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Thank you very much for choosing a SEIKO watch. For proper and safe use of your SEIKO watch, please read carefully the instructions in this booklet before using. Keep this manual handy for easy reference. ※Length adjustment service for metallic ※Battery replacement is at cost even within the guarantee bands is available at the retailer from period. whom the watch was purchased or SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER The battery in the watch at the time of ...
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Note that there is a risk of damaging Keep the watch out of the reach of ○ ○ ○ If the pins protrude from the band. CAUTIONS your clothes, hand or neck with the babies and children. Extra care should band, cord or chain of the pocket watch be taken to avoid risks of any injury or or pendant watch. allergic rash or itching that may be ※Immediately consult the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER (listed on the back cover). caused when they touch the watch. Do not disassemble or tamper with the watch. ○...
Date setting Display (only for models with 24-hour hand), the times of 22 major Time difference adjustment during trip Time differences cities throughout the world can be displayed on the rotating bezel World time display (varies according to model display.), enabling you to check the local How to use the rotating bezel with 24-hour scale Compass time as well as your home time instantly and easily. (only for models Intercalary Second with 24-hour hand) TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH ・ Perpetual Calendar Function After-sale service SEIKO names the fully automatic calendar function as "Perpetual Calendar". Guarantee By identifying the number of days in each month including February of leap years, Daily care Water resistance the calendar adjusts itself at the end of the month. Magnetic resistance The leap year refers to a year that has an extra day in February (February 29). Band ・ Time Difference Adjustment Special Clasps Battery change The hour hand can be easily adjusted in one hour increments without stopping the Battery/Battery life/Accuracy minute and second hands. ...
HOW TO USE calendar", and then set the time and date correctly following the procedure in "Time setting" and "Date setting". *In case the calendar indication is not correct after the time/date setting is made, consult the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or an AUTHORIZED SEIKO DEALER.
Check the type of the crown of your watch Names of the parts The crown turns. Minute hand The crown of your watch is *the screw lock type. Hour hand To set the watch Turn the Go to CROWN Unscrew the crown by turning crown "Instructions it counterclockwise. The crown Second hand clockwise. for use" does not turn. Unscrew. a b c Date 24-hour hand Screw up. ※This type of crown can be screwed into the watch body to avoid being pulled out a: Normal position by mistake. *The position of the crown or calendar b: First click ○ After completing all settings of the watch, screw the crown in again by turning *or 24-hour hand may differ depending c: Second click it clockwise while pressing it. *on the model.
How to check the calendar Second hand 5 seconds 10 seconds 15 seconds 20 seconds CROWN Pull out to first click, and push back in to normal position within a second. Quick movement ・The watch shows the calendar in the following order. of 1. Leap year 2. Month second hand 3. Date (Second hand) (Calendar frame) (Calendar frame) Number of years 4 years since 1 year 2 years 3 years (leap year) the last leap year 2005 2006 2007 2008 1.Leap year indication ...
Time setting methods vary depending on whether it is a model with or ( ) Time setting without a 24-hour hand. There are two types of usage for the 24-hour hand. 2.Current month Model with a 24-hour hand Ex.: November 1st The current month is shown in the calendar frame If your watch has a 24-hour hand, it has two different types of 24-hour hand usage. Since the for 5 seconds. time setting method differs according to the type of usage, please choose the type before setting *January is represented by "1", February "2", and so on. the time.) <Type 1> Using the 24-hour hand simply as an AM/PM indicator. That is, using 3.Current date the 24-hour hand by setting it to the time of the area you currently live. The numeral in the calendar frame returns to the ・ This is the standard usage type for the 24-hour hand. current date. ・ For instance, by setting the 24-hour hand to Japan time, even if you set the hour and minute hands to display the time of the place you are staying while traveling abroad, you can easily Ex.: May 5th *When the month and date are represented by check the time in Japan with the 24-hour hand which is quite convenient. The time in Japan in the same numeral as in the case of "January such a case may be referred to as "home time" and this term will be used in the following part 1st", "February 2nd" and so on, the numeral of this manual. in the calendar frame quickly advances and <Type 2> Using the 24-hour hand to indicate the time in a different time zone. moves back by one to indicate that the month ・ By setting the 24-hour hand to the time of a place different from where you live (somewhere and date numerals are identical. with time difference), this type uses the 24-hour and hour/minute hands for dual time display. ・ For instance, by setting the 24-hour hand to GMT while setting the hour and minute hands to ★After the calendar has been displayed, the second hand starts moving quickly and indicate Japan time, you can easily check GMT with the 24-hour hand at any time.
