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  • Page 3 INDEX Tide watches - Analogue Page 5 Tide watches - Digital Oceansearch Tide Page 11 Oceantide Page 21 Tide Clock Page 31 Day/Date 24 Hour Time watches Page 33 Digital surf watches - module 1 Page 35 - module 2 Page 41 - module 3 Page 45...
  • Page 5 TIDE WATCHES - ANALOGUE Patent France 2666664-A SCREW CROWN To change the time or to make tide and moon settings, the screw crown of your watch must first be unscrewed, as follows... A B C 1. Make sure your watch is completely Crown dry;...
  • Page 6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS To set or change the time... 1. Make sure your watch is completely dry; 2. Unscrew the crown (as described above); 3. Pull the crown out fully to point C; 4. Turn the hands to the exact time; 5.
  • Page 7 ATS (Automatic Tide System) FUNCTIONS ATS TIDE HEIGHT DIAL This dial indicates the tide height, direction (i.e. whether rising or falling) and the approximate time to the next high or low tide. You need to score a tide chart from your local surf shop (or newspaper) to initially set this dial.
  • Page 8 ATS TIDE RANGE DIAL (Only available on tidemaster styles) There is no setting necessary for the ATS Tide Range dial. This dial is preset at the factory to synchronize with the lunar cycle and as long as the Moon phase dial is set accurately to your local area the Range dial will read correctly.
  • Page 11 OCEANSEARCH TIDE Congratulations on your purchase of a new Ocean Search tide watch. Your watch has been specifically designed to help you score the best surf. Tide information for 200 preset beaches, future tide function, moon phase, timer, stop watch, dual time, alarms, light...enjoy! (Compass in Ultimate model) PATENT NUMBERS –...

  • Page 12: Timer Mode

    TIMER MODE MOON PHASE - Countdown timer for contest surfing NEXT TIDE TIME TIDE DIRECTION GRAPH or just keeping track when time NEXT TIDE HEIGHT counts.(See setting procedure) COUNTDOWN TIME ALARM MODE TIMER MOON PHASE - Alarms for each time zone.(See setting procedure) NEXT TIDE TIME TIDE DIRECTION...
  • Page 13 Seconds, Date format, 12 or 24 hr format, Hourly chime, Key tone and Feet or Meters. - Press START/STOP to increase. Press LAP/RESET to decrease. - Once complete, you must HOLD MODE/SET in for 2 seconds again to exit setting mode and save any adjustments. DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME (DST) SETTING - Ensure you are in TIDE/DATE/TIME mode.
  • Page 14 CUSTOMIZE A PRESET BEACH In the case where one of the 200 preset beaches isn’t your local beach you can CUSTOMIZE the tide data for any of the 200 preset beaches to match your beach. -Firstly, use the tide set procedure above to preset the beach closest to your beach.
  • Page 15 SPOT X BEACH INTRODUCTION Just in case you can’t find a preset location that can be customized to your local beach. Your watch is equipped with a Spot X averaging tide function. Spot X follows the world accepted average tide cycle of 6hrs 12mins and 25 seconds from High tide to Low tide.
  • Page 16 Spot X Beach Year Month Day/Date Spot X Name Minute Hour go to the next character (wrap around after the 8th character) FUTURE TIDE SETTING If you want to know tide and moon information for a specific date in the future until December 2022 the FUTURE TIDE FUNCTION must be used.
  • Page 17 CHRONOGRAPH Chrono Lap 2 secs Lap Time TIMER (COUNTDOWN TIMER) SETTING -Press MODE/SET to advance to TIMER. Your watch timer is preset to 30 minutes, but can be adjusted to count down from 23hr 59min 59secs. Once the timer hits zero an alarm will sound for 30 seconds and the counter will then count upwards.

