The Timon Series Manual
Instructions
- Hour hand
- Minute hand
- Crown
- Crown - First click
- Crown - Second click
- Date window
- Second hand
Set the time: Move crown to position 4 and turn.
Set the date: Move crown to position 5 and turn counterclockwise.
Winding the mainspring: This watch can be manually wound by rotating the crown clockwise in its normal position. Take care not to wind past the point where you feel slight resistance as this may deform the mainspring.
Specifications
- Movement: Miyota 8215 Automatic
- Water resistance: 5 ATM / 50 metres
- Battery: Battery free
- Glass: Single domed Mineral glass with AR Coating
- Case material: 316L Stainless steel
- Strap material: Genuine leather Strap with quick release
- Nickel free: Yes
- Max. wrist size: 20.5 cm
- Min. wrist size: 14 cm
- Strap width: 20 mm
- Case diameter: 42 mm
- Dial diameter: 36 mm
- Case thickness: 13 mm
- Crown height: 3 mm
- Lug width: 22 mm
- Lug to lug: 50 mm
- Weight: 73 g
HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR WATCH
WATER RESISTANCE
Most watches have some level of water resistance. If your watch isn’t water resistant, it may be able to handle small splashes, but don’t risk it. If it has a leather band, don’t get it wet.
1 ATM / 10 metres This watch can't withstand any contact with water.
3 ATM / 30 metres This watch can easily cope with rain and splashes of water.
5 ATM / 50 metres This watch is safe to wear in the shower or while swimming.
10 ATM / 100 metres This watch is water resistant enough for snorkelling.
20+ ATM / 200+ meters This watch is safe for any underwater activity, like scuba diving.
How to clean your watch case
- Do not move the crown or push any buttons when your watch is in contact with water, as this may let water enter the case.
- If your watch is not water resistant, dip a cotton swab in a bowl of warm water with a drop or two of soap in. Squeeze the tip of the cotton swab to remove most of the water and gently rub the case.
- If your watch is water resistant, soak a soft cloth in a bowl of warm water with two drops of mild washing-up liquid added. Wring most of the water out of the cloth and gently rub the case with it.
How to clean your leather watch strap
As a rule of thumb, genuine leather shouldn’t get wet. This includes sweat and the moisture that evaporates from your body throughout the day, which is why we recommend you don’t wear your leather-strapped watch every day and always take it off when you go to sleep. 1. If you must clean your leather strap, remove it from the case and rub it down with a clean, dry cloth. 2. Apply leather cleaner and conditioner with a soft cloth, gently massaging the lotion into the leather. 3. Finish by wiping with a clean cloth to prevent staining and let the straps air-dry overnight.
Don’t wear it so tight that you have to bend the strap backwards to unbuckle your watch, as this can permanently deform the leather.
How to care for your watch
- Store your watch in a dark, dry place to avoid corrosion and discolouration of the dial.
- Always replace the battery on a quartz watch as soon as it runs out. With time, an empty battery may start leaking, damaging the watch’s movement.
- Run mechanical watches at least two days a year to prevent gears and cogs from sticking.
- You should always get your watch serviced by a professional every 3 years.
GENERAL CARE
Rule of thumb: Make sure your watch is the last thing you put on and the first thing you take off.
- Take your watch off and store it safely before engaging in any activity that could damage it.
- Take it off before engaging in any activity likely to make you sweat.
- Take it off before you shower, bathe, or go for a swim.
- Take it off before cooking or cleaning.
- Take it off before you go to bed.
- Don’t expose your watch to chemicals such as cologne, sunscreen, perfume, chlorine, hair gel, etc., as these can discolour, stain, or dull surfaces.
- Try to store your watch separately in a soft enclosure to prevent scratching and rubbing.
- If your watch has closures or clasps, close these to prevent tangling.
- Keep your watch stored in a dry, dark place, and avoid heat fluctuation.
How To Remove A Watch Strap & Replace With A New One
To remove and change your watch strap, you’ll need:
- The watch
- A replacement strap
- A soft surface such as a cloth, t-shirt or mouse pad
You may also need:
- A spring bar tool
- Or a sharp pointed object
HOW TO REMOVE A WATCH STRAP
Place your watch on a soft surface. This prevents it from getting scratched or damaged.
If your watch has quick-release pins on the underside, push the small lever inward to release the strap.
- If your watch has drilled lugs – small holes in the lugs extending from the main watch case – use a sharp, pointed object to push the spring bar in and release the strap. Be careful that the spring bar doesn’t slide out of the strap and get lost.
- If your watch strap has neither of these, use a spring bar tool. This is a small tool with a v-shaped tip. Use it to compress the spring bar from the underside of the strap between the lugs on the right. Using the tool, push down the ridge of the spring bar to release the strap.
HOW TO REPLACE A WATCH STRAP
First, check the lug width of your new watch to verify that it’s 22 mm. You can find all our watch straps here. Using the filters, select only the matching width to see our selection for your watch.
If your replacement strap has quick-release bars, press the bar inward and slot it into place between the lugs. You’ll feel it ‘lock’ into position.
If your new strap doesn’t have quick-release pins, use the spring bar tool again. Place one end of the pin into place, then use the tool to compress the spring bar as you slot it in place. You’ll feel it ‘lock’ in position.
Remember to take your time and be careful not to scratch the lugs or damage the new watch strap.
Troubleshooting & FAQ
If you take care of your watch and store it correctly, you should enjoy years of precision timekeeping. But even with the best care possible, you may find that your watch needs some extra attention from time to time.
Below are some common issues. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, our Customer Service team is only an email or a phone call away.
If your new watch isn’t running, make sure you’ve removed the plastic piece between the crown (the knob on the side) and the case. Remove it and push the crown into its normal position.
The sudden impact of a fall may have caused a broken axle. If that’s the case, you’ll need a professional to repair or replace it.
The best way to avoid water getting into the watch case is never to operate the buttons or turn or pull the crown out in wet conditions. Even if your watch is water resistant or waterproof, humidity can get into the case as these parts move. Always make sure to close the crown properly before exposing your watch to water.
If you have droplets forming on the inside of the crystal or the crystal looks foggy, open the crown and place the watch in direct sunlight with the crown facing up and the dial facing the sun. Leave it this way for a few hours. If it’s a quartz watch and it has stopped working, the movement may be damaged beyond repair. Take it to your local professional for diagnosis and repair.
Automatic watches are self-winding and require physical activity (movement) to wind. If you’re not moving enough, the watch can’t build up energy to run. If you’re stationary for long periods, carefully wind the crown until you feel slight resistance, and stop.
All automatic watches will run out of power if you don't move them. They'll typically unwind and stop after 36 - 48 hours. Store your automatic watch in a watch winder case to keep it moving. Keep in mind that letting the power reserve run out is not a bad thing and won't damage your watch.
Automatic watches need to be wound to start working, either by wearing them while moving to wind the mainspring or by manually rotating the crown. If your watch is fully wound but runs slow, it may be time for a maintenance check. We recommend a service check from your local professional.
A slow or stopped watch can be caused by shock, magnetism, temperature, or even age. Watches also need lubrication to run smoothly. Check with your local professional to pinpoint the issue.
There are several possible reasons for your watch running fast. It may have been dropped or magnetised. Either can move the hairspring out of alignment. A local professional can diagnose and repair the issue.
2-YEAR WARRANTY
To keep the warranty on your watch valid, don't expose it to water past the rated limit and make sure you keep the receipt.
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