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Citizen E87 Manual

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  • Page 2 Before using the watch, read this instruction manual carefully to ensure correct use. After reading the manual, store it in a safe place for future reference. Visit the Citizen website (http://www.citizenwatch-global.com/) to view visual guides for operation of your watch. Some models may be equipped with external features (calculation scale, tachymeter, etc.).
  • Page 3 Safety precautions (IMPORTANT) This manual contains instructions that should be strictly followed at all times not only for optimal use, but to prevent any injuries to yourself, other persons or property. We encourage you to read the entire booklet (especially, pages 50 to 59) and understand the meaning of the following symbols: ■...
  • Page 4 Safety precautions (IMPORTANT) ■ Important instructions are categorized and depicted in this manual as follows: Warning (caution) symbol followed by instructions that should be followed or precautions that should be observed. Warning (caution) symbol followed by prohibited matters.
  • Page 5 Before using this watch After unpacking, the following two must be carried out before using the watch: ◆ Checking the power reserve → Page20 For optimal performance, ensure your watch is fully charged prior to use. ◆ Setting the time and calendar → Page24, 26 Set the correct time and calendar.
  • Page 6 We recommend seeking the assistance of an experienced watch technician for sizing of your watch. If adjustment is not done correctly, the bracelet may unexpectedly become detached leading to loss of your watch or injury. Consult your nearest authorized Citizen service center.
  • Page 7 Before using this watch ◆ How to use a specially designed crown/push button Some models are equipped with a specially designed crown and/or push button to prevent accidental operation. Screw down crown and screw down push button Unlock the crown prior to operate your watch. Unlock Lock Rotate the crown...
  • Page 8 Before using this watch Recessed buttons Press the button with a narrow-tipped object such as a wooden toothpick.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Features ………………………………………………………………………… 10 Component identification …………………………………………………… 11 Reading this watch …………………………………………………………… 12 Switching modes (indication) ………………………………………………… 16 Charging your watch …………………………………………………………… 18 Adjusting the time …………………………………………………………… 24 Adjusting the calendar ………………………………………………………… 26 Setting the Alarm time ………………………………………………………… 32 Adjusting the local time ………………………………………………………...
  • Page 10 Table of contents Troubleshooting ……………………………………………………………… 44 Eco-Drive (solar powered) watch handling precautions …………………… 50 Water resistance ……………………………………………………………… 52 Precautionary items and usage limitations ………………………………… 54 Warranty and service ………………………………………………………… 60 Specifications …………………………………………………………………… 62 Customer support center ……………………………………………………… 64...

  • Page 11: Features

    A function that can be used to set the time is reached. time for another region separately from the current time. Local time can be adjusted as a time difference in units of hours. • “Eco-Drive” is Citizen’s proprietary technology.

  • Page 12: Component Identification

    Component identification Minute hand Upper right button Ⓑ Function hand (day Hour hand indicator / year indicator / alarm (ON / OFF) indicator) Crown 24-hour hand Date indicator Lower right button Ⓐ Second hand (month indicator) Mode hand • The illustrations in this instruction manual may differ from the actual appearance of your watch. • A solar cell is located under the dial.

  • Page 13: Reading This Watch

    Reading this watch Each hand functions differently depending on modes. ◆ Time (TME) mode Minute hand Upper right button Ⓑ Hour hand Day of the week 24-hour hand Date indicator Lower right button Ⓐ Second hand...
  • Page 14 Reading this watch ◆ Calendar (CAL) mode Year indicator (the number of years passed from the leap year) Minute hand Upper right button Ⓑ Hour hand 24-hour hand Date indicator Lower right button Ⓐ Month indicator...
  • Page 15 Reading this watch ◆ Alarm (ALM) mode Second hand Upper right button Ⓑ Hour hand Alarm (ON / OFF) indicator 24-hour hand Date indicator Lower right button Ⓐ Minute hand...
  • Page 16 Reading this watch ◆ Local time (L-TM) mode Second hand (local time) Upper right button Ⓑ Local time Day of the week hour hand Local time 24-hour hand Date indicator Lower right button Ⓐ Second hand L-TM...

  • Page 17: Switching Modes (Indication)

    Switching modes (indication) This watch has four modes, which are Time (TME) mode, Calendar (CAL) mode, Alarm (ALM) mode, and Local time (L-TM) mode. To switch the mode, pull the crown out to position 1 and then rotate the crown. Check the mode hand for the current mode.
  • Page 18 Switching modes (indication) • If the crown is pulled out to position 2 , the second hand stops and the watch will not be able to indicate the right time. • If the crown is pulled out to position 2 in any mode, time and calendar that have been set will be changed.

