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1. SPEZIALUHREN ZU FRANKFURT AM MAIN CONTENTS SINN SPEZIALUHREN ZU FRANKFURT AM MAIN LETTER FROM TOMAS STANKE KEEPING TRACK OF DETAILS EVEN IN AN EMERGENCY EZM 7 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Ar DEHUMIDIFYING TECHNOLOGY TECHNICAL DETAILS SERVICE 6 9 10 15 16 29 30 31 32 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 DEAR CUSTOMER We know from numerous conversations that the people who buy our watches do so out of conviction This includes people with a pronounced affinity to technology who are fascinated for example by the solutions we have devised for magnetic field protection and scratch resistance Some of our customers such as divers pilots or the German GSG 9 special police unit need to rely on their watch in their respective careers because their life depends on it They all swear by the high performance resilience and durability as well as the quality and precision of these timepieces The water and pressure resistance data are reviewed and authenticated at regular intervals as is the case with our diving watches for instance We for our part give absolute priority to functionality which ultimately determines the design Our watches only feature technological attributes that really make sense All the while we remain committed to our guiding principle that products have to speak for themselves The basic question that we ask ourselves is which innovative technologies and materials can be employed for2. mission timer extremely resistant to water steam dust scratches temperature fluctuations and the influence of magnetic fields surface hardness of 1200 vickers And the anti reflective sapphire crysta and luminous indices ensure optimal readability both day and night Thus this timepiece is optimally suited for use in demanding fire fighting and rescue missions The TEGIMENT case has a glass INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Minute hand Hour hand GU i neri Y N 452 S AMAN uu POV piis JING M Crown position Rn T d A 3 2 1 0 NY 3 P di zl al Date display Second hand Arrow hand for second time zone To wind the watch crown position 1 The crown is screwable crown position 0 To loosen the crown turn it counter clockwise The movement is wound by turning the crown clockwise About 40 winds of the crown are generally enough to ensure its reliable functioning Under normal circumstances simply wearing the watch every day should suffice to keep the self winding mechanism wound The power reserve allows you to take off your watch overnight without having to rewind it Time adjustment crown position 3 In crown position 3 the motion is paused This helps you to set the watch precisely For accurate time setting we recommend moving the hand past the desired minute marker and then adjusting it counter clockwise Please make sure that the date changes at midnight and not at m
3. of elapsed time on fire fighting missions is specified in fire service manuals 7 Feuerwehrdienstvorschrift FwDv The team leader is responsible for monitoring respiratory equipment Officers working outside the danger zone help register the officers wearing the equipment and also record the time when the breathing apparatus is put into operation They are also responsible for notifying the emergency teams by radio when one third and two thirds of the expected mission time have elapsed They remind the wearers of the breathing apparatus to check the pressure level in the oxygen containers When calculating mission times it is assumed that officers will require twice as much air for the return trip from the indoor mission site to the safe area where the officers can remove their breathing apparatus as they required going in This is due to such potential factors as exhaustion the added weight of rescued persons or increased respiratory rate At least one additional officer is ready on stand by for each team member using respiratory equipment and can provide assistance in case of emergency Monitoring tables and a reliable watch are indispensible for the officers in charge whether the mission is a conventional fire fighting task or a special NBC situation Expert s note Chief Fire Inspector T Stanke Safety Coordinator FAS Electronic monitoring equipment also includes a watch generally a battery operated digital display that
4. arranty on all our watches featuring Ar Dehumidifying Technology When the drying capsule is saturated indicated by a deep blue colour refer to picture on the left side we recommend you have it exchanged so you can continue to enjoy all the advantages of the Ar Dehumidifying Technology enhanced reliability longer maintenance intervals Luminous TECHNICAL DETAILS EZM 7 Mechanical Movement Watch Case Calibre ETA 2893 2 Stainless steel bead blasted Self winding mechanism Crown screwable 21 bearing jewels Sapphire crystal glass on front 28 800 semi oscillations per hour anti reflective on both sides Shock resistant as per DIN 8308 Case back screw fastened Anti magnetic as per DIN 8309 nickel free Water resistant as per DIN 8310 Functions Pressure resistant up to 20 bar Hours minutes seconds 200 m underwater depth Second time zone on a 24 hour basis Low pressure resistant Date display Band lug width 22 mm Colour coded key operation bezel for Case diameter 43 mm breathing protection and NBC rescue operations and with minute ratcheting and luminous triangle SINN Technologies Special Features Ar Dehumidifying Technology Magnetic Field Protection up to 80 000 A m Case made with TEGIMENT Technology Functionally from 45 C up to 80 C Captive bezel SERVICE General advice To preserve the water resistance for as long as possible the watch should be rinsed
