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How to set the time and 24-hour hand (6R5J)
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This watch is provided with a 24-hour hand, which can be used to check whether the displayed
time is AM or PM.
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Pull out the crown to the first click and
set the time.
* For models with screw down crown, please unlock the
crown before operating it.
Pull out the crown to the first click when the seconds
hand is at the 12 o'clock position; the seconds hand
stops on the spot.
Turn the crown to set the correct time. The hour
hand and 24-hour hand move in conjunction, so
check the AM/PM setting with the 24-hour hand
while setting the current time.
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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.
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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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Pull out the crown to the first
click
South
12 o'clock marker
Sun
West
East
Hour hand
North
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Push the crown back in to the normal position in accordance with a time signal.
The seconds hand immediately starts moving.
* The telephone time signal service is helpful for setting the seconds hand exactly.
* For models with screw down crown, please be sure to lock the crown after operating it.
b CAUTION
The mechanism of mechanical watches is different from that of quartz watches.
When setting the time, be sure to turn back the minute hand a little behind the desired
time and then advance it to the exact time.
● 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.
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While keeping the dial level, point the
12 o'clock marker in the direction of
the sun.
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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.
* "N" may be another mark.
* In the case of a ring, it may have a crown, etc. for
operation.
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Sun
North
12 o'clock marker
East
West
South
Hour hand
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