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INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR WATCH CALIBRE
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR WATCH CALIBRE 3X62...
  • Page 2 ▶ READ FIRST ▶ CONTENTS Complete User Guide 3X62 GPS Solar Watch...
  • Page 3 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.

  • Page 4: Read First

    ○ If the pins protrude from the band. ○ Places where the temperature drops below ○ Places affected by strong vibrations * Immediately consult the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or SEIKO CUSTOMER 5°C or rises above 35°C for a long time (41°F SERVICE CENTER.
  • Page 5 Immediately consult the retailer from whom the watch was been conducted on the water resistant watch with the BAR (barometric pressure) purchased or SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. display. For diving, use watches specifically designed for diving. Do not leave moisture, sweat and dirt on the watch for b CAUTION a long time.

  • Page 6: Features

    READ FIRST ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR Features This is a GPS solar watch. * Unlike navigation equipment, this GPS solar watch is not designed to constantly receive GPS signals from GPS satellites without any operation. This watch receives GPS signals only in the time zone adjustment mode, automatic or manual time adjustment mode. This watch has the following features.

  • Page 7: Mechanism By Which The Gps Solar Watch Sets Time And Date

    READ FIRST ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR Mechanism by which the GPS solar watch sets time and date GPS satellite Mechanism by which this watch sets the time and date This is a satellite operated by the United States Department of This watch receives GPS signals from GPS satellites to set the Defense (official name is NAVSTAR), and orbits the earth at an time and date based on the following information.

  • Page 8: Time Zone

    READ FIRST ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR Time zone Time zone Based on Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the standard time commonly used is adopted by countries and regions around the world. Standard time is determined by nations and regions, with “time zone” used to refer to the whole of a region that uses the same standard time. At present, the globe is divided into 38 time zones (as of October, 2022).

  • Page 9: The Following Functions Are Included

    READ FIRST ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR The following functions are included When the region or time zone where the watch is used is changed To set only the time Adjust the time zone. The correct time for the set time difference can be displayed by performing “manual time adjustment”.

  • Page 10: How To Check When The Time Zone Information Was Configured For Your Watch

    READ FIRST ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR How to check when the time zone information was configured for your watch By referring to caliber-case number shown on the case back, you will be able to determine when The case back shows the caliber-case number of the time zone data was configured.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR CONTENTS 1.　READ FIRST 5.　IN CASE OF AN UNUSUAL MOVEMENT OF THE SECONDS HAND ........................2 ..28 Handling cautions ......................2 Seconds hand movement and watch state (energy depletion forewarning function) ..28 Features ......................... 4 6.　TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH ........

  • Page 12: Before Use

    BEFORE USE ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR Names of the parts 1 Hour hand 2 Seconds hand 3 Indicator hand 4 Minute hand 5 Button A 6 Crown 7 Date 8 Button B * The orientation and design of the display may vary depending on the model.

  • Page 13: Indicator Hand Display And Reception Result Display

    BEFORE USE ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR Indicator hand display and reception result display 1 Display of reception result 4 Display of charging status : Reception successful (8-second position) Hand : Reception failed (52-second position) full middle position → Check the reception result P.

  • Page 14: List Of Time Differences Around The World (For Reference)

    BEFORE USE ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR List of time differences around the world (for reference) This is a list of time differences around the world. When performing manual time difference setting (selection), refer to the crown rotation direction. DST (Daylight Saving Time) has been adopted in countries marked with a H. In the Lord Howe Island time zone in Australia with a I mark, the time is advanced by 30 minutes while DST (Daylight Saving Time) is in effect.

  • Page 15: Check The Charging Status

    BEFORE USE ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR Check the charging status The indicator hand position shows whether this watch is able or unable to receive GPS signals. In addition, for the low charging state, the movement of the seconds hand shows the energy depletion state in further detail. * GPS signal reception requires a lot of energy.

  • Page 16: About Charging

    BEFORE USE ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR About charging How to charge the watch Standard Charging Time Expose the dial to light to charge the watch. Charge the watch using the times below as a guide. GPS signal reception consumes a lot of energy. It is necessary to charge the watch by exposing it to light so that the indicator hand points to the “middle”...

  • Page 17: Basic Operation (How To Set The Time/How To Receive Gps Signals, Etc.)

    BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR Basic operation flow 1. Check the place where GPS signals can be 2. Set the time zone and set the time and date easily received →...

  • Page 18: Gps Signal Reception

    BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR GPS signal reception Place where GPS signals can be easily received/Place where GPS signals cannot be received Easy to receive Difficult to receive Cannot receive •...
  • Page 19 BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR List of GPS signal reception methods (characteristics of all three types) GPS signal reception Q & A Reception Leap second data Q : When the watch is moved to a different time zone, does the watch automatically display the Time adjustment Time zone adjustment method...
  • Page 20 BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR Check that reception was successful (reception result display) The type of reception and reception result (success or failure) of the last GPS signal reception is displayed for 5 seconds. When the reception result is Y Press Button A once and then The result of the reception is displayed...

