Esq Watches, MOVADO Operating Instructions Warranty & Service Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARRANTY & SERVICE GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ESQ MOVADO WATCHES Page 3

CARE & MAINTENANCE Page 4

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

STANDARD 2-HAND MODELS, Quartz and Automatic Page 6

Includes ESQ Sport Classic watches and new ESQ Movado Angle,
Corbel and Contempo models

STANDARD 3-HAND DATE MODELS Page 7

Includes ESQ Filmore and Quest watches and new ESQ Movado Capital,
Catalyst, Excel, Origin and Synthesis models

BIG DATE 3-HAND MODELS Page 8

Includes new ESQ Movado Fusion 3-hand models

MULTI-EYE MODELS Page 9
Includes new ESQ Movado Fusion multi-eye models

1/1 QUARTZ CHRONOGRAPHS Page 11

Includes ESQ Bracer and Sport Classic and new ESQ Movado
Excel chronographs

1/10 QUARTZ CHRONOGRAPHS Page 14

Includes new ESQ Movado Catalyst chronograph

INTERCHANGEABLE STRAPS/BRACELETS Page 17

Includes new ESQ Movado Fusion models

OBTAINING SERVICE Page 18

WARRANTY Page 19

AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTERS Page 20

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Powered by Movado, ESQ Movado explores the breadth of today’s modern design.

The name Movado is synonymous with modern design. With a signature brand look defined by unique
design elements, ESQ Movado watches offer a fresh perspective on modern design – one that breaks
the rules, and embraces the details.

From updated classics to chic bangles and eye-catching sport models, ESQ Movado watches
for men and women combine distinctive American style with a fashion-forward sensibility and
Swiss-engineered precision.

Recognizable, versatile, and well-priced, ESQ Movado offers contemporary watch design for modern
living. Congratulations on your purchase.

ESQ MOVADO WATCHES

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Like any finely crafted mechanism, your ESQ Movado watch requires periodic maintenance for optimal performance.

Maintenance includes complete disassembly, cleaning, replacement of parts as needed, reassembly and
lubrication of the movement. A maintenance interval of 3 to 5 years is recommended, in addition to any required
battery replacement.

Never open the watch yourself. If your watch needs repair or adjustment, take or mail it directly to an
ESQ Movado Authorized Service Center. For a complete worldwide listing, visit us online at www.mgiservice.com.

NOTE: ESQ Movado assumes responsibility only for service performed at its Authorized Service Centers.

SHOCK

All ESQ Movado watches have shock-resistant movements, and are tested to meet international standards for
shock resistance.

DUST

Dust can enter a watch if the case, crystal or crown is not intact. A small particle is enough to stop the movement.
Have your watch repaired promptly if the crystal becomes loose, chipped or cracked, or if there is damage to
the case or crown.

MAGNETISM

The exposure of a timepiece to strong magnetic fields will affect its time-keeping, and may cause it to stop.
A quartz watch should resume working with its original accuracy when removed from the magnetic field; a
mechanical timepiece may require demagnetization before it will operate again.

WATER RESISTANCE
All ESQ Movado watches are tested to meet international standards for water resistance. Most models are
water resistant to 3 bar (3 ATM/30 meters/99 feet); certain models are water resistant to even greater
pressures/depths, as marked on the dial or case back.

CAUTION: If the water resistance limit is not marked on your watch, do not subject it to a pressure/depth greater
than 3 bar (3 ATM/30 meters/99 feet), or your watch could be damaged and your warranty will be voided.

IMPORTANT: Do not operate the watch crown, push-buttons on a chronograph model, or any other pushers/
buttons when the timepiece is wet or under water.

NOTE: ESQ Movado will not be responsible for any damage caused by or related to leakage originating from
improper handling or damage to the case, crown, gaskets or crystal.

To maintain water resistance, yearly maintenance is required. The gaskets and crown which seal the case are
subject to wear and deterioration under normal use. These parts should be inspected and replaced as needed
each time the watch is opened for service, including battery changes.

Your Authorized ESQ Movado Service Center will automatically retest your watch for water resistance as a
routine step in all service orders.

OTHER PRECAUTIONS:
If your watch is equipped with a screw-down crown, be sure to screw it back down into the case after every operation.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

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Water resistance applies only to the watch case; some watch straps should not be worn under water or
subjected to wet conditions. Please see Strap Care.

Avoid exposing your watch to sudden and excessive temperature variations.

Do not drop your watch or bang it against a hard surface. Water resistance must be rechecked after every
violent shock.

Clean your watch regularly by wiping it with a soft cloth dampened with fresh water, especially after exposure
to seawater.

STRAP CARE

While the life span of a watch strap depends on your care and wearing habits, as well as the climate in which
you live, proper care will extend its life.

Leather straps should be kept dry. Exposure to water may cause a leather watch strap to become brittle and
eventually break. To preserve the finish of the leather, contact with perfumes should be avoided. Following
exposure to chlorinated or salt water, gently damp wipe your leather strap with fresh water, and air dry.

To help preserve the natural elasticity and quality of a rubber, silicone or polyurethane strap, rinse it using a
soft cloth soaked in fresh water following exposure to salt water, chemicals or abrasive substances. Contact
with acetone and ethyl alcohol should be avoided.

Use warm water and a neutral pH soap applied to a soft cloth to gently clean a white silicone strap; then wipe
with a second clean cloth dipped in warm water, or rinse carefully under warm running water.

NOTE: ESQ Movado watch straps are not covered by the ESQ Movado watch warranty.

BATTERY INFORMATION

An ESQ Movado quartz timepiece has a 1.55 Volt silver-oxide battery that is specially designed for watches.
It will last approximately 18-36 months under normal use.

NOTE: Frequent use of special functions, like the stopwatch timer on chronograph models, may shorten battery
life.

End-of-life feature: The seconds hand on many models will start to move haltingly in 4-second increments when
the battery is almost exhausted, signaling the need to have it replaced.

Battery replacement: It is important to use only the replacement battery recommended by ESQ Movado.
Take or send your watch to an Authorized Service Center to have battery changed – your old battery will be
disposed of/recycled properly. Do not attempt to change the battery yourself.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

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Crown positions:

Position 1 – Normal position.

Crown pushed into case.

Position 2 – To set TIME:

Rotate crown in either direction.

To manually wind an automatic movement:

The motion of your arm during normal daily activities
should be sufficient to keep the movement of an ESQ
Movado automatic timepiece wound. However, if you
have not worn your watch for more than 40 hours and
the watch has stopped, you will need to wind it by
hand before setting the time:

1. With the crown in position 1, turn the crown
clockwise approximately 20 revolutions.

2. Reset time following instructions above.

STANDARD 2-HAND MODELS

QUARTZ AND AUTOMATIC

Includes ESQ Sport Classic watches and new ESQ Movado Angle, Corbel and Contempo models

FIGURE A

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