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| Product type | Diving watch |
| Brand | IWC |
| Model | Aquatimer Deep Three 3557 |
| Power supply | Mechanical self-winding movement, power reserve of approximately 42 hours |
| Main functions | Hours, minutes, seconds, date, depth gauge (current and maximum depth up to 50 m), unidirectional internal rotating bezel |
| Water resistance | 10 bar |
| Glass | Sapphire, hardness 9 on the Mohs scale |
| Movement | Mechanical self-winding, IWC caliber |
| Strap system | Tool-free interchangeable strap, patented IWC system |
| Maintenance | Overhaul every 5 years, annual water resistance check, rinse with fresh water after each dive |
| Safety | Screw-down crown, unidirectional internal rotating bezel, depth gauge deactivation beyond 50 m |
| Spare parts and repairability | IWC Schaffhausen after-sales service or authorized dealer |
| General information | Instruction manual available in multiple languages, international IWC warranty |
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USER MANUAL Aquatimer Deep Three 3557 IWC
—Welcome to the small circle of individuals who, if we are to be
absolutely precise, demand slightly more of a watch than absolute precision. Appreciation of a watch is more than mere appreciation of the correct time. It is enthusiasm for an ingenious idea. For the interplay between precision and imagination. Between time and timelessness. Between boundaries and infinity. Between laws to which the entire world is subject, and taste, which cannot be dictated to anyone. That is why, since 1868, we have been devoting rather more of our time to watches that must not only run with absolute precision but which also, with every passing second, exert a fascination with the great achievements of master craftsmanship: a fascination with new inventions of a technical, material or formal nature, even if they are concealed in minute details that are perhaps not even visible. You are now the owner of a beautiful new example of this IwC tradition. We would like to congratulate you on your choice and send you our best wishes for the time you will spend with your watch, which perhaps cannot be described with any greater accuracy than it is here.
IWC MANAGEMENT
THE TECHNICAL REFINEMENTS OF THE AQUATIMER DEEP THREE
Your IWC watch shows you the time in hours, minutes and seconds, as well as the date, current dive depth and maximum depth achieved during your dive. The water pressure (and thus dive depth) is measured by a pressure converter and transmitted to the indicators, which show current dive depth and maximum dive depth down to 50 metres. The depth gauge can be reset to zero using the adjustment crown to correct fluctuations in atmospheric pressure. The dive time is read off on the internal rotating bezel, which for safety reasons can only be turned anticlockwise. Your watch is water-resistant 10 bar and protected by a sapphire glass of hardness grade 9 on Mohs' scale. The mechanical movement with automatic winding has a power reserve of approximately 42 hours when fully wound. To ensure that this extraordinary watch continues to perform faultlessly in the future, it is essential to observe a few important operating instructions.
1 Hour hand
2 Minute hand
3 Seconds hand
4 Date display
5 External rotating bezel
6 Internal rotating bezel
7Dive depth scale in metres
Depth indicator (blue) 8
Maximum depth indicator (red) 9
Screw-in crown 10
Adjustment crown with 11
integrated pressure converter
Reset push-button 12
Scale showing maximum 13
depth (MAX. DEPTH)
FUNCTIONS OF THE CROWN
x - Normal position (screwed in)
0 - Winding position
1 - Date setting
2 - Time setting
NORMAL POSITION
This watch has a screw-in crown. Screwing the crown in to its normal position (X) prevents the inadvertent adjustment of the time or date and also acts as a double seal to prevent water from seeping into the case. To release the crown, unscrew it by turning it to the left, where it automatically assumes position 0, the winding position. By depressing the crown into position X and turning it to the right at the same time, it is screwed down firmly again and secured.
Important: Although the watch is water-resistant in positions 0, 1 and 2, the crown should always be screwed in again for normal use (position X). The crown must not be moved or used for any purpose whatsoever while under water.
WINDING POSITION
With the crown in the winding position (0), you can also wind the automatic movement by hand. A few revolutions of the crown are enough to start the movement. However, it is better to wind the watch by turning the crown through approximately 20 revolutions as this will ensure maximum accuracy. The crown must always be in position X when you are wearing your watch.
DATE SETTING
If a month has fewer than 31 days, you will need to set the date manually to the first day of the following month. Release the screw-in crown and pull it out to position 1. You can now set the date by turning the crown to the left (direct advance). You should not use the rapid-advance function between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. because the movement automatically advances the date during this period.
TIME SETTING
Pull out the crown to position 2. This will stop the movement. To set the time accurately to the second, it is best to stop the movement as the seconds hand passes 60. Now move the minute hand a few minute strokes beyond the time to be set. Then position the minute hand by moving it gently backwards until it is exactly above the correct minute stroke. This ensures that the minute hand begins to move immediately when you restart the movement. To start the seconds hand, push in the crown to position 0. When setting the time, please be aware of the date change, which always takes place at 12 midnight. If this change has already taken place at 12 noon, you must move the hands forwards by 12 hours.
