t he complex construction of the case used for n
a design faithful to the vintage 1950s models, means they are not suited to
aquatic activities. t he crown, pushpieces and bezel must under no circum-
stances be activated when the watch is damp. t he water-resistance indica-
tion, expressed in bars, must be considered a safety factor, protecting your
chronometer from dust and splashing. Only watches that are water-resis-
tant to 5 or more bars should be subjected to repeated immersions.
USEFUL TIPS
B
genuine leather straps are crafted with the most refined materi-
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als and represent extremely high-quality products. Like all objects in natu-
ral skin (shoes, gloves, etc.), their length of life varies considerably, accord-
ing to the conditions in which they are worn. In particular, water, cosmet-
ics and perspiration accelerate the aging process.
B
metal cases and bracelets are crafted from the finest alloys and
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ensure sturdiness and wearer comfort. r egular cleaning with a soft damp
brush will keep your watch shiny. For watches fitted with a leather strap,
proceed in the same manner, taking care to avoid wetting the strap.
models, featuring
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WHAT TO AVOID
Like any valuable objects, B
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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 B
smoothly at temperatures ranging between 0°C and 50°C.
chronometers deserve special care. It
chronometer is designed to run
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