5. ct At what time does the problem arise How often does the problem occur Wherever possible please state the date of purchase and your customer no indicated on the invoice or enclose a copy of the invoice For information about the process please refer to the section entitled Repairs in our General Terms and Conditions of Business You ll find our General Terms and Conditions of Business on our website www sinn de en We will be pleased to send you a copy of the General Terms and Conditions or you can contact our customer service department directly For insurance reasons we strongly recommend sending us any return goods by registered parcel post As an alternative for customers in Germany there is also the option of a collection service covered by transport insurance on request To ensure your request is dealt with smoothly please call our customer service department We regret that we are unable to accept deliveries with unpaid postage Please send your watch to the following address Sinn Spezialuhren GmbH Kundendienst Im Fuldchen 5 7 60489 Frankfurt am Main Germany You can also find comprehensive information about SINN our watches and technologies at www sinn de en
6. gned with HYDRO Technology Other examples include a chronometer chronograph fashioned from a 22 carat gold alloy which is as hard as stainless steel and a chronometer whose resistance to magnetic interference is 20 times greater than normal Or those models filled with protective gas and featuring an integrated dehumidifying capsule to counteract moisture infiltration and the ageing of the watch movement This list would not be complete without mentioning the development of so called Einsatzzeitmesser EZM watches for special police units and border guards and the lubrication and tolerance technology that allows mechanical watches to perform at temperatures ranging from 45 C to 80 C The 303 KRISTALL model passed the fire and ice test during the 1998 Yukon Quest sledge dog race that crosses the icy wilderness of Canada and Alaska where temperatures are known to plunge to 40 C The watch was strapped to the arm of some of the participants on top of their protective clothing This was followed in 1999 by the 203 ARKTIS model This diving chronograph passed its field test in the North Polar Sea with flying colours Innovations and authentications One of our most important inventions is the oil free DIAPAL Technology based on low friction materials for the key functional parts of the watch enabling them to run without lubrication This technology was first employed in our jubilee model the palladium alloy white gold Frankfurt F
7. he highest consumption rate serves as the standard for calculation Scientific studies STATT and analyses have shown that mission times in excess of 30 minutes are risky when extreme performance is required in the danger zone The pictogram on the dial This diagram provides a quick overview of the start and end times of the important time stages of NBC missions and missions requiring respiratory equipment PA Compressed air breathing apparatus CSA Chemical protective suit LPA Extended time compressed air breathing apparatus DEKON Il Standard decontamination FIRE FIGHTING MISSION TIMER EZM EINSATZZEITMESSER On fire fighting missions speed and precision are of the essence There are tasks to be coordinated teams to be deployed and decisions to be made In the hectic early phase the team leader must process a great deal of information and always keep an eye on the elapsed time The fire fighting mission timer was developed for precisely this purpose with the professional assistance of Chief Fire Inspector Tom s Stanke The model EZM 7 mission timer with colour coordi and facilitates the rapid setting and reading of the most important missi times for fire fighting and rescue personnel As wi captive bezel can also be operated when weari Its high quality workmanship and special techno nated bezel is easy to ith our diving watches ng gloves ogies make the mode use on the EZM 7
