43L203 - Wristwatch Caravelle - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Quartz wristwatch
Brand	Caravelle (Bulova group)
Movement	Battery quartz
Power source	1.5 V battery
Functions	Display of hours, minutes, seconds; date and day (depending on model)
Elapsed time indicator	Rotating bezel (on some models)
Winding crown	Screw-down (on some models)
Water resistance	Varies by model (water-resistant, 50 m, 100 m, 200 m)
Warranty	Limited
Battery life	Approximately 1 year under normal conditions
Low battery indicator	Second hand jumps in increments of a few seconds
Time setting	Pull crown to outermost position, rotate
Date/day setting	Via crown in intermediate position
Maintenance	Periodic checking and cleaning by a watchmaker
Battery replacement	By an authorized Bulova dealer

Frequently Asked Questions - 43L203 Caravelle

How to set the time on a Caravelle 43L203 watch without date?

Pull the crown to the outermost position when the second hand reaches 60 seconds. Turn the hands forward to set the time. Advance the minute hand by 5 minutes, then gently back to the exact time. Push the crown to the innermost position at the time signal.

How to set the time and date on a model with date/day?

Pull the crown to the outermost position (two clicks) when the second hand is at 60. Turn the hands forward until the date or day changes to set midnight. Then set the time by turning forward, differentiating AM and PM (pass through 12 o'clock). Push the crown to the innermost position at the time signal. To adjust the date/day, pull the crown to the intermediate position (one click) and turn it to display the desired date or day.

How to use the rotating bezel to measure elapsed time?

If your watch is equipped with a graduated rotating bezel, align the triangle with the minute hand at the start of the event. The minute hand will then indicate the elapsed time on the bezel.

How to unscrew the screw-down crown?

Unscrew the crown towards you until the thread is clear. Make the desired adjustment. To screw back, push the crown to position 1, then press and turn it in the opposite direction until it is tight. The watch is only water-resistant if the crown is properly screwed down.

When and how to replace the battery?

The battery lasts about one year. Replace it as soon as it is depleted to avoid leakage. Take the watch to an authorized Bulova dealer who will handle the replacement and recycling.

What to do if the second hand jumps in increments?

This is the low battery indicator. Replace the battery within the following week to avoid complete stoppage. The movement is not affected.

Is the watch water-resistant?

Water resistance depends on the model. Watches marked only 'Water-resistant' are not suitable for swimming. For swimming, choose a model with '50m', '100m', or '200m' indication on the dial. The crown must be properly screwed down.

How to maintain my Caravelle watch?

Have the watch checked and cleaned periodically by a competent watchmaker. Avoid operating the crown under water. If the watch is stored for a long time, leave the crown in the outermost position to save the battery.

What to do if the watch stops?

First check the battery. If it is depleted, replace it. If the battery is good, send the watch to an authorized Bulova repairer with a description of the problem and $10 for postage and evaluation fees.

How to manually set the date after a month with fewer than 31 days?

Pull the crown to the intermediate position (one click) and turn it slowly until the correct date is displayed. For models with day, turn in the opposite direction to adjust the day. Do not change the date between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. on some models.

USER MANUAL 43L203 Caravelle

SETTING NON-DATE MODELS

If the watch has no second hand, merely pull out the crown and proceed to step 2.

Step 1: When the second hand reaches the 60th second mark, pull the crown to the "OUT" position. All hands will stop.

Step 2: Turn the hands forward (clockwise) to set the time. In order to prevent the hands from jumping when the crown is pushed in, set the minute hand approximately 5 minutes ahead of the desired minute marker; then, gently turn back to the same minute marker.

Step 3: When the time standard by which you are setting your watch reaches the 60th second, push the crown to the "IN" position without turning. All hands will start instantly.

SETTING DATE AND DAY/DATE MODELS

Step 1: When the second hand reaches the 60th second mark, pull the crown all the way to the "OUT" position (you will hear two tiny "click" sounds). All hands will stop.

