CARE OF YOUR WATCH
Like all precision instrument, care must be taken to make sure your watch remains in good order. Make sure you know what you can do with your watch in terms of water resistance and change the battery as soon as it has run out.
If your watch is water resistant, make sure the case back gaskets are replaced correctly before you get the watch wet again. 10 BAR or 20 BAR watches should always be pressure and water resistance tested after changing the battery.
MAGNETISM
Your watch will not be affected by the normal magnetism generated by household appliances.
SHOCKS AND VIBRATIONS
Your watch may be worn for normal sports activities, but try not to drop it or hit it against hard surfaces.
TEMPERATURE
Your watch is pre-adjusted so that a constant accuracy can be assured within normal temperature ranges.
ALLERGY
Unfortunately some people suffer from allergic reactions to certain materials used in the manufacture of watches, straps and bracelets. While all the products used in ALBA watches are of a high standard, we recommend that if an allergic reaction occurs you stop wearing the watch and consult a doctor. To reduce the risk of allergic reaction it may be helpful to regularly clean the case and bracelet of your watch and not to wear it too tight on the wrist.
BATTERY
The miniature battery that powers your watch should last the specified time detailed in the battery chart. However, because the battery is inserted at the factory, the actual life of the battery that is in a new watch may be less than the specified period.
When the battery runs out don't worry, take the watch to a local jeweller, or you can visit the customer services section for the details of the Lorus agent in your country. Contact them by phone, fax or e-mail and they will be able to advise you.
When the battery runs out don't just leave it in the watch - get it changed straight away, just in case it leaks and causes damage to your watch. Excessive use of functions such as light, alarm and chronograph will shorten the life of the battery.
One thing to remember - if your watch is water resistant check out the information on this site, then you need to make sure the case back gaskets are replaced correctly before you get the watch wet again. 10 BAR or 20 BAR watches should always be pressure and water resistance tested after changing the battery.
To check the battery life of your watch, look at the case back and read off the first 4 letters and numbers before the hyphen i.e. W140 ?0156, now find W140 (this code is called the calibre number) in the list below and you will find the information.
V041 SR726W 2 Years
V071 SR927W 3 Years
V072 SR927W 3 Years
V33F SR916SW 3 Years
V401 SR521SW 2 Years
V421 SR726W 2 Years
V500 SR626SW 4 Years
V501(HK) SR626SW 2 Years
V501(JPN) SR626SW 4 Years
V506 SR626SW 2 Years
V507 SR626SW 1.5 Years
V511 SR626SW 2 Years
V515 SR626SW 4 Years
V52H SR927W 2 Years
V532 SR927SW 3 Years
V533 SR927SW 3 Years
V535 SR927SW 3 Years
V53L SR927SW 3 Years
V654 SR920SW 2 Years
V657 SR920SW 2 Years
V671 SR920W 2 Years
V700 SR616S 3 Years
V701 SR621SW 2 Years
V732 SR920SW 5 Years
V733 SR920SW 5 Years
V739 SR920SW 5 Years
V743 SR920SW 5 Years
V744 SR920SW 5 Years
V782 SR621SW 3 Years
V810 SR527SW 2 Years
V811 SR527SW 2 Years
V821 SR626SW 3 Years
V824 SR626SW 2 Years
V827 SR626SW 2 Years
V829 SR626SW 3 Years
W100 CR2025 Lithium 2.5 Years
W110 CR2025 Lithium 5 Years
W120 CR2025 Lithium 8 Years
W121
W130 CR2025 Lithium 8 Years
W140 CR2016 Lithium 7 Years
W150 CR2025 Lithium 3 Years
W160 CR2025 Lithium 3 Years
W190 CR1620 Lithium 3 Years
W209 SR626SW 2 Years
W307 CR2016 Lithium 7 Years
W339 CR2025 Lithium 5 Years
W620 CR2025 Lithium 2 Years
W810 CR2025 Lithium 2 Years
W941
W942
Y121 SR626SW 4 Years
Y167 SR927SW 1.5 Years
Y182 SR927W 2 Years
Y704
Y717 CR2025 Lithium 3 Years
Y718 CR2025 Lithium 3 Years
Y735 CR2016 Lithium 5 Years
Y736 CR2016 Lithium 5 Years
Y737 CR2025 Lithium 3 Years
Y797 SR621SW 1.5 Years
Y799 SR626W 2 Years
Y922 CR2016 Lithium 10 Years
Y923
Y975 SR626W 1.5 Years
NB. V142, V182, V851 are Solar watches and no batteries are required. YT57 is Kinetic