  • Page 19: Charging Your Watch

    Charging your watch This watch has a rechargeable cell which is charged by exposing the dial to light, such as direct sunlight or fluorescent lamps. After taking off the watch, put it in a location where the dial is exposed to bright light, such as by a window.
  • Page 20 Charging your watch • If the watch is obscured from light by long sleeves frequently, supplemental charging may be needed to ensure continual operation. • Do not charge the watch at a high temperature (about 60°C or higher).
  • Page 21 Charging your watch ◆ When the watch reaches a low charge state (insufficient charge warning function) When the power reserve becomes low, the second hand moves once every two seconds. This is the insufficient charge warning function. Be sure to fully charge your watch. • When the watch is sufficiently charged, the second hand will move normally.
  • Page 22 Charging your watch ◆ Charging time by environment Below are the approximate times required for charging when exposing the watch dial to light continuously. Please use this table as a reference only. Charging time (approx.) Illuminance To start working To become fully Environment To work for one (lux)

  • Page 23: Power Save Feature

    Charging your watch ◆ Power save feature When the watch is continuously not exposed to light for 30 minutes or more, for example being stored in a case, the second hand is automatically stopped to reduce the power consumption. The hour and minute hands operate continuously. • When the crown position is 1 or 2 , the power save feature will not activate.
  • Page 24 Charging your watch ◆ To cancel the power save feature When the watch dial is exposed to light to start charging, the power save feature is canceled and the hands move to indicate the current time.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Time

    Adjusting the time 1. Pull the crown in to position 1 . The second hand moves to the 30-second position. • If the second hand does not stop at the 30-second position, refer to “Check and correct the current reference position” and correct the reference position.
  • Page 26 Adjusting the time 4. Rotate the crown to adjust the time. • When you rotate the crown quickly, each hand will move continuously. To slow down and stop them, slightly rotate the crown. • 24-hour hand moves in conjunction with the hour hand. Make sure to correctly set the time in terms of AM / PM.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Calendar

    Adjusting the calendar The calendar of this watch is operated until February 28th., 2100 once its calendar is correctly set. Year (number of years passed from the leap year), month, date and day are automatically increased. ◆ Month and year indications The function hand indicates the number of years passed from the leap year (0-year) such as 1 year or 2 years.
  • Page 28 Adjusting the calendar [How to read month indicator] The second hand indicates the month. December November January February October September March August April July June In the example above, the second hand is indicating 6 (June).
  • Page 29 Adjusting the calendar ◆ Adjusting the calendar 1. Pull the crown in to position 1 . The second hand moves to the 30-second position. 2. Rotate the crown and adjust the mode hand to CAL (Calendar mode). 3. Pull the crown in to position 2 . The second hand moves to the month indication position and the function hand moves to the year (the number of the year passed from the leap year) indication position.
  • Page 30 Adjusting the calendar ② ① 4. Press the upper right button Ⓑ to select the Month Year indicator indicator correction target. Each time you press the upper right button Ⓑ , the correction target changes as follows. ① Year (the number of years passed from the leap year) →...
  • Page 31 Adjusting the calendar 5. Rotate the crown to adjust each setting. Month indicator Month indicator: • Rotate the crown right to move the second hand to the next month. Months cannot be adjusted by turning the crown counterclockwise. Date indicator: • Rotate the crown right to move the function hand four times clockwise and the day proceeds by one.
  • Page 32 Adjusting the calendar 6. Repeat procedures 4 and 5. 7. Push the crown in to position 0 to finish the setting.

