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Page 40 0120-612-911 SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER: (toll free in Japan, automatically connected to one of the above listed Seiko Service Centers, close to where you are) SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER ● Kokusai building, 3-1-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo ● Osaka Yotsubashi Shinmachi building 1-4-24, Shinmachi, Nishi-ku, ● Osaka-shi HEAD OFFICE 1-2-1, Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo http://www.seiko-watch.co.jp/...
Page 41 CONTENTS ABOUT THIS WATCH CHARGING THE SOLAR BATTERY D I G ITA L SETTING THE TIME BY RECIEVING RADIO SIGNAL WORLD TIME ALARM WIRED W36 / W37 Series STOPWATCH TIMER TROUBLESHOOTING Thank you very much for choosing a WIRED DIGITAL W36 / W37 Series Watch. Please read carefully the instructions in this booklet for proper and safe use of your WIRED watch before start using it, and keep this manual handy for easy reference.
Page 42 BEFORE USE ■ Make sure to keep the watch suﬃciently charged ■ To receive radio signals Check the amount of energy stored in the watch's battery and place or This watch automatically receives radio signals to adjust the time every day. store in a location receiving light, etc., to suﬃciently charge the battery Automatic reception is performed every hour from 2 AM to 4 AM. with electricity. Automatic reception ends upon completion of satisfactory reception. The amount of energy stored in the watch can be checked by "Display During this period of time, place the watch and Remaining Battery Amount." in a location that easily receives radio signals The antenna for receiving radio signals inside the watch without wearing it and do not move it. is at the 12 o'clock position. Turning the antenna toward As long as automatic radio signal reception is the outside of the window enables the watch to receive successful, the watch will keep the accurate time radio signals more easily. Remaining without any special operation by the user. battery level → CHARGING THE SOLAR BATTERY P.45〜54 → SETTING THE TIME BY RECEIVING RADIO SIGNAL P.55〜61...
Page 43: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS BEFORE USE SETTING THE TIME BY RECEIVING RADIO SIGNAL WORLD TIME TROUBLESHOOTING ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・...
Page 44 Features This is a solar radio-controlled watch. The watch receives oﬃcial standard frequencies of Japan (from either of two transmitting stations) to display correct time. A solar cell underneath the dial converts any form of light into"electrical energy"to operate the watch. ■Automatic Time Setting ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ The watch maintains the accurate time by This watch is equipped with the following functions in addition to the time (hour and minute) display. → P.55 automatically receiving radio signals on the oﬃcial ■Automatic calendar ...
Page 45: Name And Function Of Each Part
Name and Function of Each Part Main body Liquid Crystal panel Built-in antenna P.50 → An antenna for radio signal reception is built in under the panel. Series Series Remaining battery level Solar panel Radio signal icon Reception result: Success/Failure P.61 → Receiving: Strength of radio signal P.58 → Light button P.46 → Mode icon Lighting of built-in illuminating light Mode change Setting and adjustment : Plus (advance) Indicates the current mode. From the following pages, instructuions described use the illustration for the W36 series only. Setting and adjustment: Minus (Return) ( W36 & W37 A, B, C button functions are the same; only the light button position is diﬀerent.) ...
Page 46: Mode Switching
Mode switching Each pressing of button changes the mode. The mode icon at the bottom indicates the current mode. Home time World time Single-time alarm Daily alarm Stopwatch Timer → P.47 → P.62 → P.64 → P.65 → P.66 → P.67 Home time, Home time, Alarm set time Alarm set time Measurement time Timer set time Calendar, Local city code, City code/time diﬀerence, Local time Message...
Page 47: Home Time Mode
Home time mode ■ Display change on the home time mode ■ Various Settings ※ Long press Home time city setting Calendar adjustment City code/ Time/Calendar display Press once Year→Month→Date Time diﬀerence display Home time mode Press Press once Summer time Long press once Time/Calendar display (DST) 12H/24H of the Home time Or when no button Display change Automati- operation is performed cally reset Press once Press once after 10 sec for one minute, the mode Time adjustment Contrast can be reset while in the Second→Minute→Hour setting Message display process of setting. Press once Press once Long press Power SAVE...
