BALL Owner`s Manual - Right Time Watches
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1. eu mm CN d ans The Trainmaster Cleveland Express Dual Time and Fireman Night Train share a 24 hour indicator at 11 o clock This indication is tied to the main time zone and thus shows 24 hour UTC or UMT time Time setting At position 1 the second hand is stopped Turn the crown forward to set the local time ensuring that the 24 hour window properly displays day or night The white or red colored triangle below the 24 hour indicator is the BALL Date Warning System 30 13 Date Warning System MODELS GM1020 NM1092 Beneath the 24 hour indicator of the Trainmaster Cleveland Express Dual Time and Fireman Night Train the BALL Date Warning System helps the wearer to avoid damage to the movement Between the hours of 9pm and 3am the date function of an automatic wristwatch is engaged and manually setting the date at these hours can damage the mechanism The triangular window ofthe Date Warning System will turn red from 9 to 3 to visually warn the wearer 31 14 Chronometer Certificate A Chronometer is an extremely accurate watch It takes its name from the Greek words chronos metron meaning to measure time A BALL chronometer is a highly accurate mechanical watch whose precision has been tested and verified by The Swiss Official Chronometer Control Contr le Officiel Suisse des Chronom tres or COSC in French Before issuing the certificate COSC conducts elaborate precision tests2. on each BALL movement using cameras and computers and analyzes the data COSC performs seven different tests Failure to meet the minimum standard in any one of the tests means that a movement is rejected Here is a brief summary of the testing procedures X Test 1 Mean Daily Rate After 10 days oftests the mean daily rate ofthe movement must be within the range of 4 to 6 seconds per day COSC determines the mean daily rate by subtracting the time indicated by the movement 24 hours earlier from the time indicated on the day of observation X Test 2 Mean Variation in Rates COSC observes the movement rate in five different positions two horizontal three vertical each day over 10 days for a total of 50 rates The mean variation in rates can be no more than 2 seconds 32 X Test 3 Greatest Variation in Rates The greatest of the five variations in rates in the five positions can be no more than 5 seconds per day X Test 4 Horizontal and Vertical Difference COSC subtracts the average of the rates in the vertical position on the first and second days from the average of the rates in the horizontal position on the ninth and tenth days The difference must be no more than 6 to 8 seconds X Test 5 Greatest Deviation in Rates The difference between the greatest daily rate and the mean daily test rate can be no more than 10 seconds per day X Test 6 Rate Variation Due to Temperature COSC tests the movement s rate at 8 degre
3. Magnetic fields produced by natural magnets are generally too weak to disturb the accuracy of a mechanical watch The same is not true however of man made magnetic fields So where are we at risk to enter magnetic fields in daily life Near televisions stereo systems and radios in our living room In the countless small electric motors used throughout our households In the doors of cars refrigerators or cabinets In the telephone or computer monitor on your office desk And in locomotives Even brief contact with these items is enough to magnetize a mechanical watch Anti glar sapphire crystal 12 inserts of micro gas light 3H ul ls er EE dlouble water resistant ring gt 1 Anti shock fiber Anti magnetic high corrosion resistant ferritic stainless steel YUS 190 BALL case construction to protect against magnetic fields BALL Engineer Hydrocarbon Engineer Master II and Engineer II watches are equipped with superb antimagnetic cases constructed with corrosion resistant ferric stainless steel materials Furthermore the inner workings of the watch are protected by a soft iron inner jacket consisting of a back plate aring surrounding the movement and the dial This special alloy reinforced by the shape ofthe case prevents magnetic fields from penetrating as far as the movement and having an adverse effect on it
