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USER
INSTRUCTIONS
TOUR-BILLON
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1/ Congratulations
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2/ Be Careful
3/ Care & Maintenance
4/ Protection of the Clock
5/ Winding up the Movement
6/ Setting the Time
7/ Technical Specification
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CONGRATULATIONS
You have just adopted your new clock from the collection “Tour-billon”,
one of the most advanced timepieces of L’Epée 1839.
Tour-billon Collection has been developed with passion and care by our
master watchmakers in Delémont – Switzerland.
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BE CAREFUL
Please, be very careful to never touch the movement of “La Tour-BIllon”
either on the front, the back or the sides of the movement, except when
winding up the clock with the appropriate L’Epée key.
Furthermore, the movement should never be in contact with any liquids
– even in vaporized form. If this occurs, the clock should be serviced
immediately.
A simple contact on certain pieces can generate delays in timekeeping,
which can only be solved by servicing. Fingerprints will also damage the
coating.
NEVER FORCE WHEN WINDING UP THE MOVEMENT.
DO
NOT
TOUCH
THE RED PARTS
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CARE & MAINTENANCE
Use only a soft and dry cloth to clean the outside parts of the clock. Dust
and particles contained in the cloth could scratch parts. Do not use any
kind of cleaning products to wipe the clock.
It is recommended to keep the clock distant from any source of heat or
vibrations. Do not permanently expose the clock to direct sun light, or place
the clock in humid or dusty place.
Our clocks are developed to ensure optimal accuracy and reliability. It is
well accepted for a fine mechanical clock to have a few seconds variation
per day and our clocks are set so as not to delay. However if you should
notice a wider variation, please contact an authorized dealer who will advise
you, or L’Épée 1989 technical support center which will proceed with the
necessary adjustment.
As for all horological pieces of art, it is recommended to periodically service
your clock.
A mechanical masterpiece requires fine oils for the lubrication of the movement. They are deteriorating with the time. We therefore advise to have
the movement serviced every five years. Never try to clean the movement
or the hands.
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PROTECTION OF THE CLOCK
MINERAL GLASS DOME
The movement of Tour-billon
needs to be protected from dust,
humidity and human intrusions,
which could cause damages
and delays. Tour-billon comes
with its own transparent dome,
fitting over the top of the movement. Be careful to always take
off the dome from the base and
then clean the glass with a soft
and dry cloth. Fingerprints will
also damage the coating.
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WINDING UP THE MOVEMENT
Put the clock on a flat surface, remove the glass cabinet and wind
up (see A on the picture below)
with the larger diameter end of
the key. The movement has to be
fully wound every eight days. Be
sure to wind the spring completely, but without forcing it.
Winding up (A)
the movement
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SETTING THE TIME
Use the smaller diameter end of the key and turn the hand-setter
(See point B) anticlockwise.
(B) Setting
the time
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
THE TOURBILLON
The Duel Perpetuel Tourbillon is one of the most difficult complications
to manufacture.
This complication consists of mounting the balance and the escapement in a small movable cage which revolves once a minute and by
doing so, compensates for rate errors.
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L’Épée Manufacture
Rue St-Maurice 1- P.O. Box 973
2800 Delémont-Switzerland
T +41 (0)32 421 94 00
After Sales Service :
T +41 (0)32 421 94 05
www.lepee-clock.ch
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