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[How to set the 24-hour hand as a regular 24-hour indicator] <Steps for type 1> ④. Push the crown back in simultaneously with the time signal. The setting of the 24-hour, minute and second hands is completed. ①. For models with screw lock type crown, unscrew the crown by turning it counterclockwise. ⑤. Pull out the crown to first click to set the hour hand to the current time. ⑥. Turn the crown to set the hour hand to the current time of your area. ②. Pull out the crown to second click when the second hand is at the 12 o'clock position since the second hand will be stopping on the ⑥. Adjust the date also at this point if necessary. Refer to "Date setting" for details. spot. ③. Turn the crown to set the 24-hour and minute hands to the current * When setting the time, be sure that AM/PM is set correctly . time of your area. Be sure that AM/PM is properly set. * When adjusting the hour hand, turn the crown slowly, checking that the hour hand moves in Ex.) one hour increments. * When adjusting the hour hand, the other hands may move slightly. However, this is not a To set to 10:00' a.m., adjust the 24-hour hand to indicate "10" on the 24-hour scale (5 o'clock position), and the minute to 12 o'clock position. malfunction. ⑦. Push the crown back in upon completion of time setting. For models To set to 6:00' p.m., adjust the 24-hour hand to indicate "18" on the 24-hour scale (9 o'clock with screw lock type crown, screw it in completely by turning it ...
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[How to set the 24-hour hand as a dual time indicator for a different time zone * Only the 24-hour and minute hands are to be set at this stage. The hour hand is to be set area] <Steps for type 2> later so it is not necessary to adjust the hour hand yet, even if it is indicating the wrong time. <This will be explained by using an example of a case in which the 24-hour hand indicates * The date may be altered depending on the position of the hour hand, however it should not GMT while the hour and minute hands show Japan time. > cause any concern since it can also be adjusted later. ①. For models with screw lock type crown, unscrew the crown by * When setting the minute hand, advance it 4 to 5 minutes ahead of the desired time and turning it counterclockwise. then turn it back to the exact time. ④. Push the crown back in simultaneously with the time signal. ②. Pull out the crown to second click when the second hand is at the The setting of the 24-hour, minute and second hands is completed. 12 o'clock position since the second hand be stopping on the spot. ⑤. Pull out the crown to first click to set the hour hand to the current ③. Turn the crown to set the 24-hour and minute hands to the current time of your desired time zone area. Be sure that AM/PM is properly set. time (Japan time). Check the time difference in advance. Refer to "Time differences table" ⑥. Turn the crown to set the hour hand to the current time of your area. for details. ...
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⑦. Push the crown back in upon completion of time setting. For models M odel without a 24-hour hand with screw lock type crown, screw it in completely by turning it clockwise while pressing it. The time setting for this type is completed. You can conveniently check the time of a specific time zone area with the 24-hour hand at any time while displaying the current time of your area with the hour and minute hands. When readjusting the time indicated by the 24-hour hand, repeat the steps for this type starting ②Turn the crown to set the hour and minute hands to the desired from Step 1. For various time zones of the world, please refer to "Time differences table" for time. The date may be altered here, however it can be adjusted details. ①Pull out the crown to separately later. Refer to "Date setting" for details. second click when the When ...
Date setting ①For models with screw lock type crown, unscrew the crown by turning it counterclockwise. ②Pull out the crown to first click. ③Turn the crown counterclockwise to advance the date and ③Push the crown back in simultaneously with the time signal. clockwise to move it back. The date changes one day by turning (For models with screw lock type crown, screw it in completely by turning it clockwise while pressing it.) ...
Time difference adjustment during trip The hour hand can be set independently of the other hands. How to calculate the time difference between two cities Therefore, when you are traveling around different time zones, the Ex.) When you move from Rome to New York: time and date of the place you visit can easily be shown on the [A] Rome time : +1 hour from GMT watch only by turning the hour hand.
Time differences World time display (only for models with the rotating bezel for world time display) GMT = Greenwich Mean Time (As of August, 1998) By using the 24-hour hand and rotating bezel, the times of 22 GMT Major cities GMT Major cities cities in different time zones throughout the world can be read from ± (hours) in respective time zones ± (hours) in respective time zones 0 London*, Casablanca, Dakar + 12 Wellington*, Fiji Islands, Auckland* the dial. Paris*, Rome*, Amsterdam*, Frankfurt*, + 1 - 11 Midway Islands ①Turn the rotating bezel so that Berlin*, Tripoli* Cairo*, Athens*, Istanbul*, Kiev*, ...
How to use the rotating bezel with 24-hour scale (only for models with the 24-hour scales rotaiting bezel) Calculate the time difference between the city whose time the 24-hour hand indicates <Marks on the bezel and names of cities/areas> and the city whose time you wish to know. Then, by turning the rotating bezel Marks Marks Name of city or area Name of city or area according to the time difference, the 24-hour scale on the bezel indicated by the 24- on the bezel on the bezel hour hand gives the time of the city you wish to know. G M T Greenwich N O U Nouméa 〈Follow the formula below to determine the time difference and the direction in which to turn the rotating bezel〉 R O M Rome W L G Wellington E: The amount of hours and direction to turn the rotating bezel I S T Istanbul H N L ...
