Setting the Time and Adjusting the Strap on Your Essential Time Co. Watch

Thank you for choosing Essential Time Co. for your custom watch! We appreciate your trust in us to deliver a one-of-a-kind timepiece just for you. To ensure you get started on the right foot, I'll help you set the time quickly and easily. Follow along as I guide you through each step.

Before We Begin

1. Choose a Secure Area: Place your watch on a soft surface to prevent damage from accidental drops. Better safe than sorry!
2. Consider the Time: Refrain from adjusting the time between 9 PM and 3 AM to safeguard the date mechanism.
3. Release the Crown: For watches with a screw-down crown, gently rotate it counterclockwise until it releases.

Setting NH34, NH35, and NH36 Movements

These robust movements are the backbone of your timepiece. The NH34 is a GMT movement, while the NH35 and NH36 offer date and day-date features.
Steps to Set the Time:
1. Pull the Crown to the Right Position:
Normal Position: Wind the movement.
1st Position: Set the date (and day for NH36).
2nd Position: Adjust the time.
2.Set the Time:
Pull the crown to the 2nd position.
Rotate the crown to move the hour and minute hands.
Ensure the AM/PM cycle is correct to align the date change properly.
3. Set the Date (and Day):
Push the crown to the 1st position.
Turn the crown to adjust the date. For NH36, rotate the crown the other way to set the day.
4.Secure the Crown:
Push the crown all the way in and screw it down securely.

Setting the VK63 Movement

The VK63 is a hybrid meca-quartz movement that combines quartz precision with the feel of a mechanical chronograph.
Steps to Set the Time:

Pull the Crown to the Right Position:

1st Position: Adjust the date.
2nd Position: Set the time.
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Set the Time:
Pull the crown to the 2nd position.
Rotate the crown to set the hour and minute hands.
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Set the Date:
Push the crown to the 1st position.
Turn the crown to adjust the date
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How to Use the Pushers:
Top Pusher (2 o’clock): Starts and stops the chronograph timer.
Bottom Pusher (4 o’clock): Resets the chronograph hands to zero.
To reset misaligned chronograph hands, pull the crown to the 2nd position and use the pushers to align them.
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Secure the Crown:
Push the crown back in and screw it down securely if needed.

Extra Tips for Longevity

Don’t Overwind: Stop manual winding as soon as you feel resistance.
Maintenance Matters: If anything feels off, contact us or a professional watchmaker for assistance.

ADJUST YOUR WATCH

Designed for comfort and versatility, the Oyster and Jubilee bracelets feature two methods of adjustment. A single adjustment is often sufficient, but for smaller wrists, both can be combined to ensure a refined, tailored fit.

Method 1:

Begin by determining how many links exceed your wrist size. Using the adjustment tool, carefully remove the necessary links by unscrewing the screws, ensuring a precise and tailored fit.

Method 2:

removing links alone may not always provide the exact fit you desire. For the most refined result, you can combine both methods to achieve a truly perfect fit.
1) Begin by gently but firmly lifting the link closest to the clasp until it releases.

2) Slide the link inward into the clasp to refine the bracelet’s size.

3) Once the adjustment is set, press the link securely back into the clasp.

4) To restore the original sizing, simply reverse the process and reinsert the pin into the bracelet.