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Oris SA Ribigasse 1 Product Manual CH-4434 Hölstein Phone +41 61 956 11 11 Fax +41 61 951 20 65 [email protected] www.oris.ch 01.11 Printed in the European Union 5 English Product Manual. Contents. 7 English Introduction ...... 9 Adjusting Oris to fit the wrist ...... 20 Watches with leather straps ...... 20 Starting Oris watches ...... 10 Watches with rubber straps ...... 20 Crown positions ...... 10 Watches with metal bracelets ...... 20 Standard crown ...... 10 Fine adjustment of folding clasps ...... 20 Screw-down crown ...... 10 Crown with Oris Quick Lock system (QLC) . . . . . 10 Notes ...... 22 Screw-down pushers ...... 10 Accuracy ...... 22 Automatic winding watches ...... 11 Chronometer ...... 22 Manual winding watches ...... 11 Water-resistance ...... 24 Use and maintenance ...... 24 Setting and operating Oris watches ...... 12 , of the and ...... 12 Technical information and Setting the date ...... 12 summary tables ...... 26 Worldtimer ...... 12 Pictograms ...... 26 Worldtimer with 3rd time zone and compass . . . 13 Metals for cases and straps ...... 27 2nd time zone on outer rotating bezel ...... 14 PVD coatings ...... 27 2nd time zone indicator on inner rotating Sapphire crystal ...... 27 bezel with vertical crown ...... 14 Mineral glass ...... 28 2nd time zone with additional 24 hr hand . . . . . 14 Plexi glass ...... 28 2nd time zone with additional 24 hr hand and Luminescent dials and hands ...... 28 city markers on the rotating bezel ...... 14 Metal bracelets, leather and rubber straps . . . . 28 Chronograph ...... 15 Lunar ...... 29 ...... 15 Time zones ...... 30 Regulator ...... 16 Movements ...... 30 Pointer calendar ...... 16 Alarm with automatic winding ...... 16 International guarantee for Oris watches ...... 32 Tachymeter scale – measuring speeds ...... 17 Telemeter scale – measuring distances ...... 17 Proof of ownership ...... 33 Rotating bezel for diving watches with a 60 graduation ...... 18 Helium valve ...... 18 as a compass ...... 18

Subject to modifications. Introduction. 9 English We congratulate you on the Please visit our site at purchase of your new Oris watch www.oris.ch for further infor- and extend a warm welcome to mation and for a free extended the ranks of guarantee period when you devotees. You see, Oris’ is sign up to the exclusive Oris all about mechanics, and nothing members club: MyOris. but mechanics. We wish you quality time with Your Oris watch sets itself firmly your Oris. apart from mass market and fashion products, and instead embodies the true values of the Swiss art of watchmaking, with its fascinating micro-mechanical internal components and its stylishly seamless exterior. Oris Ulrich W. Herzog watches not only inherit a long Executive Chairman tradition dating back to 1904, but also all incorporate a refined ‘High-Mech’ system, imbued with the craftsmanship of our watch- makers and co-developed by well-known professionals from the of Formula One, diving and aviation.

Another very important feature in our modern : Oris watches do not require any batteries because you supply your Oris watch with power via your own movements, or by winding it manually.

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= Operating instructions = Useful information Starting Oris watches. 11 English Crown positions. Standard crown. Crown with Oris Quick Lock it clockwise until you encounter you can see how the red rotor, the system (QLC). r resistance. hallmark of Oris watches, rotates The positions described below Oris standard crowns are high- and winds the movement. are valid in most cases. Any precision components. They are The Quick Lock Crown (QLC) The watch is only water-resistant deviations will be mentioned for equipped with seals to prevent developed by Oris is simpler to to its specified depth if the pusher the relevant type of movement. any water penetration. About half release than the screw-down been screwed down. Manual winding movement. 0 of Oris watches are equipped with crown because it has a bayonet pushers must never be operated A Pos. 0 this kind of standard crown. fastening instead of a thread. underwater. Crown locked, for On mechanical Oris watches with manual winding, the barrel

| screw-down crowns The crown is in position 1 and Press the crown gently against the and for crowns with can be operated immediately, as case and turn it slightly anti-- Automatic winding is wound by hand. The power Oris Quick Lock described in the following chapters. wise until the crown releases. movement. a reserve of a fully wound watch is

approximately 42 . 2 system Now the crown is in position 1 and can be operated as described in An Oris watch that has started 0 Screw-down crown. the following chapters. and is worn daily for about Release the screw-down crown B After the setting, the crown must 12 hours, does not need manual or QLC crown (if fitted) as per the Pos. 1 be relocked by pressing it against winding. Instead, arm movements instructions in chapter 1.

| Winding position A few Oris watches, especially the case and, at the same time cause the red rotor to rotate, Turn the crown clockwise in the divers’ watches, are equipped while turning it slightly clockwise thereby tightening the barrel position 1. It can also be turned

with a screw-down crown. Before until it locks in position. spring. Even if you take off your forwards and backwards. 2 you can operate a crown of this watch at night, it continues to run. Stop as soon as you encounter

0 kind, it must first be unscrewed. The watch is only water-resistant It only stops working if it is not resistance. The barrel spring is now to its specified depth if the crown worn for approx. 40 hours. fully wound. Turn the crown anti-clockwise until has been locked. If more force is applied after Pos. 2 it is released from its thread. If an automatic winding watch the spring is fully wound, there | Date and day of Now the crown is in position 1 and stops, it must be restarted as is a risk of the end of the spring the week setting can be operated as described in Screw-down pusher. follows: breaking. In such cases, the the following chapters. ? Release the screw-down crown or barrel needs to be replaced at

2 After the setting, the crown must QLC crown (if fitted) as per the the watch owner’s expense. 0 be tightened back down by Some Oris models, especially instructions in chapter 1. Wind the watch once a day. pressing it against the case while diving watches, have screw-down With the crown in position 1, rotate Lock the screw-down crown or Pos. 3 turning it clockwise. pushers as well as screw-down it clockwise through 12 turns QLC crown (if fitted) as per the

| Setting the time Check from time to time to ensure crowns. (it can also be turned forwards instructions in chapter 1. that the crown is properly screwed and backwards).