Compass (only for models with the compass bezel or with the compass inner ring) (When used with the 24-hour hand, it can indicate the direction.) <Precautions on using the compass> [For models with the rotating compass inner ring] ・The compass can be used in the Northern Hemisphere ①Turn the crown for the rotating compass inner only. In areas at the latitude lower than the tropic of ring to set "▼" on the rotating compass inner Cancer, it may not indicate the directions properly ring ...
Normally there are 86,400 seconds in a day. Due to a slight change in the earth's rotation, extra second may be added to one day during the year. This is called the intercalary second. Every year the decision is made whether such an adjustment is needed. When the adjustment takes place, the standard time should be corrected by delaying the standard time one second. To keep your SEIKO watch accurate with the TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH world standard time, adjust your watch to a time signal whenever such adjustment is made. ...
After-sale service Repair parts Notes on overhaul ○ The repair parts of this watch will be retained usually for 7 years. The watch is a precision device. If the parts run short of the oil or get worn out, the watch may stop its operation or lose time. In such a case, have the watch Some alternative parts may be used for repair if necessary. ○ overhauled. Battery replacement Notes on guarantee and repair Contact the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or SEIKO CUSTOMER ○ Contact the retailer the watch was purchased from or SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER to have the battery replaced with a new one. ○ It is recommended to exchange the gasket at the same time to maintain the water SERVICE CENTER for repair or overhaul. resistant performance. Within the guarantee period, present the certificate of guarantee to receive repair services. ○ Battery replacement will be at cost even within the guarantee period. ○ Guarantee coverage is provided in the certificate of guarantee. Read carefully and retain it. ○ For a water resistant watch with 10 BAR or above, a water resistant performance ○ check is also recommended. Please note that it may take some days to conduct the check. If the watch runs down on a new battery, it requires an overhaul. ○...
The certificate of guarantee is valid only in Japan. Procedure to claim free repair services Guarantee coverage ○ For any defects under guarantee, submit the watch together with the attached ○ The watch body (movement・case) and metallic band. certificate of guarantee to the retailer from whom the watch was purchased. In following cases, repair/adjustment services will be at cost even Exceptions from guarantee ○ If repair services cannot be provided by the retailer from whom the watch was within the guarantee period or under guarantee coverage. purchased, contact SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. In this case, ○ Battery replacement and change of leather/urethane/cloth band the attached certificate of guarantee is also needed. ○ Troubles or damage caused by accidents or improper usage Others ○ Scratches or grime caused by use ○ The case, dial, hands, glass and bracelet, or parts thereof may be repaired with substitutes ○ Problems and damage caused by acts of god, natural disasters including fire, ...
The case back shows the caliber and performance of your watch Daily care Water resistant performance The watch requires good daily care Refer to "Water resistance". Wipe away moisture, sweat or dirt with a soft cloth ○ To clean the clearances (around the metallic band, crown or case back), ○ a soft toothbrush is convenient. Magnetic resis- After soaking the watch in seawater, be sure to wash the watch in clean tant performance ○ pure water and wipe it dry carefully. Refer to "Magnetic resistance". Turn the crown from time to time R2 AG In order to prevent corrosion of the crown, turn the crown from time to time. ○ Caliber Number ○ The same practice should be applied to a screw lock type crown. The number to identify (No need to pull out the screw lock type crown.) the type of your watch ※The figure above is one example. Performance of your watch is different from above sample.
Water Resistance Refer the table below for the description of each degree of ○ In order to maintain the water resistant ○ For a water resistant watch with water resistant performance of your watch before using. performance at factory-adjusted level, 10 BAR or above, be sure to have the Cautions make sure to replace the gasket when (Refer to " P.93 ") water resistant performance check changing the battery. when changing the battery. Indication on the case back Water resistant performance Condition of Use No indication Non-water resistance Avoid drops of water or sweat The watch withstands accidental contact WATER RESISTANT Water resistance for everyday life WARNING Not suitable for swimming with water in everyday life. Water resistance for everyday life at WATER RESISTANT 5 The watch is suitable for sports such as swimming.