8. idday when adjusting the time Move the hand forward until the date changes before you attempt to set the time The movement restarts as soon as you leave crown position 3 Quickset date adjustment crown position 2 Set the crown in the position 2 and turn it counter clockwise until the correct date appears in the date display window Setting the second time zone crown position 2 The crown is screwable crown position 0 To loosen the crown turn it counter clockwise You can use the second time zone UTC either for an additional display of the time of day or night or for the display of a time in a second location such as New York six hours behind Central European Time To do this turn the crown in Position 2 clockwise until you reach the correct time The 24 hour arrow hand moves on the hour Please take care to fasten the crown after making adjustments Easy overview of times thanks to colour coded bezel When a mission requiring respiratory equipment gets under way the bezel is set so the zero point which corresponds to the current position of the minute hand zero position This makes it possible to see precisely when the team must be relieved e g after 20 minutes in a chemical protection suit CSA green yellow after 30 minutes with compressed air breathing apparatus PA yellow and after max 60 minutes with extended time compressed air breathing apparatus LPA red The black circle above the numbers 10 20 and 40 als
9. ime was using a SINN 857 model a watch that fulfilled all the demands of the fire fighting profession in terms of the material and technology used to make the case its magnetic field protection dehumidifying technology water resistance readability and general functionality was very satisfied with that watch but in spite of its attractiveness and its functionality it was still a pilot s watch remained fascinated by the idea of creating a watch specifically for fire fighting missions LAS F Showke A o d N N A s de Spe h i ptevhe ELM F gem to pY 24500 Finally in June of 2009 screwed up my courage and sent an email to Sinn Spezialuhren The response was positive and after a very nice telephone conversation with Lothar Schmidt we met in person in Frankfurt in August 2009 I was given the opportunity to present my idea to him and two of his executives My ideas were well received and in thot first meeting we began discussing how SINN could go about implementing them I ll never forget the moment when we were saying goodbye and Mr Schmidt shook hands with me and my wife and said We ll make that watch Another incredibly exciting and joyful moment came in December 2009 when received an email from the development department containing the first draft of the prototype For the first time saw a professionally made EZM 7 fire fighting mission timer The engineers at SINN had perfec
10. inally in the year 2003 as a fire inspector and was promoted to the upper grade of the civil service Subsequently was made chief guard head of the fire fighters school and safety coordinator authored mission concepts and risk assessments and was responsible for organising and supervising the training programme for new candidates for the fire brigade Since transferred to the Hattingen fire department have primarily served as head of operations responsible for coordination and consulting on safety issues as well as personnel management Between 2007 and 2009 completed a correspondence course and was certified as an expert in occupational safety have also been fascinated by watches since was 16 In fact they have become my passion it involves more than just observing the watch market and keeping abreast of technical innovations and prices more than reading the trade press advertisements and contributions to various forums And it is not just limited to knowing about calibre and production techniques Above all my passion has been finding the perfect watch for every situation that may arise in my life I ve tried out many watch brands and become more or less acquainted with many of them Over the years and also influenced by my experiences in my profession have placed increasingly greater demands on my wristwatch As a fireman demand a lot from my timepiece and have tested many different models My primar
11. inancial District Watch TEGIMENT Technology with which SINN achieves a virtually scratch resistance surface hardness up to 1500 HV Vickers hardness for its stainless steel watches represents another milestone Other innovations include diving watches made from original submarine steel as used in the construction of the outer shell of German class 212 submarines Germanischer Lloyd the world s biggest classification society providing marine safety services has been testing the aspects of water and pressure resistance since 2005 Moreover an official authentication process conducted by Germanischer Lloyd in 2006 SINN diving watches as diving gear for the very first time in the watch making sector and tested them in keeping with European diving equipment standards The result these timepieces passed the temperature resistance and functionality tests with a sensational success All test results are authenticated with signature and seal Ongoing advancement in technology and quality Our top priority is always to develop watches which offer superior performance both in daily and in professional use Which is why our engineers are working continually to identify which innovative methods materials and technologies are best suited for optimising our watches Each new development first has to undergo rigorous practical tests before being incorporated And no watch leaves our workshops before it has been subjected to thorough checking and f
