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WEARING THE WATCH
FOR THE FIRST TIME
Before being worn for the first time, or if it has
stopped, a Rolex watch must be wound manuallyin order to function correctly and precisely.
To wind the watch manually, unscrew the winding
crown completely, then turn it several times
clockwise. (Turning in the other direction has
no effect.) A minimum of 25 turns is required foradequate partial winding. The watch will thenbe wound automatically as long as it is worn onthe wrist. Carefully screw the crown back down
against the case to ensure waterproofness.

The green seal accompanying yourRolex watch is a symbol of its status
as a Superlative Chronometer. This
exclusive designation attests that it
has successfully undergone a series ofspecific final controls by Rolex in its ownlaboratories in addition to the official
COSC certification of its movement.
This unique testing of its chronometricprecision, waterproofness, self-winding
and reliability pushes back theboundaries of performance and makes
Rolex a benchmark for excellencein mechanical watches. For further
information, please visit rolex.com.

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USING YOUR WATCHOVERVIEWSETTING THE WATCH

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5OYSTER PERPETUAL
DAY-DATE
The ultimate watch of prestige,
the Oyster Perpetual Day-Date was thefirst calendar wristwatch to indicate, inaddition to the date, the day of the weekspelt out in full in a window on the dial.
Available only in precious metals, itembodies Rolex excellence and quickly
became the watch for influential people.
Its Oyster case, guaranteed waterproof
to a depth of 100 metres (330 feet),
is a paragon of robustness and elegance.
The winding crown, fitted with theTwinlock double waterproofness system,
screws down solidly against the case.

The sapphire crystal, with a Cyclops lens
at 3 o’clock for easy reading of the date,is virtually scratchproof.
The Oyster Perpetual Day-Date isequipped with a self-winding mechanicalmovement entirely manufacturedby Rolex.

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Hour hand
Minute hand
Seconds hand
Date window
Day of the week window
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Screwed-down position (position 0)
The crown is completely screwed down
against the case. When the crownis in this position, the Oyster Perpetual
Day-Date is guaranteed waterproof
to a depth of 100 metres (330 feet).

Manual winding (position 1)
The crown is unscrewed. To wind thewatch manually, turn the crownclockwise; turning in the other direction
has no effect. When setting the watch
for the first time or after the watch
has stopped, complete a minimumof 25 turns for partial winding.

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Initial winding and setting
A. Wind the watch manually (see page 8).
B. Set the time by turning the hands
clockwise and noting the date and daychange at midnight (see pages 10-11).
C. Set the date and the day(see pages 10-11).

Unscrew and then pull out

After every use, carefully screw the crownback down against the case to guarantee thewaterproofness. Return the crown to position 1
and apply light pressure on it while screwing
it down clockwise against the case. The crownshould never be unscrewed underwater.

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Setting the date and the day (position 2)
The crown is unscrewed and pulled out
to the first notch.
To set the date, turn the crownclockwise.
To set the day of the week, turn thecrown counterclockwise.
During these operations, the watch
continues to function.

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10Setting the time (position 3)
The crown is unscrewed and pulled
out to the second notch. The seconds
hand is stopped, allowing you to set thetime to the precise second. To set thehour and minute, turn the crown in either
direction. To avoid confusion between
a.m. and p.m. hours, move the hour
hand to 12 o’clock. If the date changes,
it is midnight.

Unscrew and then pull out

After every use, carefully screw the crownback down against the case to guarantee thewaterproofness. Return the crown to position 1and apply light pressure on it while screwing
it down clockwise against the case. The crownshould never be unscrewed underwater.

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12CARING FOR
YOUR ROLEX
Thanks to Rolex expertise, your watch
will require very little day-to-day care.

You can help preserve its lustre bycleaning it occasionally with a microfibre
cloth. You can also wash the case andbracelet from time to time using soapy
water and a soft brush. After wearing
your watch in the sea, it is important torinse it with fresh water to remove any
salt and sand deposits.

13Before cleaning your watch, always
ensure that the crown is screwed down
properly against the case to guarantee
waterproofness.

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14AFTER-SALESSERVICE
Rolex watch servicing ensures thatyour timepiece will continue toperform optimally and meet Rolex’s
stringent requirements in terms ofprecision, reliability and waterproofness
throughout its life.
The timekeeping accuracy of your watch
is largely dependent on high-performance
lubricants specially developed by Rolexto minimize friction and prevent wearof components. To guarantee continued
accuracy and waterproofness, Rolex
recommends that you periodically return

your watch to an Official Rolex Retailer orService Centre for professional servicing.
When your watch is serviced by a Rolex
watchmaker, the watch is completely
dismantled and all of its components
are cleaned. Each individual component
is closely examined and those thatno longer meet Rolex’s functional andaesthetic specifications are replacedwith genuine Rolex parts.
The movement is carefully lubricatedthen tested to guarantee its timing
accuracy; the case and the metal bracelet
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their lustre. Your Rolex then undergoes
a series of rigorous technical tests andchecks to guarantee its waterproofness,power reserve and precision.
After a complete Rolex service, yourwatch is covered by a service guarantee.

THE HEART OF THE
DAY-DATE MODELSUSINGYOUR WATCHROLEXSERVICEWORLDWIDE SERVICENETWORKThe network of Official Rolex Retailers
and Service Centres covers more than
100 countries around the world anddraws on the expertise of highly skilled
watchmakers, carefully selected andtrained by Rolex.
Official Rolex Retailers can advise you onall the technical aspects of your watch’sfunctions. Whether your bracelet needs
sizing or it is time for a complete service,highly qualified Rolex watchmakers areon hand worldwide to meet all of yourservice needs.

For a list of Official Rolex Retailers andService Centres, please visit rolex.com.

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the functions of your Rolex watchand about the quality, know-how andfundamental values of the brand.
Welcome to the world of Rolex.

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