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5. chronograph counter by pressing push button P1 Press again when the 30 pulsations respirations have been recorded If after the 30th pulse the operator stops the chronograph counter at 20 seconds reading from the stopped second hand on the pulsemeter scale will result in a pulsation rate of 90 beats per minute Trainmaster Pulsemeter Chronometer CM1010 Trainmaster Pulsemeter Pro CM1038 and Trainmaster Doctor s Chronograph CM1032 The dial is marked Graduated For 15 Pulsations 20 At the beginning of a pulsation start the chronograph counter by pressing push button P1 Press again when the 15 pulsations respirations have been recorded If after the 15 pulses the operator stops the chronograph counter at 10 seconds reading from the stopped second hand on the pulsemeter scale will result in a pulsation rate of 90 beats per minute Combined with the single button chronograph to allow for quicker measurement of pulse and respiration rates the 15 pulse scale also minimizes human error due to reaction time to ensure a more accurate reading 21 Tachymeter Computes speed over a given distance The wearer can find the correct speed per hour by recording the time needed to travel the distance Description of Operation P2 Please refer to the Automatic Chronograph instructions above to reset the chronograph counter to zero position To compute the speed of a car over a certain di
6. standards and the inspection system that required all watches and clocks used on the railroads to be checked by competent watchmakers It is important to recognize and applaud Webb C Ball for inventing the first successful system to be accepted on a broad scale It was his system that set the standards for the railroads it was his system that helped establish accuracy and uniformity in timekeeping It was his system that resulted in railroad time and railroad watches being recognized as STANDARD whenever accuracy in time was required Performance At Ball Watch Company all watches are made to live up to our motto Since 1891 accuracy under adverse conditions Case The case material used in our collections ranges from superior quality high grade stainless steel to titanium coated with Diamond Like Carbon BALL Engineer Engineer Master II and Engineer Hydrocarbon series automatic watches are specially equipped with an antimagnetic soft iron inner jacket Crystal The crystal is made of anti glare sapphire AL O with Moths hardness 9 Knoop hardness parallel to C axis 1 670 to 2 000 kgf mm Heat conductivity at 100 C is 0 06 cal cm sec C Its dielectric strength is at 20 800 kg cm Shock resistant All BALL watches are constructed to withstand at least 5 000Gs impact test which is carried out on a machine to simulate the effect of a free fall onto a hard wooden floor from a height of one meter The Engineer
7. the crown must be screwed back to its original secured position after time adjustment To unlock the crown protector depress the button and rotate the bar counter clockwise The crown can then be unscrewed for adjustment or winding After fully screwing down the crown move the crown protector into place by pushing down firmly until it locks 39 Caring for your BALL watch Like a car engine we recommend that you have your mechanical BALL watch checked cleaned and lubricated by us or a BALL Authorized Service Center every three to five years This regular maintenance will prevent movement wear due to the drying of lubricating oils Your BALL watch requires a certain amount of care A few basic recommendations will help you to ensure its reliability and keep it looking new Magnetic Fields The BALL Engineer Engineer Master amp Engineer Hydrocarbon collections are all equipped with soft iron inner antimagnetic case for improved resistance Nevertheless please avoid placing your watch on refrigerators or loudspeakers as they generate powerful magnetic fields Shocks Although your BALL watch has been built to withstand shock according to the highest standard in the industry extreme impact against this precision instrument should still be avoided A strong impact on the winding crown or the crystal can impair the water resistance Cleaning Be sure to rinse your watch regularly with fresh water especially after it has b
8. BALL Owner s Manual To extend your warranty for an additional year please register online at www ballwatch com Contents Welcome Brand Spirit BALL s Time Performance Magnetism Swiss Night Reading Technology Operating Instructions 1 19 00 A ON Un e RS Ree e ee ee NYDN BR D Automatic Watch Automatic Chronograph Automatic Chronograph with Moon Phase Display Single button Chronograph Automatic Chronograph with GMT Display BALL Amortis rO shock absorbing system Chronograph Scales Linear Triple Calendar GMT Dual Time World Time 24 Hour Window UTC or UMT Indication Date Warning System Chronometer Certificate Power Reserve Moon Phase TMT D Dau FW 18 Rotating Bezel 19 Patented Crown Protection System Caring for your BALL watch Optimum Safety Disposal and After Sales Service BALL International Warranty International After Sales Service Centers 38 39 40 42 42 43 44 Welcome We congratulate you on the purchase of your BALL watch You will soon be wearing on your wrist an excellent tribute to American railroad history All BALL watches are completely Swiss made and rigorously built in mind for you an explorer Our mission On the wrist of every direct no nonsense life adventurer in search of his or her destiny We are single minded in our commitment to this vision At Ball Watch Company we are focused on building the mightiest superior watc