down. Turn the crown which encloses Carry out the settings, as 2 the pusher anti-clockwise until you described below. The watch is only water-resistant encounter resistance. Lock the screw-down crown or None of the following operations to its specified depth if the crown Now the pusher can be operated, QLC crown (if fitted) as per the must be performed in water. has been screwed down. as described in the following instructions in chapter 1. chapters. After the setting, press the crown On the crystal case-back of certain gently against the case and turn Oris automatic winding watches, Setting and operating Oris watches. 13 English

Date, day of the week and time. Push the crown back into position 2. Worldtimer. Synchronising times, setting the Setting T1 (local time): 4 Compass graduation Depending on the movement C time and date: Press the + or – pusher once for 5 Small This instruction applies to most type, turn the crown clockwise or Release the screw-down crown each ’s difference from T2 6 Day/night display movements produced for Oris anti-clockwise and then set the The Oris Worldtimer has two or QLC crown (if fitted) as per the (home time). 7 Date watches, with date and day of the current date. separate time zone displays: T1 instructions in chapter 1. 8 – pusher T1 week window display or date and If a day of the week display local time and T2 home time. Both Pull out the crown to position 3, The date can be corrected forwards 9 + pusher T1 day of the week hand indicators. is provided, turn the crown displays have their own hour and turn it anti-clockwise and set T2 to or backwards (Oris patent filed) 10 Vertical crown for setting of T3 Exceptions such as the Oris anti-clockwise and set the day. minute hands. The minute hands 05:00. The day/night display if setting the time with the + or – and compass Complication or Oris Chronograph Pull out the crown to position 3. of T1 and T2 run simultaneously. appears dark. pusher and passing . (movement 676) are described in Set the time – completing The hour hand on T1 can be Using the + pusher, set T1 to On the figure above the sections for the corresponding another full turn of the dial for adjusted forward or backward an 05:00 too, i.e. the date must T1 indicates 06:53 or 18:53 types of movement. an afternoon time. hour at a time or very rapidly by change between 01:00 and Worldtimer with 3rd time T2 02:53 The watch is stopped in this pressing the two pushers. In rapid 03:00. zone and compass. C T3 09:53 or 21:53 position and can for example adjustment, the date can be Press the crown into position 2, be restarted at a , moved forward or backward turn it anti-clockwise and set the As well as the functions described Synchronising T1 and T2, by pressing the crown into between 23:00 and 03:00 (Oris date. in the previous ‘Oris Worldtimer’ setting the time and date: position 1. patent filed). T2 also has a Pull out the crown again to posi- chapter, this watch has a Proceed as described in 01 23 Press the crown into position 1. day/night indicator. tion 3 and set the current time, separately adjustable inner rota- ‘Worldtimer’ chapter. Lock the screw-down crown or completing another full turn of the ting bezel for an additional time QLC crown (if fitted) as per the Pos. 0 Crown locked with screw-down dial for an afternoon time. zone, and the cardinal points of Setting T3: instructions in chapter 1. crown or crown with Oris a compass. This watch is ideal Determine T3 i.e. the time at Pos. 0 Crown locked, for screw-down Quick Lock system (QLC) The watch is stopped in this for people who need a constant destination and/or time difference crowns and for crowns with Setting the date. Pos. 1 Winding position position and can be restarted at display of 3 time zones, e.g. from departure location. Oris Quick Lock system Pos. 2 Setting the date any time, by pressing the crown pilots, frequent flyers, international Pull the vertical crown (10) Pos. 1 Winding position After with fewer than Pos. 3 Setting the time into position 1. business people, etc. upwards. Pos. 2 Date and day of the week 31 days, the date must be set 4 T1 (local time) Press the crown into position 1. Turn the vertical crown (10) clock- setting forward manually to the first day 5 T2 (home time) Lock the screw-down crown or QLC 4 T2 wise or anti-clockwise and set Pos. 3 Setting the time of the following via rapid 6 Small second crown (if fitted) as per the instruc- the corresponding + or – time E 3 120 2 4 correction (crown in position 2). 7 Day/night indicator tions in chapter 1. 150 difference, i.e. that between 5 60

5 Release the screw-down crown 8 Date 1 10 12:00 in T3 (time at destination)

S or QLC crown (if fitted) as per the Release the screw-down crown 9 – pusher for T1 It takes about 10 until T1 30 and 12:00 in T1 (time at starting 6

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date changes, and 05:00 the Depending on the movement type, 9 next day is indicated. turn the crown clockwise or anti- 8 9 Setting the compass: T3 The rapid date and day correc- clockwise and then set to the T1 7 6 Remove watch from wrist. tions cannot be performed desired date. 01 23 Pull the vertical crown upwards between 21:00 and 03:00 Press the crown into position 1. and set south on the compass 28 T1 Time at starting location because the mechanism is Lock the screw-down crown or QLC 9 rotating bezel on the bisector (i.e. 10 T2 Home time or GMT mid-point) between the hour hand meshed for the change and crown (if fitted) as per the instruc- 7 damage may occur. tions in chapter 1. 4 8 T3 Time at destination location and 12 o’clock. (Between 18.00 Setting and operating Oris watches. 15 English and 06.00, take the bigger 9 1 In the above example, it is 11:53 on the rotating bezel can now stops the chronograph hand once 8 10 Press the pusher in using an angle between the hour hand and in the 2nd time zone. be read off. New 08:20, again and freezes timing. appropriate tool or a wooden 11 12 o’clock.) 7 15:20, Moscow 16:20, etc. Press pusher 5 – the stopped toothpick to set the date

Press the vertical crown down- 12 This setting does not take into chronograph hand and the minute 7

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wards to the neutral position. 2 time zone with account . and hour counters are reset to 8 Chronograph minute hand 1

Align the hour hand with the 5 additional 24 hr hand and » their starting positions. 9 Chronograph hour hand

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D R N G I O A rotating bezel. turn it clockwise and set the desired L With the chronograph minute hand permanently, for use as a In the figure above, T1 indicates time for T2 (e.g. home time). (8), you can read the second hand for normal time Turn the rotating bezel to the 06:53 or 18:53 and T2 to 03:53 Press the crown into position 1. elapsed minutes, up to 30 minutes display. desired 2nd time zone or 15:53 Lock the screw-down crown or QLC Chronograph. maximum. crown (if fitted) as per the instruc- 2 With the chronograph hour hand 1 3 tions in chapter 1. The Oris chronograph has a (9), you can read the elapsed half- Complication.