  • Page 18: Beach List

    BEACH LIST ASIA PACIFIC SAMOA SOUTH AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA Boulders Robe WEST COAST QUEENSLAND Spot X Victor harbour Imperial Beach CA Cairns Seaford Reef San Diego CA Townsville NEW CALEDONIA Chinamans Blacks CA Noosa Noumea Port Lincoln Swami’s CA Caloundra Spot X Elliston Oceanside Harbor CA Brisbane Bar...
  • Page 19 CENTRAL AMERICA EAST COAST SPAIN PERU Hampton Beach NH Mundaka ESP Chicama MEXICO Cape Cod MA Meniakoz Spot X Ensenada Montauk NY Los Locos Todos santos New Port RI Rodiles ESP CHILE Cabo San Lucas Casino Pier NJ Doninos ESP Punta de Lobos Acapulco Ocean City NJ...
  • Page 21 OCEANTIDE DIGITAL Patent Numbers – AUSTRALIA # 626400 USA # 5115417 FRANCE & UNITED KINGDOM # 0461181 Automatic Tide System Easily set to thousands of beaches world wide to perpetually display graphic tide and moon phase conditions. DESCRIPTION OF MODES & FUNCTIONS There are SEVEN modes of operation.
  • Page 22 of the countdown the timer automatically starts to count up from zero. This new function is to advise you how much time has elapsed since the alarm went off. CH Chronograph (Stop watch) with lap memory: A chronograph/stop watch (count-up timer) will count in 100th of a second from 0 to 99 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds.
  • Page 23 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS All instructions start from Normal Time LIGHT mode. (ie NT displayed left hand box). LAP/RESET Use the MODE button to find the function you wish. (Note: You have 30 seconds to complete each setting, if longer is taken the watch automatically returns to the prior MODE START/STOP...

  • Page 24: Alarm On / Off

    • Once your NT is correct and set, you can simply push and hold for 5 seconds the START/STOP button to advance the time by one Hour for Daylight Saving Time of the year (and the “DST” appears in the bottom left corner).
  • Page 25 • Hold down MODE for 3 seconds till “SET” appears in the top right corner. The SECONDS will also flash. • Advance the SECONDS with LAP/RESET till correct. (For quick advance hold in the LAP/RESET button) • Push START/STOP the Minutes will flash, advance the Minutes with LAP/RESET till correct.
  • Page 26 RETURN TO NORMAL TIME Push the MODE button 4 times. (The chronograph will continue to count up even in normal time mode.) SETTING LOCAL HIGH TIDE : Note 1 : Setting local HIGH TIDE information is done inside the FT mode. You must only use HIGH TIDE information.
  • Page 27 • Push START/STOP the Minutes will flash, advance the Minutes of your chosen HIGH TIDE with LAP/RESET till correct. • When all new settings are done, you must push the MODE button to save the information, which then leaves you in the FT mode, so push the MODE button three times more to return to NT mode.
  • Page 28 • Push START/STOP the Hour will flash, advance the Hour with LAP/RESET till correct in AM or PM. • Push START/STOP the Minutes will flash, advance the Minutes with LAP/RESET till correct. When all new settings are done, you must push the MODE button to save. SETTING DUAL TIME HIGH TIDE : Note 1 : Setting DUAL TIME (DT) HIGH TIDE information is done inside the FT2 mode.
  • Page 29 HIGH TIDE with LAP/RESET till correct. • Push START/STOP the Hour will flash, advance the Hour of your chosen HIGH TIDE with LAP/RESET till correct in AM or PM. • Push START/STOP the Minutes will flash, advance the Minutes of your chosen HIGH TIDE with LAP/RESET till correct.
  • Page 31 ATS - TIDE WALL CLOCK OPERATION MANUAL 1.Place one “AA” size alkaline battery into the battery compartment to activate your clock.(Not included) 2.To set the tide time, check the local time of hightide. Rotate the time adjust- ment knob on the right side of the back of the movement until the hands show the time of high tide.

  • Page 33: Setting Procedure

    DAY DATE 24HR TIME WATCHES SETTING PROCEDURE HOUR & 24 HOUR MINUTE SECOND SETTING THE DAY Pull the crown out to position C. Continually turn the hour / minute hands in a clockwise direction to DATE A B C set a day. DAY (OF THE WEEK) Crown NOTE :...
  • Page 35 DIGITAL SURF WATCHES * Please make sure your watch matches the display shown. LIGHT START / STOP MODE LAP / RESET DESCRIPTION OF MODES & FUNCTIONS There are FIVE modes of operation. By depressing the MODE button, there is a visual indication of what function has been chosen. ] Normal Time: The display shows hour in 24hr Military time or in AM &...
  • Page 36 To recall previous lap memory push the LIGHT button while the Chronograph is stopped. Push the LIGHT button again and next lap will display. Push START/ STOP or LAP/RESET button to exit and go back to the Chronograph screen. Notes: 1. To view the current time and date, while the Chronograph is run- ning, simply press the MODE button 3 times.