Important: Although the watch is water-resistant in positions 0, 1 and 2, the crown should always be screwed in again for normal use (position X).
READING THE TIME IN THE DARK
The dial, the hour and minute hands, the marking on the internal rotating bezel, as well as the dive depth scale of your watch have luminescent elements that allow you to read the time effortlessly even in total darkness. The two luminescent elements at 12 o'clock serve as a reference point.
MARKING THE START OF A DIVE
The triangle on the internal rotating bezel can be aligned with the minute hand by turning the external rotating bezel. The desired point in time (for example the time of entering the water at the start of the dive) can be set in this way. You can read off the elapsed time (for example the duration of the dive) on the internal rotating bezel. For safety reasons, the internal rotating bezel can only be rotated in an anticlockwise direction. The rotating bezel is indexed audibly and perceptibly in one-minute steps, and it is also legible in the dark thanks to the luminescent markings.
DEPTH GAUGE OF THE AQUATIMER DEEP THREE
If you are planning to use the watch to track your dive time and depth, you should be a certified open water diver and have the water-resistance and depth gauge checked regularly by an IWC service centre. To ensure that your watch continues to function perfectly, you should have it checked by an IWC service centre at least once a year.
Under no circumstances should you use the watch and its entirely mechanical depth gauge to replace a conventional, and in some cases mandatory, dive computer or other dive log equipment. The watch and its entirely mechanical depth gauge are intended solely for use as an auxiliary instrument for measuring dive time and depth. We recommend that you compare the results shown by the watch with the information provided by your dive computer to get a feel for the watch's accuracy.
If you are forced to rely on your watch and its entirely mechanical depth gauge in an emergency (malfunction of your dive computer or other scuba equipment), you must take into account the inaccuracies that may arise as a result of mechanical and physical factors.
Only depths of up to 50 metres are indicated (13). The depth gauge is mechanically disengaged at depths below this limit in order to avoid damage.
IMPORTANT NOTE BEFORE DIVING
Please read the "Depth gauge of the Aquatimer Deep Three" section on this page. The watch must always be checked visually before a dive. If there is any obvious damage, condensation on the glass, water in the case, or other signs of malfunction, the watch must not be used to keep track of dive time or depth and should be taken to an IWC service centre for checking.
FUNCTION OF THE DEPTH GAUGE
When diving, the blue depth indicator (8) shows the current depth, which can be read off on the dive depth scale (7). The red maximum depth indicator (9) moves in sync with the depth indicator during the descent. During ascent, the maximum depth indicator continues to show the maximum depth achieved while the depth indicator moves back towards zero as depth decreases.
The maximum depth indicator can be reset by pushing the reset push-button (12).
To avoid damage, the depth gauge is mechanically disengaged below depths of approximately 50 metres. Depths beyond this limit are no longer indicated (13).
ADJUSTING THE DEPTH GAUGE
The depth gauge can be set to zero to correct fluctuations in atmospheric pressure by turning the adjustment crown (11). This correction should be made before every dive. To adjust the watch as precisely as possible, proceed as follows: First set the depth gauge to a value below zero (for example -2 metres). Then reset the maximum depth indicator (press the reset push-button (12)). By turning the adjustment crown (11), the depth gauge can now be set to zero.
INACCURACY IN THE DEPTH GAUGE
CAUTION
Scuba products are subject to conditions of extreme wear and corrosion. Regular inspection and maintenance are required to ensure continued performance. For regular scuba use, IWC recommends that you have your watch inspected at least once a year by your authorized IWC Official Agent. Scuba-diving is an inherently dangerous sport and involves serious risks of injury or death. Scuba-diving should only be performed by individuals in good health and with the appropriate skills and training. You must follow all safety precautions and must be certified for diving. Even when following safe procedures, decompression sickness or other injuries may still occur. You must follow all operating instructions for use of the diver's watch. You are responsible for your safety. Do not exceed recommended or stated forces, depths, or other factors regarding safe use of the watch. Read and follow all warning labels, manuals, instructions, safety training or experience requirements for all dives. Check the watch before each use. Be extremely careful and cautious. Review emergency procedures. Please also consult the "IWC International Guarantee". IWC does not assume or accept liability for damages unrelated to its product and no responsibility is assumed for any special, indirect, punitive, incidental or consequential damage or losses for diving activities (even if IWC has been advised of the possibility of such damages). You accept the risks inherent in diving.
CHANGING BETWEEN DIFFERENT TYPES OF BRACELET OR STRAP
Your Aquatimer Deep Three comes with a patented IWC bracelet quick-change system that enables you to change the bracelet or strap quickly and simply, without the use of tools. To remove the bracelet or strap, use your thumbnail to firmly push the retaining lever (1) located on the underside of the horns outwards.
