this Limited Warranty or otherwise, for any loss or damage arising out of the use of or inability to use this watch nor for any incidental or consequential damages relating in any way to this watch. Some States, Provinces, and Territories do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty grants you specific legal rights, in addition to which you may have other legal rights that vary from one Country, State, Province, or Territory to another.

GUARANTEE FOR AUSTRALIA

This Guarantee for Australia applies to Jaeger-LeCoultre products purchased or presented for guarantee repairs in Australia only.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE JAEGER-LECOULTRE GUARANTEE FOR AUSTRALIA
Mandatory Statutory Rights. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced, if goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. This Jaeger-LeCoultre Guarantee gives you additional rights and remedies under the Australian Consumer Law and any other laws in relation to the goods. Every Jaeger-LeCoultre product is made and tested to meet the Jaeger-LeCoultre quality standards. Nevertheless, should your Jaeger-LeCoultre product prove defective, please contact the Jaeger- LeCoultre retailer or Jaeger-LeCoultre Boutique indicated on your guarantee certificate; only authorised Jaeger- LeCoultre retailers or Jaeger-LeCoultre Boutiques are entitled to provide a guarantee service as defined in this Jaeger- LeCoultre Guarantee. In order to benefit from this guarantee, you will be required to present this Jaeger-LeCoultre guarantee certificate duly completed, dated, stamped, and signed by an authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre retailer or a Jaeger- LeCoultre Boutique. This Jaeger-LeCoultre Guarantee covers defects of materials or workmanship of your Jaeger-LeCoultre product. Sub- ject to your Mandatory Statutory Rights under the Australian Consumer Law,  Jaeger-LeCoultre will remedy these identified defects free of charge for up to two (2) years from the date of purchase. Thereafter, Jaeger-LeCoultre will repair any defective product or part subject to a service charge. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Guarantee does not cover defects and damage caused by accident, improper use (including knocks, dents, crushing, etc.), normal wear and tear, alteration, dismantling, repair by persons other than authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre repair specialists, the use of components other than those recommended by Jaeger- LeCoultre, watches with the serial number removed, the strap or glass altered, the loss of water resistance after two years from the date of purchase, if your watch is water- resistant, and any defect resulting from the contact with water, if your watch is not water-resistant. Jaeger- LeCoultre water-resistant watches can be identified by the symbol and/or by “3, 5, 10, or 20 bar” (or another number depending on the model) en- graved on the caseback. Their water resistance is guaranteed for two years from the date of purchase, provided that the glass, bezel, back, middle part, and crown have not been damaged. It is essential to have the water resistance checked by an authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre retailer, a Jaeger-LeCoultre Boutique, or an authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre Service Centre at least every two years, and in any event, prior to any period of intensive use. Please refer to the operating instructions for further details. For quartz watches, this guarantee does not cover the battery life. Subject to your Mandatory Statutory Rights under the Australian Consumer Law, if you make a claim under this Jaeger- LeCoultre Guarantee (instead of your Mandatory Statutory Rights) you may be responsible for transportation costs, including but not limited to postage, insurance and packing materials.
In Australia, a claim under the Jaeger- LeCoultre Guarantee may be sent to Richemont Australia Pty Ltd, provider of the guarantee service, at the address below or as specified above: Richemont Australia Pty Ltd
PO Box 4780
Sydney, NSW 2001
Tel: +1 800 71 0665
Email: client.relations.asia@jaeger- lecoultre.com

CUSTOMER SERVICE ENGLISH

A Jaeger-LeCoultre timepiece is a high- precision instrument that operates 24 hours a day, or 8,760 hours a year. Therefore, it is essential to have it serviced regularly in order to guarantee its good working order and its durability. If significant variations occur in the settings, it may be necessary to have the movement serviced. It is also necessary to have the water resistance of the watch checked once every two years, or prior to any period during which it will be subjected to prolonged and/or regular immersion. Maintenance and repair work must be entrusted to an authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre retailer, a Jaeger-LeCoultre Boutique, or an authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre Service Centre. The list of our points of sale and service centres is available on our website: www.jaeger-lecoultre.com. You will also find this information at the end of this document, under the heading “Where to entrust my timepiece for maintenance?” Our authorised Service Centres are staffed by watchmakers trained at the Jaeger- LeCoultre Manufacture, and have the workshops, tools, and parts required for the repair and maintenance of Jaeger- LeCoultre watches and clocks. In certain cases, especially for operations requiring special tools and parts, the Service Centres will send your watch to the Jaeger-LeCoultre Manufacture in Switzerland to have the necessary work carried out.

References

• Jaeger-LeCoultre Official Website | Swiss Luxury Watches Since 1833

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