  • Page 37: Light Function

    be exit and returned to Normal Time screen automatically. 3. A chime sounds for 30 seconds if the Timer is counted down to 0 normally. 4. If preset value is less than 1 minute, and count-down repeat is selected, a chime sounds for 1 second only each time the Timer is counted down to 0.

  • Page 38: Setting Instructions

    SETTING INSTRUCTIONS All instructions start from ( TIME 1 )Normal Time mode. Use the MODE button to find the function you wish.(Note: You have 30 seconds to complete each setting, if longer is taken the watch automatically returns to the prior setting and you must start again.) SETTING NORMAL TIME AND DATE: •...

  • Page 39: Setting Timer

    ] SETTING TIMER: • From Normal Time mode push the MODE button 2 times. • Press firmly the LIGHT button. The Timer-Type will flash. Select [ ] Count Down-Stop, [ Count Down-Repeat or [ ] Count Down - and Up with START/STOP or LAP/RESET until correct.

  • Page 40: Setting Dual Time

    SETTING DUAL TIME: • In the Normal Time mode, push the START/STOP to toggle the Time1 / Time2 displays. • Hold the START/STOP button for 2 seconds to choose Time2 as the default display time. • Press firmly the LIGHT button to enter Time2 set- ting mode.
  • Page 41 DIGITAL SURF WATCHES Please make sure your watch matches the display shown. DESCRIPTION OF MODES & FUNCTIONS There are SIX modes of operation. By depressing the MODE button there is a visual indication of what function has been chosen, just check the top of the screen.
  • Page 42 Your chronograph will count in 100th of a second from 0 to 9 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds and has a 10 Lap memory. In Chronograph mode, simply push the START/STOP to start and stop the Chronograph. To reset, press and hold the LAP/RESET button when the Chronograph is stopped.
  • Page 43 [ DUAL ] Dual Time: This function is very useful should you travel away from home to another time zone. LIGHT FUNCTION: In any MODE you can simply push the LIGHT button and the whole screen will light up and stay on for 3 seconds. SETTING INSTRUCTIONS All instructions start from Normal Time mode.
  • Page 44 • Push START/STOP the Hour will flash. Advance the Hour with LAP/RESET until correct. When all new settings are done, you must push the MODE button to save. Your alarm is not set and ON. ALARM ON / OFF: To switch your alarm ON or OFF when in [ AL ] mode press LAP/RESET repeatedly and the alarm signal ( ) will appear or disappear.
  • Page 45 DIGITAL SURF WATCHES * Please make sure your watch matches the display shown. LIGHT START / STOP MODE LAP / RESET START / STOP LIGHT LAP / RESET MODE DESCRIPTION OF MODES & FUNCTIONS There are FIVE modes of operation. By depressing the MODE button there is a visual indication of what function has been chosen, just check the middle of the bottom screen.
  • Page 46 To record a Lap-time push the LAP/RESET button while the Chronograph is running. The digits will stop to show the lap-time. Push the LAP/RESET button again and the accumulated time will re-appear on your screen. (This procedure can be repeated for any number of laps). Notes: 1.
  • Page 47 ] Dual Time: This function is very useful should you travel away from home to another time zone. LIGHT FUNCTION: In any MODE you can simply push the LIGHT button and the whole screen will light up and stay on for 3 seconds. SETTING INSTRUCTIONS All instructions start from Normal Time mode.

  • Page 48: Setting Alarm Time

    ] SETTING ALARM TIME: • From Normal Time mode push the MODE button twice. ] is displayed in the middle of the bottom screen. • Press firmly the LAP/RESET. The Hour will flash. Advance the Hour with START/STOP until correct (For quick advance hold in the START/STOP button) •...
  • Page 49 ] SETTING DUAL TIME: • From Normal Time mode push the MODE button four times. [ ] is displayed in the middle of the bottom screen. • Press firmly the LAP/RESET. The Seconds will flash. Return the Seconds to 00 by hitting the START/STOP. •...

