Instructions

To wind the mainspring of your VIIS watch by hand, follow these steps:

1. Unscrew the screw-down crown: First turn the crown anti-clockwise until it releases from the screwed position.

2. Position of the crown: The crown is now in the starting position ‘A’.

3. Manual winding: Now turn the crown clockwise (to the right) about 15 to 20 times.

4. Movement of the second hand: As soon as the second hand starts to move, the watch is sufficiently wound. Manual winding ensures that the watch runs correctly even if it is not wound automatically by wrist movements.

Pull the crown out to position ‘C’ and turn it to set the 24-hour hand and the minute hand to your desired home time. Pay attention to whether it is morning (AM) or afternoon (PM), as the 24-hour hand indicates the exact time of day. Once the time has been set correctly, push the crown back in to the starting position ‘A’.

As this movement is a so-called ‘Flyer’ or ‘Traveller-GMT’, the 24-hour hand always shows the home time, while you can set the local time separately. Of course, you can also set the 24-hour hand to show any other second time zone, depending on your individual requirements.

Now pull the crown out to position ‘B’. Turn it to set the hour hand to the current local time. This also automatically adjusts the date: The day changes by one day when the hour hand passes the 12 o'clock position twice. If you need to set the time backwards between 9 p.m. and midnight, turn the crown back until the date jumps to the previous day.

When travelling between different time zones, you can quickly adjust the hour hand to the local time, while the minute, second and GMT hands remain unchanged and reliably display your home time - a true traveller's GMT.

Once you have correctly set the home and local time, push the crown back into the starting position ‘A’. Then screw the crown firmly into the case by applying slight clockwise pressure to ensure optimum protection against water and dust.

When you are not wearing your watch, store it in a cool and dry place. To protect it from dust and scratches, we recommend using a watch box or a soft cloth.

Avoid direct contact with chemical substances such as cleaning products or other cosmetics, as these may damage the watch materials (e.g. the strap, the case, the glass or the seals).

Leather straps are sensitive to moisture, sweat and direct sunlight. To protect your leather strap for as long as possible, we have the following tips for you:

• Clean the band regularly with a soft, slightly damp cloth to remove sweat or dirt.
• Avoid contact with water and air dry the bracelet if it does get wet. This will prevent deformation or discoloration.
• Avoid direct sunlight to prevent your bracelet from fading or the leather from becoming brittle.
• Avoid contact with grease or cosmetic products.

Please note: it is completely normal for the leather strap to wear out after a certain period of time, as it is in constant contact with your skin and is exposed to sweat and moisture through daily wear.

Automatic watches should be worn regularly to maintain the power reserve through the wearer's wrist movements. If you are not going to wear the watch for a long time, wind it manually. Instructions for this can be found above. When fully wound, the watch will have the power reserve stated in the specifications.

Although VIIS watches are equipped with Citizen Parashock shock protection, strong shocks and vibrations should be avoided in order not to affect the movement.

Extreme temperatures or abrupt temperature changes can damage your watch. Avoid extreme heat (> 60°) and cold (< 0°), as well as prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.

Clean the case of your pilot watch (water-resistant up to 10 ATM) with a soft, slightly damp cloth to remove dust and dirt. For more stubborn grime, you can use a mild, pH-neutral soap solution and a soft toothbrush. Make sure the crown is securely closed. Afterwards, rinse the case with clean water and dry it with a soft cloth.

Make sure to screw down the crown carefully after setting the time or winding the watch. This helps prevent water or dirt from entering the movement.

The case of your VIIS watch is water-resistant up to 10 ATM, making it suitable for swimming and snorkeling in the sea. After each contact with saltwater, rinse it thoroughly with clean, lukewarm water, as salt and sand can damage the seals and harm your watch. Then dry the watch carefully. However, we recommend not swimming with a leather strap, as moisture and salt cause the material to wear out much faster.

Regularly check the water resistance of your pilot watch. This can be affected by worn seals, accidental impacts or after repairs. Even a watch marked as waterproof should not be used in extreme conditions, such as diving or under high water pressure, unless it is specifically designed for this.