Breitling Bentley Barnato Racing User guide

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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
Py c c к и Й
ВВЕДЕНи Е В Эк СПЛУАТАЦи Ю 77
ОСОБЕННОСТи 80
РЕМОНТ 85
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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 co
mplex
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 anti-clock-
wise to adjust the calendar to the day prior to the
date when it i
s set into 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 tigh-
ten it again until you feel some resistance. Do not
force!
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USING THE CHRONOGRAPH
I. M
EASURING A SINGLE SHORT TIME
Your chronograph is equipped with an exclusive seconds indication device.
Contrary to a conventional chronograph, the seconds hand spins round the
dial in 30 seconds instead of 60. t his distinctive feature enables fractions of a
second (in this case 1/8 of a second) to be read off effortlessly.
1. Press pushpiece A to start the chronograph. Hand 3
sh
ows 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 1/8
of a second
(hand 3).
3. r eturn the chronograph to zero by pressing push-
piece B.
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.
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SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS
USING THE TACHOMETER
F
IXED TACHOMETER
t he tachometric scale makes it possible to determine an average speed cal -
culated on the basis of the time required to cover a fixed distance of 1 kilometer
or 1 mile. t he place on the scale where the seconds hand has been stopped
after the measurement indicates the average speed in km/h (if the distance
covered is one kilometer) or in mp
h (if the distance covered is one mile).
Example 1: if it takes 20 seconds to cover one kilo -
meter or one mile, the average speed is 180 km/h
or 180 mph respectively.
Example 2: if it takes 36 seconds to cover one kilo -
meter or one mile, the average speed is 100 km/h
or 100 mph respectively.
n .B. t his tachometric scale, used in conjunction
with the 30-seconds chronograph function, is espe -
cially suited to measuring high speeds ranging
between 95 km/h (or mph) and 320 km/h (or mph).
Consequently, the observation time is limited to
between 11 and 38 seconds.
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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 watch dial, the point located midway between
the current time and 12 o’clock in
dicates 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.
S
N
SPEED BRACELET
t he Speed bracelet is equipped with an instantly adjustable comfort exten-
sion built into the clasp, a device that is greatly appreciated in hot weather
or during long plane journeys.
N.B.
At the time of purchase, the bracelet length adjustment must be done
with the extension in position 1.
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MAINTENANCE
Your Br e It 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
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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 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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