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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 After reading the manual, store it in a safe place for future reference. Be sure to visit the Citizen website at http://www.citizenwatch-global.com/ . Here you will find a variety of information such as electronic setting guides, answers to frequently asked questions, Eco-Drive recharging information and more.
  • Page 3 Safety precautions — IMPORTANT This manual contains instructions that should be strictly followed at all times not only for optimal use, but to prevent any injuries to yourself, other persons or property. We encourage you to read the entire booklet (especially, pages 22 to 31) and understand the meaning of the following symbols: ■...
  • Page 4 Safety precautions ■ Important instructions are categorized and depicted in this manual as follows: (Following symbols are examples of Pictograms.) Warning (caution) symbol followed by prohibited matters. Warning (caution) symbol followed by instructions that should be followed or precautions that should be observed.
  • Page 5 Safety precautions Precautions to be taken when diving PROHIBITED Do not use this watch while diving when... • Do not use your watch while diving when the watch stops or exhibits any abnormal operation. CAUTION Diving with the watch • Persons using the diver’s watch are strongly recommended to receive proper instruction and training pertaining to diving and observe those rules at all times.
  • Page 6 Safety precautions CAUTION Before diving • Check items below before diving - Make sure that the watch is fully wound. - Make sure that the watch is running correctly (check the movements of the time/calendar/ second hand) - Make sure that the crown is pushed all the way in and locked in place. - Make sure that the band is firmly anchored to the watch body.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Characteristics of Mechanical watches ..... Features ..........Before using .
  • Page 8: Characteristics Of Mechanical Watches

    Characteristics of Mechanical watches About time accuracy of mechanical watches The time accuracy described on this instruction manual is the static accuracy at normal temperature. The accuracy of mechanical watches may get out of the described range depending on the following three usage conditions or other reasons.
  • Page 9 Characteristics of Mechanical watches Usage environment (temperature, magnetism, impact, etc.) • Metal parts are used for the part for keeping accuracy in mechanical watch. The accuracy varies affected by their thermal expansion and contraction. • Metal parts are used in mechanical watches. Magnetism affects them and accuracy of the watches in consequence.
  • Page 10: Features

    Features ■ Water-resistant to 200m • This watch is a scuba diver’s watch (water-resistant to 200m). You can use it for scuba diving with air tanks, but must not be used in a helium-enriched atmosphere (e.g. saturation diving). ■ Automatic winding movement •...
  • Page 11: Before Using

    Before using Band adjustment We recommend seeking the assistance of an experienced watch technician for sizing of your watch. If adjustment is not done correctly, the bracelet may unexpectedly become detached leading to loss of your watch or injury. Consult an authorized service center. Protective stickers Be sure to remove any protective stickers that may be on your watch (case back, band, clasp, etc.).
  • Page 12 Before using How to use a specially designed crown Unlock the crown prior to operate your watch. Unlock Lock Push the crown in to the Rotate the crown case. With gentle pressure Screw down counterclockwise until towards the case, rotate the crown it releases from the crown clockwise to secure...
  • Page 13 Requests and cautions regarding this watch (Mechanical watch with automatic winding function) • Although the mainspring will be wound automatically when the watch is worn on the wrist, the mainspring will wind down after about 2 days and the watch will stop if it is removed from the wrist.
  • Page 14: Component Identification

    Component identification Rotating bezel Minute hand Hour hand Crown Date Second hand • The illustrations shown in this manual may differ from the actual watch you have purchased.
  • Page 15: Mainspring

    Mainspring This watch runs using the power of the mainspring. • Once the mainspring is wound fully, it will run for about 40 hours. • Sufficient winding ensures stable and accurate movement. About winding the mainspring This watch is an automatic winding mechanical watch. (You can also wind the mainspring manually.) The mainspring is wound by swinging your arm.
  • Page 16 Mainspring Winding the mainspring manually Turn the crown to the right (clockwise) in position Crown • When the watch stops, turning the crown about 40 times will wind the mainspring fully. • When the mainspring is wound fully, turning the crown further does not damage the mainspring.
  • Page 17: Setting The Time And Calendar

