How to set the time on your watch ?

Daylight saving time change: how to easily adjust your watch?

The time change is approaching, and it's the perfect moment to take stock of your timepieces. Whether you wear a model automatic or to quartz, Handling the crown of your watch requires a minimum of care to preserve its mechanism and its water resistance.

In this article (and video), we guide you step by step to easily adjust the time on your watch.

1. For a classic watch (quartz or automatic)

The procedure is universal and very simple:

• Step 1: Gently pull the crown into position 2.
  
• Step 2: Turn the crown to set the time as desired.
• Step 3: Push the crown back into position 0.

*Pay attention to the waterproofing: Always check that the crown is fully engaged against the CaseIt is this component that guarantees the water resistance of your watch on a daily basis.

2. For watches with a screw-down crown

If your watch has a screw-down crown, like our Concordia, The handling requires particular care to avoid damaging the screw threads:

1. Unscrew the crown counterclockwise to release it before you can pull it out.
   
2. Then follow the standard steps to set the time.
   
3. To screw it back on safely: Use your thumb and forefinger. Gently press the crown against the Case and turn it downwards first (counterclockwise).
   
4. After a moment, you will hear and feel a slight "click": this is the sign that the thread is perfectly engaged.
5. You can then screw it in smoothly in a clockwise direction.