How To Use The Compass (Only For Models With The Compass Bezel (Ring)); How To Use The Compass Bezel (Ring); Daily Care; Performance And Type - Seiko Presage SPB309J Instruction Manual

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How to use the compass (Only for models with the
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compass bezel (ring))
• Please use the compass in places where the sun is visible or its location is known.
• If daylight saving time (summer time) is in effect in your area, be sure to set your watch one hour behind
the current time before using the rotating compass.
* The compass is so designed to provide only a rough indication of directions, and should not be used where
accuracy is critical.

■ How to use the compass bezel (ring)

● In the Northern Hemisphere
* In low latitude areas (south of the Tropic of Cancer), the compass
may not function properly at certain times of the year.
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While keeping the dial level, point the
hour hand in the direction of the sun.
2
Set "S (South)" on the rotating compass
bezel (ring) to the middle point of the arc
between the 12 o'clock marker and the
time scale indicated by the hour hand.
The direction marks on the rotating compass indicate
the corresponding directions.
* In the case of a ring, it may have a crown, etc. for
operation.
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● The watch requires good daily care
• Do not wash the watch when its crown is in the extended position.
• Wipe away moisture, sweat or dirt with a soft cloth.
• After soaking the watch in seawater, be sure to wash the watch in clean pure water and wipe it dry
carefully.
Do not pour running water directly from a faucet onto the watch. Put some water into a bowl first, and
then soak the watch in the water to wash it.
* If your watch is rated as "Non-water resistant" or "water resistant for daily use," please do not wash the watch.
"Performance and type" → P.24
"Water resistant performance" → P.26
● Turn the crown from time to time
• In order to prevent corrosion of the crown, turn the crown from time to time.
• The same practice should be applied to a screw down crown.
"Crown" → P.11
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South
12 o'clock marker
Sun
East
Hour hand
North

Daily care

● In the Southern Hemisphere
* In low latitude areas (north of the Tropic of Capricorn), the
compass may not function properly at certain times of the
year.
1
While keeping the dial level, point the
12 o'clock marker in the direction of
the sun.
2
Set "N (North)" on the rotating
compass bezel (ring) to the middle
point of the arc between the 12 o'clock
marker and the time scale indicated
by the hour hand.
The direction marks on the rotating compass
indicate the corresponding directions.
West
* "N" may be another mark.
* In the case of a ring, it may have a crown, etc. for
operation.
The case back shows the caliber and performance of your watch
• Water resistant performance
Please refer to P.26.
• Case Number
The number to identify the type of your watch.
* The above illustration is provided as an example, therefore it may not be exactly the same as your watch.
North
West

Performance and type

Water resistant
performance
Magnetic resistant
performance
6R35-0AA0
Case Number
• Magnetic resistant performance
Please refer to P.27 and P.28.
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Sun
12 o'clock marker
East
South
Hour hand
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EN
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24
EN

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