Page 48: How To Charge
How to Charge ■ How to charge ■ In the following cases, there is a high likelihood that the battery may run out This watch is a solar watch. This watch operates while generating electric power from light due to battery shortage. received on the solar panel and saving the electric power in the secondary battery. Please remember to suﬃciently charge the battery with reference to the display for proper use. ・ A sleeve covers your watch while you are wearing it. P.50 ■ Display and remaining battery amount → ・ Continuously use or store in an environment where light is not likely to enter. Charge the battery by applying light to the solar panel. Solar panel...
Page 49: Reference For Time Required To Charge
Reference for Time Required to Charge ■ Reference for time required to charge Charge the battery with reference to the times listed in the table. This watch which is fully charged once continues operating for approximately 3 months when used under the following conditions Extremely low Low Medium level Suﬃcient Required time Environment even if it is not charged thereafter. to operate (reference) all day long ・ Lighting: 2 sec. (One day)- W36 Series, Approximately 15 hours 3 sec. (One day) - W37 Series Approximately Outdoors on a clear day Approximately 15 minutes Approximately 9 hours Approximately 5 hours 7 minutes One hundred thousand lux ・ Alarm sound: 10 sec. (One day) Approximately 43 hours ・ Radio signal reception: 10 min (One day) Approximately Window side on a clear day Approximately 1 hour Approximately 23 hours...
Page 50: Display And Remaining Battery Amount
Display and Remaining Battery Amount ■ Display and remaining battery amount Diﬀerence in the display The panel display indicates approximately the remaining battery amount. according to the liquid crystal type Liquid Crystal panel display Remaining battery amount Remedies Please use your watch as it is. Suﬃcient Please remember to charge Medium the battery. level ■ How to Charge → P.48...
Page 51 Liquid Crystal panel display Remaining battery amount Restriction in operation Remedies and function ※1 Suﬃciently charge the battery up to condition ①. ※2 After charging, please use the watch as it is. Button operation ■ How to charge → P.48 is not allowed. Radio signal ※1 reception is not 1. Suﬃciently charge the battery up to condition ① allowed. 2. Adjust the time by manual reception or by hand. Extremely Alarm sound is ■ How to charge → P.48 CHARGE ： stopped. ■ Adjust the time by receiving radio signals. Charge (Charge is required.) (How to carry out manual reception) → P.58 ■ Various Settings (Time adjustment) → P.47 Nothing is ※ If your watch operates abnormally, reset the built-in IC. displayed. ■ How to Reset the Built-in IC. → P.74 ※1 Nothing is displayed in a place without light under conditions ③ and ④. ※2 Stopwatch measured time and timer setting time are reset under condition ③.
Page 52: Power Save P.save And Sleep
Power Save (P.SAVE and SLEEP) ■ If the P.SAVE functions ※ P.SAVE means power save. If button operation is not performed over a predetermined time without light, the P.SAVE (power save function) functions to prevent useless consumption of energy. Liquid Crystal panel display Condition Restriction in Remedies operation and function [P.SAVE] ﬂashes Button operation is not continuously performed Place your watch under for approximately 4 hours without light. light, or press any button 【P.SAVE】 In the case of P.SAVE to return to the home time Automatic reception [SLEEP] ﬂashes is allowed at mode (time display). 2 AM for receiving Button operation is not radio signals. continuously performed for approximately Alarm sound 3 days without light. ※ If condition ② continues, the battery is stopped. 【SLEEP】 In the case of SLEEP may become weak. Please keep in mind.
Page 53 ■ P.SAVE ON/OFF When using the stopwatch or timer function for over 4 hours in a dark place, Set the P.SAVE. it is recommended to turn oﬀ (stop) the P.SAVE. Turn on the P.SAVE before normal use. According to "Various Settings" on P.47, display Button the P.SAVE ON/OFF setting screen. Each pressing of the button switches ON/OFF. Button Press button , or in one minute, the mode is reset to the home time mode.
Page 54: Overcharge Prevention Function And Power Source
Overcharge prevention function and Power Source ■ Overcharge prevention function ■ Power Source ・ The battery used in this watch is a special secondary battery, which is diﬀerent ・ When the secondary battery is fully charged, the overcharge prevention function is automatically activated to avoid further charging. There is no need to worry from ordinary batteries. Unlike an ordinary silver oxide battery, the secondary about ...
