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You are now the proud owner of a SEIKO Analogue Diver’s Watch. Before using your SEIKO Analogue Diver’s Watch, please read the instructioins in this booklet carefully for its proper use and care. Please keep this manual handy for ready reference.
FEATURES ... TIME SETTING ... CALENDAR SETTING ... CROWN LOCK ... HOW TO USE THE ROTATING BEZEL ... BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR ... BATTERY CHANGE ... PRECAUTIONS ... TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH ... SPECIFICATIONS ... CONTENTS Page...
Calibre No. 7N36, 7N85, V736 7C46 HELIUM GAS RESISTANCE In addition to its excellent water resistant quality, Cal. 7C46 watch is designed for use in saturation diving using helium gas. Description on the dial (atmosphere of pressure/bar) DIVER’S 200 m...
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TITANIUM AND CERAMIC CASE (Cal. 7C46 1,000 m model) A one-piece case consisting of a titanium inner part and a fine ceramic outer part makes the DIVER’S 1,000 m watch light and durable. ROTATING BEZEL The rotating bezel can be rotated counterclockwise. Each click rotates one half minute or one minute depending on the model.
TIME SETTING Unscrew the crown by turning it counterclockwise. Pull out the crown all the way to the second click when the second hand is at the 12 o’clock position. Adjust the time by turning the crown in the desired direction.
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Notes: 1. Turn the hands past the 12 o’clock marker to determine whether the watch is set for the AM or PM period. If the calendar changes when the hour hand passes the 12 o’clock marker, the time is set for AM. If the calendar does not change, the time is set for PM.
1. Do not change the day or the date during the time period below: • Cal. 7N85 : 9:00 P.M. ~ 1:00 A.M. • Cal. 7C46, 7N36, V736 : 9:00 P.M. ~ 4:00 A.M. 2. When the day shifts automatically to the next...
CROWN LOCK Turn Press HOW TO USE THE ROTATING BEZEL You can measure the elapsed time up to 60 minutes. Elapsed time Push the crown back in to the normal position. While pressing the crown, turn it clockwise until it locks in place. 1.
* The watch will, however, remain accurate while the second hand is moving at two-second intervals. To show when the battery must be replaced, the expected time (month and year) for the first battery replacement is inscribed on the case back as shown in the illustration below.
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Refer to the table below for the proper battery and battery life corresponding to your watch. Calibre No. 7C46 7N36, V736 7N85 Note: Since the battery in your watch was inserted at the factory, its actual life, once in your possession, may be less than the specified period. Battery (Approx. years) SEIKO SR43SW...
Do not attempt to dive using the watch unless you have been properly trained in diving. Abide by the rules of diving for safety’s sake. BEFORE DIVING Do not use the watch for saturation diving using helium gas (except for Cal. 7C46). Check that: • the watch operates normally.
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After checking that the crown is screwed in completely, rinse the watch in fresh water, and wash out all seawater, soil, sand, etc. After cleaning the watch in fresh water, be sure to wipe it thoroughly dry to prevent possible rust on the case.
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The duration of the emitted light may also differ slightly depending on such factors as the brightness of the place where the watch is exposed to light and the distance from the light source to the watch.
TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH Repair of diver’s watches requires special expertise and equipment. If you find that your diver’s watch is malfunctioning, therefore, never attempt to repair it but immediately send it to a nearby SEIKO Service Center.
Cal. V736: Less than 20 seconds at normal temperature range (5 C ~ 35 C) (41 F ~ 95 F) Cal. 7C46, 7N36, 7N85: –10 C ~ +60 C (14 F ~ 140 F) Cal. V736: –5 C ~ +50 C (23 F ~ 122 F)
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IC (Integrated Circuit) ... * The specifications are subject to change without prior notice for product improvement. Three hands (Hour, minute and second hands) Displayed in numerals (Cal. 7C46, 7N36, V736) Displayed in numerals (See “BATTERY CHANGE” on page 11)