9. Hydrocarbon series undergoes a more rigorous 7 500Gs impact test to ensure its impeccable shock resistance Movement BALL has worked with top Swiss movement manufacturers to build our precise and dependable movements under the most rigorous conditions BALL watches are then adjusted and modified to Ball Standard Illumination It is the self powered micro gas tube H that gives the watch excellent legibility even in dark and adverse conditions This light source on all BALL watches does not require batteries or re exposure and lasts for up to 25 years For the Engineer Hydrocarbon series the markings on the bezel are filled with luminous paint which does need light exposure for illumination Water resistant The water resistance of BALL watches ranges from 30m to 1 000m depending on the model chosen The test is conducted by immersing the watch completely in distilled water containing a wetting agent of 1 by weight and at the relevant testing pressure for at least 5 minutes The watch must show no evidence of leakage in order to pass the test The water resistance of a timepiece will be impaired if the crown is not properly screwed in The patented crown protection system of the Engineer Hydrocarbon ensures the crown returns to its proper position Magnetism The Greeks first observed the phenomenon of magnetism around 600 B C The natural magnet Fe O a black ferrous oxide was discovered in the province of Magnesia in Turkey
10. ay by pressing P3 until the correct Day is shown To prevent damage to the date switching mechanism we advise not to manually reset the date between 9pm and 3am 4 Single button Chronograph MODELS CM1032 CM1038 See instructions for Automatic Chronograph above with the following changes Push button at 2 o clock P1 Start Stop amp Reset of chronograph P1 Upper Start Stop Reset control push button This push button enables you to control all chronograph functions Pressing once starts the central second hand Pressing a second time stops the hand and a third push resets the chronograph hand to zero again 5 Automatic Chronograph with GMT display MODELS DC2036 See instructions for Automatic Chronograph above with the following changes Date Setting Unscrew the crown and pull it out to position 1 Turn the crown clockwise to set date To prevent damage to the date switching mechanism we advise not to manually reset the date between 9pm and 3am Ensure that the date change takes place at midnight and not at noon Set the time of the second time zone Turn the crown counter clockwise until the correct time for the second time zone appears on the dial Turn the GMT hand slowly in one hour increments to avoid damage to the movement Set the local time In position 2 turn the crown clockwise or counter clockwise 6 BALL Amortis rO shock absorbing system By locking the rotor ofthe automatic mo
11. e time please ensure that the date display is also set correctly It should advance at midnight If it advances at noon you will need to turn the hands forward 12 hours Date Setting After months with less than 31 days you need to set the date to the first day of the next month To do so unscrew the crown and pull it out to position 1 Turn the crown clockwise to set date On watches with Day function turn the crown counter clockwise to set the Day To prevent damage to the date switching mechanism we advise not to manually reset the date between 9pm and 3am Always remember to screw down the crown after adjustment to ensure water resistance and prevent possible damage to the movement Remarks Automatic watches acquire their energy from an oscillating weight that is activated in response to the movements of your wrist Depending on the model the power reserve ranges from 38 to 48 hours Manual winding is only necessary if the watch has not been worn for a long period of time or if it has stopped Depending on the type of movement the accuracy of a mechanical movement may vary one to two minutes per week Accuracy is strongly influenced by the way the watch is worn 2 Automatic Chronograph MODELS CM1010 CM1020 CM1030 CM1052 CM1068 DC1016 DC1026 DC1028 See instructions for Automatic Watch above with the following changes Position X Running position Position 0 Manual winding Position 1 C