Tilt the bracelet or strap inwards (2) and move it upwards away from the case (3).
To attach the bracelet or strap, hook the notch of the horns from above into the spring pin of the case (4).
Now return the bracelet or strap to its original position (5) while simultaneously pressing it down into the horns to snap it into place (6).
Once you have heard and felt that the bracelet or strap has clicked into place, you can be sure that the bracelet or strap is safely secured.
When using the rubber strap, please be aware that the strap with the buckle should be attached to the 12 o'clock position on the case.
After changing the strap, please ensure that it is securely attached by pulling both sides up (7) and down (8) firmly.
INFORMATION ABOUT MAGNETIC FIELDS
As a result of the ever greater prevalence in recent years of very strong magnets made from rare-earth alloys (for example neodymium-iron-boron) – these are found in objects such as loudspeakers, jewellery and fasteners on mobile-phone cases and handbags – mechanical watches are increasingly likely to come into contact with such mag nets and be magnetized. This can lead to the watch rate being permanently affect ed, a problem that can only be resolved by a process of demagnetization carried out by a specialist. We recommend that you keep your watch away from such magnets.
Watches with a soft-iron inner case provide a higher level of protection against magnetic fields and far exceed the requirements of DIN standard 8309. Nevertheless, it is still possible for the watch movement to be magnetized in the close proximity of very strong magnets. We therefore recommend that watches with a soft-iron inner case also be kept away from direct contact with strong magnets.
Should there be a sudden change in the precision of your timepiece, please contact an authorized IWC Official Agent to have your watch checked for magnetism.
WATER-RESISTANCE
The water-resistance of IwC watches is stated in bar and not in metres. Metres, which are often used elsewhere in the watch industry to indicate water-resistance, cannot be equated with dive depth because of the test procedures that are frequently used. Water-resistance shown in metres provides no indication as to actual use of the watch in the presence of moisture and wetness, and in or under water. Recommendations for use in connection with the water-resistance of your watch can be found on the Internet at www.iwc.com/water-resistance. Your authorized IwC Official Agent will also be pleased to provide you with information.
To ensure that your watch continues to function perfectly, you should have it checked by an IWC service centre at least once a year. Your watch should also be tested after exposure to unusually harsh conditions. If the tests are not carried out as stipulated, or if the watch is opened by unauthorized persons, IWC will accept no warranty or liability claims.
Recommendation: Your authorized IwC Official Agent must carry out a water-resistance test whenever your IwC watch is opened and serviced.
CLEANING THE WATCH AFTER DIVING
After diving - and especially after diving in seawater - you should rinse your watch under running tap water. This will prevent salt incrustation on the case, bracelet or strap and clasp or buckle. You should also clean the wet area of the SafeDive system by rinsing water through the holes on the protective bow on the right-hand side of the case. Also ensure that you clean the pressure converter on the left-hand side of the case thoroughly.
NOTE
If your watch has a strap made of leather, textile or rubber with a leather or textile inlay, make sure that the high-quality strap does not come into contact with water, oily substances, solvents, cleaning agents or cosmetic products. This way you can prevent discoloration and premature ageing of the material.
SERVICING YOUR AQUATIMER DEEP THREE
Although the parts in this watch are all manufactured from top-quality materials, a number of components are subject to natural wear and tear. It is particularly important to ensure that the points at which wear occurs are always well lubricated and that oil contaminated by metal abrasion is regularly removed. For this reason, we recommend that you have your watch serviced approximately every 5 years. Please contact an authorized IWC Official Agent or send your watch directly to the IWC Customer Service Department in Schaffhausen.
CASE MATERIALS
| case material | scratch-resistance | Breaking strength | weiGht | |
| stainless steel | low ● ● ● ● high low | ● ● ● ● ● high low | ● ● ● ● ● high | |
| Bronze | low ● ● ● ● ● high low | ● ● ● ● ● high low | ● ● ● ● ● ● high | |
| red Gold/white Gold | low ● ● ● ● ● high low | ● ● ● ● ● ● high low | ● ● ● ● ● ● high | |
| Platinum | low ● ● ● ● ● high low | ● ● ● ● ● ● high low | ● ● ● ● ● ● high | |
| titanium | low ● ● ● ● ● high low | ● ● ● ● ● ● high low | ● ● ● ● ● ● high | |
| titanium aluminide | low ● ● ● ● ● high low | ● ● ● ● ● ● high low | ● ● ● ● ● ● high | |
| ceramic(zirconium oxide) | low ● ● ● ● ● high low | ● ● ● ● ● ● high low | ● ● ● ● ● ● high | |
| carBon | low ● ● ● ● ● high low | ● ● ● ● ● ● high low | ● ● ● ● ● ● high |
further information at www.iwc.com/case-materials
Effective from August 2014.
Technical specifications subject to change.
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