12. ine adjustment by our master watchmakers Workshop modifications and hand engraving From the robust case and the polished crystal through to elaborate refinements we make sure that each and every detail in our watches is fit for purpose The same applies to our workshop modifications Only the perfect interaction of all components and technologies ensures that our watches can meets all its design specifications in full For example the SZ02 calibre of our U1000 diving chronograph The 60 minute scale of the stop minute counter is much simpler and more intuitive to read than the 30 minute scale commonly found in other watches The hand engraving represents a highly personal form of refinement If required our specially trained master engraver can etch a name initials monograms or symbols onto the rotor movement bridge and case back LETTER FROM TOMAS STANKE Chief Fire Inspector Hattingen Fire Brigade Allow me to begin by telling you a little about my profession and my passion for timepieces have been a fireman for more than 19 years and it s not just an occupation but a vocation for me began my career in 1991 as a mid level civil servant with the fire fighting services in Bochum where received training as a fire chief logged several thousand hours of emergency service and gained extensive experience while also participating in ongoing educational programmes was trained as a paramedic group leader and f
13. is built into the board Virtually no one gives the accuracy of these timepieces a second thought But in case this equipment fails it is advantageous to have a reliable high quality mechanical watch as a backup provided the wearing of a wristwatch is allowed under the regulations contained in GUV V A1 In this case the EZM 7 model is ideally suitable for providing a safe and reliable overview of the elapsed time Provision of Level Il Decontamination on NBC missions In the case of NBC missions nuclear biological or chemical hazards the team leader must also monitor a second important aspect the length of time until level II decontamination is carried out standard decontamination on missions involving special equipment The fire service manuals specify that a maximum of 15 minutes may elapse from the point in time when personnel don the equipment until level II decontamination is carried out The decontamination area must be upwind of the danger zone and clearly divided into a black contaminated and white clean area Rescue teams and rescued persons must pass through this decontamination area to prevent the spread of toxicity Expert s note Chief Fire Inspector T Stanke Safety Coordinator FAS The decontamination level depends on the number of persons to be decontaminated Various manufacturers offer different technologies for level II decontamination Generally speaking level Il should be sufficien
14. most important mission times Over the past few years the increasing risks posed by fire fighting missions have resulted in improved technologies and stricter regulations On the basis of physiological aspects e g physical fitness age length of experience the added strain of contemporary fire protection clothing and equipment and the specifications of the fire service manuals Feuerwehrdienstvorschriften FwDv 7 and 500 it is possible to calculate the maximum permissible mission times They are as follows 20 minutes in a chemical protective suit CSA 30 minutes using compressed air breathing apparatus PA whereby the pressure level must be double checked after 1 3 and 2 3 of the expected duration of the mission and max 60 minutes using extended time compressed air breathing apparatus LPA e g in case of longer approach routes The fire service manual FwDv 500 specifies the following mission times for NBC missions Standard decontamination usually level II decon must be made available within 15 minutes Expert s note Chief Fire Inspector T Stanke Safety Coordinator FAS The fire service manual FwDv 7 no longer refers to specific times so the total mission time e g using compressed air breathing apparatus may be less than 30 minutes depending on physical exertion and breathing frequency This is why pressure must be monitored after each third of the expected mission duration The officer with t