12. een in salt water This will help preserve its appearance and running condition 40 Strap Our straps are made of finest calf crocodile or alligator leather and are protected against humidity To prolong the life of your leather strap please avoid contact with water and dampness to prevent discoloration and deformation Should the strap be immersed in salt water we suggest that you rinse it with fresh water to prevent further damage Please also avoid contact with greasy substances and cosmetic products as leather is permeable 41 Optimum Safety Man has always been exposed to natural radiation arising from the earth as well as from outer space The radiation we receive from outer space is called cosmic radiation or cosmic rays On average our radiation exposure due to all natural sources amounts to about 2 4 mSv a year though this figure can vary widely depending on the geographical location Even in homes and buildings there are also radioactive elements in the air The wearer of an intact BALL watch is never exposed to any radiation Even the hypothetical and unlikely accident entailing the simultaneous release of all tritium contained in H gas tubes would present a very minor internal irradiation In that case the wearer is exposed to a dose 30 000 times lower than the one due to average background radiation as stated above It is evident that it does not make sense to speak of a risk at all for such minor exposure Disp
13. es Celsius 46 degrees Fahrenheit and at 38 degrees C 100 degrees F It subtracts the cold temperature rate from the hot temperature rate and divides by 30 The variation must be no more than 0 6 seconds per day X Test 7 Resumption of the rate This is obtained by subtracting the average mean daily rate of the first two days of testing from the mean daily rate of the last test day The resumption of rate can be no more than 5 seconds 33 15 Power Reserve MODELS NM1056 The display at bottom is the power reserve indicator It shows the remaining power reserve in the watch in hours If the watch is not worn or during periods of low activity the hand of the power o o trier reserve indicator will wind down The Trainmaster Power Reserve features a power reserve indicator that displays the remaining power reserve on a hand The indicator will turn counter clockwise as the power diminishes During manual winding or when the watch is worn the reserve indicator will move clockwise On the Trainmaster Power Glow the linear power reserve indicator will move slowly to the left disappearing completely when the watch stops During manual winding or when the watch is worn the reserve indicator will move toward the right 34 The natural movements of your arms wind the watch up automatically and the energy will be stored up as power reserve Manual winding is only necessary if you s
14. following changes m S iM IL FIVYOHINY In position 2 turning the crown clockwise will advance the local time and the World Time disc Turning the crown counter clockwise will reverse only the local time the World Time disc remains unchanged Set the time of the second time zone Turn the crown clockwise until the correct time is displayed at the top of the World Time disc Then turn the crown counter clockwise until the correct local time is displayed On the Engineer Master II Diver Worldtime it is possible to rotate the City disc to set the city of your choice at 12 o clock Set the City disc to match the World Time disc Use the crown at 2 o clock to set the City disc to match the World Time disc The World Time disc moves counter clockwise so the City disc should be adjusted to match The City disc moves in units of 15 minutes 4 clicks per hour For example if it is 3 15am in Paris set the City disc one click counter clockwise of 3 28 Set the local time In position 2 turn the crown clockwise or counter clockwise f the date changes while setting the World Time disc please do not use the crown to manually correct the date for at least 12 hours The pin is engaged and could be damaged To ensure optimal water resistance the crowns must be fully screwed down before diving 29 12 24 Hour Window UTC or UMT Indication MODELS GM1020 NM1092 GUETT i L2
