Water Resistance; Band - Seiko Issey Miyake NE15 Instruction

Water resistance

Refer the table below for the description of each degree of
water resistant performance of your watch before using.
Indication on the case back
No indication Non-water resistance
WATER RESISTANT Water resistance for everyday use
WATER RESISTANT Water resistance for everyday use
5 BAR at 5 barometric pressures.
WATER RESISTANT Water resistance for everyday use
10（20）BAR at 10(20) barometric pressures.
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The band touches the skin directly and becomes dirty with
sweat or dust. Therefore,lack of care may accelerate deterio-
ration of the band or cause skin irritation or stain on a sleeve
cuff . The watch requires a lot of attention for long usage.
■ Metallic band
・ Moisture, sweat or soil will cause rust even on a stain-
less steel band if they are left for a long time.
・ Lack of care may cause a yellowish or gold stain on a
sleeve cuff 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 and then brush it off with a soft toothbrush.
（Protect the watch body from water splashes by wrap-
ping it in plastic wrap, etc.）
・ Because some titanium bracelets use pins made of stain-
less 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.
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Water resistant Performance

Band

Condition of use
Avoid drops of water or sweat
The watch can withstand
accidental contact with
water in everyday life.
The watch is suitable for sports such as swimming.
The watch is suitable for diving not using an air cylinder.
・ If a pin is poking out, personal injury may result. In such
a case, refrain from using the watch and request repair.
■ Leather band
・ A leather band is susceptible to discoloration and deteri-
oration from moisture, sweat and direct sunlight.
・ Wipe off moisture and sweat as soon as possible by gen-
tly blotting with a dry cloth.
・ Do not expose the watch to direct sunlight for a long
time.
・ Please take care when wearing a watch with a light-
colored band, as dirt or stains are likely to show.
・ 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-re-
sistant enforced for daily use （10-BAR water resistant）.
■ Polyurethane band
・ A polyurethane band is susceptible to discoloration from
light, and it may be deteriorated by solvent or atmos-
pheric humidity.
N o t s u i t a b l e
WARNING for swimming
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