4 nd 12 2 time zone with additional Turn the outer bezel with the city stop watch function as well as a hours and hours, up to 12 hours 24 hr hand. marker until the time in the time and date display. This is a maximum. Release the screw-down crown 5 11 desired city (home city) matches very useful function for everyday or QLC crown (if fitted) as per the

Release the screw-down crown T2 (24 hour hand). 8 7 6 use. instructions in chapter 1.

10 or QLC crown (if fitted) as per the Times in the cities listed on the Crown and pusher operation, see Pull out the crown to position 2.

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8 instructions in chapter 1. rotating bezel can now be read chapter: ‘Starting the watch’ 6 Turn the hand forwards. The Pull out the crown to position 2, off. This setting does not take into Time and date setting, see chapter: phase indicator moves its nd 1 th In the above example, the 2 turn it anti-clockwise and set the account daylight saving time. ‘Operating Oris watches’ 28 position /28 of a month right time zone shows 08:53 or 20:53. desired time for T2 (e.g. home To read off the time in these cities (exception: date setting on move- 01 23 between 22:00 and 23:00. time). on the rotating bezel again, ment 676 – see below). One day before the current moon 5 Press the crown into position 1. assuming that T2 is showing 10 position is reached, take account 2nd time zone indicator Lock the screw-down crown or QLC ‘home time’, always align ‘home Stop timer and reset all chrono- of the date change, then set the on inner rotating bezel with crown (if fitted) as per the instruc- city’ on the rotating bezel with graph indicators to their starting 9 time to 05:00. vertical crown. tions in chapter 1. the T2 hand (updated). positions: Press pusher 3 with the Press pusher 4 – the chronograph Pos. 0 Crown locked, for screw-down special tool provided, or with a Pull the vertical crown (1) upwards. | 24 | Example: hand starts running crown or QLC crown wooden toothpick, until the 22 2 Turn the crown clockwise or anti- | | T2 (e.g. Local time in (GMT) is Press pusher 4 again – this stops Pos. 1 Winding position desired date is set. 4 nd 20 clockwise and set the desired 2 home time) 13:20. The 24 hour hand points the chronograph hand and freezes Pos. 2 Date setting Press pusher 4 and set the day of | time (T2). | 6 to 21:00, home time in Hong timing. Pos. 3 Time setting the week.

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| Kong. The rotating bezel was Press pusher 4 again – the 4 Start and stop pusher Set the current time with the 10 2 3 wards to the neutral position. 16

8 adjusted so that the 24 hour hand chronograph hand restarts run- 5 Reset pusher crown – completing another full turn |

| displays as the home ning from the previous stop point. 6 Vertical pusher for setting date of the dial for an afternoon time. 14 | | 10 12 city. The time in the cities listed Press pusher 4 once again – this on movement 676 Setting and operating Oris watches. 17 English

60 TAC HYM The watch is stopped in this racterised by a special alarm Crown A, Pos. 1 movement spring win- 65 ET Regulator. Pointer calendar. ER 500 4 position and can be restarted at chime created by a sound spring. ding position 70 400 350

any time, by pressing the crown Originally, the regulator was an The launch of the first Oris This product is perpetuating a Crown A, Pos. 2 date setting 75 300 275 into position 1. extremely accurate clock which movement with pointer calendar in long tradition, and one which rea- Crown A, Pos. 3 time setting 250 80 28 225 Press the crown into position 1. was used to test and adjust (set) 1938 was a milestone in company ched a high point with the Oris Crown B, Pos. 1 alarm spring winding 85 200 190 Lock the screw-down crown or QLC small . To prevent the . The Oris Pointer offers alarm clock with 8-day movement position, Alarm not 90 180 170 160 5 crown (if fitted) as per the instruc- hands from overlapping, they were the advantage of indicating not back in 1949. activated 100 150 140 110 tions in chapter 1. separated. On a regulator, only only the time or day of the week Crown B, Pos. 2 alarm time setting, 120 130 9 the minute hand turns in the spatially on the relevant scale Crown A: Movement winding, time alarm activated centre, whereas the seconds on the dial. Since the introduction and date setting as per instruc- tions in chapter 1. 4 and hour are indicated in small of this typical Oris movement, 3 separate sub-dials. various models with this type of Tachymeter scale –

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· 14 · 5 12 10 chapter 1. introduction to meet the latest times a day, or if the watch is being or dial of the Oris chronograph is technological requirements. restarted) by turning the crown used to measure speed, e.g. of a 6 7 12 times. car travelling a measured distance 8 Crown operation, time and date In normal use of an automatic of 1 km (or 1 mile). Pos. 0 Crown locked, for screw-down setting as per instructions in winding alarm, the movement Telemeter scale – crown or QLC crown chapter 1. and alarm springs are constantly If a rotating tachymeter ring is Measuring distances. Pos. 1 Winding position 0123 wound. fitted, position the 60 of the SUNDAY Pos. 2 Time and moon phase S Pull out crown B to position 2, tachymeter to 12 o’clock. Start The telemeter scale on the ring or A 4 28 Y T A U D R N D turn it anti-clockwise and set the the chronograph function by dial of Oris chronographs is used setting A O Y 5 6 M

3 pusher for date setting 7 desired alarm time. pressing pusher 4 as soon as the to measure the distance between F

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T 5 nd 26 the vehicle crosses the finish line. lightning, burst and sound from 5 pusher for 2 time zone indi- crowns and for crowns with 6 alarm will sound at the set time W 25 E Y D DA 7 NE S 24 within the next 12 hours. The chronograph hand will indicate fireworks, etc.). The graduation on cator setting Oris Quick Lock system SD UR AY TH 23 6 Pos. 1 8 the average speed in km (or miles) this telemeter scale is based on Date indicator Winding position 22 Press crown B into position 1. 9 21 per hour on the tachymeter. the speed of sound, i.e. 343 m/s 7 Day of the week indicator Pos. 2 Date and day of the week 10 The alarm function is disabled. 20 nd 11 19 In the following example, the in air at 20 °C. 8 2 time zone indicator setting 12 18 17 13 9 Moon phase indicator Pos. 3 Time setting 16 15 14 vehicle required 40 seconds to With a rotating telemeter ring, 4 Second hand Crown A cover the measured distance, position the zero to 12:00.

