Chronograph 45A142 - Wristwatch Caravelle - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Caravelle
Model	Chronograph 45A142
Product Type	Analog quartz wristwatch with chronograph
Movement	Quartz
Display	Hour, minute, second hands; 24-hour hand; stopwatch subdials (seconds at 6 o'clock, minutes at 9 o'clock)
Functions	Time display, 24-hour indicator, stopwatch (30-minute capacity)
Stopwatch	Start/stop via button A; reset via button B; measures up to 30 minutes in seconds and minutes
Water Resistance	Water Resistant (not suitable for swimming)
Power Source	Battery (power cell)
Battery Life	Approximately 1 year under normal use
Crown Positions	Position 1 (normal operation); Position 2 (setting time and adjusting stopwatch hands)
Buttons	A (start/stop stopwatch); B (reset stopwatch to zero)
Hand Setting	Pull crown to position 2, turn clockwise; use 24-hour hand to verify AM/PM
Stopwatch Hand Adjustment	Pull crown to position 2, press button A to reset subdials to zero
Battery Replacement	By authorized Bulova dealer; remove exhausted battery to prevent leakage; store with crown out to prolong battery life
Storage Recommendation	Leave crown in position 2 (out) to stop hands and conserve battery if stored for long periods
Service	Authorized Bulova dealer for battery replacement and repairs

Frequently Asked Questions - Chronograph 45A142 Caravelle

How do I set the time on my Caravelle Chronograph 45A142?

Pull the crown out to position 2. Turn the crown away from you (clockwise) to adjust the large hands to the current time. Use the 24-hour hand to ensure correct AM/PM. Push the crown back to position 1.

How do I use the stopwatch?

Press button A to start timing. Press button A again to stop. Read elapsed seconds on the subdial at 6 o'clock and minutes at 9 o'clock. For multiple intervals, press A to start/stop repeatedly. Press button B to reset the stopwatch hands to zero.

What should I do if the stopwatch hands are not at zero?

Pull the crown out to position 2. Press button A (hold for rapid movement) to reset the stopwatch second hand and minute hand to the 12 o'clock (zero) position. Then push the crown back to position 1.

Is my Caravelle Chronograph 45A142 water resistant? Can I swim with it?

The watch is marked 'Water Resistant' but without a depth rating. It is not suitable for swimming. Only models marked '50m', '100m', or '200m' are recommended for swimming.

How long does the battery last?

Under normal use, the battery lasts approximately 1 year. When exhausted, the watch stops. Replace the battery at an authorized Bulova dealer to prevent leakage.

How should I store my watch if I'm not using it?

For long-term storage, leave the crown in the 'OUT' position (position 2) to stop the hands and conserve battery. Remove the battery if storing for extended periods to avoid leakage.

What does the 24-hour hand indicate?

The 24-hour hand is synchronized with the main hour hand and indicates whether it is AM or PM. Use it to set the correct time of day when adjusting the watch.

Can I replace the battery myself?

It is recommended to have the battery replaced by an authorized Bulova dealer to ensure proper handling and maintain water resistance.

Why did my watch stop even though it's new?

The battery may be exhausted. If the watch stops, have the battery replaced. Also check that the crown is pushed in fully (position 1); if left out, the hands stop but the quartz crystal continues, using very little power.

How do I add multiple stopwatch times together?

Press button A to start, press again to stop (the elapsed time is displayed). Without pressing B, press A again to start the next interval. Repeat as needed. The total elapsed time accumulates. When finished, press B to reset to zero.

USER MANUAL Chronograph 45A142 Caravelle

FEATURES

1. Hour, minute and second hand display.
2. 30-minute Stopwatch function displayed in seconds and minutes.
3. 24-hour hand, synchronized with the normal hour hand.

HAND SETTING

1. Pull the crown out to position '2'.
2. Turn the crown away from you to adjust the large hands, in a clockwise direction, to the current time.
3. Note the position of the 24-hour hand to ensure the proper A.M. or P.M. time is set.
4. Push the crown back in to position '1'.

ADJUSTING THE STOPWATCH HANDS

When using the Stopwatch, its hands (small dial at 6 and 9 o'clock) must start at the 'zero' or 12 o'clock position. If they are not positioned correctly, proceed as follows:

1. Pull the crown out to position '2'.
2. Push button 'A' (hold button in for rapid movement) to reset the Stopwatch second hand and minute hand to the 'zero' position.
3. Turn the crown away from you to adjust the large hands, in a clockwise direction, to the current time.
4. After the above hands are set to 'zero', push the crown back in to position '1'.

USING THE STOPWATCH

1. Push button 'A' to start the timing.
2. At completion of timing, push button 'A' to stop the Stopwatch.
3. The elapsed time can be read on the small dials located at 6 o'clock (seconds) and 9 o'clock (minutes).
4. Multiple times can be added together by repeatedly pushing the 'A' button to start; stop; start; stop etc.
5. When all measurements are completed (timing stopped), push button 'B' to return the Stopwatch hands to 'zero'.

ABOUT THE POWER CELL

Your new Quartz Watch has a fresh power cell designed to provide maximum reliability for approximately a year under normal use. If the cell is not replaced before it is exhausted, the watch will simply stop. The mechanism should not be harmed in any manner. However, when the power cell becomes exhausted, it should be removed at your earliest convenience to diminish the possibility of leakage. Never store your watch with an exhausted power cell in it. The watch should be brought to an authorized Bulova dealer for replacement of the power cell. For best performance, the proper power cell should be used.

Note: When the crown is in the "OUT" position, the motor and hands stop. Only the quartz crystal continues to vibrate, using very little power. If the watch is to be stored for a length of time, it is recommended that the crown be left in the "OUT" position to prolong battery life.

This does not apply to models with two hands only.

WATER RESISTANCE

Watch models marked only "Water Resistant" on the case back, without additional depth markings are not to be used for swimming. For swimming, models that have the additional marking of "50m," "100m" or "200m" are recommended.