  • Page 21: To Adjust The Time Zone And Time By Gps Signal Reception (Time Zone Adjustment)

    BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR To adjust the time zone and time by GPS signal reception (time zone adjustment) Time zone adjustment Precautions on time zone adjustment The time zone where you are is localized to adjust the watch to the precise When time zone correction is performed near a border between time zones, the time for current time by just one button operation anywhere in the world.
  • Page 22 BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR How to adjust the time zone Continue to press Button B (3 seconds), Go to a place where GPS signals can Direct the watch face upward and When the seconds hand points to and then release it when the seconds be easily received...

  • Page 23: To Adjust Only The Time By Gps Signal Reception (Manual Time Adjustment)

    BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR To adjust only the time by GPS signal reception (manual time adjustment) Manual time adjustment The watch can be set to the correct current time for the set (selected) time difference. (The time zone will not be changed.) →...
  • Page 24 BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR How to manually adjust the time Continue to press Button A (3 seconds), Go to a place where GPS signals can Direct the watch face upward and When the seconds hand points to and then release it when the seconds be easily received...

  • Page 25: Setting The Destination Time Zone While In Flight, Etc. (Manual Time Difference Setting), And Setting/Resetting Dst (Daylight Saving Time Or "Summer Time")

    BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR Setting the destination time zone while in flight, etc. (manual time difference setting), and setting/resetting DST (daylight saving time or “summer time”) About manual time difference setting (selection) When time zone adjustment cannot be performed, the time difference can be set (selected) manually.

  • Page 26: Automatic Time Adjustment

    BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR Automatic time adjustment This watch can be set to the precise current time by automatically receiving GPS signals by exposure to bright light outdoors under an open sky to adjust the time. In addition, when the watch is concealed under a sleeve and the dial is not exposed to sufficient light even if outdoors under an open sky, the watch stores the time of the previous successful manual time adjustment (or time zone adjustment), and automatically starts time adjustment at the same time.

  • Page 27: When Boarding (In-Flight Mode ( ))

    BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR When boarding (in-flight mode ( In-flight mode ( Set to the in-flight mode ( Set to the in-flight mode ( ) where the Continue to press Button B Pull out the crown to the first click Push the crown back in reception may influence operation of other...

  • Page 28: Leap Second (Automatic Leap Second Reception Function)

    BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR Leap second (Automatic leap second reception function) Leap second Receiving Leap Second Data The leap second is to compensate for deviations from the universal time (UT) which is Receiving the leap second data astronomically determined and the “International Atomic Time (TAI).
  • Page 29 BASIC OPERATION (HOW TO SET THE TIME/HOW TO RECEIVE GPS SIGNALS, ETC.) ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR Check whether leap second data reception was successful The reception result (success or failure) of the regular leap second data reception is displayed for 5 seconds. Press Button A once and then The result of the reception is Press Button A and then release it while the result of the reception is displayed (for...

  • Page 30: In Case Of An Unusual Movement Of The Seconds Hand

    IN CASE OF AN UNUSUAL MOVEMENT OF THE SECONDS HAND ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR Seconds hand movement and watch state (energy depletion forewarning function) Movement of the seconds hand shows the state of the watch (working functions). 2-second interval movement/5-second interval movement are brought The seconds hand stops at the 15-second position/45-second position about (Power save function)

  • Page 31: To Preserve The Quality Of Your Watch

    TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR Daily care Performance and caliber / case number The case back shows the caliber and performance of your watch ● The watch requires good daily care • Do not wash the watch when its crown is in the extended position. Water resistant performance •...

  • Page 32: Magnetic Resistance

    TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR Magnetic resistance Affected by nearby magnetism, Examples of common magnetic products that may affect watches a watch may temporarily gain or lose time or stop operating. * This watch will automatically adjust the position of the hands if the time is rendered incorrect through magnetism, through the automatic hand position alignment function.

  • Page 33: Band

    TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR Band The band touches the skin directly and becomes dirty with sweat or dust. Therefore, lack of care may accelerate deterioration of the band or cause skin irritation or stain on the sleeve edge.

  • Page 34: How To Use An Easy Adjust Type Clasp

    TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR How to use an easy adjust type clasp Some bands are provided with an easy adjust type clasp for fine adjustment of the band’s length. If the clasp of the watch you purchased is as follows, please refer to the following instructions.

  • Page 35: How To Use An Adjustable Three-Fold Clasp

    TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR How to use an adjustable three-fold clasp Some bands are provided with an adjustable three-fold clasp. If the clasp of the watch you purchased is as follows, please refer to the following instructions. ●...