nd TELEMETER Setting the 2 time zone 5 Minute hand Alarm with which equates to an average 19 1 KM 2 « 21 3 speed of 90 km/h (or 90 mph). 18 4 This setting can be made at 6 Hour hand automatic winding. 3 17 any time. 7 Date indicator Average speeds of less than 4 16 nd 60 km/h (60 mph) cannot be Press pusher 5 (2 time zone) with In 1988, the first Oris alarm watch 5 with manual winding appeared on measured. 15 28 the special tool provided, or with a 14 the market. The alarm watch laun- 28 Press pusher 5 to reset all the 6 wooden toothpick, and set the de- Crown B 13 7 21 ched in 2008 has a movement counters. 12 5 sired time. 8 11 9 with automatic winding. It is cha- 10 Setting and operating Oris watches. 19 English

Start the chronograph function 40 prevents any excess pressure on 06.00, take the bigger angle bet- using pusher 4 as soon as a | | the watch glass from inside ween the hour hand and 12 50 visible event occurs. 30 after the ascent. The helium valve o’clock.) This equates to South. Press pusher 4 again as soon as is identified on Oris diving watches Once you have established where | you hear the sound. | by a coloured spot on the crown. South lies, the other cardinal

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28 Before a dive, turn the helium that. | thunderstorm is still at a distance |

of 3 kilometres. 10 valve crown clockwise to its limit S stop and close the valve. x In the above example, 33 minutes 150 x S Rotating bezel for diving have elapsed since the start of Before leaving the diving station, 120 12 watches with a 60 minute measurement. turn the crown on the helium valve 11 1 210 E graduation. anti-clockwise as far as it will go 10 2

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to the nearest hour: 8 4 W 30 watches can only be adjusted in Position the marker on the Even if the valve remains open, 7 5