15. hes that endure adverse conditions Indeed it has been our love and tradition since 1891 In the process we faithfully create a family enterprise that genuinely fosters our humanity and have fun in all our endeavors Thank you for your trust and confidence in us Faithfully yours Ball Watch Company Management Brand Spirit Freedom Represents what humans live for Free will and the chance to pursue their dreams The American Railroads brought freedom to the country the opportunity to travel and explore the new frontiers The powerful locomotives sparked the spirit of adventure in the American people while the men of the railroads were the heroes of the machine age Ball Watch Company proudly served the men of the railroads then just as we support the world class explorers of today BALLS TIME Webb C Ball was born in Fredericktown Ohio on October 6 1847 In the early years Mr Ball was recognized as having an interest in accurate time When Standard Time was adopted in 1883 Mr Ball was the first Cleveland jeweler to use the time signals sent from the Naval Observatory in Washington D C bringing accurate time to Cleveland For many years as people walked past his store they would pull out their watches and set the time The phrase BALL S TIME came to mean the absolute correct time all over Northern Ohio Webster Clay Ball founder of Ball Watch Company Webb C Ball was instrumental in establishing watch
16. nown as the Month Day Date feature The Trainmaster Racer and Trainmaster Doctor s Chronograph introduce a BALL in house development the Linear Triple Calendar function This feature shows the Month Day and Date in a row at the 3 o clock position for ease of use To set the functions unscrew the crown and pull it out to position 1 Date setting Turn the crown clockwise until the correct Date is reached Day setting Turn the crown counter clockwise until the correct Day is reached Month setting The Month function is set in the same manner as the Date By rotating the Date through all 31 days the Month wheel will move forward to the next Month To prevent damage to the date switching mechanism we advise not to manually reset the Linear Triple Calendar between 9pm and 3am 25 9 GMT MODELS DG1016 DG1020 GM1020 GM1032 GM1038 GM1050 GM1068 See instructions for Automatic Watch above with the following changes Date Setting Unscrew the crown and pull it out to position 1 Turn the crown counter clockwise to set date To prevent damage to the date switching mechanism we advise not to manually reset the date between 9pm and 3am Ensure that the date change takes place at midnight and not at noon Set the time of the second time zone Turn the crown clockwise until the correct time zone appears on the dial Turn the GMT hand in one hour increments to preven
17. orrection of date and day Position 2 Time setting with stop second Chronograph function First ensure that the crown is in position X and that the chronograph hands are reset to zero P1 Upper Start Stop control push button This push button enables you to start and stop the chronograph function Pressing once starts the central second hand As soon as the second hand has revolved once around the dial the minute hand is set into action Pressing again stops these hands and a third push sets the chronograph function working again P2 Lower return to zero push button After stopping the chronograph by pressing the upper control push button P1 press the lower push button P2 to reset the counters to zero This push button only functions when the counters are stopped Running second hand Most Ball chronographs feature running seconds in the subdial at 9 o clock The Trainmaster Cannonball CM1052 features running seconds at the unusual 3 o clock position Chronograph second hand Start and stop by pressing the upper push button P1 Reset to zero by pressing lower push button P2 Minute counter Indicates the minutes elapsed from the start time by moving forward one unit for each complete revolution of the second hand Reset to zero by pressing push button P2 Hour counter Indicates the hours elapsed from the start time by moving forward one unit for each two complete revolu
18. osal and After Sales Service For environmental protection we recommend you to send your BALL watch to your local service center or our Swiss factory for disposal If there is a defect with one of the lights or a part containing a light source the watch should be returned for repair either to our factory or to the designated service center 42 BALL International Warranty Built to exceed traditional Swiss watchmaking standards your BALL watch is warranted by Ball Watch Company for a period of twenty four months from the date of purchase under the terms and conditions of this warranty You are cordially invited to register at our web site www ballwatch com during the initial 24 month period after purchase for free extended twelve months warranty to effectively cover your BALL watch by a total ofthirty six months warranty period The international warranty covers material and manufacturing defects The warranty will only be valid when the warranty card is dated fully and correctly completed and stamped by a BALL Authorized Dealer During the warranty period and by presenting the valid warranty card you are entitled to have any manufacturing defect repaired free of charge In the event that repairs are unable to restore the normal conditions Ball Watch Company guarantees its replacement by a BALL watch of identical or similar characteristics The warranty for the replacement watch ends twenty four months after the date of replacement of the re