  • Page 33: Setting The Alarm Time

    Setting the Alarm time ◆ Using the alarm The alarm function uses a 24 hour clock. Once the alarm has been set, the alarm sounds for 15 seconds when the set time is reached once a day. The alarm time being set operates in conjunction with the time in each mode. Even when the time difference of the local time is changed, the time difference of the alarm time does not have to be adjusted.
  • Page 34 Setting the Alarm time 3. Pull the crown in to position 2 . • The second hand moves to the 0-second position. • The function hand switches to "ON" position. 4. Rotate the crown to adjust the alarm time. • When you rotate the crown quickly, each hand will move continuously. To slow down and stop them, slightly rotate the crown.
  • Page 35 Setting the Alarm time ◆ Switching the alarm between ON and OFF 1. Pull the crown in to position 1 . The second hand moves to the 30-second position. 2. Rotate the crown and adjust the mode hand to ALM (Alarm mode).
  • Page 36 Setting the Alarm time 4. Press the lower right button Ⓐ to set the alarm ON or OFF. The function hand indicates ON / OFF of the alarm. Each time the lower right button Ⓐ is pressed, the alarm settings switches between ON and OFF and the second hand moves between the alarm ON and alarm OFF.
  • Page 37 Setting the Alarm time ◆ Checking the alarm ON / OFF While the lower right button Ⓐ is pressed in the Time (TME) mode, the function hand indicates ON or OFF. ◆ Stopping the alarm To stop the alarm, press either Ⓐ button or Ⓑ button. If the alarm is not stopped at during the alarm sounds, the alarm automatically stops after 15 seconds.

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Local Time

    Adjusting the local time Local time (L-TM) is a function that can be used to set the time for another region separately from the current time. Local time can be adjusted as a time difference in units of hours. The minute and second hands move in conjunction with the current time.
  • Page 39 Adjusting the local time 4. Rotate the crown and adjust the mode hand to L-TM (Local time mode). • When you rotate the crown quickly, each hand will move continuously. To slow down and stop them, slightly rotate the crown. • 24-hour hand moves in conjunction with the hour hand.

  • Page 40: Check And Correct The Current Reference Position

    Check and correct the current reference position ◆ What is the reference position? The base position for all the hands and the date to indicate the time and date. If the reference position is not correct, the time and functions are not indicated correctly. Correct reference positions 24-hour hand Hour hand, minute hand...
  • Page 41 Check and correct the current reference position ◆ Check and correct the current reference position 1. Pull the crown in to position 1 . The second hand moves to the 30-second position. 2. Rotate the crown and adjust the mode hand to L-TM (Local time mode).
  • Page 42 Check and correct the current reference position 5. Press the upper right button Ⓑ to finish the procedure. The current time indication will resume automatically when leaving the watch for approx. 2 minutes. 6. Pull the crown in to position 2 . This will enable you to correct the reference position.
  • Page 43 Check and correct the current reference position 8. Rotate the crown to adjust each setting. • When you rotate the crown quickly, each hand will move continuously. To slow down and stop them, slightly rotate the crown. Second hand: • Second hand cannot be adjusted by rotating it counterclockwise. Function hand / date indicator: • The date indication move in conjunction with each other.
  • Page 44 Check and correct the current reference position 9. Push the crown in to position 0 and press the upper right button Ⓑ to finish the setting. Each hand and the date return to indicate the local time.

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your watch, check the table below. The hands do not work properly. Symptoms Remedies Page The second hand moves once Fully charge your watch. every two seconds. Push the crown in to position 0 . —...
  • Page 46 Troubleshooting The time, date, or day of the week is wrong. Symptoms Remedies Page Check and correct the current reference position The time and/or date is incorrect. 24, 26 Adjust the time/calendar. Adjust the time. The date changes around the 12:00 am.
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting Alarm Symptoms Remedies Page When the watch is in the two-second interval movement due to insufficient charging, an alarm An alarm does not sound. does not operate. Fully charge the watch. Turn the alarm ON.
  • Page 48 Troubleshooting Others Symptoms Remedies Page Fully charge the watch by exposing it to direct The watch stops immediately sunlight for 5 to 6 hours. 18, 64 after it is charged. If there are no other defects, please contact the shop where you purchased the watch.

  • Page 49: All Reset

    Troubleshooting ◆ All Reset When the watch does not work properly, you can reset all the settings. If the power reserve is insufficient, fully charge the watch before performing all reset. After performing all reset After performing All Reset, you will need to configure all settings. Completely set the watch by following the procedures.
  • Page 50 Troubleshooting ◆ Performing All Reset Perform this operation after checking the contents of the previous page. 1. Pull the crown in to position 1 . The second hand moves to the 30-second position. 2. Rotate the crown and adjust the mode hand to the local time (L-TM) mode.