Page 55: Setting The Time By Receiving Radio Signal
What is a Radio-Controlled Watch? ■ What is a radio-controlled watch? ■ How to receive radio signals The radio-controlled watch displays the accurate time and date by The following two methods are employed for radio signal reception. automatically receiving and synchronizing itself with an accurate time ■ Automatic reception: Daily, radio signals are automatically received. signal transmitted by an oﬃcial standard frequency. Automatic reception is performed every hour from 2 AM to 4 AM. Transmitting Station Transmitting Station Radio-controlled watch Automatic reception ends upon completion of satisfactory reception. ※ Automatic reception functions in the home time mode or world time mode. Please keep in Receive radio signals through the antenna mind that it does not function in other modes than the above. inside the watch Oﬃcial standard ■ Manual reception: Radio signals can be compulsorily received by hand. frequency ↓ Cesium ※ Manual reception functions in the home time mode. Analyze time information Atomic It does not function in other modes than the above. ↓ Clock Reception can be satisfactorily performed depending on the reception environment. Display the correct time According to the environment, radio signals may not be properly received. Time signal transmitted by a standard frequency is based on a super accurate "Cesium Check the [Reception result] to conﬁrm that reception has been satisfactorily performed. Atomic Clock" that may have a 1 second loss or gain per one hundred thousand years.
Page 56: Official Standard Frequency Of Japan (Jjy)
Oﬃcial standard frequency of Japan (JJY) ■ Oﬃcial standard frequency of Japan (JJY) This watch can receive oﬃcial standard frequencies from transmitting stations in Japan. Notice The radio signal reception function is activated when the city code of the home time is set to TYO (Tokyo), SEL (Seoul), or HKG (Hong Kong). ■ About receiving radio signals 【Oﬃcial standard frequency of Japan: JJY】・ The watch may display the incorrect time if it fails to receive radio signals properly Reception range of each standard frequency because of interference. The watch may fail to receive radio signals depending on the JJY is operated by the National Institute of Information location or reception conditions. In such a case, change the location of the watch. and Communications Technology (NICT). ・ Radio signals can easily be received during nighttime hours due to its characteristics. JJY is transmitted from two stations in Japan. Each station transmits JJY in a diﬀerent frequency. ・ The watch moves depending on the quartz movement (loss/gain: ±30 seconds per Ohtakadoya-yama transmitting station month) when it is unable to receive radio signals. ・ Fukushima （40kHz） (Ohtakadoya-yama transmitting station: 40 KHz) ・ The time signal transmission may be stopped during maintenance of the facilities of each Hagane-yama ・ Kyushu transmitting station or because of a lightning strike. In such a case, see each station's website transmitting station (Hagane-yama transmitting station: 60 KHz) for further information or contact SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. （60kHz） About 1,000 km The reception range from each transmitting ...
Page 57: Appropriate Place To Keep A Radio-Controlled Watch
Appropriate Place to Keep a Radio-Controlled Watch ■ To enable the watch to receive radio signals easily ■ Conditions in which the watch may be unable to Place the watch where it can easily receive radio signals receive radio signals, for example, The antenna for receiving radio signals inside the close to a window. watch is at the 12 o'clock position.Turning the antenna toward the outside of the To enhance the reception of radio window enables the watch ・ Inside a building, between tall ・ Close to overhead power lines, signals, do not move the watch by buildings, underground to receive radio signals ...
Page 58: Adjust The Time By Receiving Radio Signals
Adjust the Time by Receiving Radio Signals (How to Carry Out Manual Reception) Wait for a while with your watch is placed down. Place a watch Press button f or two sec or more. It will take 13 min at maximum for reception. The antenna for receiving Radio signal strength is displayed in four stages. (Updated every second) radio signals inside the watch is at the 12 o'clock position. Turning the antenna toward the outside of the window Radio signal level display enables the watch to receive radio signals more easily. Unstable Stable Pressing button displays [RECEIVE] Streaming animation indicating reception is displayed. as shown above. Remove the watch from your wrist and place Press button for two sec or more with the Please wait until the reception is completed without moving your watch. it in a location that can easily receive radio home time mode time display. Without wearing your watch, wait while placing your watch down and allowing it to remain still. signals, for example, close to a window. ※ Reception cannot be performed in other modes than the home time mode. ※ Pressing any button during reception cancels the reception. ※ Reception functions when the home time city code is TYO (Tokyo), SEL (Seoul), or HKG (Hong Kong). (This watch receives the oﬃcial standard frequency of Japan.)
