Characteristics Of Mechanical Watches（Manual Winding Model, Automatic Winding Model - Seiko M-6 Instructions Manual

Characteristics of mechanical watches（manual winding model, automatic winding model）
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・ This is a mechanical watch that uses the mainspring as its power
source.
・ When starting to use a watch after it stops, turn the crown
approximately 20 times by hand to wind the mainspring.
・ Accuracy of mechanical watch is indicated by a daily rate （loss
or gain per one day） , while that of quartz watch is indicated by a
monthly or annual rate.
・ Accuracy of mechanical watch may slightly vary depending on the
various conditions of use （such as the length of time during which
the watch is worn on the wrist, temperature environment, arm
movement, and winding state of the mainspring） .
・ W h e n a f f e c t e d by a st r o ng m a g n e t ism f r o m o u t sid e , t h e
mechanical watch may temporarily lose or gain time. The parts
of the watch may become magnetized depending on the extent
of the eff ect. In such a case, consult the retailer from whom the
watch was purchased since the watch requires repair including
demagnetizing.
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