Jaeger-leCoultre Master Grande Tradition Tourbillon Zodiaque Manual

Jaeger-leCoultre Master Grande Tradition Tourbillon Zodiaque Manual

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction Accuracy and precautions for use Water resistance “1000 Hours Control” test Care instructions for leather straps Technical specifications Functions Zodiac calendar reading Sky chart International Guarantee Limited Warranty (United States of America and Canada) Guarantee for Australia Customer Service...
  • Page 2 1 Sky chart 2 Hour hand 3 Signs of the zodiac 4 Sun cursor: indicates 24 hours, date, month, and sign of the zodiac 5 24-hour indication 6 Minute hand 7 Crown 8 Orbital flying tourbillon with seconds indication...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION We would like to thank you for the confi- dence you have placed in Jaeger-LeCoultre. Our Maison has applied all its expertise and exacting standards to the creation of this model. We invite you to consult the operating in- structions and hope your Jaeger-LeCoultre timepiece brings you great joy.
  • Page 4: Water Resistance

    WATER RESISTANCE Your Jaeger-LeCoultre watch is water- resistant to 5 bar. Its water resistance can be identified by the symbol and/or the engraving: “5 bar”...
  • Page 5 - have the watch’s water resistance checked by an authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre retailer at least once every two years. It is essen- tial to have such a check carried out each...
  • Page 6 - avoid using 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 push-pieces to their normal positions, (or where applicable, close the compression keys) after every manipulation.
  • Page 7: 1000 Hours Control" Test

    “1000 HOURS CONTROL” TEST The Jaeger-LeCoultre Manufacture pays close attention to the quality and to the final checks of its watches. The 1000 Hours Control is a series of in- ternal qualification tests for each of the models in our collection, as well as inter- nal tests on the production of your watch, which go beyond official timing tests.
  • Page 8: Care Instructions For Leather Straps

    in temperature and atmospheric pressure, ability to withstand shocks and magnetic fields, as well as water resistance. CARE INSTRUCTIONS FOR LEATHER STRAPS 1. Keep the leather strap in a dry place 2. Avoid contact with water, cosmetics, perfumes, alcohol and oily materials 3.
  • Page 9: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - Manually wound mechanical movement, Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 946. - 28,800 vibrations/hour. - Power reserve: 45 hours. FUNCTIONS The watch offers the following functions: - Hours - Minutes - 24-hour indication - Month and date indication - Indication of the signs of the zodiac...
  • Page 10: Zodiac Calendar Reading

    ZODIAC CALENDAR READING The zodiac calendar is consulted by means of a sun cursor that indicates the current zodiac sign. Jaeger-LeCoultre has filed a patent for the principle of this exclusive zodiac calendar display.
  • Page 11: Sky Chart

    SKY CHART The view of the heavens provided on the Master Grande Tradition Tourbillon Zo- diaque watch depicts the sky above the Northern Hemisphere. The constellations shown on the sky chart disc are a projected view of the sky seen from the North Pole.
  • Page 12: Use

    STARTING THE WATCH Crown in position 1. Turn the crown clockwise to wind up the watch. Allow about 50 turns of the crown for complete winding. A locking-point in- dicates that the movement is fully wound. Do not attempt to wind a manually wound watch beyond the locking point.
  • Page 13 ADJUSTING THE ANNUAL CALENDAR, ZODIAC CALENDAR AND SKY CHART Crown in position 3. This position enables you to adjust the hours and minutes hands and the 24-hour indication. Position the two hands at 12 o’clock. It is preferable to turn the hands clockwise with the sun cursor at 6 o’clock.
  • Page 14 Turn the hands to adjust the time by pass- ing through the shortest distance. Then push the crown back to position 1.
  • Page 15 Australia, Jaeger-LeCoultre products must be purchased exclusively from authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre retail- ers or from Jaeger-LeCoultre Boutiques. Maintenance and repair work must be en- trusted 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...
  • Page 16: International Guarantee

    Any part found by our technical services to be defective as a result of a manufac- turing defect will, at the sole discretion of Jaeger-LeCoultre, be repaired or replaced free of charge. The Jaeger-LeCoultre In-...
  • Page 17 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 Guar-...
  • Page 18 Jaeger-LeCoultre retailer, Jaeger- LeCoultre Boutique, or an authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre Service Centre (for further information please see your User Manual). For quartz watches, this guarantee does not cover the battery life. As a consumer, you may have legal rights under applicable national legislation gov- erning the sale of consumer goods;...
  • Page 19: Limited Warranty (United States Of America And Canada)

    LIMITED WARRANTY (UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND CANADA) The following Limited Warranty applies to Jaeger-LeCoultre products sold or pre- sented for warranty repairs in the United States of America and Canada only. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AEGER-LE OULTRE LIMITED WARRANTY...
  • Page 20 Jaeger-LeCoultre retailer or the Jaeger-LeCoultre Boutique, which sold you your watch. This Jaeger-LeCoultre Limited Warranty does not cover defects resulting from ac- cidents, mishandling, or incorrect, abusive use (for example, knocks, dents, crushing,...
  • Page 21 Jaeger-LeCoultre retailer, a Jaeger- LeCoultre Boutique, or an authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre Service Centre (for fur- ther information please see your User Manual).
  • Page 22 The liability of Jaeger-LeCoultre is limited solely and exclusively to repair or replace- ment under the terms and conditions stat- ed herein. Jaeger-LeCoultre shall not be liable, by virtue of this Limited Warranty...
  • Page 23: Guarantee For Australia

    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 and remedies un- der the Australian Consumer Law and...
  • Page 24 Every Jaeger-LeCoultre product is made and tested to meet the Jaeger-LeCoultre quality standards. Nevertheless, should your Jaeger-LeCoultre product prove defective, please contact the Jaeger- LeCoultre retailer or Jaeger-LeCoultre Boutique indicated on your guarantee certificate;...
  • Page 25 Jaeger-LeCoultre will remedy these identi- fied 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...
  • Page 26 It is essential to have the water resistance checked by an authorised Jaeger-LeCoultre retailer, a Jaeger-LeCoultre Boutique, or an author- ised 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 fur- ther details.
  • Page 27 In Australia, a claim under the Jaeger- LeCoultre Guarantee may be sent to Richemont Australia Pty Ltd, provider of the guarantee service, at the address be- low or as specified above: Richemont Australia Pty Ltd PO Box 4780 Sydney, NSW 2001 Tel: +1 800 71 0665 Email: client.relations.asia@jaeger- lecoultre.com...
  • Page 28: Customer Service

    CUSTOMER SERVICE A Jaeger-LeCoultre timepiece is a high- precision instrument that operates 24 hours a day, or 8,760 hours a year. There- fore, it is essential to have it serviced reg- ularly in order to guarantee its good work- ing order and its durability. If significant variations occur in the settings, it may be necessary to have the movement serviced.
  • Page 29 Jaeger- LeCoultre watches and clocks. In certain cases, especially for operations requiring special tools and parts, the Ser- vice Centres will send your watch to the Jaeger-LeCoultre Manufacture in Switzer- land to have the necessary work carried out.

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Calibre 946

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