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7. TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH
Band
The band touches the skin directly and becomes dirty with sweat
or dust. 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 longer use.
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Metallic band
・ Moisture, sweat or soil will cause rust even on a stainless steel band
if they are left for a long time.
・ Lack of care may cause a yellowish or gold stain on the lower sleeve
edge of shirts.
・ Wipe off moisture, sweat or soil with a soft cloth as soon as possible.
・ 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.
（ Protect the watch body from water splashes by wrapping it up in
plastic wrap etc. ）
・ Because some titan bracelets use pins made of stainless steel, which
has outstanding strength, rust may form in the stainless steel parts.
・ If rust advances, pins may poke out or drop out, and the watch case
may fall off the bracelet, or the clasp may not open.
・ If a pin is poking out, personal injury may result. In such a case,
refrain from using the watch and request repair.
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Leather band
・ A leather band is susceptible to discoloration and deterioration from
moisture, sweat and direct sunlight.
・ Wipe off moisture and sweat as soon as possible by gently blotting
them up with a dry cloth.
・ Do not expose the watch to direct sunlight for a long time.
・ Please take care when wearing a watch with light-colored band, as
dirt is likely to show up.
・ Refrain from wearing a leather band watch other than Aqua Free
bands while bathing, swimming, and when working with water even
if the watch itself is water-resistant enforced for daily use （ 10- or 20-
BAR water resistant ） .
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Silicone band
・ As for material characteristics, the band is easily dirtied, and may
be stained and discolored. Wipe off dirt with a wet cloth or cleaning
tissue.
・ Unlike bands of other materials, cracks may result in the band being
cut. Take care not to damage the band with an edged tool.
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Polyurethane band
・ A polyurethane band is susceptible to discoloration from light, and
may be deteriorated by solvent or atmospheric humidity.
・ Especially a translucent, white, or pale colored band easily adsorbs
other colors, resulting in color smears or discoloration.
・ Wash out dirt in water and clean it off with a dry cloth.
（ Protect the watch body from water splashes by wrapping it up in
plastic wrap etc. ）
・ When the band becomes less flexible, have the band replaced with
a new one. If you continue to use the band as it is, the band may
develop cracks or become brittle over time.
Skin irritation caused by a band has various
Notes on skin
reasons such as allergy to metals or leathers, or
irritation and
skin reactions against friction on dust or the band
allergy
itself.
A d j u s t t h e b a n d t o a ll o w a l i t t l e
clearance with your wrist to ensure
Notes on the
proper air flow. When wearing the
length of the
watch, leave enough room to insert
band
a finger between the band and your
wrist.
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