19. placed watch The international warranty does not extend to the bracelet or crystal nor does it cover any damage done to the watch and the movement by humidity entering the watch because of a handling error The normal wear and tear and aging of the watch will not be covered under this warranty We reserve the right to relinquish all responsibilities under this guarantee for repair if the watch is tampered with or damaged by unauthorized persons other than BALL Authorized Service Centers 43 International After Sales Service Centers North America U S A BALL WATCH USA 1131 4 Street North St Petersburg FL 33701 U S A Tel 1 727 896 4278 Europe amp Middle East Switzerland Spain Asia Hong Kong BALL WATCH COMPANY S A Rue du Mus e 6 CH 2000 Neuch tel Switzerland Tel 41 32 724 5300 Fax 41 32 724 5301 GRUPO FARLABO Isla de Java 33 28034 Madrid Spain Tel 34 91 728 6923 Fax 34 91 358 0461 BALL WATCH ASIA CO LTD 13 F 9 Des Voeux Road West Hong Kong Tel 852 2858 8268 Fax 852 2858 8625 44 Japan South Korea Thailand Singapore Taiwan BALL WATCH JAPAN CO LTD Hanzomon Duplex B s building 5F 2 2 22 Kojimachi Chiyoda Ku Tokyo 102 0083 Japan Tel 813 3221 7807 Fax 813 3221 7803 WFMG HOROLOGIUM A S CENTER Specialty Contractors Hall 23F 395 70 Shindaebang dong Dongjak gu Seoul Korea 156 714 Tel 82 2 3284 1332 C THONG PANICH 447 451 Jawaraj
20. s accuracy What does the term antimagnetic actually mean The existing standard is defined thusly If a mechanical watch does not stop when exposed to a magnetic field of 4 800 A m and subsequently does not deviate by more than 30 seconds per day it can be called antimagnetic BALL watches certainly surpass this standard particularly the Engineer Hydrocarbon series with standard protection of 12 000 A m Swiss Night Reading Technology How to read time from watches in dark environments has been a topic of much research in the watch industry Applying luminous paints to dial and hands activated first by radium then by tritium has been standard practice since the First World War but did not really satisfy the manufacturers After a quarter century in research and development work Ball Watch Company is proud to present an innovative Swiss laser technology that is considered the best alternative available today It is the self powered micro gas tube known as H that gives the watch its excellent dark reading capability in any adverse conditions They provide superior night reading capability that is 100 times brighter than the current tritium based luminous paints H gas tubes do not require batteries recharging by an outside light source or the use of a press button and glow continuously for up to 25 years You can read off time from the watch quickly and safely in brightest daylight or deepest night without adapting yo
21. stance press the top chronograph button P1 to start timing At the end of the fixed distance press the button again If the time elapsed is 45 seconds the second hand should point to the figure 80 on the Tachymeter scale If the fixed distance is a kilometer then the car is traveling 80 kilometers per hour The Fireman Skylab CM1092 and Fireman Storm Chaser CM2092 have a tachymeter scale on the outer bezel for measurement of elapsed times up to 1 minute The inner spiral of the Trainmaster Pulsemeter CM1010 is a tachymeter scale capable of measuring elapsed time of up to 3 minutes If for example the time elapsed is 1 minute 30 seconds the second hand will point to the figure 40 on the 2nd ring ofthe Tachymeter scale Over a distance of 1 mile the car is thus traveling at 40MPH 22 Telemeter Measures distance between the observer and a situation that is both visually and audibly observable The telemeter scale is based on the speed of sound through air approximately 340 meters per second It has been used to measure the distance to lightning or the distance to artillery fire Description of Operation Please refer to the Automatic Chronograph instructions above to reset the chronograph counter to zero position The Engineer Master II Telemeter CM1020 and Fireman Storm Chaser CM2092 can measure time accumulated to 30 minutes with the minute counter beneath the 12 o clock posi
