Introduction
We congratulate you on the purchase of your JaegerLeCoultre watch and thank you for your confidence.
Endowed with a normadic travelling spirit, your Master
Compressor Geographic timekeeper offers you a global time
display. It reveals a unique patented feature : the dial lay-out
displays multipe time zones and enables incredibly simple
adjustment of the time anywhere in the world.
We invite you to consult the operating instructions and we
wish you great pleasure with your Jaeger-LeCoultre timepiece.
Accuracy
Mechanical models with manual or automatic
winding
The precision of the mechanical models is determined by the
balance. The latter performs 21,600 or 28,800 vibrations per
hour depending on the model (see technical characteristics).
Despite all the care that the Jaeger-LeCoultre masterwatchmakers have lavished on making and assembling your
watch, its accuracy is subject to the influence of gravity,
magnetic fields, shocks, as well as ageing of the oils. This
accuracy is measured by its rate regularity in various positions.
The nature of your temperament and of your daily activities
may cause slight variations in timekeeping. If you were to
notice that your watch is running slow or fast, we advise you
to take it to an approved Jaeger-LeCoultre retailer, who will
make any necessary adjustments.
Quar tz models
The quar tz models are accurate to within 2 to 3 minutes
per year.
Jaeger-LeCoultre quar tz watches contain a battery
and electronic components. When performing
maintenance, your official Jaeger-LeCoultre Ser vice
Centre or your authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre retailer
will take charge of their recovery and disposal in accordance
with the standards in force.
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1 Minute hand
2 Crown A
3 Compression key
4 Corrector C
5 Crown B
6 Date
7 City disc for selection of the second time zone
8 Seconds hand
9 Second time zone
10 Indication of morning/afternoon for the second
time zone
11 Hour hand
1
2
3
5
4
6
11
7
10
9
8
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Water resistance
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Geographic watches
are water-resistant to 10 bar/atm. This proper ty can be identified by the
symbol engraved on the case-back. This
means that you can use your watch during shor t swims or
when diving in from the edge, but not from a diving board.
Nor should it be used for undersea diving or for sports where
there are significant risks of hard knocks, such as windsurfing
and waterskiing. Please also note that leather straps are not
suitable for aquatic activities.
Furthermore, it is essential to have your watch’s water-resistance checked by an authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre retailer at
least once every two years, and definitely before any period
in which it will undergo prolonged and/or regular immersion.
The «1000 Hours Control» test
by Jaeger-LeCoultre
Jaeger-LeCoultre subjects each of its watches to the rigourous
«1000 Hours Control» test programme. Unique in its kind,
this test consists of 1000 hours of comprehensive, stringent
checks.
The «1000 Hours Control» seal or marking affixed or
engraved on the back of your watch certifies that it has
undergone this obser vation programme in our laboratories
and has passed all the tests, relating to rate regularity, temperature and atmospheric pressure, resistance to impacts
and magnetic fields, as well as water-resistance. Your watch
is therefore capable of withstanding the trials awaiting it in
everyday life when you wear it on your wrist.
The criteria of the «1000 Hours Control» programme go far
beyond the official timekeeping test standards, which concern
only par t of the movement. Jaeger-LeCoultre tests not only
the movement before casing it within the watch, but also the
watch as a whole.
Compression keys
Equipping the crowns of the Master Compressor line models,
the patented compression key system can apply strong compression to one of the 4 crown seals, thereby ensuring impeccable long-term water resistance.
The “open” or “closed” position of the compression key is
indicated by the arrow symbols (viewed from the dial side) :
- The compression key is in the compressed seal position
(“closed”) if the indication is a white arrow; the keys must
be closed when you wear your watch and when you are
taking par t in sports. You must not make any adjustments
or set the time in this position, since this might damage the
gaskets.
- The compression key is in the non-compressed seal position (“open”) if the indication is represented by two red
arrows; in this configuration, you may proceed to start the
watch and adjust the functions according to the indications
below.
The transition from the “closed” to the “open” position, or
vice-versa, is performed by turning the key using the wingnuts in the direction indicated by the arrow(s).