Step 2: With the crown still in the “OUT” position, move hands forward (clockwise) until you see the date (for date only) or both day and date change. This establishes midnight.

Step 3: For AM time, continue to move the hands forward until the minute hand is approximately 5

minutes ahead of the desired minute marker; then, gently turn back to the same minute marker. For PM time, follow the same procedure, but first advance the hands past 12 o'clock.

Note: The date will advance automatically at midnight, provided that AM and PM have been established (steps 2 and 3). The watch calendar is programmed for a 31-day cycle. Therefore, on the first day of any month following a month with less than 31 days, the date must be advanced manually (see Step 5).

Step 4: When the time standard by which you are setting your watch reaches the 60th second, push the crown all the way to the “IN” position without turning. All hands will start instantly.

Step 5: Pull the crown to the "INTERMEDIATE" position (one "click"). Your watch will continue to tell time. Slowly turn crown one way until correct date appears. Then, for day/date models, slowly turn crown the other way until correct day appears.

Note: The day is printed in two successive positions on the day indicator: in English and in Spanish on U.S. models; in English and in French, depending on the models. It is possible to make use of either position. The display will automatically

remain in the language chosen.

In some models, the calendar cannot be changed manually between 9:00pm and 6:00am. However, the mechanism will not be damaged if the crown is turned accidentally during this period of time.

Step 6: Push the crown to the "IN" position. Your watch is now operating normally.

HOW TO USE THE ELAPSED TIME INDICATOR

If your watch is equipped with a rotatable outer dial with one-minute graduations, this can be used in various ways to check elapsed time. For example if a diver has a 30-minute air sup

ply, he can set the outer ring so that the triangle is in line with the minute hand when he submerges. The minute hand will then indicate on the outer ring the length of time that the diver has been under water.

SCREW-DOWN CROWN

If your watch includes a screw-down crown, you have additional assurance that it will remain watertight. To make the crown operational, it must be turned toward you until the threads are disengaged. Then, instructions for setting must be followed. To reseal the crown, press in until threads engage. Turn away from you until tight.

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 and recycling since the exhausted cell contains mercury (Hg) . For best performance, the proper power cell should be used.

ABOUT THE BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR

Some models are equipped with a battery life indicator. This is a novel device that will alert you to the need to replace the battery before the watch actually stops. At least a week prior to exhaustion of the battery, the second hand will jump a few seconds at a time. Timekeeping will not be affected.

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.

DEEP WATER LIMITED WARRANTY

Supplementary and subject to all the provisions and duration of the basic Bulova watch limited warranty, deep sea watches are further warranted not to leak when submerged in water to the depth shown on the dial, provided crystal and crown remain intact and the case has been unopened.

In order to assure the preservation of your watch's water resistance, particularly in those instances where the element of safety is involved, have it checked occasionally by a competent watch technician and serviced or repaired, if necessary. In addition, the wearer should avoid manipulation of the crown when submerged.

WATER RESISTANCE

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

CÓM O AJUSTAR A LOS MODELOS SIN FECHA

IF SERVICE IS REQUIRED: Bulova timepieces have been engineered to provide years of use with minimal need for service. In the unlikely event that service is needed, first have the battery tested to be sure it still has sufficient power. If this does not correct the problem, send a statement outlining the specific nature of the problem along with the timepiece in a durable, protective wrapping, postage prepaid and with a $10.00 shipping/handling fee.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR SERVICE

• Do not show the name "Bulova" as part of the address
• Use registered mail or insured mail.
• Carefully wrap the timepiece in protective wrapping. Do not send in original box.

POST-WARRANTY SERVICE: Bulova's staff of watchmakers is expert at repairing and restoring Bulova timepieces. For repairs outside of warranty, a $10.00 charge will be assessed to cover cost of evaluation, postage and handling if repair authorization is refused. Post-warranty repairs should be mailed to the appropriate address.

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