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CONGRATULATIONS You have just acquired an advanced timepiece from L’Epée 1839 and Fiona Krüger. Vanitas was designed by Fiona Krüger and developed with passion and care by L’Epée 1839’s master watch- makers in Delémont, Switzerland.
CONTENTS Important information Care and Maintenance Winding the movement Setting the time Hours and Minutes display Power reserve Hang Vanitas on the wall...
IMPORTANT INFORMATION The movement should never be in contact with any liquids - even in vaporized form. If it 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.
It is recommended to keep the clock distant from any source of heat or vibrations. To preserve the longevity and functionality of Vanitas, do not perma- nently expose the clock to direct sunlight or in a humid or dusty place.
WINDING THE MOVEMENT To wind the movement of Vanitas, use the double-depth square key delivered with the clock. Be careful when pla- cing the key to not touch the glass. Do not intend to wind the clock while the hands are right behind the winding hole.
SETTING THE TIME Using the key, turn clockwise in order to set the time. Be careful, setting the time in the wrong way could damage the mechanism and a service would be needed imme- diately. SETTING THE TIME Clockwise only...
HOURS AND MINUTES DISPLAY The hours and minutes are indicated by the two decorated black hands. In this example it is 10h25 (twenty five past ten) 8h50 (Ten to nine) here :...
POWER RESERVE INDICATOR YAWNING MOUTH The mouth of Vanitas will open progressively as the power re- serve empties. Full power reserve Empty power reserve IMPORTANT : Vanitas is conceived to work optimally when hung on the wall. If you need to lie it flat, be careful with the mouth (= power reserve indicator).
2. Use hanging implements which are appropriate for the holes on the back plate of the clock ( diameter of 6.5 mm and 10.5 mm) and the surface on which your clock will be hung. 3. Hang Vanitas and secure to the wall.
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