Technical Notes; General Usage - Bell & Ross BR 01-96 Manual De Instrucciones

BR 01-96 altimeteR
999-piece limited edition
Te c h n i c a l N o t e s
The BR 01 ALTIMETER watch is inspired by aircraft cockpits, where each part
is a reference in terms of legibility, reliability and performance. The display
of the BR 01 ALTIMETER recalls the graphics of the reference instrument,
the altimeter.
GeNeRal DeSCRiPtiON
Mechanical movement with automatic winding. 22 jewels. 28,800 beats per hour. Work-
ing reserve of about 40 hours. High-precision adjustment in 4 positions (tolerance of
0/+10 seconds per day). Functions
two independent discs and quick correction. Time set with seconds. XL
46 mm. Thickness: 11.5 mm. Glass
Deposition) finish. Screw-in crown (G).
ing. Water-resistant to 100 meters.

GeNeRal USaGe

To unscrew the crown (G) in position 0, turn it counter-clockwise.
watch has stopped , unscrew the crown until it is in position 1, then wind the mechanism
by turning the crown clockwise. After about 40 rotations, the watch is fully wound (the
mechanism has no stop in order to keep the winder from being wound too tightly). The
operating time is then about 40 hours. When the watch is being worn , winding takes place
automatically. Setting the date . Fast setting * (crown in position 2): pull the crown into
position 2 and set the date by turning the crown counter-clockwise. Slow setting (crown
in position 3): in order to ensure that the date changes at midnight instead of at noon, it
is recommended to set the date using the hour hands. Pull the crown into position 3 and
turn the hands until the date is changed. Next set the time accurately.
Unscrew and pull the crown into position 3. The second hand is then stopped, which lets
you set the time down to the second. Set the time by turning the crown in the desired
direction.
A A A
B B B
C C C
D D D
E E E
(x4) (x4) (x4)
A. Minute hand
B. Hour hand
C. Second hand
D. Big date
E. Case attachment screw
(NEVER UNSCREW)
F.
Strap fastening or part for attaching the strap to the case
G. Crown
H. Screw for attaching the strap to its fastening
I.
Screw for attaching the fastening to the case
J. Screw to access button for disassembling the crown (
0. Unscrew the crown (counter-clockwise)
1.
Wind the mechanism manually (clockwise)
2. Setting the date (counterclockwise).
3. Set the time (either clockwise or counter-clockwise)
4. Unscrew the 4 screws (H) to remove the strap (counter-clockwise)
5. Unscrew the 4 screws (I) to remove the strap fasteners (F) (counter-clockwise)
: hours, minutes, seconds, and date. Large date with
Case
bead blasted steel with black PVD (Physical Vapor
Glass : sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coat-
Strap in rubber or heavy-duty synthetic fabric.
Winding
Setting the time
0 0 1 1 0 2 2
G G
F F
(NEVER UNSCREW)
DiSaSSemBliNG tHe 2 StRaP FaSteNeRS aND tHe StRaP
The case of your watch has 3 main parts:
Assembly 1: the main body of the case with the crown (G)
Assembly 2: the "cover" of the case with its 4 screws (E)
Assembly 3: the 2 strap fastenings (F)
These 3 parts are assembled by two types of screws visible on each side of the case: The
4 slotted-head screws (E) are used to fix the cover to the body of the case and to seal the
watch. (Warning: so as not to invalidate the Bell & Ross warranty, these screws
must never be undone)
mm in diameter) are used to attach the strap to the fastenings and the strap fastenings
to the case. These screws can be handled carefully using the 2 special tools supplied with
. Diameter:
the watch in its box.
imPORtaNt
* Fast date setting
setting (crown in position 2) MAY NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES be carried out
between 21:00 (9 P .M.) and 3:00 ( 3 A.M.).
. When the
set, screw the crown back down to ensure a perfect seal. To do this, push the crown until
it is in position 0 by simultaneously turning it clockwise. The crown must never be handled
underwater.
CaRe
After being immersed in seawater, it is recommended to always rinse off the watch and
its strap with fresh water. We also recommend that you check that your watch is still
watertight every two years. In order to guarantee service compliant with the brand's
requirements, any servicing on your watch must be carried out by the Bell & Ross repair
.
center or by a watchmaker approved by Bell & Ross. For any repairs under warranty, you
will need to present the Bell & Ross warranty card, duly dated and signed by the retailer
at the time of purchase.
4 4
3 1 3 2 3
G
F
The Bell & Ross international guarantee
Your Bell & Ross watch has successfully passed the most rigorous reliability tests in the Swiss watch-making
industry. It is guaranteed against all manufacturing defects for 2 years from the date of purchase entered by the
Bell & Ross approved retailer on the international guarantee certificate subject to applicable laws and/or legal
guarantees. This guarantee is total (parts and labor). It excludes however:
. Damage that is the result of accidents or improper or incorrect use of the watch (violent shock, crushing,
brutal handling of the clasp).
. Damage that is the result of repairs or dismantling not carried out by an approved Bell & Ross retailer or an
approved after-sales service center.
. The results of normal use and wear of the watch and strap. This also excludes batteries given the specific
nature of these items.
IMPORTANT : To be covered by the Bell & Ross International Guarantee, any work must be carried out by
approved specialists : retailers approved by Bell & Ross, approved after-sales service centers.
This guarantee can only be applied on presentation of the Bell & Ross International Guarantee certificate, duly
completed, dated and signed by an approved retailer.
Models and Technical features subject to change
. The 8 socket-head screws (H and I) (hexagonal recess/1.3
. As with all mechanical watches that have a calendar, the fast date
Water-resistance
4
H H H
(x4) (x4) (x4)
5
I I I
(x4) (x4) (x4)
J J J
. Once the time has been
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