Page 59 If reception cannot be properly performed, Reset to the home time mode change the location or direction of the watch. Also, the reception environment varies even in the same location depending on the After 10 sec time zone. Radio signals can easily be received during nighttime Could be hours due to its characteristics. received press once If this message is displayed After 10 sec Could not Nothing be received displayed. press once The watch has been set to a mode for The display indicates that reception is completed.The display continues for 10 sec. which reception cannot be performed. After 10 sec or by pressing button once, it is reset to the home time mode. Refer to the following page for resetting. ※ Reception can be successfully performed depending on the weather and reception environment. ※ Reception cannot be performed outside the radio signal reception range.
Page 60 When reception is not operated (If CHECK! is displayed) ﬂashes: The stopwatch is operating. Stop the stopwatch. If this message is displayed → How to use the stopwatch. P.66 ﬂashes: The timer is operating. Stop the timer. → How to use the timer. P.67 Three conditions on the right side The city setting of the home time is incorrect. can be considered. Reset according Set the home time to TYO (Tokyo), SEL (Seoul), to the ﬂowchart on the right side. or HKG (Hong Kong). → Various Settings P.47 The display is reset to the home time mode after 10 sec or by pressing button once. These three conditions may overlap ※ This watch receives The oﬃcial standard frequency of Japan.
Page 61: Confirm Reception Result
Conﬁrm Reception Result ■ Conﬁrm reception result ■ Conﬁrm the date and time for which the latest reception was successfully performed. The latest reception result (success/failure) can be Displays the date and time Press button once. conﬁrmed. This is displayed in either mode. for which reception was successfully performed. Reception can be performed. Reception Pressing button Example: Reception was successful Nothing cannot be displays [RECEIVE] at 3:10 AM on December 8. displayed. as shown above. performed. The display is reset to the home time mode when one Press button under the condition of home time mode. min has elapsed or by pressing button once. ※ In the home time mode, reception result is reset with no ※ Continuously press button for two sec or more to enter the receiving operation. display when the mode is changed to the various settings mode. Press any button to cancel receiving operation.
Page 62: World Main Area Time Zone List
World Main Area Time Zone List Names of the cities C o u n t r y Time diﬀerencewith UTC Names of the cities C o u n t r y Time diﬀerencewith UTC ----------------- Universal Coordinated Time ------ Hong Kong China + 8 hour ★London United Kingdom + 0 hour Seoul South Korea + 9 hour ★Paris France + 1 hour...
Page 63: How To Use World Time
How to Use World Time Find out the time all over the world. You can ﬁnd out the time for 32 cities and regions all over the world. Select a city or region. Set to the world time mode according Press once: Button to the "Mode change" on P.46. Forward one place Plus (Advance) ※ The time of the city displayed last time is displayed Long press: when the mode is changed to the world time mode. Button Fast-forward Minus (Return) UTC:Universal Time Coordinated ■ Universal Coordinated Time （） UTC is the universal standard time coordinated through international According to necessity, set to the summer time (DST). agreement. It is used as the oﬃcial time around the world. DST ： Daylight Saving Time ■ Summer time （） Summer time is daylight saving time. Advancing the watch one hour to prolong Button daytime during longer daylight hours in summer. Daylight saving time has been ...
Page 64: How To Use The Single-Time Alarm
How to Use the Single-Time Alarm When the alarm is set, Using the single-time alarm The single-time mark mode is displayed An alarm that sounds only one time at the set time can be set. in either mode after setting. Set the single-time alarm mode according to "Mode change" on P.46. Mark is displayed. Set the alarm time. When the time reaches the set time, the alarm Press once: Forward 1 min Plus sounds for 10 sec and the display is reset Long press: Forward 15 min (Advance) to [ −− ： −− Minus Simultaneously press buttons (Return) Press any button to stop the alarm sound. and to cancel the setting. ※ Radio signal reception cannot be made in this mode. ※ When the time reaches the alarm time while setting, ※ The reception is suspended, when the alarm sounds during the setting is reset and 「 -- ： -- 」 is displayed. radio signal reception.
