Victorinox CHRONOGRAPHS Watch User Manual
BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CHRONOGRAPHS
ACCESSORIES
In 1897 the Original Swiss Army™Knife was created in the small village of Ibach,
Switzerland. Since that time, Victorinox®has become known in more than
100 countries for precision, quality, functionality and versatility.
This century old heritage has been extended to Swiss Army Watches and Timepieces.
Each reflects the ingenious design and outstanding durability we’ve come to stand
for over the years. Uncompromising craftsmanship makes these watches worthy
to carry the cross and shield emblem that symbolizes the legend of Victorinox and
the Swiss Army Brand.
Whether you’re going around the corner or around the globe, our classically styled
watches will make sure that you’re equipped for life’s adventures. No matter what
those adventures might be.
QUALITY FEATURE S
Made in Switzerland.
Precision Swiss Movements.
Individually tested for water resistance; most are 100M (330 feet).
Solid stainless steel cases and/or bracelets on most models.
Scratch-resistant mineral or sapphire crystals.
Swiss Army Brand Watches are covered by a three-year limited warranty. Only our
watches are authorized by the Swiss government to carry the name “Swiss Army.”
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WATER RESISTANCE
Water-resistant to 30 meters (100 feet/3 ATM).
Will withstand rain or splashes of water but should
not be worn while showering, swimming or diving.
Water-tested to 50 meters (165 feet/5 ATM).
Suitable for showering or swimming in shallow water.
Water-tested to 100 meters (330 feet/10 ATM).
Suitable for swimming or snorkeling.
Water-tested to 200 meters (660 feet/20 ATM).
Suitable for swimming, snorkeling or skin diving.
Water-tested to 300 meters (990 feet/30 ATM).
Suitable for swimming, snorkeling or scuba diving.
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WATER RESISTANCE CHART
THRE E HAND ANALOG QUARTZ
NOTE: Your watch will have either a “pull-out” or
“screw-down” crown. To determine this, gently try to
pull out the crown to position (2). If it does so, your
watch has a pull-out crown. If not, use the thumb and
forefinger to apply mild pressure on the crown while
rotating toward you to release it. If it does so, your
watch has a screw-down crown.
SETTING TH E DATE & TIME - Pull Out Crown
A. Pull out the crown to position (2).
B. Rotate the crown toward you until the date
showing is the day before the desired setting.
C. Pull out the crown to position (3) and rotate
toward you. When midnight is reached, the
date will advance to the desired date. Continue
to turn the crown until the desired time is set. Remember, the date
advances at 12:00 midnight, not 12:00 noon.
D. Push in the crown, returning it to position (1). The date and time are
now set.
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To Set Time Alone
Refer to instruction “C”.
SETTING TH E DATE & TIME - Screw Down Crown
A. Using the thumb and forefinger, apply mild pressure on crown
while rotating toward you until crown releases.
B. Pull out crown to position (2). Turn the crown away from you
until the date showing is the day before the desired setting.
C. Pull out the crown to the fully extended position (3) and rotate
toward you. When midnight is reached, the date will advance
to the desired date. Continue to turn the crown until the desired
time is set. Remember, the date advances at 12:00 midnight,
not 12:00 noon.
D. After setting, push in the crown then press and screw down away
from you until it is sealed tight into position (1). The date and time
are now set.
To Set Time Alone
Release crown (refer to “A”) and follow instruction “C”.
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ANALOG CHRONOGRAPH S
*Refer to NOTE on page 2 to determine the type of crown on your watch.
CHRONOG RAPH OPERATING
PROCEDURE
(CHRONO TYPE I, II, III, IV, V)
Chrono types I and II feature a 30-minute
counter, one-tenth second timer, sweep
second hand and date calendar. It enables
short times to be measured to an accuracy
of one-tenth of a second in a 30-minute
period. Chrono types III and IV feature a
12-hour counter, a 30-minute counter, sweep
second hand counter and date calendar.
