Maintenance; Water-Resistance - Breitling Namitimer Cosmonaute Manual Del Usuario

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS
SOLAR COMPASS
Your Breitling compass may be used as a solar compass, thereby enabling
one to determine the north-south direction. For regions that have instated
summer time, one should detract an hour when pointing the watch in a
given direction.
Use in the northern hemisphere
Point the hour hand precisely in the direction of the
sun. The south is then located at 12:00 hours and the
north at 24:00 hours.
Use in the southern hemisphere
Point the index at 12 o'clock on the dial precisely in the
direction of the sun. In relation to the watch dial, the
current time indicates the north and the south is exact-
ly opposite.
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MAINTENANCE

Your Breitling chronometer is a sophisticated instrument which is constantly
subjected to a wide variety of stresses and strains. Within a very small volu-
me, a large number of components contribute to handling all the functions.
Their mechanical action inevitably leads to a certain amount of wear and
tear, which may be controlled by maintenance consisting of renew ing the
lubrication and replacing worn components. Like any precision measure-
ment instrument, your watch must be regularly maintained in order to
function at its highest level of potential: the frequency of this operation
varies according to actual use. Breitling or your authorized retailer will be
happy to handle the procedure.

WATER-RESISTANCE

S The movement of your chronometer is protected by a sophisticated case fit-
ted with water-resistance gaskets. Under the influence of certain external
factors such as perspiration, cosmetics, perfumes or dust, these gaskets pro-
gressively deteriorate. That is why water-resistance cannot be permanently
guaranteed and the gaskets must be periodically replaced, ideally every two
years. We recommend having annual water-resistance check conducted.
This operation, which takes only a few minutes, may be conducted by a
Breitling authorized maintenance center, or by an authorized dealer
(www.Breitling.com).
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