Jaeger-leCoultre 381 User Manual

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Table of contents
Introduction 21
Accuracy and precautions for use 21
Water resistance 22
“1000 Hours Control” test 24
Technical specifications 25
Movement 26
Use 28
International Guarantee 32
Limited Warranty 36 (United States of America and Canada)
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1 Minute hand 2 Hour hand 3 Crown A
4 Power reserve of the functions 5 Jumping seconds hand 6 Power reserve of the regulator
7 Seconds hand
8 Date hand 9 Moon phase hand
10 Moon phase aperture
11 Date correction push-piece
12 Moon phase corrector in the horn gap
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Introduction
We would like to thank you for the confidence you have placed in Jaeger-LeCoultre. Our Maison has applied all its expertise and passion to the creation of this model. We invite you to consult the operating instructions and hope your Jaeger-LeCoultre timepiece brings you great joy.
Accuracy and precautions for use
MANUALLY WOUND OR AUTOMATIC MECHANICAL WATCHES
The accuracy of watch models with mechanical movements is determined by the balance wheel. This oscillates at a rate of 21,600 vibrations per hour. Despite all the care that the master watchmakers of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Manufacture have lavished on building and assembling your watch, its accuracy is subject to the influence of gravity, magnetic fields, accidental impacts, and the ageing of oils. The accuracy of a watch is measured by its
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regularity of rate in various positions. Your individual activities could be the cause of slight irregularities in the working of your timepiece. If you observe a discrepancy in the way your watch runs, we advise you to entrust it to an authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre retailer who will make the necessary adjustments. Watches with mechanical movements must not be used for sports involving significant risk of impact or abrupt actions, such as golf or tennis.
Water resistance
Your Jaeger-LeCoultre watch is water resistant up to 5 bar. Its water resistance can be identified by the symbol engraved on the case-back. This means that your model has been tested at an overpressure of 5 bar, corresponding to an immersion pressure of 50 metres (1 bar = ±10 metres). In accordance with the ISO 22810/NIHS 92-20 standard, in order to guarantee the durability of the watch’s characteristics over time, and as water resistance may be affected by certain activities, it is recommended that the user:
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- have the watch’s water resistance checked by an authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre retailer at least once every two years. It is essential to have such a check carried out each time your watch is opened, and before any period during which it is liable to undergo prolonged and/or regular immersions.
- check when making the purchase that the bracelet is suitable for the intended use.
- avoid subjecting the watch to excessively abrupt temperature changes.
- protect the watch from being dropped or from suffering other accidental impacts, and have the water resistance checked after any violent impact.
- avoid the use of the controls, push-piece, or time-setting crown while under water, or outside the water, if the watch is not yet dry after immersion.
- restore the time-setting crown and the push­piece to their normal positions, or where applicable, close the compression keys after every manipulation.
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- rinse the watch with fresh water after use in
sea water.
You may use your watch during short swims and when jumping in from the edge of a swimming pool, but not from a diving board. It must not be used for scuba diving or for sports involving significant risk of impact, such as windsurfing or waterskiing. Also, note that leather straps are not suited for aquatic activities.
“1000 Hours Control” test
Jaeger-LeCoultre submits all its watches to its stringent “1000 Hours Control”, a battery of comprehensive and rigorous internal tests lasting a full 1000 hours. The “1000 Hours Control” seal or legend placed or engraved on the back of your watch certifies that the timepiece has successfully passed all the tests relating to regularity of rate, temperature, atmospheric pressure, and resistance to shocks and magnetic fields, as well as water-resistance trials. Thus, your watch is capable of withstanding the daily stresses
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and strains that await it. The criteria of the “1000 Hours Control” programme considerably exceed the standards of official timing tests, which deal only with part of the movement. Jaeger-LeCoultre tests not only the movement prior to being cased up in the watch, but also the watch once it has been assembled.
Technical specications
- Manually wound mechanical movement, Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 381 Dual-Wing
- 21,600 vibrations/hour.
- Power reserve of the regulator: approximately 50 hours.
- Power reserve of the functions: approximately 50 hours.
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Movement
Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 381.
Important note regarding the power reserves of the Calibre 381 Dual-Wing.