Note
The water-resistance function of the compression key is separate from the operation of the crown itself. Even in closed
position, the key does not lock the crown. It is thus in practice
possible to handle the crown when the key is in the compressed seal position. However, as mentioned ear lier, it is
extremely inadvisable to make adjustments in this position,
since this might damage the seals. We recommend that you
first turn the compression key to the “open” position before
performing any adjustments on your watch.
Wing-nuts
Compressed seal position or
"closed" position
Non-compressed seal position or
"open" position
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Adjusting the bracelet
You can adjust your steel bracelet yourself. However, if you
have a gold model, we advise you to entrust it to the nearest
approved Jaeger-LeCoultre retailer, or to contact one of our
official Ser vice Centres listed at the end of the guarantee
booklet.
Adjusting the steel bracelet
Place the watch on your wrist. You can thus see how many
links need to be added or removed.
Remove your watch by simultaneously pressing the pushpieces
on either side of the clasp.
Hold the bracelet near the clasp. Using the adjustment tool,
press the end of the bar (fig. 1) and lift up the link (fig. 2).
Avoid the 2 links on either side of the clasp.
Proceed in the same way for the following link (fig. 3) if you
want to remove a single row of links (or the 2
nd
, 3rd, etc. if you
want to remove 2, 3... rows of links).
Take out the two bars (fig. 4).
Remove the row(s) of links (fig. 5).
Place the 2 ends of the bracelet back together and insert a
bar (fig. 6).
Tip over the link, press on the end of the bar pivot and push
your link down until it clicks (fig. 7).
Adjusting the clasp
The clasp of your watch is fitted with a length-change system
enabling you to lengthen or shorten your bracelet by 4 mm on
each side, for enhanced wearer comfort.
Using the fine adjustment system
Transition from the long position to the short position:
Remove your watch.
Hold your clasp open between the thumb and forefinger of
one hand, with the bracelet section in your other hand (fig. 1).
Fig. 7
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Fig. 3 Fig. 4
Fig. 5 Fig. 6
Fig. 1
Lift up the clasp cover so
as to release the tipover
part of the bracelet section
from its groove (fig. 2).
Fig. 2 Long position
Push the tip-over part of
your bracelet section and
place it in its groove, facing
the opposite way to its
initial position (fig. 3).
Fig. 3 Shortened position
The transition from the
short to the long position
is done in the same
manner, but in the opposite
direction (fig. 4).
Fig. 4 Extended position
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Technical characteristics
- Automatic winding mechanical movement,
Calibre 923.
- 28,800 vibrations per hour.
- Power reserve: approximately 43 hours.
- Crown with compression key.
- Water-resistant to 10 ATM.
Movement
Functions and displays
The Master Compressor Geographic model features a
dual time display which mechanically indicates (thanks to
mechanical coupling with a 24 time-zone disc according to
the international GMT system) :
- The local hour, minutes and seconds.
- The local date.
- The city selected from the 24 GMT time zones as the
second time zone.
- The hour and minutes in the second time zone selected.
- The AM/PM indication of the second time zone in the form
of an aper ture which makes it possible to know whether
the time is morning (AM) or afternoon (PM).
Use
Functions associated with the crowns and corrector
Crown A (at 2 o’clock) enables you to :
- Select the city required for the second time zone in the
rotating disc at 6 o’clock, and thus automatically display its
time in the small dial.
Crown B (at 4 o’clock) enables you to :
- Wind the watch if it has not been worn for more than 43
hours.
- Synchronize the local time with that in the second time
zone, taking account of the AM/PM indication.
- Local time setting with stop seconds function (the
movement also changes time in second time zone).
Corrector C (at 3 o’clock) allows you to :
- Correct the date.
Starting the watch
Couronne B
Crown B
Turn the compression key to the «open» position in the
direction of the arrow. Crown B is thus in position 1.
A few clockwise turns of the crown are enough to set the
watch running. It will then automatically wind up while you
are wearing it. Please note that the crown does not lock on
winding, even when the watch is fully wound.
When the operation is completed, turn the compression key
to the «closed» position in the direction of the arrows.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 923.