They enable time to be measured to an
accuracy of one second in a 12-hour
period. Chrono type V features a 60-minute
counter, 60-second sweep counter and a
date calendar.
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A
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The crown has three positions:
1. Normal position – recessed.
2. Extended position – to set the date.
3. Fully extended position – to set the time.
SETTING TH E DATE AND TIME
(CHRONO TYPE I)
A. Pull out the crown to position (2).
B. Rotate the crown toward you until the date showing is the day
before the desired setting.
C. Pull out the crown to position (3) and rotate toward you. When
midnight is reached, the date will advance to the desired date.
Continue to turn the crown until the desired time is set.
Remember, the date advances at 12:00 midnight, not 12:00 noon.
D. Push in the crown, returning it to position (1). The date and time
are now set.
To Set Time Alone
Refer to instruction “C”.
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CHRONO TYPE I I AND V
The Quick-Set feature allows the hour hand
to be advanced without advancing the minute
hand and will also quick-set the calendar. It is
especially useful when traveling to different
time zones, as the hour hand can be rapidly
advanced to set the desired time.
NOTE: Your watch will have either a
"pull-out" or "screw-down" crown.
To determine this, gently try to pull out
the crown to position (2). If it does so, your
watch has a pull-out crown. If not, use
the thumb and forefinger to apply mild
pressure on the crown while rotating
toward you to release it. If it does so, your
watch has a screw-down crown.
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A
B
SETTING TH E DATE AND TIME (CHRON O TYPE II)
A. Pull out crown to position (2). Turn the crown away from you and the
quick-set feature will rapid-advance the hour hand. As the hour hand
passes midnight it will also advance the calendar. Continue to turn
the crown away from you until the date showing is the day before the
desired setting.
B. Pull out the crown to position (3). The seconds subdial hand will stop.
Turn the crown away from you. When midnight is reached, the date
will advance to the desired date. Continue to turn the crown until the
desired time is set. Remember, the date advances at 12:00 midnight,
not 12:00 noon.
C. After setting, push in the crown then press and screw down away
from you until it is sealed tightly into position (1). The date and time
are now set.
To Set Time Alone
Release the crown and then follow instructions “B”.
NOTE: You must always push in and screw down the crown to form a
water resistant seal with the case. Never operate the crown when the
watch is wet.
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SETTING TH E DATE AND TIME
(CHRONO TYPE III & IV)
SETTING TH E DATE (Quick Mode)
A. Pull out the crown to position (2) (the watch continues to run).
B. Turn the crown until the correct date appears.
C. Push the crown back into position (1).
Please note: The date can be changed during the date changing
between 9:00 PM and 12:00 PM; please note that the date must be set to
the date of the following day as in this case the automatic date changing does not occur at midnight.
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SETTING TH E DATE AND TIME
A. Pull out the crown to position (2) (the watch continues to run).
B. Turn the crown until yesterday’s date appears.
C. Pull out crown to position (3).
D. Turn the crown until the correct date appears.
E. Turn the crown until you reach the correct time.
F. Push the crown back into position (1).
To Set Time Alone
Follow instructions "C".
NOTE: In order to set the time to the exact second, the crown must
be pulled out when the second hand is in position "60" (i.e. 12:00).
Once the hour and minute hands have been set, the crown must be
pushed back into position (1) at the exact second.
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CHRONOG RAPH FUNCTIONS
(CHRONO TYPE I + II)
The stopwatch function records the time of an event in tenths of a
second starting from zero.
Measurement of Elapsed Times
A. Press Pusher A (top) once to start the timing operation: press
again to stop timing.
B. Once the timing operation has been completed, press Pusher B
(bottom). The chronograph and totalizer hands reset to zero.
Measurement of Lap Times
A. Press Pusher A again to restart timing. Further pressure on Pusher A
stops the timing operation. The chronograph indicates the final time.