The Dual-Wing movement of the Duomètre Quantième Lunaire watch model features two barrels. The first barrel provides the watch’s regulator (regulating organ) with 50 hours of power reserve. The second barrel, which is independent from the first, provides all the watch’s functions with 50 hours of power reserve. The functions, thus, do not cause any loss of energy or isochronism in the escapement. The regulator’s power reserve is indicated by the blue triangle positioned between 7 and 8 o'clock. The functions’ power reserve
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is indicated by the blue triangle positioned between 4 and 5 o’clock. In both cases, the power reserve is at its maximum when the triangle is positioned opposite the “50” symbol. As energy is consumed, the triangle will gradually point towards the “0” symbol. When the triangle is opposite the “0” symbol (after approximately 50 hours for both the escapement and the functions), this indicates that the power reserve has been exhausted. This is the last chance to wind up the watch without losing the settings. Both barrels can be wound using Crown A, in position 1. To wind the escapement barrel (and conse­quently its power reserve), turn the crown clockwise. To wind the functions barrel (and consequently its power reserve), turn the crown anti­clockwise.
Important:
Although the two power reserves are independent, it is vital that both are wound
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before the timepiece can be used. If one of the power reserves is depleted, the movement will stop (no damage will be caused to the movement). It will thus be necessary to wind the two power reserves according to the instructions to restart the calibre.
IDENTIFYING THE SECONDS HANDS
The Duomètre Quantième Lunaire watch features two seconds displays. The first is the central hand, while the second is the jumping seconds hand at 6 o’clock, which gives an indication to 1/6th of a second.
Use
STARTING THE WATCH
Crown A in position 1. The watch is started by turning the crown clockwise to wind the escapement power reserve and anti-clockwise to wind the functions barrel. The watch is fully wound when the two power reserve hands have reached the “50” symbol. There is no stop to tell you that the movement has been fully wound, as excess
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winding is absorbed by a slipping spring. This prevents damage to the gear-train.
SETTING THE TIME
The Duomètre Quantième Lunaire watch fea­tures a unique resetting mechanism for the seconds and jumping seconds hands, called the “jumping stop-seconds”. This enables the two hands to be reset by the crown and for the time to be set on the watch once an hour signal sounds to a precision of 1/6th of a second. Pull Crown A out to position 2. The jumping seconds hand returns to zero and stops in preparation for the time-setting operation. Note that the escapement continues to function, thanks to its dedicated power reserve. Its isochronism is undisturbed. Pull Crown A out to position 3. The central seconds hand returns to zero in turn and stops in preparation for the time-setting operation. Note that the escapement continues to function thanks to its dedicated power reserve. Its isochronism is undisturbed. Release the crown, which returns to position 2. The two seconds hands are locked at 0. Note
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that the escapement continues to function thanks to its dedicated power reserve. Proceed to set the hours and minutes and, on the hour signal, push the crown back into position 1. The watch starts running again.
SETTING THE DATE
The Duomètre Quantième Lunaire watch displays the date with a hand positioned at 9 o’clock. It is corrected using a push-piece at 10 o’clock, which allows one-day jumps.
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SETTING THE MOON PHASE AND AGE OF THE MOON
The Duomètre Quantième Lunaire watch indicates the moon phases of the northern
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hemisphere in an aperture, and features a dual hand display of the moon phases of the southern hemisphere and the age of the moon. In order to correct the moon phases, press the moon phase corrector positioned in the horn gap at 12 o’clock using the corrector tool provided. Each press moves the disc one day forward. In order to correct the moon phases accurately, calculate the number of days that have elapsed since the last full moon using the calendar at the end of this user manual and, using the corrector provided, centre the moon in the aperture, then move the disc forwards according to the number of days that have elapsed since the last full moon.
Note: Date correction should not be performed between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m. This is because the automatic date-change mechanism is already in action between these times.
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Jaeger-LeCoultre watches
In order to benefit from the International Guar­antee and/or the Limited Warranty and/or the Manufacturer’s Guarantee for Australia, Jaeger­LeCoultre products must be purchased exclu­sively from authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre retail­ers or from Jaeger-LeCoultre Boutiques. Main­tenance and repair work must be entrusted to an authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre retailer, a Jaeger-LeCoultre Boutique, or an authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre Service Centre. If these con­ditions are not met, the manufacturer’s guar­antee does not apply. Please contact Jaeger­LeCoultre to obtain the list of authorised Jaeger­LeCoultre retailers across the world.