1 2
1 2 3
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Local time setting
Crown B
Turn the compression key to the «open» position in the
direction of the arrow.
Then pull crown B out to position 3.
The movement is thus locked (stop seconds function). To
enable precise time setting in seconds, stop the seconds hand
at 12 o’clock.
Move the hands to the desired time, by going past 12 o’clock.
If the date changes with the transition, it is midnight; if not,
it is midday. On the hour signal, push the crown back in to
position 1.The watch starts r unning again.
When the operation is completed, turn the compression key
to the «closed» position in the direction of the arrows.
Setting the date
The date hand automatically moves one day forward between
8.30 pm and 3.30 am, as displayed on the main watch dial.
By pressing pushpiece C using the stylus provided with the
watch, you move the date forward manually until you reach
the correct day, such as when adjusting the date for months
of less than 31 days.
Note : date correction should not be performed between
8.30 pm and 3.30 am. During that period the automatic
date-change of date mechanism is already in action.
Adjusting and selecting the second time zone
GMT System
The Master Compressor Geographic model is mechanically
programmed according to the international system governed
by Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). In this system, the world is
divided into 24 time zones, each 15° longitude in width (see
map below). In each of these time zones, the official time is
the same and it changes by one hour when moving from one
zone to the next.
Setting out from the Greenwich meridian, the central or 0
point of the time zones, 12 zones have been defined from +1
to +12 hours moving eastward and 12 others from 0 to –11
hours moving westward.
We have personalised each time zone using the name of a
city which is displayed in the window at 6 o’clock.
In the interests of legibility, we have refrained from indicating
on the city disc the few regions where the official time differs
by fractions of an hour (India, Iran, Nepal).
The minute hands of the two time zones shown on the Master
Compressor Geographic model thus move simultaneously.
Pre-setting : synchronization with the second time zone
Adjusting the second time zone requires a pre-adjustment
synchronizing the time in the second time zone, the city
and local time, in order to indicate to the mechanism the
reference city and time (local).This is done just once, so long
as the main time zone remains the same.
However, it will need to be done again if you change time
zone during a trip and you wish to keep local time as your
main time.
- First operation : crown A
Turn the compression key to the «open» position in the
direction of the arrow.Then pull crown A out to position 2.
By turning the crown, display in the window at 6 o’clock,
opposite the triangular marker, the city which corresponds
to the time zone in which you are currently located (local
city).The hour hand on the small dial moves on, while the
minute hand remains synchronized with the large minute
hand.
Push the crown back to position 1 and turn the compression
key to the «closed» position in the direction of the arrows.
- Second operation : crown B
Turn the compression key to the «open» position in the
direction of the arrow.Then pull crown B out to position 2.
Moving the crown forward or backward will make the hour
hand of the second time zone move accordingly.
Set the time on this second dial to the same time as on the
main dial, and display the appropriate AM (morning) or PM
(afternoon) indication in the window at 11 o’clock.
Push the crown back to position 1 and turn the compression
key to the «closed» position in the direction of the arrows.
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The second time-zone dial shows the same time as displayed
by the large hands : this is normal, since you have displayed
the city located in your own time-zone in the window at 6
o’clock. Your two displays are now synchronized.
Selecting the city : automatic display of the hours and
minutes in the second time zone
Your watch is running, pre-adjustment has already been
performed and you have not modified the local time since
this operation. If this is not the case, first proceed to the
synchronization pre-adjustment.
Note : before selecting the city (crown A), make sure that
the synchronization crown (crown B) is in position 1 (not
pulled out). Failure to comply with this order might damage
the adjustment mechanism.
Crown A
Turn the compression key to the «open» position in the
direction of the arrow. Then pull crown A out to position
2. Turn the crown backward or forward and display the
city required for the second time zone in the rotating disc
at 6 o’clock, opposite the triangular marker. The time in the
selected time zone is automatically displayed on the small dial,
and thanks to the AM/PM aperture, you can check whether it
is morning or afternoon.
Push the crown back to position 1 and turn the compression
key to the «closed» position in the direction of the arrows.
