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Page 1: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Introduction Accuracy and precautions for use Water resistance “1000 Hours Control” test Care instructions for leather straps Technical specifications International Guarantee Limited Warranty (United States of America and Canada) Guarantee for Australia Customer Service... -
Page 3: Introduction
In the great tradition of complication pieces, the watchmaking expertise of Jaeger-LeCoultre Manufacture is yet again seen in an exceptional piece: the Reverso Hybris Artistica Calibre 179. This watch belongs to the Hybris Artistica lineage – a collection of models as fasci- nating for their beauty as for their techni- cal virtuosity –... - Page 4 Gyrotourbillon fitted with the Duoface system that characterizes Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso. The miniatur- ization process used on its components has enabled a thickness of just 13.6 mm for such a technically complex watch.
- Page 5 THE DUOFACE CONCEPT COMBINED WITH THE RARE HANDCRAFTS “MÉTIERS RARES” front, Reverso Hybris Artistica Calibre 179 is a subtle remind- er of the Art Deco geometric motifs that were integral to the original design of the...
- Page 6 Gyrotourbillon. On its left-hand side, it features a little red arrow that points to the second. Unexpectedly, the back of the Reverso Hybris Artistica Calibre 179 reveals a style quite distinct from the front. The finely skeletonized hour and minute ring and the bridges that support it are covered in blue lacquer, underlining the dial’s light...
- Page 7 billon stand out against the skeletonized movement. Continuing its exploration of this reverse face, your eye meets a 24- hour day/night indicator at 2 o’clock, as well as the small seconds indicator by the tourbillon. When the finger turns over the case, it re- veals a cradle decorated with a sunburst motif combined with a blue lacquered disc which, placed precisely under the Gyro-...
- Page 8 Its hand-crafted blued balance spring is of semi-spherical shape to further advance the quest for precise time-keeping. The Reverso Hybris Artistica Calibre 179 watch is yet more proof – if proof is needed – of Jaeger- LeCoultre’s mastery in the realm of the...
- Page 9 1 Hour hand 2 Minutes hand 3 Crown 4, 5 Seconds indicator on the Gyrotourbillon 6 Time in the second time zone 7 24-hour indication...
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Page 10: Accuracy And Precautions For Use
If you observe a dis- crepancy in the way your watch runs, we advise you to entrust it to an authorized Jaeger-LeCoultre retailer who will make the necessary adjustments. Watches with... -
Page 11: Water Resistance
WATER RESISTANCE Your Jaeger-LeCoultre watch is water-re- sistant to 3 bar. Its water resistance can be identified by the symbol and/or the engraving: “3 bar” on the caseback. This... - Page 12 years. It is essential to have such a check carried out each time your watch is opened, and before any period in which it is liable to undergo prolonged and/or regular immersions. - check when making the purchase that the bracelet is suitable for the intended use.
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Page 13: 1000 Hours Control" Test
Also, note that leather straps are not suit- ed for aquatic activities. “1000 HOURS CONTROL” TEST The Jaeger-LeCoultre Manufacture pays close attention to the quality and final checks of its watches. The 1000 Hours Control is a series of in-... -
Page 14: Care Instructions For Leather Straps
These tests include checks of the move- ment before and after being cased up in the watch and cover the whole watch once it has been assembled, in the condi- tions closest to daily wear. The “1000 Hours Control” legend, or the “ ... -
Page 15: Technical Specifications
- in prolonged exposure to sunlight 4. Wipe with a soft dry cloth. Do not dry in direct sunlight or near heat sources TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - Manually wound mechanical Manufacture movement, Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 179. - Gyrotourbillon. - 21,600 vibrations per hour. - 40-hour power reserve. -
Page 16: Use
WINDING Crown in position 0. Turn the crown clockwise to wind up the watch. It is fully wound when the crown locks. Do not attempt to wind a manually- wound watch beyond the locking point. To ensure good operating accuracy, it is advisable to wind your watch regularly. - Page 17 SETTING THE HOURS AND MINUTES Pull the crown out to position 2. Set the reference time by moving the hands clockwise until the desired time is displayed, taking the day/night indicator into account. The hour and the minute are adjusted si- multaneously on the face and the reverse.
- Page 18 ADJUSTING THE SECOND TIME ZONE ON THE REVERSE OF THE WATCH In the GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) system used practically throughout the world, the earth is divided into 24 time zones, each corresponding to 15 degrees of longitude (see table below). In each of these time zones, the official time is the same and it changes by one hour when moving from one zone to the...
- Page 19 -11 -10 -9 -4 -3 +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 +7 +8 +9 +10 +11 +12 To set the second time zone of your Re- verso, turn over the case of your watch to show the dial on the reverse. Pull the crown out to position 1.
