Seiko Cal. 3M22 Instructions Manual page 9

I CAPACITOR
The watch is provided with a capacitor to store the electrical energy generated by the
Automatic Power Generator.
Cal. 3M22/4M21 : When the watch is fully charged, the watch keeps operating for
Cal. 5M42/5M43 : When the capacitor is fully charged, the watch keeps operating for
I POWER RESERVE INDICATOR
The current power reserve of the capacitor is indicated by the second hand at the press
of a button.
I ENERGY DEPLETION FOREWARNING FUNCTION
When the energy stored in the capacitor is reduced to an extremely low level, the second
hand starts moving at two-second intervals to indicate that the capacitor needs
recharging by swinging the watch from side to side.
I INSTANT-START FUNCTION
Even when the watch completely stops operating, swinging it several times can start
the hands moving. For details, see page 20.
I ROTATING BEZEL
Up to 60 minutes of elapsed time can be shown.
more than 3 days.
more than 7 days.
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