KROSS STUDIO SWTAW21 Tie Advanced x1 Watch Winder User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- KROSS STUDIO
Table of Contents
TIE ADVANCED X1 WATCH WINDER
USER MANUAL
UNBOXING & REGULAR CARE
UNBOXING
Thank you for purchasing a Kross Studio functional art piece.
To unbox the TIE Advanced x1 Watch Winder, make sure to carefully grip it by its wings. Handle the product with care.
As the winder weighs approximately 4 kg, it is important to take extreme caution when manipulating it. Negligent manipulation might alter precision of the winder.
The box and the thermoforming foam have been conceived for safe transportation.
REGULAR CARE
Clean your product by wiping down carefully with a soft microfiber cloth.
If needed, you may use a solvent-free cleaner to spray on the cloth. Do not spray any liquid directly on the winder.
The watch winder is designed for use in a temperature range from 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F). Using your winder at low temperatures can significantly decrease the battery life.
TECH SPECS
TIE ADVANCED X1 WATCH WINDER
General
Model Name
TIE Advanced x1 Watch Winder
Limited Edition
Reference
SWTAW21
Material
Black anodized aluminum
Parts
19
Power
4 Lithium/Alkaline AA 1.5 (LR6) batteries
Rotation speed
13.6 turns/minute
Configuration
Refer to page 7
Dimensions
Length 200 mm (7,9 inches)
Width 275 mm (10,8 inches)
Height 173 mm (6,8 inches)
Weight 4kg (8,8 pounds)
GALACTIC EMPIRE KEY
Head
Vertical satin-finished steel
Shaft
Mirror-polished steel
WINDING CASE FUNCTIONING
The watch winder has a system that allows the maintaining of the automatic mechanism of your watch.
It is equipped with an infrared sensor that detects the presence of your watch. When there is no watch inside, the device remains in standby mode to avoid battery usage.
Overview
1 Watch support
2 ON/OFF LED button
3 Central screw
4 Winding case
5 Battery location
6 Galactic Empire key
STARTING UP
To turn on your watch winder, press the ON/OFF button (2). The white LED indicator lights up to confirm that it is turned on. The device will not turn on while the button is held down.
The LED indicator flashes to indicate the battery charge level:
4 flashes: full charge
3 flashes: 60% charge
2 flashes: 30% charge
A flash every 2 seconds means it is time to change the batteries.
To replace the batteries, refer to the procedure page 8.
Note: Regardless of the presence of a watch, at startup, the winder will perform a partial rotation in order to re-align to its vertical position, followed by a full rotation to indicate you that it is functioning properly.
Caution: Never manually turn the rotating watch support.
Always stop the motor when removing or attaching the watch to the winder.
WINDING CYCLE LAUNCH
Before following the procedure below, make sure that the winder is turned off to prevent it from rotating.
To do this, press again the ON/OFF LED button (2). If the unit was turned off, it will turn back on and indicate the battery life level. Then turn off the winder again
Note: After the On/Off LED button is released, the LED brightness will gradually fade to dark, indicating to the user that the winder is turning off.
1. Remove the watch support (1) by unclipping it in line with the winding
case (4).
2. Position your watch in the centre of the watch support. Adjusting the
bracelet may be necessary. Note: if there is no watch on the watch support,
the cycle cannot start.
3. Clip again the watch support while having your watch on the watch
winding, making sure that the watch indicates midday upwards.
4. Before starting the cycle, make sure that the watch winder is
positioned horizontally or in a 30-degree angle.
5. Push the ON/OFF LED button to initiate the start of the cycle.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
The watch winder is pre-configured.
To select another configuration that matches your watch model, we invite you to download the Kross Watch Winder app on the App Store or Google Play Store.
Please check your app regularly for upgrades and new features.
Once in the app, just select the caliber that matches your watch model.
The application allows the configuration of the winding system using the iPhone or Android Bluetooth low energy (Bluetooth Low Energy or BLE) technology.
APPLICATION SPECIFICATIONS
- For devices compatible with Bluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth Low Energy/ BLE) technology.
- For iOS 10 and higher platforms
- For Android 5 and higher platforms
- 8 languages available
Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
Google, Android, Google Play, and other marks are trademarks of Google LLC.
*Supported features may vary between platforms and countries with compatibility subject to change.
REPLACING THE BATTERIES
When turning on your watch winder, if the LED button flashes once every 2 seconds, it means that you have to change the batteries.
To replace the batteries, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the watch support (1) by unclipping it in line with the winding
case.
2. Using the Galactic Empire key supplied with your watch winder (6),
remove the central screw (3) by turning the key anticlockwise.
3. Once unscrewed, carefully remove the winding case (4).
4. Insert 4 Lithium/Alkaline AA 1.5 (LR6) batteries in their designated
location (5), beware the polarity (check the markings).
5. Replace the winding case carefully respecting the central shape of the
structure.
6. Replace the central screw (3) with the Galactic Empire key (6) while
holding the winding case in place.
7. Press the ON/OFF LED button (2) to check that the device is recharged
and can start a new cycle. Make sure the ON/OFF LED blinks 4 times after the
ON/OFF button is released, meaning that the batteries are fully charged.
Note: The cycle will only start with the presence of a watch on the support. We recommend to remove the batteries if you do not use your case for a long time.
WARRANTY
Your rotating winding case is guaranteed for two years from the date of purchase. Register your product online on kross-studio.ch by scanning the QR code below to be granted a 3-year warranty extension. (total 5 years)
The warranty covers the free replacement or repair of your winder resulting from manufacturing defects, provided that these defects are clearly established as such. It does not cover cleaning work, normal wear and tear of the device as well as damage due to external causes or improper use.
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