International Guarantee
The International Guarantee applies to Jaeger­LeCoultre products sold or presented for guar­antee repairs in all countries, except the Unit­ed States of America and Canada (for these two countries, see the Limited Warranty) and
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Australia (for this country, refer to the Guaran­tee for Australia).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE JAEGER-LECOULTRE INTERNATIONAL GUARANTEE
Your Jaeger-LeCoultre watch is guaranteed to protect against all manufacturing defects for two years from the date of purchase, subject to the following conditions. Any part found by our technical services to be defective as a re­sult of a manufacturing defect will, at the sole discretion of Jaeger-LeCoultre, be repaired or replaced free of charge. The Jaeger-LeCoultre International Guarantee is valid only if the guar­antee certificate enclosed with this booklet has been duly completed, dated, stamped, and signed by the authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre re­tailer or the Jaeger-LeCoultre Boutique, which sold you your watch. The Jaeger-LeCoultre International Guaran­tee does not cover defects resulting from ac­cidents, mishandling, or incorrect, abusive use (for example, knocks, dents, crushing, excessive
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temperatures, powerful magnetic fields), the use of or eect of using batteries other than those designated by Jaeger-LeCoultre, unau­thorised alteration or repair, the consequences of normal wear and ageing of the watch, strap, or glass, the loss of water resistance after two years from the date of purchase, if your watch is water-resistant, or any defect resulting from contact with water, if your watch is not water­resistant. Jaeger-LeCoultre water-resistant watches may be identified by the symbol engraved on the back. Their water resistance is guaranteed for two years from the date of purchase, pro­vided that the glass, bezel, back, middle part, and crown have not been damaged. It is nev­ertheless essential to have the water resistance of your watch checked at least once every two years, and in any event, prior to any period of intensive use, either by an authorised Jaeger­LeCoultre retailer, a Jaeger-LeCoultre Bou­tique, or authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre Service Centre (for further information please see your User Manual).
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For quartz watches, this guarantee does not cover the battery life.
As a consumer, you may have legal rights un­der applicable national legislation governing the sale of consumer goods; those rights are not aected by this guarantee.
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Limited Warranty (United States of America and Canada)
The following Limited Warranty applies to Jaeger-LeCoultre products sold or present­ed for warranty repairs in the United States of America and Canada only.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE JAEGER­LECOULTRE LIMITED WARRANTY
Your Jaeger-LeCoultre watch is guaranteed against all manufacturing defects for two years from the date of purchase, subject to the fol­lowing conditions. Any part found by our tech­nical services to be defective as a result of a manufacturing defect will, at the sole discretion of Jaeger-LeCoultre, be repaired or replaced free of charge. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Limited Warranty is valid only if the warranty certificate enclosed with this booklet has been duly com­pleted, dated, stamped, and signed by the au­thorised Jaeger-LeCoultre retailer or the Jaeger­LeCoultre Boutique, which sold you your watch. This Jaeger-LeCoultre Limited Warranty does
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not cover defects resulting from accidents, mishandling, or incorrect, abusive use (for ex­ample, knocks, dents, crushing, excessive tem­peratures, powerful magnetic fields), the use of or eect of using batteries other than those designated by Jaeger-LeCoultre, unauthorised alteration or repair, the consequences of nor­mal wear and ageing of the watch, strap, or glass, the loss of water resistance after two years from the date of purchase, if your watch is water-resistant, or any defect resulting from contact with water, if your watch is not water­resistant. Jaeger-LeCoultre water-resistant watches may be identified by the symbol engraved on the back. Their water resistance is guaranteed for two years from the date of purchase, pro­vided that the glass, bezel, back, middle part, and crown have not been damaged. It is nev­ertheless essential to have the water resistance of your watch checked at least once every two years, and in any event, prior to any period of intensive use, either by an authorised Jaeger­LeCoultre retailer, a Jaeger-LeCoultre Bou-
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tique, or authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre Service Centre (for further information please see your User Manual). For quartz watches, this guarantee does not cover the battery life.
