20 Most Recent Tag Heuer Carrera Series Chronograph Watch Questions & Answers

You can find the instructions on the Tag wed site (www.tagheuer.com), select "watches" then "Carrera"
then "man" and then the model of your watch.

On the right of the page is a small menu,select "user manual". (The laptimer model does not have any instructions but if this is the one you have, try the other models to give you an indication of the dial functions).

This maybe as simple as the swing weight not being secured properly or as complicated as main spring attachment or gear drive problems. Go to a watch maker / technician familiar with the TAG and have a quick inspection done. I would also consider having a full service done on the watch to save money and prevent problems.

Great watch! Operation should be pretty straight forward. The top button starts the chrono and stops it. The bottom button resets it. To calibrate the sweep arm into the right position pull the crown out to the first or second set position and press the start button until the sweep arm is in the start position you desire. This is typically 12:00 or 0.
If your chrono is not working then have the battery checked. If the battery has been recently replaced then make sure the watch doesn't need to be cleared.
I recommend you take this to a watch maker/technician who will be familiar with the service requirements of this model including resealing and pressure testing the watch to be sure it is sealed to its marked water resistance specifications.

Thanks!

Very good video of this on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQJUl64EMIE. Good luck, as the guy on the video says it is complicated!

The servicing was not carried out properly. Take it back.

send in for repair to a watchsmith

we wouldnt know

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Contact manufacturer they will help. :-)

You probably have a screw down crown. Turn the crown counterclockwise and unscrew the crown. Now you should be able to pull it out. When tightening it back down, don't over tighten, just snug. This is to keep moisture out of your watch. Always have it screwed down unless you are setting the watch.

why not just take to a watch/jewellery store and get battery changed