![]() ![]() Make sure that both are properly pushed back or screwed down.īefore your vacation: To prevent any infiltration from water or dust, you should make sure that your watch has passed a water-resistance test during the last 18 months at an Authorized Victorinox Swiss Army service center. Important: Do not operate the pushers or the crown while your watch is underwater. We recommend a water-resistance test every 18 months at an Authorized Victorinox Swiss Army service center or at least every time the case of the watch is opened. The gaskets may age, crowns or pushers may receive knocks and changes in temperature may weaken the water resistance. Water-resistance guarantee: The water-resistance of your watch cannot be guaranteed indefinitely. Suitable for showering or swimming in shallow water Check the water resistance information on the case back of your Victorinox watch and refer to the water-resistance table below : Watches are classified by their degree of water resistance. The EOL indicator lasts for approximately one week, then the watch will stop. For digital displays, the indicator will blink which means the battery needs replacing. The second hand does not move for 4 seconds then jumps to the correct time. Light functions also draw energy from the battery.īattery end-of-life indicator: On selected models, the battery end-of-life (EOL) indicator signals that the battery should be replaced. A chronograph consumes more energy than a 3-hand timepiece. The battery life depends on a number of factors. The battery life is approximately 24 months from the time of assembly or last service. Taking your watch to an unauthorized retailer will invalidate the warranty.īattery life: Our quartz watches are battery operated. It is important to have your watch serviced by an Authorized service center to preserve the warranty and to carry out a water-resistance test. Do not try to change the battery yourself. What do I need to note regarding the battery in my quartz watch?īattery replacement: Batteries should be replaced at an Authorized Victorinox Swiss Army retailer or service center. For these reasons, we recommend a complete overhaul every 4-6 years. Mechanical movements are much more sensitive than quartz movements to factors such as gravity, physical shocks, magnetism, and temperature variations. ![]() Mechanical movement accuracy: To maintain their accuracy (between -2 /+ 20 seconds per day), mechanical movements need regular maintenance and checks. When fully wound, your watch will have a power reserve of 38 to 48 hours (depending on the model). If your watch stops or is not worn for long enough periods, the movement will have to be wound manually. Your watch should be worn 8 to 10 hours a day to fully wind it. To avoid damaging the mechanism, do not over-wind.Īutomatic winding: Mechanical self-winding watches wind themselves automatically on your wrist. Turn the crown back and forth until you feel a slight resistance. Manual winding: Wind a mechanical watch daily, at a regular time to ensure the smooth running of your watch. If you purchase your watch from an unauthorized retailer, charges may apply when having your watch serviced. ![]() The international warranty is valid only if the warranty certificate is duly completed, dated and stamped by an Authorized Victorinox Swiss Army retailer. Only watches purchased from an Authorized Victorinox Swiss Army retailer are covered by our three-year (3) limited warranty if purchased before 30th December 2018 and by our five-year warranty if purchased from January 1st 2019. ! Genuine Victorinox Swiss Army watches are sold through authorized jewelers and retailers. ![]() Repair or replacement of worn movement parts.Movement dismantling, cleaning, reassembling, oiling, regulating and check of all functions.Final quality control (functions and esthetics)ĭepending on your watch model, your personal use and your local climate, we recommend a complete overhaul every 6 years.Replacement of the crown, gaskets and battery for quartz movements.To ensure water-resistance and an accurate performance of the movement we recommend that you have your watch serviced at an authorized service center every 18 to 24 months. Two types of service are offered worldwide : Our Authorized Victorinox Swiss Army service centers guarantee that servicing and repairs are carried out to our standards of excellence. ![]()
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