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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 After reading the manual, store it in a safe place for future reference. Be sure to visit the Citizen website at https://www.citizenwatch-global.com/ . Some models may be equipped with enhanced features and functions such as slide rules and tachymeters. You can also see how to use such features and functions, which is not covered with the instruction manual, in the web site.
  • 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 ) and understand the meaning of the following symbols: ■...
  • Page 4 Safety precautions ■ Important instructions are categorized and depicted in this manual as follows: (Following symbols are examples of Pictograms.) Warning (caution) symbol followed by prohibited matters. Warning (caution) symbol followed by instructions that should be followed or precautions that should be observed.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Before using this watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Band adjustment .
  • Page 6 CONTENTS Adjusting the calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About mechanical watches .

  • Page 7: Before Using This Watch

    Before using this watch Band adjustment 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 (excluding products containing the band adjustment tool).

  • Page 8: How To Use A Specially Designed Crown/Button

    Before using this watch How to use a specially designed crown/button Some models are equipped with a specially designed crown and/or push button to prevent accidental operation. Screw down crown/button Unlock the crown/button prior to operate your watch. Unlock Lock Push the crown in to the Rotate the crown case.
  • Page 9 Before using this watch Recessed button Press the button with a non-marring narrow-tipped object. • Metal objects may cause marring or scratching of the button.

  • Page 10: Winding The Mainspring

    Winding the mainspring This is an automatic mechanical watch powered by a spring. When wearing the watch, your arm’s movement rotates the oscillating weight to wind the mainspring automatically. • When your arm’s movement is small and/or a few, winding will become insufficient.

  • Page 11: Duration And Winding Number Of Times Of Models

    Winding the mainspring Duration and winding number of times of models Cal. No. Duration Winding number of times More than 50 hours About 42 times 0950 More than 40 hours About 40 times 41** More than 40 hours About 40 times 82** More than 60 hours About 50 times...

  • Page 12: Winding The Mainspring Manually

    Winding the mainspring Winding the mainspring manually Push in the crown fully (to position 0 ). Hold the crown with your thumb and index finger and rotate it clockwise slowly. • Wind the mainspring enough referring to “Winding number of times”...
  • Page 13 Winding the mainspring • Rubbing down the crown from the back side of the watch can also rotate it.

  • Page 14: Setting The Time

    Setting the time When the watch is stopped, wind the mainspring beforehand. There are two ways to set the time: one is for models equipped with the calendar; the other is for those with no calendar. Have no calendar Have calendar Some models have the calendar on a different position;...
  • Page 15 Setting the time • Some models have the small second hand or the 24-hour hand. Hour hand Minute hand Some models have the Crown small second hand and the 24-hour hand both. Second hand 24-hour hand Small second hand...

  • Page 16: Setting The Time (Models With No Calendar)

    Setting the time Setting the time (models with no calendar) Pull the crown out to position 1 as the second hand points 0 second. Rotate the crown to set the time. • The hour and minute hands move synchronously as you rotate the crown.

  • Page 17: Setting The Time (Models With The Calendar)

    Setting the time Setting the time (models with the calendar) Pull the crown out to position 2 as the second hand points 0 second. Rotate the crown to set the time. • The hour and minute hands move synchronously. • The calendar also move synchronously as the time is advanced.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Calendar

    Adjusting the calendar When the watch is stopped, wind the mainspring beforehand. The date indication based on the 31-day calendar. Calendar adjustment is required on the first days of March, May, July, October and December. • Adjusting the calendar in a certain period of time on the watch may cause incorrect change of indication.
  • Page 19 Adjusting the calendar Pull the crown out to position 1 . Rotate the crown to set the calendar. Cal. No. Rotating counterclockwise Rotating clockwise Date indication moves – 0950 forward. 41** Day-of-week indication Date indication moves moves forward if it is 82** forward.

  • Page 20: About Mechanical Watches

    About mechanical watches The accuracy of a mechanical watch in this instruction manual is static accuracy at normal temperatures. Accuracy of a mechanical watch may not be kept within a normal accuracy range due to using conditions such as below. A mechanical watch keeps its accuracy best when its mainspring is Winding amount of the mainspring...