    Setting the time and calendar [8203] Setting the time Pull the crown out to position Rotate the crown to adjust the time. • Ch ange of date indication shows it just became AM. Set the time to ensure proper AM or PM time is set. •...
  • Page 18 Setting the time and calendar [8204] Setting the time Pull the crown out to position when the small second hand points 0 second. • The second hand stops. Rotate the crown to adjust the time. • Ch ange of date indication shows it just became AM. Set the time to ensure proper AM or PM time is set.
  • Page 19 Setting the time and calendar Setting the calendar Pull the crown out to position Rotate the crown to set the date and day. • The date changes if the crown is turned to the left. • The day changes if the crown is turned to the right. The day is alternately displayed in two languages.
  • Page 20 Setting the time and calendar • Avoid correction of the date and day when the watch hands are between the hours of 9:00 PM and 4:30 AM. Correcting the date and day during this time period may prevent the date from changing on the following day. Set the date and day after the hands have moved outside this time period.
  • Page 21: Using The Rotating Bezel

    Using the rotating bezel You can see the elapsed time from a certain moment, or remaining time to a decided moment, easily by using the rotating bezel. • The rotating bezel moves counter-clockwise only. It will not move to the other way (clockwise) to prevent accident.
  • Page 22 Using the rotating bezel Finding the remaining time ▼ on the rotating bezel to the Remaining time position decided from adding the target time with the current time. • In the illustration, the target time is 20 min. and is added to the current time. You can read the remaining time between the position of the minute hand and the Marked...
  • Page 23: Water Resistance

    Water resistance WARNING Water Resistance • Diver’s water-resistant watches can be used only for scuba diving using an air tank and not for saturation diving using a helium gas tank. • Water resistant watches for saturation diving have upgraded water proof function to be able to be used in saturation diving using helium gas.
  • Page 24 Water resistance • The packing used for this watch is a consumable part and will deteriorate over long-term use. Deterioration may lead to water penetration, causing the watch to malfunction or stop. Consult an authorized service center for inspection (for a charge) every 2 or 3 years, and replace the packing, glass or other parts as necessary.
  • Page 25: Precautionary Items And Usage Limitations

    Precautionary items and usage limitations CAUTION To Avoid Injury • Be particularly careful when wearing your watch while holding a small child, to avoid injury. • Be particularly careful when engaged in strenuous exercise or work, to avoid injury to yourself and others.
  • Page 26 Precautionary items and usage limitations CAUTION Precautions • Always use the watch with the crown pushed in (normal position). If the crown is of the screw lock-type, make sure it is securely locked. • Do not operate the crown or any push buttons when the watch is wet. Water may enter the watch causing damage to vital components.
  • Page 27 Precautionary items and usage limitations CAUTION When Wearing Your Watch <Band> • Leather bands and rubber (urethane) bands will deteriorate over time due to perspiration dirt. Because of the natural materials, leather band will be worn, deformed, and discolored over time.
  • Page 28 Precautionary items and usage limitations CAUTION When Wearing Your Watch (continued) • Please request adjustment or repair of the band in the following cases: - You notice an abnormality with the band due to corrosion. - The pin of the band is protruding. •...
  • Page 29 Precautionary items and usage limitations <Strong Shock> • Avoid dropping the watch or subjecting it to other strong impact. It may cause malfunctions and/or performance deterioration as well as damage to the case and bracelet. <Chemicals, Corrosive Gasses and Mercury> •...
  • Page 30 Precautionary items and usage limitations CAUTION Always Keep Your Watch Clean • Rotate the crown while it is pressed in fully and press the buttons periodically so they do not become stuck due to accumulations of foreign matter. • The case and band of the watch come into direct contact with the skin. Corrosion of the metal or accumulated foreign matter may result in black residue coming from the bracelet when exposed to moisture or perspiration.
  • Page 31 Precautionary items and usage limitations Caring for Your Watch • Wipe any dirt or moisture such as perspiration from the case and crystal with a soft cloth. • For metallic, plastic or synthetic rubber (polyurethane) band, clean it with soap and a soft toothbrush.
  • Page 32 Precautionary items and usage limitations <When Luminous Paint is used for your watch> The paint on the dial and hands helps you with reading the time in a dark place. The luminous paint stores light (daylight or artificial light) and glows in a dark place. It is free from any radioactive substance or any other material harmful to a human body or environment.
  • Page 33: Specifications

    Specifications Model Type 8203·8204 Mechanical watch (automatic winding) [8203] Average daily difference of -10 to +20 seconds [8204] Timekeeping accuracy Average daily difference of -20 to +40 seconds (the timekeeping accuracy range may be exceeded depending on the conditions of use) •...
  • Page 34 Specifications • Date and day rapid correction function • Bilingual day display Additional functions • Automatic winding function • Manual winding function • Second hand stop function (only for Cal.8204) Specifications and contents of this booklet are subject to change without prior notice.
  • Page 36 Model No.NY0* Cal.8203 ・ 8204 CTZ-B8212...

This manual is also suitable for:

Ny0120-01zNy0121-09xNy0120-01e

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