F6821 - Watch FESTINA - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Quartz chronograph wristwatch
Brand	Festina
Model	F6821
Movement	Battery-powered quartz
Functions	Hours, minutes, seconds, date, 1/100th second chronograph up to 59 min 59 s 99
Power	Button cell battery (type SR927W or equivalent)
Battery life	Approximately 2 to 3 years
Water resistance	Not specified – avoid any contact with water
Case material	Stainless steel
Strap material	Leather or stainless steel depending on version
Glass type	Mineral
Case diameter	Approximately 42 mm
Case thickness	Approximately 12 mm
Weight (with strap)	Approximately 90 g
Strap closure	Pin buckle or deployant clasp
Care	Clean with a soft, dry cloth; avoid solvents; have water resistance checked when changing the battery
Safety	Do not immerse; avoid magnetic shocks and extreme temperatures
Features	Chronograph with 1/100th second hand; adjustable reset after battery change
Spare parts	Batteries, glass, crown, strap – available from an authorized watchmaker
Warranty	2 years

Frequently Asked Questions - F6821 FESTINA

How do I set the time on my Festina F6821?

Pull the crown to position 2. Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to set the hour and minute hands. Push the crown fully in to restart the second hand.

How do I set the date on my Festina F6821?

Pull the crown to position 1. Turn it counterclockwise until the desired date. Avoid setting the date between 9 PM and 1 AM to ensure correct change the next day. Push the crown in.

How to use the chronograph?

Press button A to start timing. The 1/100th second hand rotates for 61 seconds then stops at zero. Press A again to stop. If the time exceeds 61 seconds, the second hand indicates minutes. Read the stopped minutes and seconds, then press A to advance the 1/100th hand and read the hundredths.

How to reset the chronograph to zero?

Press button B. The chronograph second hand returns to zero and all chronograph hands reset.

What should I do if the 1/100th second hand does not return to zero?

Pull the crown to position 2. Press button A to bring the 1/100th hand to zero, then press B to bring the chronograph second hand at 6 o'clock to zero. Press continuously to speed up. Push the crown in only after the hands are at zero.

How to change the battery of my Festina F6821?

It is recommended to have the battery changed by a watchmaker. After replacement, the chronograph reset procedure must be performed (see previous question).

Is my Festina F6821 water-resistant?

Water resistance is not specified in the manual. As a precaution, avoid any contact with water, steam, and humidity.

How to clean my watch?

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the case and strap. Never use solvents or chemicals. If the strap is leather, avoid water.

The chronograph hands are not moving, what should I do?

Check that the battery is not worn out. If the battery is good, try resetting the chronograph by following the reset procedure (button B) or the zero position adjustment (pull crown to position 2). If the problem persists, consult a watchmaker.

Where can I find spare parts for my watch?

Spare parts (batteries, glass, crown, strap) are available from authorized Festina watchmakers or specialized retailers. For the battery, prefer professional replacement.

USER MANUAL F6821 FESTINA

Displays and buttons 14

Setting the time 15

Setting the date 15

Using the chronograph 16

Chronograph reset (incl. after replacing battery) 19

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DISPLAYS AND BUTTONS SETTING THE TIME

1. Pull the crown out to the 2nd position.
2. Turn the crown to set hour and minute hands.
3. When the crown is pushed back to the normal position, small second hand begins to run.

SETTING THE DATE

1. Pull the crown out to the 1st position.

2. Turn the crown counter-clockwise to set the date.

3. If the date is set between the hours of around 9:00 PM and 1:00 AM, the date may not change on the following day.

4. After the date has been set, push the crown back to the normal position.

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USING THE CHRONOGRAPH USING THE CHRONOGRAPH

The chronograph is able to measure and display time in 1/100 second united up to maximum of 59 minutes 59 seconds 99.

[The chronograph 1/100 second hand]

• The chronograph 1/100 second hand moves for 61 seconds after measurment is started, after which time it will stop at 0 position. After that time, it then changes to demonstration operation, making one revolution every minute.

[To start the chronograph]

Press button A.
- The small second hand will advance to the zero position at the same time the chronograph starts, and then begin to run as the chronograph second hand. Passed at 1 minute and 1 second after the chronograph has been started:
The chronograph second hand will change over to running as the chronograph minute hand.

[To stop the chronograph]

• Press button A.
• When the measured time is less than 61 seconds, the chronograph minute, second and 1/100 second hands will stop at the measured time.
• When the measured time is over 61 seconds, the chronograph minute and second hands will stop at measured time. The chronograph 1/100 second hand will remain stopped at the zero position. Read the seconds and minutes from the chronograph at this time. Next, press button A again to advance the chronograph 1/100 second hand to the measured time.
  Read the time in 1/100 seconds from the chronograph at this time.

[To reset the chronograph]

• Press button B.
• The chronograph second hand will change over to running as the second hand for current time. The other chronograph hands are returned to the zero position.

USING THE CHRONOGRAPH

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CHRONOGRAPH RESET [incl. After replacing battery]

second hand do not return to zero position after the chronograph has been reset, and including after the battery has been replaced.

1. Pull the crown out to the 2nd position.
2. Press button "A" to set the chronograph 1/100 second hand to zero position.
3. Press button "B" to set the chronograph second hand at 6 o'clock to zero position. The chronograph hands can be advanced rapidly by continuously pressing button "A" or "B".
4. Once the hands have been zeroed, return the crown to the normal position.
5. Do not push the crown to the normal position while the chronograph 1/100 second hand and the chronograph second hand return to zero position. Each hands stop on the way when crown are returned to the normal position and these positions are recognized as zero position.

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MANUEL D'INSTRUCTION

CHRONOGRAPHE

By virtue of the regulations pursuant to the handling of waste products deriving from electronic and electrical equipment, end of lifecycle watch making products must be selectively collected for processing. You may

therefore dispose of your quartz watch making products at any of our retail outlets or any other authorized collection point. The selective collection, processing, rating and recycling of these products helps contribute to safeguarding the environment and protecting our health.

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REINITIALISATION DU CHRONOGRAPHE (PAR EX APPRES LE REMPLACEMENT DE LA PILLE)