15. o check the number of links on each side before making any additional changes 1 Remove the screws on the side of the link you wish to remove or at the point where you wish to add a link 2 Remove the excess link or insert the new one 3 Before replacing the screw add a small drop not too much of the threadlock adhesive to the screw thread Adjusting the length of the silicone strap 1 Release the silicone band from the clasp To do so using the pointed end of the band replacement tool to push the spring bar out of the fastener The other side of the spring bar can be removed while the fastener is open enabling you to remove the silicone band Using a knife or scissors cut the silicone band in the middle between two metal pins You should shorten the band symmetrically and little by little starting from the clasp until you have reached the desired length Test the length from time to time before proceeding Shortening both ends by the length of one metal pin results in a total difference of 10 mm in the length of the strap shortening one end reduces the length by 5 mm Remove the first metal pin and replace it with the spring bar Then re attach the clasp to the band How to install the strap with a small butterfly clasp There are two ways of installing the spring bar using the small butterfly clasp We recommend inserting the bar in the opening shown here in red Should the silicone strap be t
16. o shows when 1 3 and 2 3 of the mission time has elapsed for 30 and 60 minute missions This is an important detail because the monitoring officer must remind the team to check the pressure level in the containers when one third and two thirds of the expected mission time has elapsed In the case of NBC missions nuclear biological or chemical hazards the green scale can simultaneously be used to read off the time remaining until level II decontamination standard decontamination for missions requiring special protective equipment The regulations specify that level Il decontamination must be made available no later than 15 minutes after emergency personnel enters the danger zone green Added safety The bezel with minute ratcheting can only be turned counter clockwise like those of SINN diving watches This ensures that even if the bezel is turned inadvertently the maximum time will never be exceeded the worst that can happen is that the mission is cut short Colour coded bezel Mumm Green for Dekon ii Ms Green Yellow for CSA rum Yellow for PA 4 Bm Red for LPA CY miad 0060 Coloured check points LILA mark the first and second thirds of the maximum operation time Example A time mission requiring compressed air breathing apparatus PA yellow When the mission begins you set the triangle on the bezel zero mark to the current position of the minute hand The green circle reminds you when one third of the mission ha
17. oo tight use the second option shown here in white Option 1 Option 2 If you want to shorten the overall length of the silicone strap refer to steps 1 to 3 Ar DEHUMIDIFYING TECHNOLOGY Indication colours of the drying capsule Pale blue up to 25 saturation Initial condition Light blue up to 50 saturation Medium blue up to 75 96 saturation Dark blue up to 100 96 saturation Drying capsule saturated The colour scale for the Ar Dehumidifying Technology the capsule continues to absorb moisture until the darkest colouration is reached Perfect freedom from fogging All watches in this series are water resistant as per DIN 8310 But even with watertight instruments the air enclosed in the case contains water in a gaseous state And air can also penetrate the seals and acrylic glasses When the water vapour in the case condenses into liquid the instruments are impossible to read To prevent this from happening we have developed the Ar Dehumidifying Technology The combination of a special drying capsule EDR seals extreme diffusion reduction and a filling of protective gas guarantee that the crystal remains free from fogging even in difficult conditions Longer service intervals The sophisticated Ar Dehumidifying Technology considerably retards the aging process of the watch s inner workings and keeps the movement functioning properly for longer That is why we issue a three year w
18. our craft and provide solutions for rendering our watches even more practical for everyday use It is often worth indulging in a little lateral thinking to see what is going on in other industrial sectors or fields of science We repeatedly go to the limits of physical resources to upgrade our watches with the aim of making what s good even better Most of our best developments are yet to come am delighted that you have decided to buy a SINN timepiece and hope that it will continue to give you pleasure for many years to come Yours sincerely Lothar Schmidt z por SINN SPEZIALUHREN ZU FRANKFURT AM MAIN It was back in 1961 that the pilot and blind flying instructor Helmut Sinn founded the company Since then we have been committed to producing high specification mechanical watches In 1994 the graduate engineer Lothar Schmidt took control This marked the beginning of a new era for the SINN brand because the new owner took a decisive step towards more innovation Under his leadership new technologies and materials were introduced thus providing the crucial incentives for our company s evolution and gradual emergence as an insiders tip for lovers of fine watches Today our name stands for technical innovations much to the delight of both the trade and our customers alike All developments thoroughly tested Take for instance the absolutely condensation free and anti reflective diving watch made of stainless steel desi