22. t wear on the movement On the Engineer Master II GMT II GM1032 the 2nd time zone will move forward in one hour increments in the red window at 9 o clock On all other Ball GMTs the 2nd time zone is displayed as a red GMT hand Set the local time In position 2 turn the crown forwards or backwards 26 10 Dual Time MODELS GM1056 GM2086 For the Dual Time models the big date aperture is shown under the 12 o clock position while the second time zone indicator is located at 6 o clock See instructions for Automatic Watch above with the following changes Date setting From position 2 turn the crown counter clockwise until the correct date is displayed in the date aperture then push the crown back to position 1 It is necessary to correct the date after every month with less than 31 days Time setting At position 3 the second hand is stopped To set the time for the Second Time Zone turn the crown clockwise until the correct time is shown both hour and minute hands of local and second time zone will move when the crown is turned clockwise Then to set the Local Time turn the crown counter clockwise The second time zone hour hand will be locked at the set time only the minute hand will move to synchronize the time setting of the local time zone 27 11 World Time MODELS DG2022 GM1020 See instructions for Automatic Watch above with the
23. tes until the inside of the watch reaches the ambient temperature When worn over a wetsuit or parka the TMT should immediately display ambient temperature without any distortion due to body heat The temperature scale in degrees Celsius C can be easily converted into Fahrenheit scale following this simple formula F C x 32 The temperature conversion scale can be found on the caseback of the TMT models 37 18 Rotating Bezel The Engineer Hydrocarbon series features a unidirectional rotating outer bezel incorporated with LumiNova for night reading The bezel is painted with 60 minutes elapsed time notation The 60 minutes bezel can be used for timing events by setting the zero dot at the current minute The bidirectional rotating outer bezel of the Engineer Hydrocarbon GMT models is painted with 24 hour GMT notation To use the GMT bezel simply turn the bezel until the local hour matches the red GMT hand The Engineer Master II Diver models feature another Ball breakthrough the first inner divers bezel incorporated with H micro gas tubes The inner bezel rotates to measure duration To ensure optimal water resistance on certain models the crown must then be screwed down before diving 38 19 Patented Crown Protection System A special crown protection system was designed for the Engineer Hydrocarbon series to guarantee its exceptional water resistance A protective plate is placed around the crown which ensures
24. tion The push buttons P1 and P2 are screw in type they have to be unscrewed in order to function Start the chronograph by pressing push button P1 on the optical signal a flash of lightning and then stop the counter when the audio signal thunder is heard The distance will be indicated on the telemetric scale in kilometers pointed by the position of the chronograph second hand 23 Compass Displays direction based on time and position of the Sun The Engineer Hydrocarbon Spacemaster Orbital DC2036 can be used as a compass synched to the Sun or to store relative position with a separate compass First remove the watch from the wrist and turn it until the local hour hand points at the Sun Find the point halfway between the hour hand and 12 o clock Turn the outer compass bezel to set South to that point then all other cardinal points are displayed on the compass bezel Please note in the Southern hemisphere the point between the Sun and 12 o clock will instead be North See Figure 1 Adjust the time backward one hour during Daylight Saving Time When using to determine relative position first turn the watch so that the N marking on the inner bezel faces North then turn the outer compass bezel to the necessary offset e g 10 from the inner bezel See Figure 2 24 8 Linear Triple Calendar MODELS CM1030 CM1032 The Triple Date function may also be k
25. tions of the minute counter Reset to zero by pressing push button P2 3 Automatic Chronograph with Moon Phase display MODELS CM1036 See instructions for Automatic Chronograph above with the following changes Position X Running position Position 0 Manual winding Position 1 Correction of month day and moon phase display Position 2 Time setting with stop second 3 Push buttons Push button at 2 o clock P1 Start stop of chronograph Push button at 4 o clock P2 Return to zero of chronograph Pusher at 10 o clock P3 Day correction Chronograph function First ensure that the crown is in position X and that the chronograph hands are reset to zero 24 hour hand The red hand displays the time in 24 hour military time and day night in the subdial at 9 o clock Moon Phase display Subdial at 6 o clock indicates the phases of the Moon over a 29 day period Adjust Moon Phase by turning 16 counter clockwise at Position 2 It is recommended to first set the correct date then start from either full moon or new moon then advance forward the appropriate number of days Please consult Moon Phase for more details Date display Subdial at 12 o clock indicates the Day and Month while a hand displays the Date on the outer chapter ring Adjust Date by turning clockwise at Position 2 Adjust Month by rotating through 31 days until the month changes Adjust D
