Breitling Galactic Chronograph II User guide

GALACTIC CHRONOGRAPH

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FRANÇAIS

MISE EN SERVICE 5

PARTICULARITÉS 8

ENTRETIEN 13

ENGLISH

PREPARING THE WATCH FOR USE 17

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS 20

MAINTENANCE 25

DEUTSCH

INBETRIEBNAHME 29

BESONDERHEITEN 32

WARTUNG 37

ITALIANO

MESSA IN FUNZIONE 41

PARTICOLARITÀ 44

USO E MANUTENZIONE 49

ESPAÑOL

INSTRUCCIONES DE FUNCIONAMIENTO

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PARTICULARIDADES 56

USO Y MANTENIMIENTO 61

PORTUGUÊS

INSTRUÇÕES DE FUNCIONAMENTO

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PARTICULARIDADES 68

USO E MANUTENÇÃO 73

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YOUR BREITLING CHRONOMETER

A chronometer is a high-precision instrument that has successfully passed the

entire battery of tests imposed by the COSC (Swiss Official Chronometer

t esting Institute), a neutral and independent body which individually tests

each movement according to the prescriptions in force.

t he certification test for wristwatches with sprung balance oscillators,

according to the ISO 3159 norm, consists of observing each movement for

15 days and 15 nights, in 5 positions and at 3 different temperatures (8°, 23°C,

38°C). In order to earn the prestigious chronometer label, a movement’s

performances must meet 7 very strict criteria, including a daily variation in

rate ranging between only –4/+6 seconds.

t he term “chronometer” should not be confused with that of “chronograph”,

which is a complicated watch fitted with an additional mechanism enabling

the measurement of the duration of an event. A chronograph is not neces-

sarily chronometer-certified, but all Br e It LIn g chronographs carry the much-

coveted title of “chronometers”.

PREPARING THE WATCH FOR USE

WINDING – TIME-SETTING

Nota bene: mechanical watches endowed with a date, day,

month or moon-phase indicator are equipped with a com

plex

mechanism that is set into motion between 8 pm and 3 am. It is

therefore vital to avoid adjusting the calendar or moving the

time backwards during this period.

1. Unscrew the water-resistant crown in an anti-clock-

wise direction. Wind the watch by 40 clockwise

turns of the crown.

2. Pull the crown out to position 2, turn it clockwise to

adjust the calendar to the day prior to the date

when it is set int

o operation.

3. Pull the crown out to position 3. t urn the hands so

as to make the calendar jump once when the hands

pass through midnight. t hen adjust the hour and

minute.

4. Push the crown back to position 1. Press it gently,

turning it gently in a clockwise direction, then

tighten it again until you feel some resistance. Do

not force!

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II. MEASURING AN INTERRUPTED SHORT TIME

1. Press pushpiece A to start the chronograph. Hand 3

allows you to follow the measurement in seconds.

2. t o interrupt the measurement, press pushpiece A

once more. t o restart the time measurement, press

pushpiece A. t his procedure makes it possible to

add several short times.

3. t he chronograph is reset to zero by pressing push-

piece B, once the final measurement has

been stopped.

USING THE CHRONOGRAPH

I. M

EASURING A SINGLE SHORT TIME

Your chronograph is equipped with security pushpieces which ensure

enhanced water-resistance and provide effective protection against shocks.

Consequently, pushpieces should only be activated after unscrewing the

retaining ring.

Nota bene: it is important to keep the pushpieces

screwed in when the chrono graph is not in use.

1. Press pushpiece

A to start the chronograph. Hand 3

shows the measurement in seconds.

2. Stop the measurement by pressing pushpiece A once

more. t he measurement is done in hours (totalizer

1),

minutes (totalizer

2

), seconds and 1/4 of a second

(hand

3

).

3. r eturn the chronograph to zero by pressing push-

piece B.

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SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS

USING THE TACHOMETER

t he tachometer is the graduation on the dial or flange of your B

r e It LIn g

chronograph enabling you to determine average speeds or hourly produc-

tivity rate, based on an observation period of less than 60 seconds.

1. Average or mean speed

Using the chronograph to measure the time required to cover a kilometre or

a mile. If it takes 20 seconds to cover 1 km or 1

mile, the scale respectively

indicates an average speed of 180 km/h or 180 miles/h.