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N an anti-clockwise direction. This rotating bezel opposite the hour the watch would still be water-resi- 330 prevents the measured or set hand, or to the desired hour end stant for normal purposes. But for time from being extended if the position. diving operations of any kind, the If the watch has a rotating bezel bezel is turned accidentally. This The hours elapsed, or the hours valve must be closed, as descri- with compass graduation, it is ensures that the diver has enough the preset end time can be bed above. easier to identify all the cardinal time left to decompress properly. read on the bezel. points other than South. With a watch of this kind, proceed as The rotating bezel on a as a compass. follows: watch can also be used as a timer Helium valve. Remove the watch from your wrist or for any kind of time indication 0 Watches with an analogue hour and determine South using the to the nearest minute or hour, e.g. and minute display can be used compass bezel by calculating the parking, cooking, game time, etc. Watches with a helium valve are as compass, using the position of bisector (mid-point) between the intended for divers who spend the sun as a guide. This depends hour hand and 12 o’clock. Rotating bezel for measuring time extended periods on board a on the sun’s position being clearly Point hour hand at the sun and to the nearest minute: diving bell, or in any other cham- visible, and on the watch showing determine the cardinal points Position the marker on the rotating ber with a helium-enriched the correct time. using the compass bezel. bezel opposite the current minute atmosphere. If the watch has a graduated hand position, or to the desired bezel, this can be used to find the minute hand end position. The inert gas helium has one of bisector (mid-point). The minutes elapsed, or the the smallest molecules, meaning minutes past the preset end that it can penetrate the seals on Remove the watch from your wrist time can be read on the bezel. watches and enter the case. Once and turn it until the hour hand is inside the case, this gas is unable pointing at the sun. to escape rapidly enough unless a Determine the bisector (mid-point) special valve is fitted, i.e. the between the hour hand and 12 helium valve. Opening this valve o’clock. (Between 18.00 and Adjusting Oris watches to fit the wrist. 21 English Instructions about the kinds of (see ‘Fine adjustment of folding On rubber straps with fold-out leather, rubber, metals used, etc. clasps’). extension for diving suits, fine can found in the ‘Technical adjustment is not possible. Information and Summary Tables’ Straps with folding clasp and chapter. one-sided holes in the strap: Wear protective goggles to prevent Remove watch from wrist. injury from the tool. Adjust strap to your wrist size Open the folding clasp and place Watches with leather straps. using the holes. the watch and strap (crown facing Once the strap is adjusted, press upwards) on a piece of cardboard. Fasten the buckle around the wrist the buckle firmly into the correct Using a wooden toothpick, insert over a table, ensuring that the Fig. 1 hole to prevent the strap from the fine adjustment metal pin into Fig. 1 watch cannot fall to the ground if detaching. the strap buckle (Fig. 1). the process goes wrong. Remove watch from wrist and Carefully unfasten the strap and place on a soft surface with its On rubber straps with fold-out remove it. Straps with a folding clasp are buckle open. extension for diving suits, fine Place the lower part of the pin in easier to work with and offer Hold the buckle end of the strap adjustment is not possible. the new position then press the greater security against theft. and pull the watch end of strap strap outer obliquely against the Also, if the process goes wrong upwards (Fig. 1). new, upper pin position (Fig. 2). the watch will not drop to the Shorten the strap by pulling the Watches with metal bracelets. Press the pin down carefully using floor because it will be held loose end, or tighten it by pulling a nail file or screwdriver (Fig. 3) by the folding clasp. the watch end. Metal bracelets must be adjusted and slide it under the buckle Remove watch from wrist. Press the clamp until a ‘click’ is to suit your wrist by an approved opening until the pin clicks in. Adjust the strap to your wrist heard. retailer. This involves removing or Check that the strap again holds Fig. 2 size using the preformed holes. The folding clasp cannot be adding link elements. firmly. Once the strap is adjusted, closed if the clamp is not If the bracelet buckle has fine press the buckle firmly into the properly engaged. adjustment, you can adjust the correct hole to prevent the strap length yourself to a certain from detaching. (see ‘Fine adjustment of folding Watches with rubber straps. clasps’). Some older folding clasps are hard to adjust. Do not hesitate to All Oris rubber straps are equipped contact your approved retailer with folding clasps. Fine adjustment of if you have any questions. folding clasps. Straps which need to be cut to Straps with continuously adjustable length: Provided that the buckle on the Fig. 3 folding clasp: this is a new folding Consult an approved retailer to metal bracelet or rubber strap has clasp design, developed and have the strap adjusted to suit a fine adjustment feature, the patented by Oris and based on the your wrist size. length can be adjusted to a limited principle of seat belts in aircraft. extent as follows: The strap length can be adjusted If the strap buckle has fine ad- to any desired length: justment, you can adjust the length yourself to a certain degree Notes. 23 English Accuracy. Chronometer. D Day0123456789101112131415 Mechanical watches measure Pos. 6 H 3 H 9 H F H C H 6 H time accurately and reliably. A Swiss watch can only be However, in circumstances where designated as a chronometer if optimum accuracy timekeeping its Swiss watch movement has is required at all times, the satisfied a test as per the mechanical watch is not the best standards NIHS 95-11/ISO 3159 instrument for the job. Time is and conducted by the independent important to the wearer of a Swiss Observatory’s Contrôle T °C 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 8 23 38 23 23 mechanical watch, but accuracy Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres to the nearest second is not (COSC). R(s/d) R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 R9 R10* R11 R12 R13 R14 R15 something the wearer is likely to lose about. The chronometer test at the COSC *Any complications are activated. takes 15 days. All tests are The accuracy rate of a mechanical conducted at an ambient humidity Test criteria Ø (mov.) Ø (mov.) watch depends on the type of of 24 %. Every 24 hours, the All figures in seconds (s) per day (d) Abbrev. > 20 mm < 20 mm movement used, on the wearer’s variance is measured, then the personal habits and on fluctuati- movements wound and reset. On Average daily rate ons in the ambient temperature. the tenth day of this test, any (in 5 different positions) Mmoy – 4 to +6 – 5 to +8 complications on the watch, such Oris watches are checked and as the chronograph, are switched Average rate variation set in the workshop, so daily rate on to determine the movement’s (average daily rate difference in 5 positions) Vmoy max. 2 max. 3.4 variation is within a tolerance operating rate accuracy. The range of – 5 to + 20 seconds per movement rate is determined in Largest rate variation day. Chronometers are set and five different positions and at (difference between two rates in the same position) Vmax max. 5 max. 7 tested to tighter tolerance ranges three different temperatures, as than this (see Chapter on ‘Oris shown opposite. Flat-suspended difference Chronometers’). (between horizontal and vertical position) D –6/+8 – 8/+10 If the movement passes the test, If a watch is not keeping to time it receives a certificate confirming Largest difference within these limits, it can be set its rate accuracy and its status as (between average daily rate and rate in one of the 5 positions) P max. 10 max. 15 by an approved retailer or at a chronometer. Every movement the Oris service centre in your is identified with an engraved Thermal difference . During the guarantee number and a COSC certification (variation per °C of temperature difference) C ±0.6 ±0.7 period, this service is free of number. charge. Rate reproduction (difference between average variation on day 15 and average variation on the first two days of the test) R ±5 ±6 Notes. 25 English Water-resistance. Over time, everyday wear and Use and maintenance. Do not place the watch on equip- ageing of seals in particular ment emitting strong magnetic Oris tests all its watches to adversely affect the water-resistance Clean watches, metal bracelets fields (e.g. radio alarms, refrigera- ensure that they comply with of a watch. Oris therefore recom- and rubber straps regularly, and tors, speakers, etc.) the specified figure for water- mends having the water-resistance whenever they have been immersed resistance. All Oris watches are of your watch tested once a in salt water, using a toothbrush If possible, avoid exposing your water-resistant to at least 3 bar by an approved Oris retailer. and lukewarm soapy water, then watch to extreme temperatures, or 30 metres. The actual figure Standard crowns must always be dry with a soft cloth. i.e. in excess of 60 °C and less on individual models is either pressed into position 1 to ensure than –5 °C. While the watch is shown on the case back and/or that they satisfy the specified Avoid getting the watch and strap being worn, body heat protects on the dial. water-resistance levels. into direct contact with solvents the watch from any such extreme Screw-down crowns, crowns with and cleaning agents, cosmetics, fluctuations in temperature. Oris watches designated with less the Oris Quick Lock system (QLC) perfumes, etc. These products than 10 bar or 100 m (328 ft.) and screw-down pushers must can damage the case, the strap Protect your watch against sudden water-resistance must not be worn always be locked in order to and the seals. temperature shocks, e.g. do not in the water (see graph below). satisfy the specified water-resistance take it into the sauna with you. levels. Protect leather and fabric straps Oris watches designated as 10 Crowns and pushers must not be from grease, water and humidity Oris watches, like any other bar (100 m) or more can be worn operated underwater. and avoid excessive exposure to device with mechanical compo- in water. sunlight. nents, needs maintenance from time to time. However, the need for maintenance depends heavily on personal usage, the and how the watch is looked after. For normal, careful use, Oris Bar Feet ( Metres) recommends general maintenance (bar) (ft) (m) every 4 – 5 . Hand in your watch to an official Oris retailer or send it to the Oris 3 98.5 (30) ✓ ––––– service centre in your country. You can find a directory listing all 5 164 (50) ✓✓✓ ––– approved retailers and service centres in the attached document, 10 328 (100) ✓✓✓✓✓–– or the latest updated version can be viewed at www.oris.ch 30 984 (300) ✓✓✓✓✓✓ ✓ If you have any further questions, 100 3281 (1000) ✓✓✓✓✓✓ ✓ do not hesitate to consult an approved Oris retailer or the site 200 6562 (2000) ✓✓✓✓✓✓ ✓ www.oris.ch Technical information and summary tables. 27 English Pictograms. Metals for cases and straps. out under a forced vacuum in a hard surface properties. They are coating chamber. This procedure substantially harder and more a Automatic winding Q Dial with diamonds The 316 L stainless steel used is one of the most modern and wear-resistant than ultra-hardened by Oris is robust, durable and ecologically sustainable coating grades of steel, and are excep- ( Oris own development n Stainless steel complies with the stringent technologies. tionally corrosion-resistant, as (Automatic winding) dermatological requirements for well as being skin-friendly. N Stainless steel/18 carat gold preventing nickel allergies. The PVD coatings are highly adhesive, A Manual winding nickel directive applicable in many hard and abrasion-resistant. m 18 carat gold states that objects They are extremely smooth and Sapphire crystal. C Worldtimer which are in direct, prolonged particularly suited to coating d o 5 microns contact with the skin are only watch parts. These coatings can D Chronometer allowed to release 0.5 µg of nickel be single-layer, multi-layer or can Most Oris watches are now equip- p Diamond per cm2 skin/week. The nickel be applied in graduated layers. ped with sapphire crystal on the « Alarm content in an alloy is not the The layer thickness ranges from dial face. This fact is noted on the $ DLC coating (Diamond like crucial factor. The rate of nickel 1 to 5 microns, although in some case back. » 2nd time zone indication carbon) release on the skin is much more cases, just 0.5 microns or 15 important. Altough 316 L stain- microns and more can be applied. With a Moh hardness of 9, B Screw down safety crown O PVD coating (Physical Vapour less steel is not entirely nickel- Depending on the initial material sapphire crystal is the hardest of Deposition) free it does not release nickel. and the inert gas employed, a all grades of crystal. It comprises ? Screw down safety wide range of PVD coatings can a synthetic sapphire and is pusher Z Titanium The grade 2 titanium used by Oris be applied. Essentially, these fall exceptionally scratch-resistant. is a pure grade of titanium that into four main groups: nitrides, Only diamond, with a Moh r ‘Quick Lock’ Crown ß Ceramic Top Ring can also be used in implants and carbides, oxides and carbons hardness of 10, is harder than which possesses an excellent (Diamond like carbon). this. In addition a sapphire crystal 0 Helium valve b Skeleton back with resistance/expansion ratio. Tita- is much more impact-resistant mineral glass nium is 45 % lighter than steel, than mineral glass. d Sapphire crystal and is also corrosion-resistant, Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) ; Flexible lugs skin-friendly and has a warm feel. Coating. $ To improve dial readability, the E Mineral glass internal faces of most Oris y Distance between horns As mentioned above, the DLC sapphire crystal have anti-reflective f Plexi glass PVD coatings. coating process is a PVD coating coating. z Distance outside horns O process using diamond like carbons. e Anti-reflective coating (inside) This durable and friction-reducing To obtain even clearer dial s Genuine calf skin Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) coating with an anthracite-coloured readability, a few Oris models 5 Luminous dial is a process where an exceptionally appearance essentially comprises have sapphire crystal which has S Rubber pure, solid coating material is diamonds measuring just a few anti-reflective coating on both 2 Luminous indices used to generate an ionized metal nanometres across, coated in sides. This outer layer can and luminous hands ) Fabric vapour which forms a coating graphite. This structure is commonly become scratched in the course with superluminova mixture with inert gases. Through referred to as Diamond-Like of wearing the watch. This t Genuine crocodile condensation, a thin layer is Carbon (DLC). Thanks to its constitutes normal wear and tear 4 Luminous hands with deposited onto the surface of the diamond-like layered structure, is not covered by the guarantee. superluminova ! Water-resistant to XX bar watch. The PVD process is carried DLC layers possess exceptionally Technical information and summary tables. 29 English Mineral glass. and can therefore be recharged as Oris rubber straps are robust, . E often as necessary. durable and water resistant. The rubber mixture used is non-toxic 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 The mineral glass provides un- This phosphorescent property is and does not contain any potential blemished, clear readability, but at its most powerful during the allergens. January ❍ 12 ❍ 2/31 ● 6 ❍ 10 ● 13 ● 2 ❍ 6 ● 11 is not as scratch-resistant. It is early stages of darkness, and ● 28 ● 17 ❍ 21 ● 24 ❍ 28 ❍ 17 ● 21 ❍ 25 therefore only used by Oris for diminishes fairly rapidly during the case backs. first 60 minutes. After this initial February ❍ 11 ● 15 ● 4 ❍ 9 ● 11 ● 1 ❍ 5 ● 9 period, the loss of light intensity ● 26 ❍ 19 ● 23 ❍ 27 ❍ 16 ● 20 ❍ 24 is much lower, and it is possible Plexi glass. to read the time clearly even after March ❍ 12 ❍ 2/31 ● 6 ❍ 9 ● 13 ● 2 ❍ 7 ● 10 f 5 – 6 hours of darkness. ● 28 ● 17 ❍ 21 ● 24 ❍ 28 ❍ 18 ● 21 ❍ 25

