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Automatic Watches

    Multifunction & Chronograph

    Pairwatches

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    • End of Life

      At the end of the life of battery of your watch the seconds hand is jumping at 4-second intervals. Till the battery is empty the correct time will be shown. In this period you should let the battery be changed to avoid a damage of the movement.

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    • Leather strap

      Every strap is made of finest leather. Because it is a natural product the texture and irregularities in colour are typical characteristics. Please protect the leather strap from moisture otherwise it will age more rapidly.

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    • PVD-Plating

      PVD=Physical Vapor Deposition, is a process where materials are made more scratch-resistant and resistant to corrosion.

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    • Stainless Steel

      Unless otherwise noted all CONTINENTAL watches are made of high-grade stainless steel.

    • Sapphire Crystal

      It is a synthetic manufactured crystal which is extremely scratch-resistant. Only diamonds are harder.

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    • Water-Resistance

      The water-resistance of your watch should be checked regularly and especially after a change of the battery. The gasket can be affected by ageing more rapidly because of large fluctuations of temperature and accidental shocks.

    • Warranty

      We grant a 2-year guarantee on all watches against manufacturing defects from the date of purchase. The guarantee does cover: Leather straps, crystal, battery or leaking in case of a non-water-resistant watch. Damage caused by accidents, mishandling (knocks, dents, scratches, crushing, etc. ) unauthorized alternation or manipulations as well as the consequences of normal wear and ageing of the watch.