B. Once the timing operation has been stopped, press Pusher B.
The hands on chronograph and totalizer hands reset to zero.
Measurement of Intermediate (Split) Times
A. Press Pusher A to start timing.
B. Press Pusher B to read off the first split time without interrupting
the measurement of the total time (continued on page 13).
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CHRONOG RAPH SUBD IALS
30-minute counter
One-tenth
second timer
Seconds
subdial
Seconds
counter
Pusher A
Pusher B
Crown
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Measurement of Intermediate (Split) Times (continued)
C. Press Pusher B to continue timing. The chronograph has continued
its measurement so that the tenth of a second hand now reverts to
zero and the other hands “fly back” to allow for the elapsed time.
D. Press Pusher B again to read the split time.
E. Repeat this procedure until the action to be timed has been
completed.
F. Press Pusher A to stop timing.
G. Once the timing operation has been completed, press Pusher B.
The hands on the chronograph and totalizer reset to zero.
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Measurement of Two Times at Very Short Intervals
This function enables two times separated by a very short interval
to be measured.
A. Press Pusher A to start timing.
B. Press Pusher B to stop the first time without interrupting measurement
of the second time.
C. Press Pusher A to stop measurement of the second time.
D. The chronograph will indicate the first time.
E. Press Pusher B to display the second time.
F. Once the timing operation has been completed, press Pusher B.
The hands on the chronograph and totalizer reset to zero.
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CHRONOG RAPH FUNCTIONS (CHRONO TYPE III + IV)
Chrono Type IV
Chrono Type III
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The chronograph function records the time of an event in seconds up
to 12 hours.
Basic Function (Elapsed Time)
A. Press Pusher A (top) once to start the timing operation: press again
to stop timing.
B. Once the timing operation has been completed, press Pusher B
(bottom). The chronograph and totalizer hands reset to zero.
Chronograph Accumulated Timing
A. Press Pusher A (top) once to start the timing operation: press again
to stop timing. Continue to press A to start and stop accumulated timing function.
B. Once the timing operation has been completed, press Pusher B
(bottom). The chronograph and totalizer hands reset to zero.
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Measurement of Intermediate (Split) Times
A. Press Pusher A to start timing.
B. Press Pusher B to read off the first split time without interrupting.
C. Press Pusher B to continue timing. The chronograph has continued
its measurement so that the chronograph hands catch-up to allow
for the elapsed time.
D. Press Pusher B again to read the split time.
E. Repeat this procedure until the action to be timed has been
completed.
F. Press Pusher A to stop timing.
G. Once the timing operation has been completed, press Pusher B.
The hands on the chronograph and totalizer reset to zero.
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CHRONO TYPE V
The crown has three positions
which affect push button
functions:
Position 1: Normal position.
Push-buttons: chronograph
functions.
Position 2: Quick correction of
hour hand. Date corrections by
passing through 24 hours.
Push-button B (at 4 o'clock):
Initialization of the 60 minute
counter.
Position 3: Time setting, stopping of the movement (for storage).
Push-button A (at 2 o'clock): Initialization of the 60 second timer hand.
Push-button B: Initialization of the 1/10th of a second timer.
Pusher A
Crown
Pusher B
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SETTING TH E DATE AND TIME (CHRON O TYPE V)
Remember, the date advances at 12:00 midnight, not 12:00 noon.
A. Pull out the crown to Position 2 (middle position).
B. Rotate the crown away from you until the date showing is the day
before the desired setting.
C. Pull out the crown to Position 3 (fully extended) and rotate away from
you. When midnight is reached, the date will advance to the desired
date. Continue to turn the crown until the desired time is set.
D. Push in the crown, returning it to Position 1. The date & time are
now set.
To Set Time Alone
Refer to instruction “C”.
CHRONOG RAPH OPERATING PROCED URE
This chronograph movement features a 60-minute counter-hand, a 60
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