19. rs and out are part of the everyday routine of Germany s fire fighters They are often called upon to work in environments where there is not only little breathable oxygen but also poisonous gases It is imperative and required by law to make use of breathing apparatus Compressed air breathing apparatus PA Pressluftatmer is an important part of firemen s protective equipment and makes it possible for them to work in toxic environments Missions involving respiratory equipment are subject to strict regulations and procedures FwDv 7 They are practised and drilled at regular intervals with a view toward achieving the primary goal in case of an actual emergency preventing danger to people animals and property Expert s note Chief Fire Inspector T Stanke Safety Coordinator FAS Firemen rely on numerous pieces of special apparatus for monitoring and controlling respiratory equipment including electronic monitoring devices acoustic and visual positioning systems etc These are supplemented by organisational safety plans in compliance with the regulations set out in FwDV 7 The EZM 7 mission timer can provide additional assistance provided wearing a wristwatch is deemed safe following a risk analysis in accordance with the fundamentals set out in GUV V A1 principle of prevention 3 Respiratory equipment constant monitoring of mission times To protect the lives and ensure the safety of personnel strict monitoring
20. s elapsed You must check the pressure level in the first third of the maximum mission time in this case ten minutes The yellow circle indicates the second monitoring time after a maximum of 20 minutes Once the minute hand reaches the red zone indicating the maximum time for a mission requiring compressed air breathing apparatus has been exceeded 30 minutes the team is overdue ADJUSTING THE LENGTH OF THE WATCH STRAPS If you dont know how to shorten or lengthen the solid bracelet please contact your SINN dealer or the watchmakers in our customer service department in Frankfurt am Main Our customer service employees are also happy to help you on the telephone Adjusting the length of the solid bracelet To adjust the length of the bracelet you will need a watchmaker s screwdriver or the SINN watchband replacement tool kit and AN 302 42 medium strength threadlock adhesive For optimal comfort each side of the watchband should contain the same number of links If you choose to remove an uneven number of links the upper portion of the watchband on the 12 o clock side should be longer For example If you want to shorten the bracelet by removing a total of three links you should remove two from the 6 o clock side and just one from the 12 o clock side When they leave the factory the solid bracelets have the same number of links on the 12 o clock side and the 6 o clock side If you have requested a shorter length please be sure t
21. ssence Whether a residence is in flames dangerous chemicals have escaped into the environment or an ambulance is needed fire fighting and rescue personnel are on the scene within minutes It s also essential for all of these personnel to monitor the amount of time spent in the danger zone Sinn Spezialuhren manufactures a bezeled mission timer capable of keeping track of elapsed time on fire fighting missions the EZM 7 model When they re finding their way through an unknown building laden with breathing apparatus and other heavy equipment struggling against smoke and flammable gases rescue personnel are concentrated on their task saving lives fighting fires and preventing the situation from escalating That s why it s important for them to know at all times which team has been on the premises for how long and to adhere to the prescribed mission times There are strict regulations governing respiratory equipment Atemschutz ber wachung AS Every extra minute spent in the danger zone can be life threatening The teams are often exhausted by the time they start making their way back out With the professional assistance of chief fire inspector Tom s Stanke we have developed a mission timer that facilitates reading off the most important mission times in accordance with fire service manuals 7 and 500 Feuer wehrdienstvorschriften FwDv On the front lines with respiratory equipment Saving lives and fighting fires indoo
