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Keep this manual handy for easy reference. ※ Length adjustment service for metallic bands is available at the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. The service may also be available on a chargeable basis.
○ 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. ・If you observe any allergic symptoms or skin irritation ・Keep the watch and accessories out of the reach of babies and children.
Immediately consult the retailer on this watch. For diving, use special watches for diving. from whom the watch was purchased or SEIKO CUSTMER SERVICE CENTER . Do not leave moisture, sweat and dirt on the watch for a long time.
Features This solar-drive and radio-controlled watch is equipped with a radio signal adjustment function. ■ Time Difference Adjustment Function ・・・ This watch can display local time around the world by ・ The watch is operated by using “electric energy” which is converted from the light (Selecting Transmitting Station) setting the appropriate time difference.
HOW TO USE THE BUTTON CROWN Some models may have a Button which is recessed in the watch case There are two types of crown, a normal crown and a screw-lock type crown. to prevent accidental input. Shape of the Button differs depending on Please check the type of the crown of your watch.
■ Automatic reception and manual reception Setting the Time and Date by Receiving a Radio Signal ・ Automatic reception ■ Mechanism of radio signal reception This watch sets the time and date by automatically receiving a radio signal at a fixed time. This watch automatically receives a radio signal before 2:00 a.m.
■ Radio signal reception range : the People s Republic of China (BPC) ■ Radio signal reception range : the United States of America (WWVB) The reception range from the transmitting station is approximately The reception range from the transmitting station is approximately 1,500 km (1,500 km radius of the transmitting station).
・ C l o s e t o h o m e e l e c t r i c a l sites or places with station's website for further information or contact SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. appliances such as TV's, heavy traffic.
■ Standard Charging Time ABOUT CHARGING For an approximate time required to charge the watch, refer to the table below. ■ How To Charge the Watch From the state where the In the state where the hand watch is stopped (not charged) moves (the watch is charged) Illumination Light...
Time Difference Adjustment (when using the watch overseas) ■ Features of time difference adjustment function ■ Questions and answers regarding time difference adjustment function <How to read the second hand position and time difference (radio signal transmitting station> ・ Set the time difference in the time difference ※The numbers in parenthesis are time differences based on UTC.
There are time differences around the world based on “Coordinated Universal Time List of major time differences around the world (UTC).” There are 24 regions (Time Zones) around the world with a time difference of one hour. This system has been adopted internationally by setting the total time Refer to the table below to set the time difference area in the Time Difference Adjustment mode.
Water Resistance Refer to the table below for the description of each degree of water resistant performance of your watch before using. (Refer to " P.123 ") Indication on the case back Indication on the case back Water resistant performance Water resistant performance Condition of use Condition of use...
● Leather band Band ・ A leather band is susceptible to discoloration and deterioration from moisture, sweat and direct sunlight. ・ Wipe off moisture and sweat as soon as possible by gently blotting them up with a dry cloth. The band touches the skin directly and becomes dirty with sweat or dust. ・...
・How to adjust the length of the leather band B Type While pressing the push button on the both sides of Press the push buttons again to the flap, pull the leather band out of the moveable unfasten the flap. loop and fixed loop.
(overhaul), make sure that the gasket and push pin are also replaced with new ones. ・ SEIKO makes it a policy to typically keep a stock of replacement parts for When your watch is inspected and adjusted by disassembly and cleaning this watch for 7 years.
How to conduct manual reception (Receiving a radio signal manually) When the second hand starts to Place the watch and wait for a move at one-second intervals, check few minutes (max. 12 minutes) that the reception is successful. Place the watch. Continue to press the button (for 3 seconds), and then release it when the second hand moves to the zero second position.
P ress t he but t on and Press the button to set the After the operation ③ pull the Push the crown back in then release it time crown to the second click. according to the time signal, etc. The second hand moves to the zero second position By pressing the button once, the second hand makes a full The operation is completed.
Preliminary position ■ Preliminary position adjustment of the date Since the preliminary position of the date is not adjusted, it is When the date and time are not correct even if the radio signal reception necessary to align the position manually. is successful, the preliminary position of the date may be misaligned.
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At trouble At trouble Possible causes Possible causes Solutions Solutions Reference pages Reference pages The watch was moved while it was receiving a radio signal. The watch was moved while it was receiving a radio signal. Do not move the watch while it is receiving a radio signal. Do not move the watch while it is receiving a radio signal.
At trouble At trouble Possible cause Possible cause Solution Solution Reference pages Reference pages The reception results are successful The reception results are successful The date is out of the preliminary position. The date is out of the preliminary position. Misalignment Misalignment and the precise time is displayed, but and the precise time is displayed, but This happens when the date is out of the preliminary position as a result...
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■ Preliminary position adjustment of the date: adjust to “1 (first day)” (③ - ④) Press the button to set the date to “1” Push the crown back in Adjust the date so that the number “1” will be displayed in the date window. When the crown is pushed back in, the watch starts to work from 00:00:00.
Specifications 1. Basic functions: basic watch with 3 hands (hour, minute and second hands), date display 2. Frequency of crystal oscillator: 32,768Hz (Hz= Hertz, cycles per second) 3. Loss/gain (per month): Loss/gain ±15 seconds in a monthly rate (except the cases when the watch is used without time adjustment by receiving a radio signal and when it is worn on the wrist within a normal temperature range between 5℃...
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