Band; Special Clasps - Seiko C-16 Instructions Manual

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 long usage.
● 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
・ T o clean the soil around the joint gaps of the band, wipe it out in water and then
brush it off with a soft toothbrush.
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（Protect the watch body from water splashes by wrapping it up in plastic wrap etc.）
・ B ecause some titan bracelets use pins made of stainless steel, which has
outstanding strength, rust may form in the stainless steel parts.
・ I f rust advances, pins may poke out or drop out, and the watch case may fall
off the bracelet, or the clasp may not open.
・ I f 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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Special clasps
There are 3 type of special clasps as described below;
If the clasp of the watch you purchased is one of them,
please refer to the indications.
A Type → P. 1 53
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C Type → P.156
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Band

B Type → P.154
● Leather band
・ A leather band is susceptible to discoloration and deterioration from moisture, sweat and direct sunlight.
・ W ipe 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.
・ P lease take care when wearing a watch with light-colored band, as dirt is likely to show up.
・ R efrain 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）.
● Polyurethane band
・ A polyurethane band is susceptible to discoloration from light, and may be deteriorated by solvent or atmospheric humidity.
・ E specially a translucent, white, or pale colored band easily adsorbs other colors, resulting in color smears or discoloration.
・ W ash 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.）
・ W hen 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 reasons such as
Notes on skin
allergy to metals or leathers, or skin reactions against friction on
irritation and allergy
dust or the band itself.
Adjust the band to allow a little clearance with your wrist to
Notes on the
ensure proper airfl ow. When wearing the watch, leave enough
length of the band
room to insert a fi nger between the band and your wrist.
A Type
Lift up the clasp to release the
buckle.
Buckle
Flap
Moveable loop
Moveable loop
Take the pin out of the adjustment hole,
adjust the size of the strap by sliding it
back and forth, and then put the pin back
into the appropriate adjustment hole.
Pin
Adjustment
※ W hen fastening the clasp, insert the tip of the band into the movable
loop and fi xed loop, and then, securely tighten the clasp.
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Open the fl ap.
Close the fl ap.
※ Do not push the fl ap in too hand.
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