Plexi glass or acrylic glass is a To achieve the highest possible April ❍ 11 ● 16 ● 5 ❍ 8 ● 12 ● 1/30 ❍ 6 ● 8 tried and tested material. It deli- level of phosphorescence, the ● 26 ❍ 30 ❍ 19 ● 23 ❍ 27 ❍ 16 ● 20 ❍ 23 vers clear readability, it is highly watch must not be continuously impact-resistant and feels warm obscured from sunlight or artificial May ❍ 10 ● 15 ● 4 ❍ 7 ● 11 ❍ 16 ❍ 5 ● 8 to the touch. It is very prone to light (e.g. by being covered by a ● 25 ❍ 29 ❍ 18 ● 22 ❍ 26 ● 30 ● 19 ❍ 23 scratching, especially in comparison shirt sleeve). with sapphire crystal. June ❍ 9 ● 13 ● 3 ❍ 5 ● 10 ❍ 14 ❍ 4 ● 6 ● 24 ❍ 28 ❍ 17 ● 21 ❍ 24 ● 29 ● 18 ❍ 22 Scratched Plexi glass can be re- Metal bracelets, polished on a polishing machine. leather and rubber nsS July ❍ 9 ● 13 ● 2 ❍ 5 ● 10 ❍ 13 ❍ 3 ● 5 straps. ● 23 ❍ 27 ❍ 16 ● 20 ❍ 24 ● 28 ● 17 ❍ 21 Oris uses Plexi glass primarily on its traditional Oris Big Crown All genuine Oris straps bear the August ❍ 7 ● 11 ● 1/30 ❍ 3 ● 8 ❍ 12 ❍ 1/31 ● 4 models as this was used for the Oris inscription on the reverse of ● 21 ❍ 26 ❍ 15 ● 19 ❍ 22 ● 27 ● 16 ❍ 19 original models. the straps and on the buckle. September ❍ 6 ● 9 ❍ 14 ❍ 2 ● 7 ❍ 10 ● 15 ● 3 Metal bracelets are made of 316L ● 20 ❍ 25 ● 28 ● 17 ❍ 20 ● 25 ❍ 29 ❍ 18 Luminescent dials stainless steel or from Grade 2 and hands. 2 titanium. (See ‘Metals used for October ❍ 5 ● 9 ❍ 13 ❍ 1/31 ● 6 ❍ 9 ● 14 ● 2 cases and straps’). ● 19 ❍ 24 ● 28 ● 16 ❍ 20 ● 25 ❍ 28 ❍ 17 On most Oris watches, the hands and hour indices on the dials Oris sources all of its genuine November ❍ 4 ● 7 ❍ 12 ● 15 ● 4 ❍ 8 ● 13 ● 1 Super-LumiNova luminescent crocodile, alligator, ostrich, ray ● 18 ❍ 23 ● 26 ❍ 30 ❍ 19 ● 23 ❍ 27 ❍ 15 colour is applied. This lumines- and lizard leather from animal cent paint is charged by sunlight, species not subject to protected December ❍ 3 ● 7 ❍ 12 ● 14 ● 4 ❍ 8 ● 12 ● 1/30 or even by artificial light, and is status. This is backed up by ClTES ● 18 ❍ 22 ● 26 ❍ 30 ❍ 19 ● 23 ❍ 27 ❍ 15 absolutely free of any radioactive certification (Convention on additives. The phosphorescent International Trade in Endangered pigments retain their properties Species of Wild Fauna or Flora). ● New moon ❍ Technical information and summary tables. 31 English Time zones. The times in the various time zones are based on UTC (Universal Coordinated Time). UTC has taken over the function formerly perfor- med by Mean Time (GMT). UTC and GMT are both based on zero which runs through Greenwich near London. In most cases, the times in other zones are calculated by adding or subtracting whole hours, depending on their respective distances from the zero meridian. In a few countries, e.g. , Afghanistan, and certain regions of , there are also time differences from UTC of 3½, 4½, 5½ or 9½ hours.

