Each watch is wound and tested before dispatch to ensure it’s running perfectly. However, as your watch may have been in transit for a few days, we recommend giving it a quick manual wind to top it up before wearing.

You’ll also find protective films on the front glass, case back, and - if your watch has a metal strap on the bracelet links or clasp.

Please remove all protective films before first use.

Winding the Watch

The PUNCH Semper features a mechanical movement with both manual and automatic winding, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern practicality.

Unlike fully automatic watches, the Semper’s self-winding rotor provides only a light top-up of power during wear - it does not fully maintain the power reserve through motion alone.

For best performance, manual winding is essential, especially if your daily routine involves limited wrist movement (for example, working at a desk). This ensures your watch remains fully powered and keeps time accurately.

How to Wind

1. Locate the Crown: The crown is the small knob on the right side of the case. It’s used for both winding and setting the time.
   
2. Identify the Positions:Position 1 (fully pushed in): For manual winding.Position 2 (pulled out): For time adjustment.
   
3. Wind the Watch: In Position 1, gently rotate the crown clockwise about 25–30 turns. This action winds the mainspring and stores energy to power the watch.
   
4. Feel for Resistance: As you wind, you’ll notice light resistance. Stop winding when you feel firm resistance - forcing it further can damage the mechanism.

A full wind provides approximately 20–24 hours of power reserve. While the automatic rotor may slightly extend this during active wear, a daily manual wind is recommended to keep your Semper performing at its best.

Push the Crown In

After winding the watch, gently push the crown back into its original position against the case. Ensure it’s pressed in fully and securely - this helps maintain the watch’s water resistance and protects the movement from dust and moisture.

Winding with Regularity

For best performance, wind your Semper once a day, ideally at the same time each day. With a power reserve of around 20–24 hours, regular daily winding keeps the watch running accurately and prevents the movement from stopping.

While the automatic rotor provides a small power boost during active wear, it isn’t designed to keep the watch fully charged through motion alone - especially during less active routines such as desk work. Wearing your Semper regularly and winding it daily will ensure smooth, reliable timekeeping.

Power Reserve & Wearing Tips

Your PUNCH Semper has a power reserve of approximately 20–24 hours when fully wound. This means that after a full manual wind, the watch will continue to run for about a day, even if not worn.

The Semper includes a light automatic rotor, which provides a small energy boost during active wear - for example, when walking or moving your arms naturally. However, this rotor does not generate enough power on its own to keep the watch running indefinitely, especially if your daily activity is limited or mostly stationary (such as desk work).

To keep your watch performing at its best:

• Wind it manually once a day, ideally at the same time each day (evening or morning).
• If the watch stops after sitting idle, simply wind it again.
• Wearing the watch regularly and keeping it wound ensures smoother movement and consistent accuracy.
• Avoid relying solely on motion to power it - manual winding is part of the ownership experience of a mechanical watch.

By combining light wrist movement with regular manual winding, you’ll enjoy both the authentic feel of a hand-wound timepiece and the convenience of mechanical precision.

Water Resistance

Your PUNCH Semper watch offers a water resistance rating of 5 ATM (50 metres), providing reliable protection against light water exposure. This means it can comfortably withstand splashes, rain, and brief contact with water, such as when washing your hands or being caught in the rain.

However, it is not designed for full submersion or prolonged exposure to water. Activities such as swimming, diving, showering, or bathing should be avoided.

Important: Exposure to hot water, saunas, or steam can cause the water-resistant seals to expand and contract, leading to deterioration over time. This may allow moisture to enter the watch and damage its internal movement.

To maintain optimal protection:

• Avoid swimming, diving, or bathing while wearing your watch.
• Do not expose it to hot water, saunas, or steam.
• After accidental splashes, gently wipe the watch dry with a soft cloth.

The Semper is built to handle everyday life with confidence, but it remains a mechanical dress watch, best cared for by avoiding unnecessary water exposure.

Timekeeping Accuracy

Your PUNCH Semper features a mechanical automatic movement with manual winding, crafted for precision and built without electronic regulation. Because of the nature of mechanical timekeeping, slight variations in accuracy are completely normal and form part of the character of a finely made watch.

Over time, you may notice small gains or losses in time - this is a natural trait of all mechanical watches and not a defect. Each Semper is composed of intricate components working together purely through mechanical energy, and its performance can be influenced by daily activity, temperature changes, and how consistently it’s wound.

These subtle differences are what give a mechanical watch its unique personality - a reflection of both its craftsmanship and your own routine.

Common Factors Affecting Timekeeping Accuracy

• Insufficient Power Reserve:
  If your watch has stopped or is running slow, it may not have enough stored energy. Limited wrist movement during the day can reduce power. To correct this, give your Semper a full manual wind (about 25–30 turns) and observe its performance.
• Wearing Habits:
  Less wrist movement means less support from the automatic rotor. Regular daily winding ensures consistent operation.
• Environmental Conditions:
  Temperature shifts, magnetism, and physical shocks can affect accuracy slightly over time.
• Position at Rest:
  The way your watch rests overnight (dial up, crown down, etc.) can influence timing by a few seconds each day - this is typical of mechanical movements.

