HOW TO USE YOUR WATCH IN WATER Water resistance classification: Watches are classified by their degree of water resist - ance. The water resistance information can be checked on the case back of the Victorinox watch; it refers to the water re - sistance table on this page. Water-resistance guarantee: The water- resistance of the watch cannot be guar- anteed indefinitely. The gaskets may age, crowns or pushers may receive knocks and changes in temperature may weaken water resistance. We recommend a water-resistance test every 18 months at an authorized Victorinox service center or at least every time the case of the watch is opened. Important: Do not operate the pushers or the crown while your watch is underwater. Make sure both are properly pushed back or screwed down. MECHANICAL MOVEMENT (MAINTENANCE) An automatic or hand-wound movement is a miniaturized engine running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To sustain its accu - racy (between -2 and + 20 seconds per day), it needs regular maintenance and checking. CONDENSATION A sudden change in temperature may cause condensation to appear beneath the crystal. This will not affect the watch’s function and will soon disappear on its own, Nevertheless, it indicates a weak - ness in the watch’s water-resistance and we strongly advise taking the watch to an authorized Victorinox service center. CLEANING To preserve the attractive appearance of the watch, it should be washed in slight- ly soapy water, then rinsed in clean wa- ter and dried with a soft cloth. Soft
toothbrush: A toothbrush may be also used to clean the watch. A brush with soft bristles should be used to avoid scratching the watch case or bracelet. Leather strap: To clean the leather strap, it should be rinsed under clean water then rubbed with a soft brush and a little soap. A soft cloth can be used to wipe it. Cleaned leather should be kept away from any source of heat while it’s drying. SHOCKS Impact, drops and repeated friction that could wear away the metal and affect the watch’s mechanism should be avoided. We recommend removing the watch be- fore playing sports such as tennis, squash or golf, if the watch isn’t certified shock resistant. TO AVOID Do not set the date between 21:00 (9 pm) and 03:00 (3 am) when the date mechanism is in action. Be careful to not confuse noon and midnight. Do not ex - pose to chemicals, solvents or gases as they can cause deterioration, discolora- tion and damage to the case. Do not ap - ply any cosmetics or perfumes directly onto the case, leather strap or metal bracelet. Avoid high temperatures and strong magnetic fields. WHILE TRAVELING Before a vacation: To prevent infiltration of water or dust, the watch needs to pass a water-resistance test every 18 months at an authorized Victorinox ser - vice center. At the airport: To protect the watch from magnetism, we advise re- moving the watch before going through security control. This applies especially on watches which aren’t shielded against magnetism (antimagnetic pro - tected).
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