IWC Schaffhausen BIG PILOT'S WATCH PERPETUAL CALENDAR Mode D'emploi page 26

Please note:
– If the crown is turned too quickly, the display discs might not be positioned correctly in the display
window. Generally, such a default is automatically corrected by the movement when the calendar
advances within the following 24 hours. Should this not be the case, the movement needs to be
reset by an IWC watchmaker.
– You must not move the calendar beyond the correct date. The complicated movement is mechanic-
ally programmed and cannot be moved back in time without making a professional adjustment to
the movement. However, if you do move the date forwards beyond the correct date, you have two
options: you can either pull out the crown to position 2 to stop the movement until the calendar
setting matches the correct date once again – this makes sense if the date has been set only a few
days ahead; or you can take your watch to your watchmaker, who will be able to adjust the move-
ment to reset the calendar. This is recommended in the event of larger maladjustments.
Pull out the crown to position 2. This will stop the movement. To set the time accurately to the second,
it is best to stop the movement as the seconds hand passes 60. Now move the minute hand a few
minute strokes beyond the time to be set. Then position the minute hand by moving it gently back-
wards until it is exactly above the correct minute stroke. This ensures that the minute hand begins to
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TIME SET TING
BIG PILOT'S WATCH PERPETUAL CALENDAR