This document provides comprehensive instructions for the operation and maintenance of Orient mechanical watches. It is designed to help users understand their timepiece's features, ensure proper usage, and prolong its lifespan.
Introduction and Safety
The manual begins with a thank you to the user and emphasizes reading the instructions for optimal use and warranty understanding. It details crucial safety precautions, including warnings about potential lethal outcomes or serious injuries and material damage if the watch is not used according to the provided guidelines.
Water Resistance
A detailed table classifies watches based on their water resistance levels, ranging from 'Water Resist' for everyday use (washing, rain) to specific diving depths (50m, 100m, 200m) and professional dive watches. It clarifies the operational limits for each category, distinguishing between activities like swimming, snorkeling, and deep-sea diving.
Handling Precautions
Users are advised on how to handle their watches to prevent damage and ensure accuracy. This includes precautions against:
- Impact and Vibration: Avoiding strong shocks and vibrations from activities like sports or machinery.
- Magnetic Fields: Preventing magnetization which can affect timekeeping accuracy.
- Temperature Extremes: Operating within a normal range (5°C – 35°C) and avoiding extreme heat (like saunas) to prevent burns.
- Chemicals and Gases: Protecting the watch from contact with solvents, fuels, and other chemicals that could discolor or damage components.
- Allergic Reactions: Advising users to discontinue use and seek medical attention if skin irritation occurs.
- Handling Small Parts: Warning against giving small parts like spring bars to children.
Technical Specifications and Features
The manual outlines technical characteristics such as oscillation frequency, power reserve (over 40 hours), and shock-resistant bearings. It also details various watch functions and their operation, including:
- Time and Date Setting: Step-by-step guides for setting the time, date, and day of the week for different model types, including those with screw-lock crowns.
- Calendars: Instructions for using annual and monthly calendars.
- Dual Time: How to set and read dual time zones using the rotating bezel and 24-hour hand.
- Compass Function: Using the rotating bezel and the sun's position to determine direction (primarily for the Northern Hemisphere).
- Luminescent Coating: Information on the glow-in-the-dark features.
Model Identification
Guidance is provided on how to identify the watch's caliber and case code, typically found on the case back, to determine specific model details.
Maintenance and Care
While not explicitly detailed as a separate section, the precautions throughout the manual imply proper care, such as avoiding harsh environments and ensuring the crown is properly set.