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WARNING CAUTION Do not use the watch in scuba diving or Do not leave moisture, sweat and dirt on the saturation diving. watch for a long time. The various tightened inspections under simulated harsh environment, which are Be aware of a risk that a water resistant watch may lessen its water usually required for watches designed for scuba diving or saturation diving, have resistant performance because of deterioration of the adhesive on not been conducted on the water-resistant watch with the BAR (barometric the glass or gasket, or the development of rust on stainless steel. pressure) display. For diving, use special watches for diving. Do not wear the watch while taking a bath or a sauna. CAUTION Steam, soap or some components of a hot spring may accelerate the ※ If the inner surface of the glass is clouded with condensation or water droplets appear deterioration of water resistant performance of the watch. inside of the watch for a long time, the water resistant performance of the watch is deteriorated. Immediately consult the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or Do not pour running water directly from faucet. SEIKO CUSTMER SERVICE CENTER (listed on the back cover). The water pressure of tap water from a faucet is high enough to Do not turn or pull out the crown when the degrade the water resistant performance of a water resistant watch watch is wet. for everyday life. Water may get inside of the watch.
Magnetic resistance Examples of common magnetic products that may affect watches (affect of magnetic field) Affected by nearby magnetism, a quartz watch may temporarily gain or lose time or stop operating. Cellular phone Magnetic health belt (speaker) ※This defective condition caused by magnetism will be corrected soon after the watch is removed from the magnetic source. Reset the time once again before using the watch. Magnetic necklace (with magnet buckle) Indication on the case back Condition of use AC-powered shaver Magnetic health mat Keep the watch more than 10 cm away from No indication Portable radio Magnetic health pillow magnetic products. (speaker) Magnetic cooking device Keep the watch more than 5 cm away from magnetic products. (JIS level-1 standard) The reason why analogue It is because the built-in motor of the watch, which harnesses Keep the watch more than 1 cm away from quartz watch is affected magnetic power and external strong magnetism, affect each other to stop the motor or suppresses the turn of the motor. magnetic products. by magnetism. (JIS level-2 standard)
Band (maintenance procedure) The band touches the skin directly and becomes dirty with sweat or dust. Polyurethane band Therefore, lack of care may accelerate deterioration of the band or cause skin irritation or stain on the sleeve edge. The watch requires a lot of attention for long usage. ○ polyurethane band is susceptible to discoloration from light, and may be deteriorated by solvent or atmospheric humidity. Metallic band ○ Especially a translucent, white, or pale colored band easily adsorbs other colors, resulting in color smears or discoloration. ○ Moisture, sweat or soil will cause rust even on a stainless steel band if they are left for a long time. ○ Wash out dirt in water and clean it off with a dry cloth. ○ Lack of care may cause a yellowish or gold stain on the lower sleeve edge of shirts. (Protect the watch body from water splashes by wrapping it up in plastic wrap etc.) ○ Wipe off moisture, sweat or soil with a soft cloth as soon as possible ○ When the band becomes less flexible or cracked, replace the band with a new one. ○ To clean the soil around the joint gaps of the band, wipe it out in water and then brush it off with a soft toothbrush. Skin irritation caused by a band has various reasons such as (Protect the watch body from water splashes by wrapping it up in plastic wrap etc.) Notes on skin ...
A Type Special Clasps There are 3 type of special clasps as described below; 3) Take the pin out of the adjustment hole, adjust the 1) Lift up the clasp to release the buckle. size of the strap by sliding it back and forth, and If the clasp of the watch you purchased is one of them, then put the pin back into the appropriate please refer to the indications. adjustment hole. Fixed loop A type B type Adjustment hole Moveable loop 2) Open the flap. 4) Close the flap. C type Flap Flap...
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B Type 1 How to wear or take off the watch 2 How to adjust the length of the leather band 1)Press the button on both sides of the 2)Place the tip of the band into the 1)With pressing buttons on both sides 2)Press the push buttons again to buckle ; pull the buckle up. moveable loop and fixed loop, and of the buckle, pull the leather band unfasten the buckle.
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C Type 3)Pull the pin out of a adjustment hole 4)Fasten the buckle with pressing the 1)Press the button on the buckle, and 2)To adjust : Pull the pins out of the of the band. Slide the band to adjust push buttons. lift to open the clasp. adjustment holes on the band. Slide its length and find an appropriate the band to the appropriate length. hole. Place the pin into the hole.
The miniature battery which powers your watch should last approximately 5 *If the watch is left in very low temperatures, the second hand may temporarily start moving at two-second years (Cal. 4F56) / 10 years (Cal. 8F56). However, because the battery is intervals and the date does not change to the next. When the watch returns to normal temperature, ...
) For example, if exposed to a light of more than 500 lux for approximately 10 minutes, per month number of your watch Ex. 8F56-00D0) LumiBrite can emit light for 5 to 8 hours. Please note, however, that, as LumiBrite emits Approx.5 years 4F56 T18 the light it stores, the luminance level of the light decreases gradually over time. The dura- ±20 seconds Approx.10 years 8F56 tion of the emitted light may also differ slightly depending on such factors as the bright- ness ...