Except insofar as prohibited by applicable law, this Limited Warranty shall be the exclusive manufacturer warranty. Neither this Limited Warranty nor any other warranties, whether expressed or implied, including, but not limit­ed to, any implied warranty of merchantability or of fitness for any particular purpose, shall extend beyond the period of two years from the date of purchase. The liability of Jaeger-LeCoultre is limited solely and exclusively to repair or replacement under the terms and conditions stated herein. Jaeger-LeCoultre shall not be liable, by virtue of this Limited Warranty or otherwise, for any loss or damage arising out of the use of or in­ability to use this watch nor for any incidental or consequential damages relating in any way to this watch.
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Some States, Provinces, and Territories do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not ap­ply to you. This Limited Warranty grants you specific legal rights, in addition to which you may have other legal rights that vary from one Country, State, Province, or Territory to another.
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Guarantee for Australia
This Guarantee for Australia applies to Jaeger­LeCoultre products sold or presented for guar­antee repairs in Australia only.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE JAEGER-LECOULTRE GUARANTEE FOR AUSTRALIA
Mandatory Statutory Rights. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also enti­tled to have the goods repaired or replaced, if goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. This Jaeger-LeCoultre Guarantee gives you ad­ditional rights provided by Jaeger-LeCoultre. Every Jaeger-LeCoultre product is made and tested to meet the Jaeger-LeCoultre quality standards. Nevertheless, should your Jaeger­LeCoultre product prove defective, please con-
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tact the Jaeger-LeCoultre retailer or Jaeger­LeCoultre Boutique indicated on your guarantee certificate; only authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre retailers or Jaeger-LeCoultre Boutiques are en­titled to provide a guarantee service as defined in this Jaeger-LeCoultre Guarantee. In order to benefit from this guarantee, you will be required to present this Jaeger-LeCoultre guarantee cer­tificate duly completed, dated, stamped, and signed by an authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre re­tailer or a Jaeger-LeCoultre Boutique. This Jaeger-LeCoultre Guarantee covers defects of materials or workmanship of your Jaeger­LeCoultre product. Jaeger-LeCoultre will rem­edy these identified defects free of charge for up to two (2) years from the date of purchase. Thereafter, Jaeger-LeCoultre will repair any defective product or part subject to a service charge. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Guarantee does not cover defects and damage caused by ac­cident, improper use (including knocks, dents, crushing, etc.), normal wear and tear, alteration, dismantling, repair by persons other than au­thorised Jaeger-LeCoultre repair specialists,
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the use of components other than those rec­ommended by Jaeger-LeCoultre, watches with the serial number removed, the strap or glass altered, the loss of water resistance after two years after the date of purchase, if your watch is water-resistant, and any defect resulting from the contact with water, if your watch is not water-resistant. Jaeger-LeCoultre water-resistant watches may be identified by the symbol engraved on the back. Their water resistance is guaranteed for two years from the date of purchase, pro­vided that the glass, bezel, back, middle part, and crown have not been damaged. It is es­sential to have the water resistance checked by an authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre retailer, a Jaeger-LeCoultre Boutique, or an authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre Service Centre at least every two years, and in any event, prior to any period of intensive use. Please refer to the operating instructions for further details. For quartz watches, this guarantee does not cover the battery life.
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Customer Service
A Jaeger-LeCoultre timepiece is a high-preci­sion instrument that operates 24 hours a day, or 8,760 hours a year. Therefore, it is essen­tial to have it serviced once every three years in order to guarantee its good working order and its durability. If significant variations oc­cur in the settings, it may be necessary to have the movement serviced. It is also necessary to have the water resistance of the watch checked once every two years, or prior to any period during which it will be sub­jected to prolonged and/or regular immersion. Maintenance and repair work must be entrust­ed to an authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre retailer, a Jaeger-LeCoultre Boutique, or authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre Service Centre. The list of our points of sale and service centres is available on our website: www.jaeger-lecoultre.com. You will also find this information at the end of this document, under the heading “Where to en­trust my timepiece for maintenance?” Our authorised Service Centres are staed by
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watchmakers trained at the Jaeger-LeCoultre Manufacture, and have the workshops, tools, and parts required for the repair and mainte­nance of Jaeger-LeCoultre watches and clocks. In certain cases, especially for operations re­quiring special tools and parts, the Service Centres will send your watch to the Jaeger­LeCoultre Manufacture in Switzerland to have the necessary work carried out.
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