If you cannot have your watch repaired by the retailer from whom the watch was purchased because you received the watch as a gift, or you moved to a distant place, please contact SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. The service may also be available on a chargeable basis at other retailers, however, some retailers may not undertake the service.
○ If the watch body or band becomes edged by corrosion etc. electricity ○ If the pins protrude from the band. * Immediately consult the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE If you observe any allergic symptoms or skin irritation CENTER.
• A full-scale stopwatch, which can measure in 1/5-second increments (V172, V174, V175) or 1/20-second The case back shows the caliber and performance of your watch. increments (V176) with the center hand, is equipped. “Performance and type” → P.43 • A solar cell under the dial converts any form of light into “electrical energy” to operate the watch.
Date a Date * Some models may not have a tachymeter. * Some models may not have a tachymeter. ■ V176: Equipped with a stopwatch Crown 1 Stopwatch 8 Button A There are two types of crowns, a normal crown and a screw down crown.
It is recommended to set the minute hand two minutes ahead of the correct time (proceed to operation of the procedure 6). ● If you own model V175 or V176: Continue to procedure 7. * If you do not know the caliber number of your watch: The caliber number shows your watch type. “Performance...
The stopwatch can measure up to 60 minutes in 1/5-second increments (V172, V174, V175) or 1 Stopwatch 1/5-second hand 1/20-second increments (V176). After measuring 60 minutes, the stopwatch hands will moves in 1/5-second increments automatically stop at the 0 minute 0 second position.
<Notes on the movement of the stopwatch 1/20 second hand> • After the stopwatch is started, the stopwatch 1/20 second hand moves for about 1 minute and (V176) automatically stops at “0” position. • When split time is measured or the measurement is stopped, it moves to indicate the elapsed 1/20 seconds.
How to use the stopwatch • Accumulated elapsed time measurement Ex. Measuring the time for a soccer match Start Stop Start Stop Reset * When the seconds hand is moving at two-second intervals, the stopwatch cannot be operated. “About energy” → P.39 •...
• How to measure kilometers / hour hand (V172, V174, V175) or seconds hand (V176) is pointing to. Measure the time (within 1 minute) it takes to run 1 km. Ex. : If it takes 20 seconds to complete one Read the number on the tachymeter product...180 products/hour...
■ How to stop the alarm Charging the battery • The alarm sounds for 20 seconds at the set alarm time. ■ How to charge the battery • For stopping the sounding alarm, press button A or B. * While the stopwatch hands are moving, the alarm sounds differently than the normal alarm sound. This is not a Expose the dial to light to charge the watch.
Power Source * Overcharge prevention function When the secondary battery is fully charged, the overcharge prevention function is automatically activated to avoid further charging. The battery used in this watch is a special secondary battery, which is different from ordinary There is no need to worry about damage caused by overcharging no matter how much the batteries.
Lumibrite Water resistant performance If your watch has Lumibrite Refer the table below for the description of water resistant performance of your watch before using. (Please look at P.43.) Lumibrite is a luminous paint that absorbs the light energy of sunlight and lighting apparatuses in a short time and stores it to emit light in the dark.
● 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. Therefore, lack of care •...
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B Type C Type While pressing the push buttons on both sides Remove the pin from the adjustment hole. of the flap, lift to open the clasp. Slide the band left and right, and insert the pin ● How to wear or take off the watch into the adjustment hole at an appropriate Push button length.
According to use conditions, the oil retaining condition of your watch mechanical parts may deteriorate, abrasion of the parts may occur due to contamination of oil, which may ultimately lead the • Contact the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER watch itself to stop.
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5 ■ Adjusting the preliminary position of the stopwatch Push the crown back in to the normal 1/20-second, second and minute hands (V176) position. Make sure that the watch is working. Check that the seconds hand is moving at one-second intervals.
Press and hold button A (for 3 seconds) Press and hold button A (for 3 seconds) until the stopwatch 1/20-second hand until the stopwatch second hand starts Press and Press and hold button A hold button A starts moving. moving. for 3 seconds for 3 seconds The stopwatch 1/20-second hand moves one full...
Troubles Possible causes Solutions Reference Troubles Possible causes Solutions Reference If the watch returns to room Although the temperature, the accuracy will return alarm time has not The watch has been left in extremely to its original state. been set, the high or low temperatures for a long If it does not return to its original displayed alarm...
Specifications Caliber number V172 V174 V175 V176 Main time with 3 hands Main time with 3 hands (hour, minute, second) Main time with 3 hands Main time with 3 hands (hour, minute, second) 24-hour hand (hour, minute, second) (hour, minute, second)