- Page 20 possible to indicate a time difference of a fraction of an hour, as is the case in some regions of the world (India, Iran, Nepal). When the operation is complete, push the crown back to position 0. SECONDS INDICATOR On the front face, the cursor indicates the seconds precisely thanks to the train track that encircles the outer edge of the Gyro- tourbillon.
- Page 21 In order to benefit from the International Guarantee and/or the Limited Warranty and/or the Manufacturer’s Guarantee for Australia, Jaeger-LeCoultre products must be purchased exclusively from authorized Jaeger-LeCoultre retailers or from Jaeger- LeCoultre Boutiques. Maintenance and repair work must be entrusted to an au- thorized Jaeger-LeCoultre...
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Page 22: International Guarantee
INTERNATIONAL GUARANTEE The International Guarantee applies to Jaeger-LeCoultre products sold or pre- sented for guarantee repairs in all coun- tries, except the United States of Ameri- ca and Canada (for these two countries, see the Limited Warranty) and Australia (for this country, refer to the Guarantee for Australia). - Page 23 LeCoultre International Guarantee is valid only if the guarantee certificate enclosed with this booklet has been duly comple- ted, dated, stamped, and signed by the authorized Jaeger-LeCoultre retailer or the Jaeger-LeCoultre Boutique, which sold you your watch. The Jaeger-LeCoultre International Gua-...
- Page 24 Jaeger-LeCoultre retailer, Jaeger- LeCoultre Boutique, or an authorized Jaeger-LeCoultre Service Center (for fur- ther information please see your User Manual). For quartz watches, this guarantee does not cover the battery life. As a consumer, you may have legal rights under applicable national legislation gov- erning the sale of consumer goods;...
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Page 25: Limited Warranty (United States Of America And Canada)
LIMITED WARRANTY (UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND CANADA) The following Limited Warranty applies to Jaeger-LeCoultre products sold or pre- sented for warranty repairs in the United States of America and Canada only. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AEGER-LE OULTRE LIMITED WARRANTY... - Page 26 Jaeger- LeCoultre retailer or the Jaeger-LeCoultre Boutique, which sold you your watch. This Jaeger-LeCoultre Limited Warranty does not cover defects resulting from ac- cidents, mishandling, or incorrect, abusive use (for example, knocks, dents, crushing,...
- Page 27 Jaeger-LeCoultre retailer, a Jaeger- LeCoultre Boutique, or an authorized Jaeger-LeCoultre Service Center (for fur- ther information please see your User Manual).
- Page 28 The liability of Jaeger-LeCoultre is limited solely and exclusively to repair or repla- cement under the terms and conditions stated herein. Jaeger-LeCoultre shall not be liable, by virtue of this Limited...
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Page 29: Guarantee For Australia
You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. This Jaeger-LeCoultre Guarantee gives you additional rights and remedies un-... - Page 30 Australian Consumer Law and any other laws in relation to the goods. Every Jaeger-LeCoultre product is made and tested to meet the Jaeger-LeCoultre qual- ity standards. Nevertheless, should your Jaeger-LeCoultre product prove defec- tive, please contact the Jaeger-LeCoultre retailer or Jaeger-LeCoultre Boutique in- dicated on your guarantee certificate;...
- Page 31 Jaeger-LeCoultre will remedy these identi- fied defects free of charge for up to two (2) years from the date of purchase. Thereafter, Jaeger-LeCoultre will repair any defective product or part subject to a service charge. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Guarantee does not...
- Page 32 It is essential to have the water re- sistance checked by an authorized Jaeger- LeCoultre retailer, a Jaeger-LeCoultre Boutique, authorized Jaeger- LeCoultre Service Center at least every two years, and in any event, prior to any peri- od of intensive use.
- Page 33 In Australia, a claim under the Jaeger- LeCoultre Guarantee may be sent to Richemont Australia Pty Ltd, provider of the guarantee service, at the address be- low or as specified above: Richemont Australia Pty Ltd PO Box 4780 Sydney, NSW 2001 Tel: +1 800 71 0665 Email: client.relations.asia@jaeger- lecoultre.com...
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Page 34: Customer Service
CUSTOMER SERVICE A Jaeger-LeCoultre timepiece is a high- precision instrument that operates 24 hours a day, or 8,760 hours a year. There- fore, it is essential to have it serviced regu- larly in order to guarantee its good wor- king order and its durability. If significant variations occur in the settings, it may be necessary to have the movement serviced. - Page 35 Service Centers staffed by watchmakers trained at the Jaeger-LeCoultre Manufacture and have the workshops, tools, and parts required for the repair and maintenance of Jaeger- LeCoultre watches and clocks. In certain cases, especially for operations...
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