  • Page 51: Eco-Drive (Solar Powered) Watch Handling Precautions

    Eco-Drive (solar powered) watch handling precautions <Always Make Sure to Recharge Frequently> • Please note that if you wear long sleeves, the watch may stop as a result of being covered by your sleeve and blocked from the light. • When you take off the watch, try to place it in as bright a location as possible. This will ensure optimal operation. CAUTION Recharging Precautions • Do not charge the watch at a high temperature (about 60°C or higher) as doing so may cause the movement to malfunction.
  • Page 52 Eco-Drive (solar powered) watch handling precautions <Replacement of Rechargeable Cell> • This watch utilizes a special rechargeable cell that does not require regular replacement. However power consumption may increase after using the watch for a number of years due to wear of internal components and deterioration of oils.

  • Page 53: Water Resistance

    Water resistance WARNING Water Resistance • Refer to the watch dial and the case back for the indication of the water resistance of your watch. The following chart provides examples of use for reference to ensure that your watch is used properly. (The unit "1bar"...
  • Page 54 Water resistance • Upgraded water resistance for daily use (to 5 atmospheres) means that the watch may be worn while swimming, but is not to worn while skin diving. • Upgraded water resistance for daily use (to 10/20 atmospheres) means that the watch may be worn while skin diving, but not while scuba or saturated diving using helium gas.

  • Page 55: Precautionary Items And Usage Limitations

    Precautionary items and usage limitations CAUTION To Avoid Injury • Be particularly careful when wearing your watch while holding a small child, to avoid injury. • Be particularly careful when engaged in strenuous exercise or work, to avoid injury to yourself and others. • Do NOT wear your watch while in a sauna or other location where your watch may become excessively hot, since there is the risk of burns.
  • Page 56 Precautionary items and usage limitations • Even if your watch has a high level of water resistance, please be careful of the following. - If your watch is immersed in sea water, rinse thoroughly with fresh water and wipe with a dry cloth. - Do not pour water from a tap directly onto your watch.
  • Page 57 Consult your nearest authorized Citizen service center. <Temperature> • The watch may stop or the function of the watch may be impaired in extremely high or low temperature. Do not use the watch in places where the temperature is outside the operating temperature range as stated in the specifications.

  • Page 58: Static Electricity

    Precautionary items and usage limitations <Strong Shock> • Avoid dropping the watch or subjecting it to other strong impact. It may cause malfunctions and/or performance deterioration as well as damage to the case and bracelet. <Static Electricity> • The integrated circuits (IC) used in quartz watches are sensitive to static electricity. Please note that the watch may operate erratically or not at all if exposed to intense static electricity.
  • Page 59 Precautionary items and usage limitations CAUTION Always Keep Your Watch Clean • Rotate the crown while it is pressed in fully and press the buttons periodically so they do not become stuck due to accumulations of foreign matter. • The case and band of the watch come into direct contact with the skin in the same manner as undergarments. Corrosion of the metal or unnoticed soiling such as that caused by perspiration and dirt can soil sleeves and other portions of clothing.

  • Page 60: Caring For Your Watch

    Precautionary items and usage limitations Caring for Your Watch • Wipe any dirt or moisture such as perspiration from the case and crystal with a soft cloth. • For a metallic, plastic or rubber (urethane) watchband, wash any dirt off with water. Remove the small amounts of dirt trapped between the crevices of the metallic band with a soft brush.

  • Page 61: Warranty And Service

    Warranty and service <Free Guarantee> In the case a malfunction has occurred during the course of normal use while the watch is still under warranty, the watch will be repaired free of charge in accordance with the conditions of the warranty included with this manual.
  • Page 62 Warranty and service <Periodic Inspection (Charge Basis)> • Water resistance As the water resistance will be reduced over time, you should have your watch inspected and its water resistance verified every 2-3 years (charge basis) to extend its life and ensure safety. To maintain its water resistance, it is recommended to request us to replace the packings and other parts of your watch.

  • Page 63: Specifications

    Specifications E87 ＊ Model Type Analog solar-powered watch Within ±15 seconds per month when worn at normal operation temperatures Timekeeping accuracy (between +5°C and +35°C) Operating -10°C to +60°C temperature range • Time: Hours, minutes, seconds, 24-hour Display functions • Calendar: the number of years passed from the leap year / month / date / • Fully charged to fully discharged:...
  • Page 64 Specifications • Solar power function • Overcharging prevention function • Insufficient charge warning function (two-second interval movement) Additional functions • Power save feature (conserve power) • Local time (time difference correction: 1 hour unit) • Perpetual calendar (until February 28th, 2100) • Reference position check / correct function Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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