Ronda normtech Caliber User Manual

Introduction

You have chosen a watch assembled with a Ronda movement. Please note that Ronda does not produce or distribute watches under its own brand. For repairs, warranty claims, or questions regarding the watch's function, please contact your retailer or the watch manufacturer. Relevant information can be found in the sales or warranty documentation provided with the watch.

Caliber Overview

This manual covers the following Ronda normtech calibers:

• 706.1
• 706.3
• 706.B

General Information & Operation

Crown and Pusher Positions

The watch movement utilizes a crown and pushers for various functions. The crown typically has two positions:

• Position I: Normal running position (watch is running).
• Position II: Stopped position (watch is stopped, for setting time, date, etc.).

Pushers are labeled A, B, C, and D, and their functions vary by caliber. Refer to the specific sections below.

Diagrams

Visual representations indicate the crown positions and the functions of pushers A, B, C, and D, which are used for quick corrections of date, day of the week, month, and calendar week.

Blocking Periods

Automatic changes (e.g., date, day of week) occur during specific blocking periods. Activating pushers during these times can cause malfunctions.

• General Blocking Period: 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Pushers A, B, and C must not be activated during this time.
• Calendar Week Blocking Period (Caliber 706.B): Saturday 10:00 PM to Monday 12:00 PM. Pusher D must not be activated during this time.

Setting Sequence (e.g., After Battery Change)

Follow these steps to set the moonphase display, day of the week, date, and time:

1. Pull the crown out to Position II (watch stops).
2. Set Moonphase Display: Turn the crown clockwise until the full moon position is displayed.
3. Set Day of the Week and Date:
   • Turn the crown until 06:00 AM is displayed (this is outside the blocking period).
   • For Calibers 706.1 & 706.3: Use Pusher A to set the date and Pusher B to set the day of the week of the last full moon. Then, turn the crown to advance the hands to the current date.
   • For Caliber 706.B: To set the day of the week, you must cycle through time by turning the crown backward and forward (e.g., 01:00 AM / 10:00 PM) until the day of the week corresponding to the last full moon is displayed. Then, use Pusher A to set the date of the last full moon. Finally, turn the crown to advance the hands to the current date.
4. Set Time: Turn the crown until the current time is displayed (remember the 24-hour cycle).
5. Push the crown back into Position I.

Quick-Change Correction Functions

These functions allow for rapid adjustment of specific watch features, provided the blocking periods are observed.

Caliber 706.1 & 706.3

• Date Correction: Press Pusher A until the current date is displayed. (Observe blocking period: 10:00 PM - 5:00 AM).
• Day of the Week Correction: Press Pusher B until the current day of the week is displayed. (Observe blocking period: 10:00 PM - 5:00 AM).
• Month Correction (Caliber 706.3 only): Press Pusher C until the current month is displayed. (Observe blocking period: 10:00 PM - 5:00 AM).

Caliber 706.B

• Date Correction: Press Pusher A until the current date is displayed. (Observe blocking period: 10:00 PM - 5:00 AM).
• Calendar Week Correction: Press Pusher D until the current calendar week is displayed. (Observe blocking period: Saturday 10:00 PM - Monday 12:00 PM).
• Day of the Week Correction (Caliber 706.B): There is no quick-correction for the day of the week. It must be set by cycling through time as described in the "Setting Sequence" section.

Full Moon Dates

The following table lists the dates for full moons for the years 2021 through 2028.

Technical Specifications

Applies to All Calibers

• Battery Type: 371 / SR920SW
• Precision: +20/-10 seconds per month

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