Maintaining Best Accuracy

Keep your Semper wound daily and avoid exposure to strong magnetic fields. If you notice significant or ongoing deviations, have your watch inspected by a professional watchmaker - minor adjustments can restore peak precision.

Your PUNCH Semper is a finely tuned mechanical timepiece, designed with precision engineering. While built to handle everyday wear, external factors such as magnetism, shocks, and temperature extremes can influence its performance.

Magnetism

Keep your watch away from magnetic fields - for example, mobile phones, speakers, televisions, and electronic devices.

A magnetized hairspring can cause the movement to run fast, slow, or stop altogether. If you suspect your watch has become magnetized, a professional watchmaker can quickly demagnetize it and restore normal operation.

Shocks & Bumps

Although crafted for strength and reliability, the Semper’s mechanical movement contains delicate components.

To protect it:

• Avoid wearing your watch during strenuous sports or high-impact activities.
• Remove your watch when performing tasks where it may be knocked or dropped, as even a small impact can affect its precision or loosen internal parts.

Temperature Considerations

Your watch is designed to operate within normal temperature ranges, but extreme heat or cold can impact its performance.

• Avoid exposing your watch to very high temperatures, such as direct sunlight for extended periods or saunas, as heat can break down lubricants and affect accuracy.
• Avoid very low temperatures, which may cause the movement to slow temporarily.
• When not in use, store your watch in a moderate, stable environment to ensure optimal function and longevity.

By protecting your Semper from these environmental stresses, you’ll help maintain its accuracy, reliability, and refined finish for years to come.

Your PUNCH Semper is a precision mechanical timepiece. Proper handling and care during winding, strap changes, and adjustments will help preserve both its performance and finish.

Off-Wrist Winding

To prevent unnecessary strain or potential damage to the crown and stem, we recommend winding your watch off the wrist. This ensures a straight winding motion and protects the internal mechanism.
Always wind your watch over a soft surface, such as a cloth or mat, to avoid damage in the event of an accidental drop.

Regular Winding

Regular manual winding keeps the movement’s lubricants evenly distributed and ensures consistent performance.

Wind your watch daily, or periodically if not worn, to maintain smooth operation - particularly in colder weather, when lubricants can thicken slightly and reduce efficiency.

Changing Straps

When changing the strap, always place the watch face-down on a flat, smooth surface to protect the crystal and case from scratches.

Take care when using spring bar tools, and ensure the pins are fully secured before wearing the watch.

Metal Link Straps

Some Semper models feature stainless steel link bracelets with removable links for a custom fit.

We recommend visiting a qualified jeweller or watch technician for adjustment - most will perform this for a nominal fee, usually £10.00.

If you prefer to adjust the bracelet yourself, ensure you use high-quality tools and follow a reliable guide (numerous step-by-step videos are available online).

Avoid using cheap or makeshift tools, as incorrect removal can cause damage to the strap or finish.

Your PUNCH Semper timepiece is designed and built with care, precision, and durability. Every watch purchased directly from PUNCH or an authorised retailer is covered by a 12-month warranty from the date of purchase, unless otherwise stated.

Warranty Coverage

During the warranty period, PUNCH Watch Design will repair or replace at our sole discretion, any product found to be defective in materials or workmanship under normal use and maintenance.

This warranty applies only to the original purchaser and is non-transferable.

If a replacement product is issued, the warranty for the replacement continues from the date the original replacement is issued, not from the original purchase date.

Please note that we do not cover the cost of returning items to PUNCH or to our authorised service partners.

Warranty Exclusions

This warranty does not cover:

• Normal Wear and Tear: Gradual wear over time from standard use.
• Misuse or Abuse: Damage caused by mishandling, misuse, or improper care.
• Unauthorised Repairs: Work carried out by anyone other than PUNCH Watch Design or an authorised service partner.
• Accidents: Damage resulting from impacts, drops, or external forces.
• Natural Events: Damage caused by natural disasters or circumstances beyond our control.
• Third-Party Products: Items not manufactured or supplied by PUNCH Watch Design.
• Cosmetic Damage: Scratches, dents, or other superficial marks that do not affect functionality.
• Date Mechanism Damage: Breakage caused by setting the date between 21:00 and 05:00, as explicitly warned in the manual under “Setting the Date & Time.” Guidance is also available in the FAQ section of our website.
• Loss, Damage & Batteries: Any loss or damage while the watch is not in our possession, including during transit. Batteries are also not covered under this warranty.
  
  Warranty Service

If you believe your watch qualifies for repair or replacement under warranty, please contact PUNCH Customer Supportwith your proof of purchase and a description of the issue.

Our team will assess the claim and provide further guidance on the return or service process.