  • Page 21: Take Care Of Magnetism Of Your Surroundings

    About mechanical watches Take care of magnetism of your surroundings! The most important part in a mechanical watch for its time accuracy is “balance”. The balance has a very small and thin spring (hairspring). It oscillates in a certain period of time to keep accuracy of a mechanical watch. Oscillation of the hairspring Oscillation of the hairspring may fluctuate and total...

  • Page 22: Caring Of A Mechanical Watch

    About mechanical watches Everyday items with strong magnetism Notebook computer, smartphone, tablet, tablet cover, speaker, earphones, headphones, clasps of handbags, magnets used in the latches of refrigerator doors, magnetic health devices, etc. Keep the devices and equipment at least 5 cm away from the watch. Caring of a mechanical watch Mechanical watches may become inaccurate due to insufficient lubrication or worn parts.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom Remedies Page Movement of a hand seems strange The mainspring may not be wound enough. No hands move. Wind up the mainspring manually. The watch cannot be operated The crown and buttons do Screw down crown and buttons must be not work.
  • Page 24 Troubleshooting Symptom Remedies Page Calendar AM/PM setting is incorrect on models equipped with the calendar. The calendar changes in Set the calender to the previous of the the daytime. target date following the steps of calendar adjustment and set AM/PM and date correctly in the course of time setting.

  • Page 25: 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.
  • Page 26 Water resistance • Upgraded water-resistance for daily use (to 5 atmospheres) means that the watch may be worn while swimming, but is not to be worn while skin diving or scuba 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 diving or saturated diving using helium gas.

  • Page 27: 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.
  • Page 28 Precautionary items and usage limitations CAUTION Precautions • Always use the watch with the crown pushed in (normal position). If the crown is of the screw lock-type, make sure it is securely locked. • Do NOT operate the crown or any push buttons when the watch is wet. Water may enter the watch causing damage to vital components.
  • Page 29 Precautionary items and usage limitations CAUTION When Wearing Your Watch <Band> • Leather bands and rubber (urethane) bands will deteriorate over time due to perspiration or dirt. In addition, they are made of natural material and will be worn, deformed and discolored over time.
  • Page 30 Precautionary items and usage limitations • Please request adjustment or repair of the band in the following cases: - You notice an abnormality with the band due to corrosion. - The pin of the band is protruding. • We recommend seeking the assistance of an experienced watch technician for sizing of your watch.
  • Page 31 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. <Chemicals, Corrosive Gasses and Mercury> •...
  • Page 32 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. Corrosion of the metal or accumulated foreign matter may result in black residue coming from the bracelet when exposed to moisture or perspiration unnoticed soiling such as that caused by perspiration.
  • Page 33 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 34 Precautionary items and usage limitations When Luminous Paint is used for your watch The paint on the dial and hands helps you with reading the time in a dark place. The luminous paint stores light (daylight or artificial light) and glows in a dark place. It is free from any radioactive substance or any other material harmful to a human body or environment.

  • Page 35: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications and contents are subject to change without prior notice. Model 0950 Number of jewels Type Automatic mechanical watch Timekeeping accuracy −5 seconds to +10 seconds per day in average Display functions Time: hours, minutes, seconds/Calendar: date Duration More than about 50 hours Beats 28,800 times per hour (8 beats) •...
  • Page 36 Specifications Model 41**/82**/83** Type Mechanical watch Timekeeping accuracy* −20 seconds to +40 seconds per day in average Display functions* Time: hours, minutes, seconds/Calendar: date, day of week More than about 40 hours (41** and 82**)/more than about 60 hours Duration (83**) Beats 21,600 times per hour (6 beats)
  • Page 37 Specifications Model 90** Number of jewels Type Automatic mechanical watch Timekeeping accuracy −10 seconds to +30 seconds per day in average Display functions Time: hours, minutes, seconds/Calendar: date Duration More than about 42 hours Beats 28,800 times per hour (8 beats) •...
  • Page 38 Cal.0950 ・ 41＊ ＊ ・ 82＊ ＊ ・ 83＊ ＊ ・ 90＊ ＊ CTZ-B8214...

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