Handling Cautions (Applicable To All Models); Check The Caliber Number And Water-Resistant Level - Seiko Cal. 9R84 Operating Instructions Manual

■HANDLING CAUTIONS
To indicate the risks of serious consequences such as severe
WARNING
injuries unless the following safety regulations are strictly observed.
Immediately stop wearing the watch in the following
cases.
○ If the watch body or band becomes edged by corrosion etc.
○ If the pins protrude from the band.
※ Immediately consult the retailer from whom the watch was purchased
or SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.
Keep the watch and accessories out of the reach
of babies and children.
Care should be taken to prevent a baby or a child accidentally swallowing
the accessories. If a baby or child swallows the battery or accessories,
immediately consult a doctor, as it will be harmful to the health of the baby
or child.
To indicate the risks of light injuries or material damages
CAUTIONS
unless the following safety regulations are strictly observed.
Avoid wearing or storing the watch in the following
places.
○ Places where volatile agents (cosmetics such as polish remover, bug
repellent, thinners etc.) are vaporizing
○ Places where the temperature drops below 5℃ or rises above 35℃ for
a long time.
○ Places affected by strong magnetism or static electricity
○ Places of high humidity
○ Dusty places
If you observe any allergic symptoms or skin irritation
Stop wearing the watch immediately and consult a specialist such as a
dermatologist or an allergist.
Other cautions
○ Replacement of the metal band requires professional knowledge and
skill. Please ask the retailer from whom the watch was purchased for
replacement of the metal band, as there is a risk of hand or finger
injury and fear of losing parts.
○ Do not disassemble or tamper with the watch.
○ Keep the watch out of the reach of babies and children. Extra care
should be taken to avoid risks of any injury or allergic rash or itching
that may be caused when they touch the watch.
○ If your watch is of the fob or pendant type, the strap or chain attached to
the watch may damage your clothes, or injure the hand, neck, or other
parts of your body.
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(applicable to all models)
○ Places affected by strong vibrations

■CHECK THE CALIBER NUMBER AND WATER-RESISTANT LEVEL

About the caliber number
The caliber number is a four-digit number that indicates the model of a movement
(mechanical part of a watch). The Grand Seiko watch is mounted with an exclusive
caliber. The mechanical caliber number starts with"9S" , the spring drive caliber
number starts with "9R" and the quartz caliber number starts with "9F" .
※ Some quartz caliber number starts with "8J" or "4J" .
How to check the caliber number
The four-digit model number on the case back is the caliber number.
※ The above illustrations are examples and may differ from the case
back of the watch you purchased.
Water resistance
Refer to the table below for the description of each degree
of water resistant performance of your watch before using.
Indication on the Water resistant
case back performance
No indication Non-water resistance
Water resistance for everyday
WATER RESISTANT
life
WATER RESISTANT Water resistance for everyday
5 BAR life at 5 barometric pressures
WATER RESISTANT Water resistance for everyday life
10 (20) BAR at 10 (20) barometric pressures
The watch can be worn for diving
using a compressed air cylinder
AIR DIVER'S 200m
and can withstand water pressure
to a depth of 200 meters.
Conditions of Use
Avoid drops of water or sweat
The watch withstands
accidental contact with
water in everyday life
WARNING
Not suitable for swimming
The watch is suitable for
swimming.
The watch is suitable for
diving not using an air cylinder.
The watch is suitable for
genuine scuba diving use.
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