Note The fact that it is necessary to pull on crown A to actuate
the city disc constitutes a security measure. In particular, it
prevents any unintentional rotation of the city mechanism.
Special cases :
Setting the Master Compressor Geographic model
for daylight saving time changes
Local time in certain countries is moved forward one hour
during the summer months. However, there is no single rule
applicable worldwide.
The Master Compressor Geographic model is mechanically
programmed and thus cannot take account of these local
variations. However, since it is possible to synchronize the two
displays, the problem is easily resolved by your watch.
A.You live in a country that changes time in summer; for
the second time zone, you want to display a city that does
not change time.
Turn the compression key of crown B to the «open» position
in the direction indicated by the arrow.
- Moving from winter time to summer time :
Pull crown B out to position 3 and move the time one hour
forward (local time). Push crown B back in to position 2
and move the hour on the second dial one hour backward.
Push the crown back to position 1.
Your watch shows the summer time on the main display
and winter time on the small dial.
- Changing from summer time to winter time :
Pull crown B out to position 3 and move the time one hour
backward (local time). Push crown B back in to position
2 and move the hour hand on the second dial one hour
forward.
You are now synchronized with GMT again.
Turn the compression key to the «closed» position in the
direction indicated by the arrows.
B.You live in a country that does not change time in
summer; for the second time zone, you want to display a
city that has changed time.
Turn the compression key of crown B to the «open» position
in the direction indicated by the arrow. Pull crown B out to
position 2 and move the hour on the second dial one hour
forward. Push the crown back to position 1.
Turn the compression key to the «closed» position in the
direction indicated by the arrows. You have thus automatically
adopted the exact summer time displayed on the second dial
for those countries which have opted for this system.
For the other countries, however, the times will have to be
corrected by deducting one hour. After time setting, you will
need to check the time zone calibration.
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This International Guarantee applies to Jaeger-LeCoultre
products sold or presented for guarantee repairs in all
countries except the United States of America and Canada
(for those two countries, see the Limited Warranty).
The manufacturer’s International Guarantee applies only
to Jaeger-LeCoultre products purchased from authorised
Jaeger-LeCoultre retailers. In addition, all maintenance and
repair works must be carried out either by an authorised
Jaeger-LeCoultre retailer or by an official Jaeger-LeCoultre
Service Centre. If these conditions are not met, the
manufacturer’s guarantee does not apply. For a list of
authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre retailers worldwide, please
contact Jaeger-LeCoultre or its Distributors.
Jaeger-LeCoultre watches
The terms and conditions of the Jaeger-LeCoultre
International Guarantee
The following terms and conditions of the Jaeger-LeCoultre
International Guarantee apply to watches sold or presented
for guarantee repairs in all countries except the United States
of America and Canada (for those two countries, see the
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 be, at the sole discretion
of Jaeger-LeCoultre, 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 who sold your watch.
This International Guarantee does not cover defects resulting
from accidents, mishandling or incorrect or abusive use (for
example, knocks, dents, cr ushing, excessive temperatures,
powerful magnetic fields), the use of or effect of using
batteries other than those designated by Jaeger-LeCoultre,
unauthorised alteration or repair or the consequences of
normal wear and ageing of the watch, the strap or the glass,
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, the bezel, the back, the
middle part and the crown have not been damaged. It
is essential to have the water resistance checked by an
authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre retailer or an official JaegerLeCoultre Ser vice Centre at least once a year, and in any
event, prior to any period of intensive use. Please refer to the
operating instructions for fur ther details.
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 affected by this guarantee.
Customer ser vice at Jaeger-LeCoultre
The movement of a mechanical watch requires regular
maintenance (servicing, lubrication, etc.) to ensure a long
operating life. Should your watch need servicing or repairs, please
send it, together with its guarantee certificate, to the authorised
Jaeger-LeCoultre retailer who sold it to you.
Alternatively, you may send it to one of the official
Jaeger-LeCoultre Service Centres listed at the end of this booklet,
or to any authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre retailer of which a list is
available on the «www.jaeger-lecoultre.com» website.