Page 65: How To Use The Daily Alarm
How to Use the Daily Alarm Using the daily alarm Alarm ON/OFF An alarm that sounds everyday at the set time can be set. Pressing button or switches ON/OFF. Change the mode to the daily alarm mode according to "Mode change" on P.46. ※ When the mode is changed to the daily alarm mode, the last alarm set time is displayed. The mark is displayed. Set the alarm time. When turning ON, the daily alarm mark is displayed in either mode. Operation of buttons and . Long press ※ Pressing button for an extended time, One press : Forward one point Setting Enter Hour setting Switching Min setting the alarm sound can be previewed. Long press : Fast forward the setting mode (Hour ﬂashes) (Hour to Min) (Min ﬂashes) Stopped when released. mode. (For 10 sec) ended Press any button to stop alarm sound. ※ Radio signal reception cannot be performed in this mode. ※ Reception is suspended when the alarm sounds during radio signal reception.
Page 66: How To Use The Stopwatch
How to Use the Stopwatch Using the stopwatch ： Normal measurement ※ When using the stopwatch for 4 hours or more in a dark place, it is Time is measured in 1/100 sec unit. recommended to turn oﬀ (stop) the The maximum measurement time is 9 hours 59 min 59. 99 sec. P.SAVE. Start Stop Reset P.53 P.SAVE ON/OFF → ： Split time (intermediate time) measurement Change the mode to the stopwatch mode Button The split time is according to "Mode Start/Stop Start Split Stop Reset displayed for 5 sec. Change" on P.46. Button Example: Measurement when passing intermediate points Measurement of respective points of [Start, A point, B point, Goal]...
Page 67: How To Use The Timer
How to Use the Timer Using the timer Operate the timer. The timer can be set from 1 min to 9 hours 59 min by the minute. The alarm sounds every sec from Button 3 seconds before stop. According to the "Mode change" on P.46, Start/Stop The alarm continuously sounds for 5 change the mode to the timer mode. sec after the counter reaches 0. Button ※ When the mode is changed to the timer mode, the latest set time The timer is stopped when the Reset is displayed. counter reaches 0 and returns to the set time. Set the time. Press any button to stop the alarm. Long Operation of buttons and . press ※ Press the reset (button ) to reset to the set time. One press : Forward one point Setting Timer set Switching Changed to Min setting Long press : Fast forward ※ For using the timer for 4 hours or more in a dark place, ...
Page 68: About Massage Display
About Message Display ■ About message display This watch displays a message unique to each speciﬁcation. A message is displayed. Only preset messages are displayed. Original messages cannot be prepared. In the home time mode, long press button . Ex.: In the case of a message of [WIRED] The message is stopped after scrolling. Press button to return to the home time mode.
Page 69: Specifications
Speciﬁcation ※ The speciﬁcations are subject to change ■ Speciﬁcation ■ Others without prior notice due to product improvements. ■ BUILT-IN ILLUMINATING LIGHT 1. Frequency of crystal oscillator 32,768 Hz (Hz = Hertz ... Cycles per second) ・・・・・ 2. Loss/gain (monthly rate) Less than 30 seconds (Except during automatic time setting, worn on ・・・・・・・・・・ The brightness of the electroluminescence (EL) panel used for the built-in illuminating the wrist within normal temperature range between 5℃ and 35℃.) ...
Page 70: When The Following Messages Are Displayed
When the Following Messages are Displayed Refer to each guide when either of the following messages is displayed. P.SAVE SLEEP CHECK! CHARGE Nothing is displayed. All messages are lit. NO DISPLAY Buttons and are simultaneously pressed The P.SAVE The P.SAVE The watch has been The remaining The remaining at each mode of the is working. is working. set to a mode for battery amount battery amount home time mode. which reception is insuﬃcient. is insuﬃcient. → Press any button cannot be performed. to reset to the home → P.52 → P.52 → P.60 → P.51 → P.51 time mode.
