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　　Today we will show you how to setLongines the time and date on a L688 vernier scale, L788 single-push-piece watch.

　　Longines How to adjust the time and date on a L788 single-push-piece automatic mechanical chronograph

　　1. Adjusting the time and stop-seconds position (standard)

　　When the seconds hand passes the 60 seconds position, pull the crown out to the outermost position 3. The seconds hand will stop running. You can turn the crown forwards or backwards to adjust the time. Once the time is set in coordination with a time signal (telephone, radio or television), push the crown back to position 1. Each time the hour hand passes midnight, the date will automatically update.

　　2. Quick date adjustment

　　The date pointer correction button is located at the 7 o'clock position on the dial. Press the button using the soft, pointed tool provided by Longines until the date pointer indicates the correct date. For months with fewer than 31 days, you will need to adjust the date manually.

　　How to adjust the time and date on a Longines L688 single-push-piece automatic mechanical chronograph

　　The crown can be set to two different positions, offering the following functions:

　　1. Adjusting the time and stop-seconds position (standard)

　　When the seconds hand passes the 60 seconds position, pull the crown out to the outermost position 3. The seconds hand will stop running. You can turn the crown forwards or backwards to adjust the time. Once the time is set in coordination with a time signal (telephone, radio or television), push the crown back to position 1. Each time the hour hand passes midnight, the date will automatically update.

　　2. Quick date adjustment

　　The date pointer correction button C is located at the 10 o'clock position on the dial. Press the button using the soft, pointed tool provided by Longines until the date pointer indicates the correct date. For months with fewer than 31 days, you will need to adjust the date manually.

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