  • Page 36: How To Use An Adjustable Three-Fold Clasp (Pointed Tip Diving Type)

    TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR How to use an adjustable three-fold clasp (Pointed tip diving type) The rubber bands and some leather bands are provided with an adjustable three-fold clasp (Pointed tip diving type) of the type where the pointed tip of the band dives downward as shown in the figure.

  • Page 37: Lumibrite

    TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR Lumibrite If your watch has Lumibrite 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. For example, if exposed to a light of more than 500 lux for approximately 10 minutes, Lumibrite can emit light for 3 to 5 hours.

  • Page 38: Power Source

    TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR Power Source The battery used in this watch is a special secondary battery, which is different from * Overcharge prevention function ordinary batteries. When the secondary battery is fully charged, the overcharge prevention function is Unlike an ordinary silver oxide battery, the secondary battery does not require periodic automatically activated to avoid further charging.

  • Page 39: After Sales Service

    ● Notes on guarantee and repair ●Inspection and adjustment by disassembly and cleaning (Overhaul) • Contact the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE • Periodic inspection and adjustment by disassembly and cleaning (overhaul) is recommended CENTER for repair or overhaul.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR When the watch is unable to receive GPS signals Points to be checked ●Reception is not possible even with operation of GPS signal reception (time zone adjustment/manual time adjustment) (The reception result is When the watch does not start receiving or is unable to receive GPS signals even with displayed as “N.”) operation of GPS signal reception, the following can be considered.
  • Page 41 TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR How to manually set the time • When using the watch again under a condition in which the watch is able to receive GPS signals, receive GPS signals to set the time. • When adjusting the time, the date will also be adjusted. Press Button B continuously for 6 Pull out the crown to the second Push the crown back in...

  • Page 42: When The Date, Indicator Hand Or Hour/Minute/Seconds Hand Position Is Misaligned

    TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR When the date, indicator hand or hour/minute/seconds hand position is misaligned The preliminary position is misaligned due to the following reasons. Points to be checked ●Reception was successful (the reception result is displayed as “Y”), but time has gained or lost.
  • Page 43 TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR Preliminary position of this Adjusting the preliminary position of the date, indicator hand, and hour/minute hands watch Pull out the crown to the second Continue to press Button B Turn the crown to adjust the date to The preliminary position of the date is “1”...
  • Page 44 TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR Turn the crown to adjust the Continue to press Button A (3 Press Button B and then release it Press Button B and then release it indicator hand to “low” seconds) The watch enters the mode to adjust the preliminary * When the indicator hand points to “low”, go to The watch goes into the preliminary position setting The hour/minute hands move, and stop at “12:00 AM”.
  • Page 45 TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR Set the time by receiving GPS Push the crown back in signals The watch exits the mode to adjust the preliminary When you are in a place where GPS signals can be position, and the seconds hand and the hour/minute easily received, adjust the time zone.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions Reference pages The seconds hand moves at 2-second Charge the watch sufficiently until the seconds hand moves at 1- intervals. second intervals and the indicator hand points to the “middle” position The energy depletion forewarning function is activated.
  • Page 47 TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions Reference pages The charging status has been displayed as “low” position. Charge the watch sufficiently until the charging status is displayed as the “middle” position or “full” position. P. 13 middle Reception is not started even with operation of time zone adjustment/ The in-flight mode (...
  • Page 48 TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions Reference pages The setting for the time difference (including DST (daylight saving time or Reset the time difference if different from the time of the current location. P. 23 “summer time”)) does not match the time of the current location. →...
  • Page 49 TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions Reference pages The position of the seconds hand ① The automatic hand position alignment function is activated to automatically adjust the position. showing “reception result” and The preliminary position of the seconds hand is incorrect. (This can occur when Please use the watch as it is.
  • Page 50 TROUBLESHOOTING ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR Troubleshooting Possible causes Solutions Reference pages Adjust the preliminary position of the indicator hand to the correct position “low.” The position of the hand showing the The preliminary position of the indicator hand is misaligned. Indicator hand reception method, energy status, in- This occurs when the preliminary position of the indicator hand is misaligned...

  • Page 51: Function List/Specifications

    FUNCTION LIST/SPECIFICATIONS ASTRON 3X62 GPS SOLAR Index Functions to adjust the time Functions to charge GPS signal reception → P. 16 Solar Charging Function..The watch converts light to electrical energy and charges Time zone adjustment This function receives signals from GPS satellites, →...

  • Page 52: Specifications

    * The specifications are subject to change without prior notice due to product improvements. → P. 40 influence. Declaration of Conformity Automatic leap second Automatically receives leap second data when leap reception function....second data reception is necessary. → P. 26 Copyright ©2023 by SEIKO WATCH CORPORATION...

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