26. top wearing your watch for several days or it is stopped Remarks Do not overwind the watch Manual winding should be stopped when the power reserve indicator reaches the end of the scale Continued winding could damage the movement 16 Moon Phase MODELS NM1082 The Engineer Master II Moon Phase NM1082 is the first moon phase watch illuminated with the stunning H micro gas tubes The moon phase wheel is activated by a 59 tooth gear which shows the changes of the Moon s phases as it goes through two of its 29 5 day cycles The moon phase disc is easily set via Position 1 of the crown Set the Moon Phase display by turning to the nearest Full or New Moon then moving forward by the appropriate number of days 35 pare 2012 vate 2013 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec C New moon Full moon Kindly note that the Ball Moon Phase is only calibrated for the Northern Hemisphere 36 17 TMT MODELS DTI016 DT1020 DT1026 NT1050 The TMT watches can measure temperature from negative 35 C to positive 45 C 30 to 110 F with the indicator at 6 o clock The temperature recorded by the TMT is precise and instantaneous but it records the temperature inside the watchcase which is inevitably affected by the temperature of the wearer s wrist To reveal the actual environmental temperature the watch should be taken off for about 10 minu
27. ur eyes to the ambient light G Gas Tube Cut Outs Etampage Gas Tube XX p LE roro tabs Logement de Gas Tube Diagram of gas tube attachment to hands and dial The Swiss technology H captures tritium safely in a very stable form as a pure gas sealed in a hollow body of mineral glass Its exterior walls are coated with a luminescent material which gives off cold light when activated by electrons emitted by the tritium Light production is the same as in a TV tube when the electrons of the cathode ray beam hit the screen The small precise lightweight H tubes can now be efficiently produced by means of a CO laser Their attachment to the hands and the dial is accomplished in way that minimizes any risk of breakage Operating instructions Please see Online User Manual in the Customer Service section at www ballwatch com for the latest information 1 Automatic Watch MODELS All except those specifically listed below Functions of the crown X Normal position 0 Manual winding position 1 Date adjustment 2 Setting the time Manual Winding If the watch has not been worn for a long period of time wind the movement before setting the time Unscrew the crown to position 0 then turn the crown clockwise 20 to 30 times Time Setting To set the time unscrew the crown and pull out to position 2 Push the crown back into position X when the correct time is reached When setting th
28. vement the BALL Amortis rO shock absorbing system reduces the risk of damage during high impact activities When the BALL Amortis r is locked in the On position the rotor cannot spin which protects the movement in case of shock In this setting the watch operates like a manually wound watch When the BALL Amortis r is unlocked in the Off position the rotor spins freely and can wind the automatic movement The Amortis rO device patented and exclusive to BALL Watch secures the movement against extreme shocks This feat of micromechanics is characterized by a ring of protection both protecting magnetically and enveloping the movement to absorb shocks in combination with a locking mechanism for the automatic rotor On the caseback the form of an airplane propeller operates the lock that secures the oscillating mass ofthe watch movement for the wearer These ingenious systems protect the mechanism against not only lateral impact but also vertical impact 19 7 Chronograph Scales Pulsemeter Measures human pulse or respiration rate The wearer can find the correct respiration pulse per minute by recording the time needed for the listed number of pulsations Description of Operation Please refer to the Automatic Chronograph instructions above to reset the chronograph counter to zero position Trainmaster Pulsemeter CM1010 The dial is marked Graduated For 30 Pulsations At the beginning of a pulsation start the
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