  • Page 51: Dual Time Display

    ANALOGUE DIGITAL DUAL TIME WATCHES DUAL TIME DISPLAY HOUR / MONTH SECOND / MINUTE / DAY / YEAR MODE BUTTON SET BUTTON Date Display: Press mode button to switch digital display between 2nd time zone and date. FULL SEGMENT DISPLAY HOUR-MINUTE DISPLAY CALENDAR DISPLA Y HOUR...
  • Page 52 INCREMENT SEQUENCE SECONDS / MINUTES To Change Analogue Time: 1.Pull the crown out; 2.Turn crown to move hands to the correct time; 3.Push crown back in fully. To Change Digital Time: 1.Use a pen or paperclip to PRESS AND HOLD the SET button. The seconds will begin to flash.

  • Page 53: Set Minute

    SET SECOND SET MINUTE SET HOUR (by pressing Mode button) (by pressing Mode button) (by pressing Mode button) SECOND HOUR MINUTE HOUR AM / PM Press Press button button once once (49 Second) (48 Minute) (9 Hour) Press Set button once Press Set button once SET YEAR SET DATE...
  • Page 55 DUAL TIME WATCHES To Change time 1.Pull crown out fully to point C. 2.Turn crown to move hands to the correct time; 3.Push crown back in fully to point A. A B C To Change Date Crown 1.Pull crown out to point B; 2.Turn crown clockwise to current date;...
  • Page 57 ANALOGUE SURF WATCHES To Change time: 1.Pull crown out fully to point C. 2.Turn crown to move hands to the cor- rect time 3.Push crown back in fully to point A. To Change Date: (If applicable) 1.Pull crown out to point B; 2.Turn crown clockwise to current date;...
  • Page 59 HEAT BEZEL HEAT BEZEL FUNCTION The unique Rip Curl Heat Bezel, found on many Rip Curl watches, can be used for countdown timing of 20, 30 and 40-minute periods - the common heats in surfing competitions. The Heat Bezel countdown timer can also be used for any other timing requirements (ie.
  • Page 61 LEATHER / PU STRAPS To Change Your Strap: To change your watch strap use the Rip Curl watch tool, pin or paperclip to gently push the solid pins through the case pin holes. At the same time, carefully pull on the strap until the bar releases.
  • Page 62 STAINLESS STEEL STRAPS BAND LENGTH ADJUSTMENT: Major Adjustments to the length of your strap must be made by removing the correct amount of metal links to fit your wrist. Links should be taken out as evenly as possible from both sides. 1.
  • Page 63 Minor adjustments: After the correct fit has been achieved final adjustments or changes can be made as follows: 1. Use a thumb tack or Rip Curl strap tool slowly insert into the spring bar hole at the clasp. (fig. 5) Join will release. 2.
  • Page 64 Waterproof Tested Tide & Surf Watches Recommended Usage Table 100M / 330ft - Suitable for Water Sports. eg. Surfing, Snorkelling, Swimming, Water Skiing. 200M / 660ft - Suitable for Water Sports. eg. Surfing, Snorkelling, Swimming, Water Skiing, Scuba Diving to normal depths.
  • Page 66 Rip Curl Watch Care Procedures • Only use your watch for approved sports as detailed on page 64. • Do not operate buttons under water. • If watch is exposed to salt water, rinse thoroughly in freshwater and wipe dry with a soft cloth. •...

  • Page 68: Five Year Limited Warranty

    FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For warranty service please send you watch DIRECTLY to Rip Curl. See below for details. NOTE: This warranty is void if the watch is opened by anyone other than the Rip Curl Watch Service Centre. Five Years on Movements from the date of purchase. (NOTE : A Movement is the part inside the Watch that makes it work, but it does not include the Crown, sometimes called the Winder) Two Years on Waterproof from the date of purchase.
  • Page 69 40150 HOSSEGOR Watch Service Center FRANCE 3030 Airway Ave Phone : +33 5 58 41 78 00 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Email : watchdept@ripcurl-europe.com jcmenis@ripcurl-europe.com Tel: 714 422 3642 Fax: 714 422 3602 Japan Hours: 9am to 5:30pm MON-FRI RC Japan Co., Ltd.
  • Page 71 TO BE RETURNED WITH ANY WARRANTY CLAIM NOTE: For any warranty claim proof of purchase must be attached. ie) sales receipt or credit card statement clearly showing the date of purchase Senders Name: Return Address: Contact Phone: Email: Brief description of fault:...

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