Movements. Detailed specifications can be viewed at www.oris.ch.

– 11 – 10 –9 –8 –7 –6 –5 –4 –3 –2 –1 0 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 8 + 9 + 10 + 11 + 12 – 11 Midway Juneau L.A. Mexico New Rio South London Cairo Moscow Hong Sydney Noumea Midway City York Kong International guarantee for Oris watches. Proof of ownership. 33 English Guarantee. This guarantee excludes: Guarantee supplement for Proof of ownership. Normal wear and tear resulting watches bought in the USA. Oris SA provides a guarantee for from wearing the watch and This list is supplied for information the first twenty four (24) months ageing, e.g. scratched glass, All applicable implied warranties, only and does not form part of the following the date of purchase on discolouration and/or material incl. the implied guarantee of guarantee terms and conditions. the attached and numbered alteration with leather, fabrics, merchantability and of fitness for ‘Guarantee Card’, in accordance rubber, etc. a particular purpose given to you with the following terms and Damage resulting from failure to by are hereby limited to the conditions: observe the instructions for use of this guarantee. Some First owner issued by Oris. states in the USA do not allow This guarantee covers material Damage such as knock, dents, time limitations of warranties, Date and manufacturing defects, as crashing, broken crystal etc. or exclusions or limitations of well as flaws existing when this resulting from improper, abnormal incidental or consequential dama- Name und address Oris watch was delivered to the or careless handling, neglect, ges, so exclusions or limitations owner. This guarantee is only accident, collision impact, etc. mentioned may not apply to the applicable if the guarantee card Damage resulting from improper owner. This guarantee gives the has been filled in completely and work performed by service owner specific legal rights and he Comments correctly, and stamped by an centres not authorised by Oris. may also have other rights which official Oris retailer, and if the Watches modified without Oris may vary from state to state. serial number on the guarantee supervision. card matches the number on the Additional form of guarantee Oris’ obligation is strictly limited Second owner watch. granted by a direct outlet e.g. to repair or replacement as stated retailer etc. herein. Your Oris dealer carries Date During this guarantee period, Indirect damage and/or secondary sole responsibility for any other and on presentation of the valid damage, of any kind e.g. due to guarantees. Name und address guarantee card, the owner of the watch stoppage or inaccuracy, etc. watch has the right to a repair free of charge. If Oris deems the This guarantee does not affect repair to be unsuitable, the watch your statutory rights. Comments shall be replaced with an identical or similar Oris watch within the The guarantee services described aforementioned guarantee period. here and the recommended main- tenance work shall be performed Third owner by an authorised Oris retailer and/or by the national representa- Date tives of Oris. A list is attached, accurate at date of issue. Name und address The current version of the list is published at www.oris.ch.

Comments Product Manual Supplement. Movement 915. English

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22 wheels for the change are active 9 21 021 10 during this time and may be dam- 20 6 11 5 19 12 aged. 18 17 13 Where fitted, open the screw-down 16 15 14 crown or QLC crown in accordance 10 with the instructions in Chapter 1. Pull out the crown to position 2. Turn the hand forwards past Pos. 0 Crown is closed if it is a 12 oʼclock until the date screw-down crown or a changes. Turn the hand further QLC crown until quarter past three. Pos. 1 Winding position Press pusher 3 with the special Pos. 2 Time and moon phase tool provided, or with a wooden setting toothpick, until the desired day 3 Pusher for day of the week of the week is set. setting Press pusher 4 and set the month. 4 Pusher for month setting Press pusher 5 and set the date. 5 Pusher for date setting Press pusher 6 and set the moon 6 Pusher for the moon phase display. indicator Since the moon moves a rela- 7 Day of the week indicator tively small distance within a 8 Month indicator 24 hour period, it is best to set 9 Date indicator the moon setting when there 10 Moon phase indicator is a new moon or a full moon. Use the crown to set the current time – if it is in the afternoon, turn it a further 12 hours. The watch remains stopped when it is in this crown position and it can, for example, be started on a time signal or the crown can be pushed to position 1. Push the crown to position 1. Where fitted, close the screw-down crown or QLC crown in ac- cordance with the instructions in Chapter 1. Product Manual Supplement. Oris Aquis Depth Gauge. English

