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Bremont Jaguar MKII Functions & Care

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Channel: Govberg Jewelers · 2017 · Howto & Style

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Greetings and welcome to the world of Bremont. Today I'll be your guide to the Bremont Jaguar MKII Chronograph. Its usage, its care, and its maintenance.

The best way to approach any watch is with winding. Though this is an automatic winding timepiece and you can see the winding rotor and classic drilled steering wheel E-type style, we'll wind the watch up to its maximum rated power reserve of 42 hours. Never the less, sometimes a watch will run down, or you'll wish to wind a watch before putting it back in the watch box. To do so, simply take the crown in the first position flush to the case, and turn it 20 to 30 turns in the clockwise direction. This will be sufficient to begin the beating of the watch, and you'll now that the watch is running because the constant seconds dial at 9 will begin to advance. You'll see the beating of the chronometer style balance on the case back.

But again, if you wish to wind the watch to maximum rated capacity, simply continue turning. There is no hazard to the watch. You can not overwind it. Due to the bridal style main spring which slips to relieve excess tension, you can not overwind this watch. Simply continue turning until you hear a subtle click. That's the bridle slipping, your signature that the watch is now fully wound. 

Fully wound, the watch can be set using two features designed to aid setting precision. The first is stop seconds. In the outer most position, two detents out from flush to the case, you'll feel the detents as you pull the crown, you stop the seconds or hack the balance. Now you'll know that it's hacked, because constant seconds will stop, and on the case back you'll note that the balance is halted. 

There is an intermediate position one detent out from flush to the case where you activate the quick set for the date. Should the watch run down or encounter an irregular length month, you may wish to quickly set the date. You can do this by pulling the crown out to its first detent and then tuning it a clockwise direction. You'll note that the date window changes. One quarter turn, one day. It's important to note that this quick set feature should never be used between the hours of 8PM and 3AM, as this is the timeframe in which the watch's automatic day jumper is engaged in the turnover. Attempting to use quick set while the watch is changing its own date can damage the movement. Always be cognizant of the time before using the quick set.

The rule of thumb is, use the chronograph for as long as its largest register. Its largest register in this case is 30 minutes. That would be the optimal time to leave the chronograph running. It's also important to note that once the chronograph is running, always stop it, so start and stop using the trigger at 2:00. Then reset using the trigger at 4:00. Never start and then attempt to reset without first stopping the chronograph, as this can crash the mechanism and damage the watch.

It's important to note that there are three primary hazards to your timepiece; Water, magnetism, and shock. Water is by far the greatest threat facing a premium timepiece. If it gets inside the case, it can cause immense cosmetic and mechanical damage to these delicate components. This Bremont timepiece is water resistant to 100 meters, but you can help it avoid accidental drownings. First, remember that leather is a natural porous material, and is never water resistant.

Magnetism is ubiquitous in modern life. If you suspect due to erratic timing that your watch may have become magnetized, take it to an authorized Bremont service center, where specialized equipment is available to quickly and easily demagnetize your hairspring and restore the performance of your watch. 

With respect to service, Bremont recommends every five to seven years a comprehensive overhaul of the watch. This includes not just cleaning, oiling, and adjustment of the movement to restore its chronometer grade performance, but also cosmetic restoration of the case components, possible strap replacement if necessary, and of course restoration of factory rated water resistance. It's also important to have this work done only at Bremont authorized service centers, as these agencies exclusively have the trained personnel, specialized equipment and tools, and original factory replacement parts, to preserve the value of your watch both as an investment and as an instrument. Moreover, only these agencies can back works and parts invested with an original factory service warranty.

Finally, visit our website at GovbergWatches.com, and text, call, or email our experts, who will be happy to walk you through every phase of the ownership, the usage, the care, and the maintenance of this or any Bremont premium timepiece.

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