15384 - Watch Lotus - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Quartz wristwatch
Brand	Lotus
Model	15384
Movement Caliber	FS00 / FS01
Movement Diameter	10 1/2F (23.7 x 22 mm)
Total Height	4.13 mm (FS00) / 4.28 mm (FS01)
Estimated Weight	Approximately 80 g
Battery Type	SR626SW
Battery Life	Approximately 2 years (based on 1 hour of chronograph use per day)
Main Functions	Display hours, minutes, seconds; calendar (date); 1/1 sec chronograph up to 1 hour; tachymeter
Quartz Type	Tuning fork, frequency 32.768 Hz
Accuracy	±20 seconds per month under normal conditions
Buttons	Two pushers (oblique or parallel depending on version)
Crown	Two positions (first click for date, second click for time)
Care and Cleaning	Avoid shocks and contact with water (unless otherwise stated). Clean with a soft dry cloth.
Safety	Complies with WEEE regulations. Do not dispose of with household waste.
Spare Parts and Repairability	SR626SW battery available at jewelry stores. Repair by authorized after-sales service.
General Information	User manual available for free download in PDF format.

Frequently Asked Questions - 15384 Lotus

How to set the time on the Lotus 15384 watch?

Pull the crown to the second click (setting position). Turn the crown to position the hour and minute hands. Push the crown back to its normal position.

How to set the date on the Lotus 15384 watch?

Pull the crown to the first click. Turn the crown clockwise to advance the date. Push the crown back. Warning: avoid setting the date between 9 PM and 1 AM, as it may not change correctly.

How to use the chronograph on the Lotus 15384 watch?

Press button (A) to start the chronograph. Press (A) again to stop it. Press (B) to reset the chronograph hands to zero.

What to do if the chronograph hand does not return to zero after a reset?

Pull the crown to the second click. Press button (A) to move the chronograph hand to the 0 (12 o'clock) position. For quick movement, hold (A) pressed. Then push the crown back to normal position.

How to use the tachymeter of the watch?

Start the chronograph at the beginning of a 1 km distance. Stop it at the end. The chronograph second hand indicates the average speed in km/h (e.g., 45 seconds = 80 km/h).

What battery does the Lotus 15384 watch use and how to change it?

The battery is an SR626SW. To replace it, open the case back or have it done by a watchmaker. After replacement, it may be necessary to reset the chronograph (see corresponding question).

Is the Lotus 15384 watch waterproof?

The manual does not specify the water resistance level. As a precaution, avoid prolonged contact with water. Do not use it for swimming or diving.

How to maintain my Lotus 15384 watch?

Clean it with a soft dry cloth. Avoid shocks, extreme temperatures, and magnetic fields. Have the battery and water resistance checked periodically.

What is the accuracy of the Lotus 15384 watch?

The watch offers an accuracy of ±20 seconds per month under normal use conditions.

What to do if the watch stops working?

First check the battery. If it is flat, replace it. If the problem persists, contact an authorized Lotus after-sales service.

USER MANUAL 15384 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

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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.

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USING THE CHRONOGRAPH

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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.

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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 are selectively collected for processing. You may therefore dispose of your quartz watch products at any of our retail outlets or any other authorized collection point. The above collection, processing, rating and recycling of these products helps contribute to safeguarding the environment and protecting our health.