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YOUR BREITLING CHRONOMETER
A chronometer is a high-precision instrument that has
successfully passed the entire battery of tests imposed by
the COSC (Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute), a
neutral and independent body which individually tests each
movement according to the prescriptions in force.
The certification test for wristwatch chronographs with
quartz oscillators consists in observing each movement for
13 days and 13 nights, in several positions and at 3 different
temperatures (8º C, 23º C, 38º C). To earn the prestigious
chronometer label, a movement’s performances must meet
6 very strict criteria, including a daily variation in rate of
within ±0.07 seconds, corresponding to an annual precision
of ±25 seconds. The variation in rate of the SuperQuartz™
caliber fitted in your Breitling watch far and above exceeds
these demands, achieving a rate of ±15 seconds a year.
The term “chronometer” should not be confused with that
of “chronograph”, which is a complicated watch fitted with
an additional mechanism enabling the measurement of
the duration of an event. A chronograph is not necessarily
chronometer-certified, but all Breitling chronographs carry
the much-coveted title of “chronometers”.
What to avoid
Like any valuable objects, Breitling chronometers deserve
special care. It is important to protect them from jarring
and knocks by hard objects, and not to expose them to
chemical products, solvents, dangerous gases, or magnetic
fields. Moreover, your Breitling chronometer is designed
to run smoothly at temperatures ranging between 0°C
and 50°C.
12.1 Important remarks
Like all survival instruments, your Emergency watch will
require rigorous periodic maintenance, comprising:
•
Replacement of batteries
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Replacement of all water resistance gaskets
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Renovation or replacement of antenna cap
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Testing the transmitter operating parameters
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Ensuring that the watch movement runs smoothly
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Checking the bracelet/strap
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If necessary, product upgrade to bring it in line with
the
technical development of the Emergency model
•
Aesthetic upkeep of case and bracelet (polishing, fine-
brushing)
Any work done on your Emergency watch must be carried
out by a repair center specially certified for after-sales
service on Emergency watches. Your Breitling dealer will
gladly handle the forwarding of your watch to the ap-
propriate center.
Recommendations :
Used batteries and used watch components should
not be disposed in litters, but correctly recycled
according to local regulations. We recommend the
disposal of such parts via your watch dealer. You
will thereby contribute to environmental and pub-
lic health protection.
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