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1. Where can I find additional information for my timepiece? We maintain all of our current
models’ instructions on our website at www.watchstar.com If you have additional questions
please contact our Customer Care Center at 410 884 4444
2. How should I care for my timepiece’s case and bracelet? Stainless-steel cases and
bracelets can be rinsed off in water, but don’t use any abrasive soap and only dry with a soft
or micro-fiber cloth. Do not push or activate any pushers on the watchcase or pull out the
crown during this operation To obtain additional information please refer to the Water and
Shock Resistance guide listed in this booklet
3. Should I provide any special care for my timepiece? Your timepiece is a precious measuring
instrument Any timepiece you choose to wear should be appropriate for the physical activity
you intend to do while wearing the watch We recommend avoiding all unnecessary shocks or
hard knocks, e g dropping your timepiece on a hard surface, which may damage the interior
parts Try to avoid leaving your timepiece in extreme cold or hot places, e g in the glove box
or on the dash of your vehicle in direct sunlight
4. Do automatic movements need winding? Automatic watches are mechanical and the
energy is stored in the mainspring, so when its energy runs low so does the movement’s
accuracy If you stopped wearing your timepiece for 24 hours or longer you should wind it
by hand before you put it back on your wrist If you notice the seconds hand is running, wind
the crown clockwise about twenty times but stop if you feel resistance Most watches have a
clutch to keep from over-winding but if you feel resistance stop winding or you could damage
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your timepiece If your timepiece has completely stopped, you need to wind the timepiece
about thirty-eight times, because shaking or moving the rotor will not be sufficient.
5. Is my timepiece a limited edition? Turn your timepiece over and look at the caseback
Examine the caseback for the lettering, “Limited Edition” and/or an engraving with a number,
e g 000/500 If shown, your timepiece is a limited edition
6. What is DNA metal? Within our luxury brand is a collection that amalgamates authentic
and historic metal and/or materials into or onto our timepieces Timepieces containing this
“DNA” material are authenticated, verified and certified. A certificate of authenticity (COA)
accompanies each timepiece
7. What is Ion Plating (IP)? Ion plating (IP) is a physical vapor deposition (PVD) that is one
of the most advanced surface finishing processes ever developed. Our PVD timepieces are
bombarded by atoms which are accelerated by a magnetic field in a vacuum environment.
Experiments prove plating obtained through ion plating is five to eight times more durable
than traditional methods in terms of wear and corrosion resistance
8. What is Platinum Plating? Platinum is considered one of the most precious metals In
nature it is found as part of the Platinum Group Metals, e g , palladium and rhodium Platinum
electroplated coatings range from 0.5 to 5 microns. Usually it is applied with a rack fixture that
is submerged in a chloroplatinic acid or a sulfate base platinum solution Platinum plating will
not tarnish or oxidize and is classified as hypoallergenic.