Page 71 TOUBLESHOOTING Trouble Possible Cause Solution Do not move the watch or do not change the orientation of the watch while it is receiving radio signals. The watch is moved while it is receiving radio signals. For details, refer to "To enable the watch to receive radio signals easily" on P. 57. The reception is cancelled while the Repressing any button during reception cancels the reception while the automatic or manual reception is watch is receiving radio signals. being performed. During automatic reception, the Place the watch where it can easily receive radio signals. Refer to "To enable the watch to receive watch was left where radio signals Radio The watch cannot were weak or where it could not radio signals easily" on P. 57 signals receive radio signals. receive radio signals. reception See the website of Communication Research Laboratory (CRL) for further information concerning the JJY-LF stations may stop transmitting transmission of time signals. Check the URL of the CRL website on P. 56. For details, refer to"Radio ...
Page 72 TOUBLESHOOTING Trouble Possible Cause Solution Place the watch where it can receive radio signals more easily. Conduct the manual reception if The watch receives a wrong radio necessary. For details, refer to "Conditions in which the watch may be unable to receive radio signal because of a result of signals" on P. 57 or "Adjust the Time by Receiving Radio Signals (How to Carry Out Manual inﬂuence of various external Reception)" on P. 58. The watch temporarily gains or loses time. When the watch returns to normal temperature, the condition will be corrected. Conduct the manual The watch has been left in Display of reception if necessary. F or details, refer to "Adjust the Time by Receiving Radio Signals (How to Carry extremely high or low temperatures Out Manual Reception)" on P. 58. If the watch hands are not set to current time even after conducting incorrect time for a long time. the manual reception, consult the retailer from whom the watch was purchased. misalignment of the hands The city setting of the home time Check the city code setting of the home time to reset.Set the city code to TYO (Tokyo) to display that has been set to a city or region Japanese time.For details, please refer to the "Various Settings" on P.47. that diﬀers from what you intended. The watch has a time- lag on an hourly basis. When DST is displayed at the left lower portion of the home time display, the summer time has been set. The summer time (DST) has been If the summer time setting is not required, turn oﬀ the summer time setting.For details, please refer to the set to the home time. "Various Settings" on P.47.
Page 73 Trouble Possible Cause Solution The stopped watch was The light is too weak or the manner exposed to adequate light of lighting the watch has been Place the watch where it can be exposed to an adequate light source. Make sure that the manner of lighting the watch is not altered while the watch is being charged. altered while the watch is being for a longer time than "the charged. Charging time required for fully the watch charging the watch," however, it does not resume The built-in IC has fallen into an Reset the built-in IC. For details, refer to "How to Reset the Built-in IC" on P. 74. its normal one-second unstable condition. interval movements. Button Buttons or crown operation cannot be operated.
Page 74: Abnormal Display Or Improper Function
Abnormal Display or Improper Function ■ How to Reset the Built-in IC When the watch shows an abnormal display or does not properly function, reset the built-in IC. Then the watch will resume its normal operation. It is reset Press buttons , , When the display is reset from a state where and simultaneously nothing is displayed, the time of the home time mode is displayed. for an extended time, NO DISPLAY and release them The time and calendar start counting from when the display 12:00:00 AM, Sunday, January 1st, 2006. is extinguished. If no radio signals could be received, adjust the time by manual reception or by hand. ※ In W36 Series, automatic reception is started after one min. ■ Manual reception → P.58 ■ Various Settings (Time adjustment) → P.47 ※ After recovery, Japan Standard Time (City code: TYO) is displayed at the home time and local time.
Page 75 TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH ■ PLACES TO KEEP YOUR WATCH ・ If the watch is left in a temperature below -5℃ or ・ Do not leave the ・ Do not leave the ・ Do not expose the watch to gases or chemicals. above +50℃ for a long time it may function watch in a place watch where (Ex.: Organic solvents such as benzine and improperly or stop operating. where it is there is strong thinner, gasoline, nail polish, cosmetic spray, ※This watch is so adjusted that it will maintain subjected to strong vibration. detergent, adhesives, mercury, and iodine stable time accuracy in normal tempertures. (5℃ magnetism or static antiseptic solution.) ・ Do not leave the 〜35℃) It will lose or gain slightly, but it will regain electricity. watch in a dusty ・ Do not leave the watch in a hot spring, or do not high time accuracy when it returns to normal place. keep it in a drawer having insecticides inside. temperature.