2. Hourly productivity rate

Measuring t

he time required to produce 1 unit. If the chronograph is stopped

at 40 seconds, the tachometric scale indicates 90, corresponding to an hourly

productivity rate of 90 units.

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/100th OF AN HOUR DIAL DISPLAY

Your B

r e It LIn g chronometer is equipped with a scale dividing the hour into

hundredths, thus making it easier to read off the minutes on a decimal base.

E.g.: 0.6 h = 36 minutes.

COMPASS

t he indication of the cardinal points and courses enables “memorization” of

a direction to be followed by positioning the index (rider-tab) at 12 o’clock

opposite the chosen course; the same operation simultaneously indicates

the opposite course.

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MAINTENANCE

Your Br eIt LIn g chronometer is a sophisticated instrument which is

constantly subjected to a wide variety of stresses and strains. Within a very

small volume, a large number of components contribute to handling all the

functions. t heir mechanical action inevitably leads to a certain amount of

wear and tear, which may be controlled by maintenance consisting of renew -

ing the lubrication a

nd replacing worn components. Like any precision

measurement instrument, your watch must be regularly maintained in

order to function at its highest level of potential: we recommend a regular

service every two years, while the complete overhaul should be scheduled

about every five years. Your authorized B

r e It LIn g dealer will be pleased to

handle this for you.

WATER-RESISTANCE

t he movement of your chronome

ter is protected by a complex case fitted

with gaskets to ensure its water-resistance. Under the influence of various

external agents – perspiration, chlorinated or salt water, cosmetics, fra-

grances or dust – these gaskets gradually deteriorate and must be regularly

replaced. If used intensively in water, we recommend that this be done

once a year as part of a service. If the watch is only occasional

ly used in

water, this operation may be carried out every two years. Moreover, a

SUN COMPASS

Your B

r e It LIn g chronometer may be used as a sun compass, thus enabling

you to determine the n ortherly-Southerly direction. For regions that have

instated daylight saving time, subtract one hour when directing the watch.

In the Northern hemisphere

Point the hour hand precisely towards the sun. In relation

to the wat

ch dial, the point located midway between

the current time and 12 o’clock indicates the South, the

n orth being exactly opposite.

In the Southern hemisphere

Point the hour-marker located at 12 o’clock on the dial

precisely towards the sun. In relation to the watch dial,

the point located midway between the current time and

12 o’clock indicates the n orth, the South being exactly

opposite.

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according to the conditions in which they are worn. In particular, water,

cosmetics and perspiration accelerate the aging process. A metal or syn-

thetic B

r e It LIn g bracelet is thus better suited to activities involving fre-

quent contact with water or humidity.

Br e It LIn g metal cases and bracelets are made from the finest alloys and

guarantee sturdiness and wearer comfort. r egular cleaning by rinsing and

brushing in clear water will keep your watch shiny. t his operation is strong-

ly recommended after each immersion in salty or chlorinated water. For

watches fitted with a leather strap, proceed in the same manner, while

avoiding getting the strap wet.

WHAT TO AVOID

Like any valuable objects, B

r e It LIn g chronometers deserve special care. It

is important to protect them from jarring and knocks by hard objects, and

not to expose them to chemical products, solvents, dangerous gases, or

magnetic fields. Moreover, your B

r e It LIn g chronometer is designed to run

smoothly at temperatures ranging between 0°C and 50°C.

water-resistance test should be done every year; it takes only a few minutes

and can be performed by your authorized B

r e It LIn g dealer.

B

r e It LIn g models are water-resistant to varying degrees. t he extent of the

water-resistance, expressed in meters (M) is a standard value and does not

indicate an absolute depth of immersion. t he crown and pushpieces must

not under any circumstances be operated under water or when the watch is

wet. t he table below indicates the conditions in which your watch may rea-

sonably be used, according to its degree of water-resistance.

USEFUL TIPS

B

r e It LIn g genuine leather straps are crafted with the most refined

materials and represent extremely high-quality products. Like all objects in

natural skin (shoes, gloves, etc.), their length of life varies considerably,

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ACTIVITIES DEGREE OF WATER-RESISTANCE

3bars/30M/100FT 5bars/50M/165FT 10bars/100M/330FT 50bars/500M/1,650FT+

Splashing

Shower, swimming, surface water sports

Water-skiing, dives, snorkeling

Diving

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