15525 - Watch Lotus - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Wristwatch
Brand	Lotus
Model	15525
Movement	Tuning fork quartz (32,768 Hz)
Caliber	FS00 / FS01
Precision	±20 seconds per month
Case dimensions	23.7 mm x 22 mm (3H-9H)
Total height	4.13 mm (FS00) / 4.28 mm (FS01)
Battery	SR626SW (1.55 V)
Battery life	Approximately 2 years (with 1 hour of chronograph/day)
Main functions	Display hours/minutes/seconds, 1/1 second chronograph (max 59 min 59 s), tachymeter, calendar (date)
Push button configuration	Slanted or parallel depending on version
Glass material	Not specified (mineral glass likely)
Water resistance	Not specified (avoid contact with water)
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid chemical products.
Battery replacement	Have it replaced by an authorized professional.
Repairability	Spare parts available from authorized service centers.
Electronic waste	Do not dispose of with household waste. Take to a collection point or authorized retailer.
Warranty	Refer to the manufacturer's warranty provided with the watch.

Frequently Asked Questions - 15525 Lotus

How do I set the time on my Lotus 15525 watch?

Pull the crown out to the second position. The second hand stops. Turn the crown to set the hour and minute hands.

How do I set the date (calendar)?

Pull the crown out to the first position. Turn it clockwise to set the date. Avoid setting between 9 pm and 1 am to ensure correct change the next day.

How do I use the chronograph?

Press button (A) to start and stop the chronograph. Press button (B) to reset the hands to zero. The measurement is in 1/1 second increments up to 1 hour.

What if the chronograph hand does not return exactly to zero?

Pull the crown to the second position. Press button (A) to move the chronograph second hand to the 12 o'clock position. You can hold the button down to speed up. Then push the crown back in.

How do I use the tachymeter?

Start the chronograph at the beginning of a 1 km journey. Stop it after exactly 1 km. The second hand indicates the approximate average speed on the tachymeter scale (e.g., 45 seconds = approximately 80 km/h).

What battery does my Lotus 15525 watch use and how long does it last?

The watch uses a SR626SW battery. Its lifespan is approximately 2 years with normal use including 1 hour of chronograph per day.

Is my Lotus 15525 watch water-resistant?

The specifications do not mention water resistance. It is recommended to avoid any contact with water and not to use it in the rain or while showering.

How do I clean my watch?

Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the case and strap. Do not use chemicals, solvents, or abrasive cleaners.

Where can I get the battery replaced?

Have the battery replaced by a professional watchmaker or an authorized Lotus service center to ensure water resistance and proper operation.

What to do in case of malfunction?

First consult the complete manual. If the problem persists, contact an authorized Lotus after-sales service. Do not attempt to repair the movement yourself.

USER MANUAL 15525 Lotus

Displays and buttons 16

Setting the time 17

Setting the date 17

Using the chronograph 18

Tachymeter 22

Basic specifications 24

DISPLAYS AND BUTTONS

ILMESO1

SETTING THE TIME

1. Pull the crown out to the 2nd-click position so that the second hand stops at [O] position.
2. Turn the crown to set the hour and minute hands

SETTING THE DATE

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

2. Turn the crown by 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.

LLMES01

USING THE CHRONOGRAPH

LLMESQ1

USING THE CHRONOGRAPH

This chronograph is able to measure and display time in 1/1 second united up to maximum of 1 hour.

[Measuring time with the chronograph]

1. The chronograph can be started and stopped each time button [A] is pressed.
2. To reset, press button (B) and the chronograph second & minute hands return to their (O) positions.

[Chronograph reset, incl. after replacing battery]

USING THE CHRONOGRAPH

This procedure should be performed when the chronograph second hand do not return to the [0] second position after the chronograph has been reset, and including after battery has been replaced.

1.Pull the crown out to the 2nd. position.
2. Press button [A] to set the chronograph second hand to the [O] position.
3. The chronograph hands can be advanced rapidly by continuously pressing button (A).
4. Once the hands have been zeroed, reset the time and return the crown to its normal position.
*Do not return crown to normal position while chronograph second hand return to 12:00 [Zero] position.

Hand stops on the way when crown are returned to normal position and these positions are recognized as 12:00 [zero] position.

LLMES01

USING THE CHRONOGRAPH

TACHYMETER

TACHYMETER

The tachymeter is the device which measures the speed of an automobile. Knowing is how many seconds the car covers a distance of 1Km the meter can measure the approximate average speed per hour during a journey [up to the maximum measurable range of tachymeter is 60 seconds].
If the chronograph is started at the same time as measurement, and stopped after 1 Km, the average speed per hour can be determined according to the position of the second hand.
- If the car covers the distance of 1 Km in 45 seconds, the average hourly speed during the journey will be about 80 Km.

BASIC SPECIFICATIONS

• To confirm with mov't drawing attached

Calibre FS00 FS01
Pusher	Slanted Parallel
Ligne Size* mm	10 - 1/2 ø 23,7 x 22 mm [3H - 9H]
Date	0
Total height	4,13 mm 4,28 mm
Figure (push button placed angle)	Slanted Parallel
Power cell and life SR626SW 2 years*

• Based on the chronograph being used 1 hour per day

BASIC SPECIFICATIONS

[Time standard]

Type of quartz: Tuning fork type quartz crystal

Frequency: 32.768 Hz

Accuracy: ± 20 s/month worn under normal circumstances

[Balanceable weight of hand]

Other small hands: Max. 0.02 N.m

[Function]

CAL. IFMFS00/01: Chronograph 1/1 sec. basis (Up to 59 min, 59 sec.)

Powercell Saving Reset Mechanism (PSRM)

Overloading Compensation Device (OLCD)

Digital Frequency Control (DFC) for time adjustment

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.