22. t for decontaminating 5 10 persons In most cases the individual technological modules of level II decontamination rely on emergency decontamination which must be executed immediately before beginning a NBC mission Checking the pulse quickly When it comes to preventing hazards and saving lives fire fighters are on the front line This is why emergency personnel are also trained in rescue procedures Measuring a victim s pulse is an important aspect When the Pulse x4 function is activated the EZM 7 mission timer provides a quick way of measuring a person s pulse You count the pulse rate for 15 seconds ideally starting when the second hand reaches one of the four coloured markings then multiply the number by four For example 19 beats in 15 seconds equals a pulse rate of 76 Expert s note Chief Fire Inspector T Stanke Safety Coordinator FAS State laws stipulate that local towns and districts are responsible for rescue teams In Nordrhein Westfalen state of Germany for example fire fighters are deployed to fight fires and act as emergency rescue personnel They are as a minimum trained as ambulance personnel Rettungssanitdter RS and in some cases as paramedics capable of assisting the emergency physician Rettungsassistent RA Certification as a paramedic is granted by the state following a two year training programme that can be completed while serving as a fire fighter Overview of the
23. tly realised all my thoughts ideas and wishes was closely involved in working out the finer details and there was further email correspondence to coordinate the fine tuning i i re ee 7215 3 aK LUE s u i u E BOR 2b Tor m teg LI i Mod ZE ty There were more than 20 revisions before the final optimal version was achieved Thus gained a lot of insight into the development process and planning stages of a specialised timepiece from the initial idea to the finished product and now know how many hours are required to bring a project like this to fruition My initial impression about Sinn Spezialuhren was ultimately confirmed and would like to express my respect for all the employees who played a part in this project They made a concerted effort to acquaint themselves with an area of technical expertise that lay outside their normal sphere and their high standards resulted in a perfect specialist chronograph hope that the knowledge contributed on behalf of all firemen has resulted in a mission timer that fulfils all the relevant requirements for professional and volunteer fire fighters and that can also accompany them everywhere they go Here s to safety a passion for specialist watches and solidarity among all fire brigades Tom s Stanke KEEPING TRACK OF DETAILS EVEN IN AN EMERGENCY When an emergency call comes in to the fire brigade and rescue personnel perfect coordination is of the e
24. whenever it has been in contact with seawater chemicals etc If your watch is frequently worn in under water we recommend having its water resistance checked at yearly intervals The watch is designed to withstand high levels of mechanical wear and tear and is shock resistant as per DIN 8308 Nevertheless it goes without saying that continual mechanical stress in the form of impacts or vibration will affect its durability Care should therefore be taken to protect your watch from unnecessary wear and tear It is only possible to judge how well the watch keeps time after it has been in operation for approximately eight weeks since it takes that long for the working mechanism to become adjusted especially in view of the fact that everybody has different lifestyles and habits In the event of any excessive deviation please keep a day to day record of its timekeeping over a period of about one week for example Do you have any questions Our employees will be pleased to advise you Simply get in contact with us We look forward to talking to you Telephone 49 0 69 97 84 14 400 Telefax 49 0 69 97 84 14 401 E mail kundendienst sinn de Should you send your watch in to customer service we need to ensure the process goes smoothly the following information Name address e mail address and fax number where applicable and a daytime telephone number A detailed description of the problem Exact nature of the defe
25. y criteria have always been wearing comfort readability in any situation reliable seals and convenient operation Many watches were unable to withstand the stress firemen s watches are subjected to Heavy blows to the case and crystal for example when handling equipment moisture steam the heat of fire scenes all of these prove too much for most wristwatches At some point thought it would be a good idea to design a special mission timer watch for use by firemen combined my expertise and experience as a fireman with the demands placed on a watch suitable for day to day use in fire fighting missions also wanted it to be possible to read off mission times as described in the fire service manuals Feuerwehrdienstvorschriften FwDv 7 and 500 So made some simple drawings of dials and bezels The inclusion of a variety of mission times and processes described in the fire service manuals resulted in a clear idea of what a fireman s mission timer should be capable of The dial would be a pictogram with all important mission times and the bezel would be able to count off these times with the help of the minute hand For reasons of clarity represented the mission times on the bezel with the traffic signal colours red yellow and green which are often used in fire fighting There was only one company could imagine implementing my idea It was my wish that Sinn Spezialuhren would manufacture the fire fighting mission timer At the t
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