Guidelines only as a supplemental mechanical cleaning agents or solvents, depth gauge, in addition to the as this may damage the gasket Each Oris Aquis Depth Gauge has usual diving instruments of the sapphire crystal. been tested and found to comply 3. Plug the syringe on the cannula with the Oris testing standards. Oris declines any responsibility and inject the water to rinse the It is possible that due to physical if these instructions are not channel. (Fig. B) damage, inadequate handling followed. The international guaran- 4. If necessary, repeat steps 2 and 3 or uncontrollable influence, the tee applies as stated in the Oris 5. Withdraw the tube with the depth indication may not function Product Manual supplied with mounted syringe slowly out of the properly. These guidelines will each Oris watch and available on channel and, at the same time, help to make the Oris Aquis Depth www.oris.ch pull the piston of the syringe in Gauge the best possible dive order to remove the water from companion. Cleaning Kit Components the channel The cleaning kit for the Oris 6. To remove residual water from Accuracy of the Depth Gauge Aquis Depth Gauge contains the the channel apply step 1 & 5 only The following parameters interact following parts: with the physical functionality of 1 x syringe 5 ml ➀ the Oris Aquis Depth Gauge and 5 x cannula ➁ may slightly influence the accuracy 5 x flexible tube ➂ (mounted to of depth indication: cannula) Change of ambient air pressure due to different temperature, ➀ conditions and height ➁ above sea level Temperature difference of ambient air/water, particularly the difference in temperature (Fig. A) between the watch and the water ➂ Salinity of the water

Safety Precautions Prior to Dive How to Use the Cleaning Kit Check there is no water residue The kit is designed to clean the (dark grey colour spots) in the gauging channel and to remove gauging channel. If there is, clean residual water. Proceed as follows: the channel as explained under ’How to Use the Cleaning Kit’ 1. Feed the flexible tube transversely Ascertain that the Oris Aquis Depth towards the channel into the Gauge has ambient temperature, opening of the sapphire crystal i.e. that it has not been exposed and push the tube until it reaches (Fig. B) to extreme sunlight or other heat the end of the channel. (Fig. A) or cold before the dive 2. Fill the syringe with water Use the Oris Aquis Depth Gauge Note: Do not use any aggressive PRODUCT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT ORIS BIG CROWN PROPILOT ALTIMETER English

GUIDELINES Safety Precautions Prior to Use Always adjust the altimeter before How to use the Oris Big Crown 3. SETTING THE ALTIMETER 5. RETURNING TO NEUTRAL Ascertain that the Oris Big Crown using according to the instruc- ProPilot Altimeter (Crown position 2): Pull the crown (Crown position 0): To deactivate Each Oris Big Crown ProPilot ProPilot Altimeter has ambient tions given in the section «How to The dial is split into three zones – out to position 2 and set the alti- the altimeter and return it to Altimeter has been tested and temperature, i.e. that it has not use the Oris Big Crown ProPilot in the centre is a traditional watch meter by rotating the crown. There neutral, screw the crown back found to comply with the Oris been exposed to extreme sunlight Altimeter/setting the altimeter». dial showing the time; around that are different modes of settings, into position 0. This also re-seals testing standards. It is possible or other heat or cold before the Check and recalibrate the alti- is a gauge showing atmospheric such as rotating the crown until the watch so that it is once again that due to physical damage, use. meter frequently, whenever having air pressure, read using the red the reference air pressure QNH/ water-resistant to 100 metres/ inadequate handling or uncon- Make sure that the crown at a reference point indicating its indicator; and an outer ring dis- QFE/QNE (e.g. supplied by an 10 bar. trollable influence, the altitude 4 o’clock is unscrewed and in altitude or a given reference pres- plays altitude up to 15’000 feet airport control tower) aligns with and air pressure indication may position 1 as described in the sure in order to compensate for or 4’500 metres, shown by the the red triangle at 6 o‘clock on the not function properly. These section «How to use the Oris changing ambient and weather yellow indicator. central dial, or rotating the crown guidelines will help to make the Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter». conditions. to adjust the yellow indicator to Oris Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter The red ring on the crown shaft For safety reasons: Use the Oris 1. NEUTRAL MODE your known altitude. The watch the best possible companion. must be clearly visible. The alti- Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter in (Crown position 0): With both now displays the altitude, meter does not work if the crown flight operations or on expeditions crowns screwed down securely, yellow indicator, and the actual Accuracy of the Altimeter is screwed in to the case. only as a secondary instrument the Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter atmospheric pressure, red The following parameters interact Prevent the watch from getting in in addition to any other device performs like a regular auto- indicator. with the functional principle and contact with water once the crown indicating altitude, e.g. on-board matic watch. The central dial and the barometric functionality of the at 4 o’clock is unscrewed. The instruments of a plane. hands tell the time and date (ad- Oris Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter case is open and not water resist- justed by the crown at 2 o’clock) and may slightly influence the ant when the crown at 4 o’clock is Note: Pressurized aircraft cabins and the watch is water-resistant accuracy of the altitude indication: not tightly screwed into position 0. simulate an environment of a to 100 metres/10 bar. Change of atmospheric pressure The special PTFE membrane only lower altitude than the airplane due to different temperatures ensures a protection against is actually flying. Every baromet- 2. ACTIVATING THE ALTIMETER Change of atmospheric pressure water-vapour and humidity ric altimeter, be it electronic or (Crown position 1): Unscrew the due to different temperature entering into the watch. The mechanical as the Oris Big Crown crown at 4 o’clock into position gradients at different locations of membrane does not ensure any ProPilot Altimeter, indicates the 1 to activate the altimeter. A red 4. MEASURING ALTITUDE reading the altitude water-resistance. current air pressure in the cabin ring appears, indicating that the (Crown position 1): Once the Changing weather conditions, Avoid dirt from coming into contact when flying with air carriers. The altimeter is in use. altimeter has been set, push the such as high pressure systems/ with the watch. Dirt might block altimeter instruments in such air- crown into position 1. Changes in low pressure systems the PTFE membrane and the case planes have a pressure connec- altitude are shown by the yellow Weather dynamics in general openings and as a consequence tion on the exterior of the plane indicator against the outer dial disable any free circulation of air in order to measure pressure and ring, on a scale from 0 – 15’000 into/out of the case. The display altitude. feet, or from 0 – 4’500 metres. of the altitude will then be delayed or completely out of operation. Oris declines any responsibility Always tickle with your fingertips if these instructions are not on the watch before reading the followed. The international correct altitude. The smooth tick- guarantee applies as stated in ling allows the aneroid cell and the Oris Product Manual supplied the mechanism of the barometric with each Oris watch and availa- altimeter to work smoothly. ble on www.oris.ch.