Band; How To Use The Diver Adjuster - Seiko V175 Instructions Manual

The band touches the skin directly and becomes dirty with sweat or dust.
Therefore, lack of care may accelerate deterioration of the band or cause skin
irritation or stain on the sleeve edge. The watch requires a lot of attention for
long usage.
● Metallic band
・ M oisture, sweat or soil will cause rust even on a stainless steel band if they are left for a long time.
・ L ack of care may cause a yellowish or gold stain on the lower sleeve edge of shirts.
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・ W ipe off moisture, sweat or soil with a soft cloth as soon as possible
・ T o clean the soil around the joint gaps of the band, wipe it out in water and then brush it off with a
soft toothbrush.
（Protect the watch body from water splashes by wrapping it up in plastic wrap etc.）
・ B ecause some titan bracelets use pins made of stainless steel, which has outstanding strength,
rust may form in the stainless steel parts.
・ I f rust advances, pins may poke out or drop out, and the watch case may fall off the bracelet, or
the clasp may not open.
・ I f a pin is poking out, personal injury may result. In such a case, refrain from using the watch and
request repair.
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● Polyurethane band
・ A polyurethane band is susceptible to discoloration from light, and may be
deteriorated by solvent or atmospheric humidity.
・ E specially a translucent, white, or pale colored band easily adsorbs other
colors, resulting in color smears or discoloration.
・ W ash out dirt in water and clean it off with a dry cloth.
（Protect the watch body from water splashes by wrapping it up in plastic
wrap etc.）
・ W hen the band becomes less flexible, have the band replaced with a new
one. If you continue to use the band as it is, the band may develop cracks
or become brittle over time.
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Skin irritation caused by a band has various reasons such as allergy
Notes on skin
to metals or leathers, or skin reactions against friction on dust or
irritation and allergy
the band itself.
Adjust the band to allow a little clearance with your wrist to
Notes on the
ensure proper airflow. When wearing the watch, leave enough
length of the band
room to insert a finger between the band and your wrist.
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Band

● Leather band
・ A leather band is susceptible to discoloration and deterioration from
moisture, sweat and direct sunlight.
・ W ipe off moisture and sweat as soon as possible by gently blotting them up
with a dry cloth.
・ D o not expose the watch to direct sunlight for a long time.
・ P lease take care when wearing a watch with light-colored band, as dirt is
likely to show up.
・ R efrain 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-resistant enforced for daily use （10- or 20-BAR water resistant）.

How to use the diver adjuster

If your watch's metal bracelet has the Diver Adjuster function, the length of
the bracelet can be easily adjusted.
It is very useful when you wear the watch over a wet suit or winter clothing.
1 Lift up the flap approximately 90°until it
stands upright, and then press the flap down
further approximately 20°and lightly hold it.
・ W hen doing so, take care not to push the
flap forcibly. Although you may feel slight
resistance, doing this requires only a light force.
2 Lightly pull the bracelet on the 6 o'clock side of the watch
along the curved line of the bracelet to pull out the slider.
・ D oing this requires only a light force. Take
care not to pull the bracelet forcibly.
・ T he slider can be pulled out approximately
30mm. Take care not to pull it out of the limit.
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Flap
20°
90°
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Bracelet on the 6 o'clock
side of the watch
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