Rodania ETA 2824-2 - Watch Manual

In order to enjoy all of its features, please, read the instructions carefully.

HANDLING RECOMMENDATION

General watch maintenance

Like any object, your watch is negatively affected by dust, perfume, perspiration, pool and sea water. Salt crystals from the skin could attack the metal of the case and the band, the crown and leather strap. We recommend that you clean your watch with a slightly damp, soft cloth. the metal and the gold plating will retain their original colour and lustre longer.

The scheme below shows the correct interpretation of the different case back inscriptions on your watch.

Case back engraving
3 ATM
5 ATM
10 ATM
20 ATM

Case back engraving:

• 3 ATM: the watch resists to accidental contact with water and normal perspiration.
  It means no immersion in water, neither for swimming nor aquatic sports.
• WATER RESISTANT 5 ATM: this watch resists to occasional immersion.
  An annual control of the sealing gaskets is necessary.
• WATER RESISTANT 10 ATM: the watch is suited for all aquatic sports, except diving.
  An annual control of the sealing gaskets is necessary.
• WATER RESISTANT 20 ATM: the screwed crown, the thickness of the crystal and packings have been especially designed to withstand pressure of 20 atm. Make sure that the crown is entirely screwed, before you go into the water. An annual control of the sealing gaskets is necessary.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MECHANICAL WATCHES

Before wearing or after an extended period of non-use, the movement must be set in motion by winding the crown clockwise in its normal position.

After each operation, you must always push the crown back down to ensure that your watch remains water-resistant.

ETA 2824-2

Display and functions

1. Second hand
2. Minute hand
3. Hour hand
4. Date display*
5. Day display*

* depending on model

Winding

Crown in position I, not pulled out.

Manual winding is necessary if you have not been wearing your watch for a considerable period of time. To restart it, you only need to turn the crown a few times (clockwise), or tilt your watch from side to side a few times. To restore the power reserve of your watch to more than 42 hours, you need to turn the crown 20 to 25 times (clockwise).

Whenever you wear your watch, the automatic mechanism is wound every time you move your wrist.

Setting the time

Pull the crown into position III; the second hand (1) stops at this point. Turn the crown clockwise or anticlockwise until your watch displays the correct time. Whenever the hours hand passes the 12-o'clock position, you will see whether it is displaying midnight (the date changes) or midday (the date does not change).

Setting the date*

Do not set the date* between 10 pm and 2 am (the movement is in the process of changing the date. This will seriously damage the movement, and such damage is not covered under the Rodania warranty.

Pull the crown into position II and turn it clockwise to adjust the date (4). During this operation, your watch continues to function normally so there is no need to correct the time afterwards.

* Depending on model

Metal bands on watches with a minimum water resistance of 5 atm can be washed with cold water and a mild soap. Make sure that the crown is pushed into place, and that the crystal is in good condition before making any contact with water. Never use hot water. Have a professional watch-repair service replace the battery. A professional watch maker knows how to check the gaskets and how to replace them, if necessary. Always explicitly ask to check the water resistance, to make sure your watch remains water resistant and to keep the warranty after a battery replacement or repair.

Ceramic watches

Rodania watches in the mystery collection are made out of zirconium oxide ceramic. This high grade ceramic offers an extraordinary resistance to scratches and surface damage. Furthermore, this lightweight material is chemically inert, which creates comfort and avoids potential allergic reactions.

Importantly, however, the ceramic case or bracelet may break in case of a severe shock. Such damage is not covered by the warranty. Therefore, please make sure that your watch does not hit or fall down on a hard surface. We recommend that you do not wear your watch when performing hard physical work or sports.

In order to keep the bracelet flexible and shiny, wipe it regularly with a damp soft cloth. Take good care of your Rodania ceramic watch and it will stay a beauty for many years to come.

Mechanical watch maintenance

An automatic watch is designed to never need a battery, thanks to its winding mechanism. The mechanism works because of the motion of the human wrist, and it is the perfect choice for those who wear their watch every day.

However, we recommend that you bring your mechanical watch for service every 3 or 4 years (preferably once a year if the watch is water-resistant and heavily used).

Moreover, if you do not wear your automatic watch every day, it is advisable to try and wind it at least twice a week. This will ensure that the inside mechanism is in complete running order.

Water resistance

The most important reason of non-functioning of the watch is the effect of water or humidity. Therefore we advise to regularly have a look at your watch to see if all parts necessary to keep the water out are still in good working condition: crown, pushers, crystal. When damage or defects in one of these parts is detected, avoid all contact with water. You will find the degree of water resistance engraved in the case back. This degree does not mean literally that you can submerge your watch up to this depth. It indicates a standard fabrication norm, that guarantees that your watch has been tested to withstand an atmospheric pressure, proving that all elements and gaskets are well in place and efficient. The water resistance will last in time, depending on the use of the watch.

If any part, necessary to keep water and humidity out of your watch is deficient, missing or broken the mechanism of your watch might be affected, disturbed or blocked. We advise a water resistance test every year, best before the bathing season. Never use the pushers of a chronograph while being under water!

After each operation, you must always push the crown back down to ensure that your watch remains water-resistant.

Remark

Return your quartz watch at the end of its service life to the available recycling systems.

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