Page 76: Care Of Your Watch
TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH CAUTION ■ CARE OF YOUR WATCH SOFT PLASTIC BRACELET If your watch has a soft plastic band such as urethane band, do not leave the watch under a ・ If your watch ・ The case and bracelet touch the skin directly just as underwear. If they are left dirty, the edge of a has a soft plastic band such as urethane band, do not leave the watch under a ﬂuorescent lamp or direct sleeve may be stained with rust of those who have a delicate skin may have a rash. sunlight for a long time, or do not leave the band soiled. Otherwise, the band may be discolored, hardened ・ Please Wipe away moisture , sweat or dirt with a soft cloth. or broken. Also, do not keep the watch in a place where it is exposed to high humidity, or do not leave the ・ To clean the clearances(around the metal bracelet, crown or case back), a soft toothbrush is convenient. band wet with perspiration or water. Otherwise, the band may be discolored in a very short time. ・ After soaking the watch in seawater, be sure to wash the watch in clean pure water and wipe it When the band is soiled, rinse it in soapy water. Do not use solvents for cleaning as some solvents may dry carefully. deteriorate the band. ・ In order to prevent corrosion of the crown, turn the crown from time to time. If your watch has a semitransparent urethane band which is easily discolored, special care should be taken ・ The same practice should be applied to a screw lock type crown. (No need to pull out the screw to keep it clean. Depending on the condition of use, the semitransparent band may be discolored after lock type crown.) several months of use.
Page 77: Rash And Allergy
CAUTION CAUTION If your watch is of the fob or pendant type, the strap or chain attached to the watch ■ RASH AND ALLERGY may damage your clothes, or injure the hand, neck, or other parts of your body. ・ Adjust the bracelet or band so that there will be a little clearance between the bracelet or band and your wrist to avoid accumulation of perspiration. WARNING ・ If you are constitutionally predisposed to rash, the band may cause you to develop a rash or an itch depending on your physical condition. ・ If your watch is 3 bar water resistant, do not use it in water. ・ The possible causes of the rash are as follows: １． Allergy to metals or leathers ・ If your watch is 5 bar water resistant, do not use it in any type of diving including skin diving. ２． Rust, dust or perspiration on the watch or band ・ If you develop any skin reactions, take oﬀ the watch and consult a doctor ・...
Page 78: Water Resistance
TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH CAUTION ■ WATER RESISTANCE ・ Do not turn or pull out the crown when the watch is wet, as water may get inside the watch. ・ Check the dial or case back of ・ Do not leave moisture, sweat and dirt on the watch for a your watch for the water long time. Be aware of a risk that a water resistant resistant quality, and then see Designed and manufac- Crown operation Designed and Skindiving Genuine diving watch may lesson its water resistant performance tured to withstand the wa- manufactured for when the watch the table below. without scuba using scuba or ter usually experienced in because of deterioration of the adhesive on the glass or swimming and is wet.
Page 79: Precautions On Wearing Your Watch
■ PRECAUTIONS ON WEARING YOUR WATCH ■ AFTER-SALE SERVICE Take utmost care in the following cases: １． If the watch requires service, take it to the retailer from whom the watch was purchased. If the trouble ・ When clasping and unclasping the band, you may damage your nail, depending on occurs within the guarantee period, submit the certiﬁcate of guarantee together with the watch. the type of clasp used with the band. Guarantee coverage is spelled out in the certiﬁcate of guarantee. Please read it carefully and keep ・ In case you tumble and fall or bump into others with the watch worn on your wrist, the certiﬁcate for ready. you may be injured by the reason of the fact that you wear the watch. ２． SEIKO makes it a policy to usually keep a stock of spare parts for its watches for 7 years. In principle, ・ When you make contact with children, especially with infants, they may get injured or your watch can be reconditioned within this period if used normally. develop a rash caused by allergy. ３． For repair after the guarantee period or for any other information regarding the watch, contact the ■ NOTES ON OVERHAUL retailer from whom the watch was purchased or the "CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT"of ・ The watch is a precision device. If the parts run short of the oil or SEIKO WATCH CORPORATION. get worn out, the watch may stop its operation or lose time. In such ４． The case, dial , hands, glass and bracelet, or parts thereof may be repaired with substitutes if the a case, have the watch overhauled. Be sure to have the gasket and originals are not available. If necessary, movements will be replaced. push-pin replaced with new ones when overhauling the watch. Depending on the condition of the watch, the complete set of the watch body may be replaced with ・...

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