Our official Ser vice Centres employ watchmakers trained at the
Jaeger-LeCoultre Manufacture and possess the tools and parts
necessary to repair and maintain all 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 Jaeger-LeCoultre Manufacture in Switzerland to have the
necessary work carried out.
In any case, or if you live in a countr y which is not indicated in
our lists, please do not hesitate to contact directly Manufacture
Jaeger-LeCoultre in Switzerland, Rue de la Golisse 8, 1347 Le
Sentier, telephone +41 21 845 02 02, fax +41 21 845 05 50,
which will inform you of the procedure to follow. We also invite
you to visit our website «www.jaeger-lecoultre.com» for an
updated list of official Jaeger-LeCoultre Service Centres.
International Guarantee
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The following Limited Warranty applies to Jaeger-LeCoultre
products sold or presented for warranty repairs in the
United States of America and Canada only.
The manufacturer’s Limited Warranty applies only to
Jaeger-LeCoultre products purchased from authorised
Jaeger-LeCoultre retailers. In addition, all maintenance and
repair works must be carried out either by an authorised
Jaeger-LeCoultre retailer or by an official Jaeger-LeCoultre
Service Centre. If these conditions are not met, the
manufacturer’s Limited Warranty does not apply. For a list
of authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre retailers worldwide, please
contact Jaeger-LeCoultre or its Distributors.
Jaeger-LeCoultre watches
The terms and conditions of the Jaeger-LeCoultre
Limited Warranty
The following terms and conditions of the Jaeger-LeCoultre
Limited Warranty apply only to watches sold or presented
for warranty repairs in the United States of America and
Canada.
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 ser vices to be defective as a
result of a manufacturing defect will be, at the sole discretion
of Jaeger-LeCoultre, 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 who sold your watch.
This Limited Warranty does not cover defects resulting
from accidents, mishandling or incorrect or abusive use (for
example, knocks, dents, crushing, excessive temperatures,
powerful magnetic fields), the use of or effect of using
batteries other than those designated by Jaeger-LeCoultre,
unauthorised alteration or repair or the consequences of
normal wear and ageing of the watch, the strap or the glass,
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 resistance is
guaranteed for two years from the date of purchase, provided
that the glass, the bezel, the back, the middle par t and the
crown have not been damaged. It is essential to have the
water resistance checked by an authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre
retailer or an official Jaeger-LeCoultre Service Centre at least
once a year, and in any event, prior to any period of intensive
use. (Please refer to the operating instructions for further
details).
For quartz watches, this warranty does not cover the battery
life.
Except insofar as prohibited by applicable law, this Limited
Warranty shall be the exclusive manufacturer’s warranty.
Neither this Limited Warranty nor any other warranties,
whether express 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. 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 which
vary from one Country, State, Province or Territory to
another.
Customer ser vice at Jaeger-LeCoultre
The movement of a mechanical watch requires regular
maintenance (servicing, lubrication, etc.) to ensure a long
operating life. Should your watch need servicing or repairs,
please send it, together with its warranty certificate, to the
authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre retailer who sold it to you.
Alternatively, you may send it to one of the official JaegerLeCoultre Ser vice Centres listed at the end of this booklet,
or to any authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre retailer of which a list is
available on the «www.jaeger-lecoultre.com» website.
Our official Ser vice Centres employ watchmakers trained at
the Jaeger-LeCoultre Manufacture and possess the tools and
parts necessary to repair and maintain all Jaeger-LeCoultre
watches and clocks.
In certain cases, especially for operations requiring special
tools and par ts, the Service Centres will send your watch to
the Jaeger-LeCoultre Manufacture in Switzerland to have the
necessary work carried out.
In any case, or if you live in a country which is not indicated
in our lists, please do not hesitate to contact directly
Manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre in Switzerland, Rue de la
Golisse 8, 1347 Le Sentier, telephone +41 21 845 02 02,
fax +41 21 845 05 50, which will inform you of the
procedure to follow. We also invite you to visit our website
«www.jaeger-lecoultre.com» for an updated list of official
Jaeger-LeCoultre Service Centres.
Limited Warranty
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