Band; Water Resistance - Seiko Cal. 9S85 Operating Instructions Manual

Band

The band touches the skin directly and becomes dirty from sweat or dust.
Therefore, lack of care may accelerate deterioration of the band or cause skin
irritation or stain on the sleeve edge. The watch requires a lot of attention for
long usage.
Metallic band
○ Moisture, sweat or soil will cause rust even on a stainless steel band if they
are left for a long time.
○ Lack of care may cause a yellowish or gold stain on the lower sleeve edge
of shirts.
○ Wipe off moisture, sweat or soil with a soft cloth as soon as possible.
○ To clean the soil around the joint gaps of the band, wipe it out in water and
then brush it off with a soft toothbrush (Protect the watch body from water
splashes by wrapping it up in plastic wrap etc.).
○ Because some titanium bracelets use pins made of stainless steel, which
has outstanding strength, rust may form in the stainless steel parts.
○ If rust advances, pins may poke out or drop out, and the watch case may
fall off the bracelet, or the clasp may not open.
○ If a pin is poking out, personal injury may result. In such a case, refrain from
using the watch and request repair.
Leather band
○ A leather band is susceptible to discoloration and deterioration from moisture,
sweat and direct sunlight.
○ Wipe off moisture and sweat as soon as possible by gently blotting them up
with a dry cloth.
○ Do not expose the watch to direct sunlight for a long time.
○ Please take care when wearing a watch with light-colored band, as dirt is likely
to show up.
○ Refrain from wearing a leather band watch other than Aqua Free bands while
bathing, swimming, and when working with water even if the watch itself is
water-resistant enforced for daily use (10-BAR/20-BAR water resistant).
Polyurethane band
○ A polyurethane band is susceptible to discoloration from light, and may be
deteriorated by solvent or atmospheric humidity.
○ Especially a translucent, white, or pale colored band easily adsorbs other
colors, resulting in color smears or discoloration.
○ Wash out dirt in water and clean it off with a dry cloth. (Protect the watch
body from water splashes by wrapping it up in plastic wrap etc.)
○ When the band becomes less flexible, have the band replaced with a new
one. If you continue to use the band as it is, the band may develop cracks
or become brittle over time.
Notes on skin irritation and allergy
Skin irritation caused by a band has various reasons such as allergy to metals
or leathers, or skin reactions against friction on dust or the band itself.
Notes on the length of the band
Adjust the band to allow a little clearance with your wrist to ensure
proper airflow. When wearing the watch, leave enough room to
insert a finger between the band and your wrist.
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The case back shows the caliber and performance of your watch
<Regular case back>
Water resistant performance
Refer to

"Water resistance".

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Caliber Number
The number to identify
the type of your watch
The above figures are examples. Both of them may be different from the figure on the case back of your watch.
Water resistance
Refer to the table below for the description of each degree
of water resistant performance of your watch before using.
Indication on the Water resistant
case back performance
No indication Non-water resistance Avoid drops of water or sweat
Water resistance for
WATER RESISTANT
everyday life
Water resistance for
WATER RESISTANT
e v e r y d a y l i f e a t 5
5 BAR
barometric pressures
Water resistance for
WATER RESISTANT
everyday life at 10 (20)
10 (20) BAR
barometric pressures
<See-through case back>
Conditions of Use
T h e w a t c h w i t h s t a n d s
a c c i d e n t a l c o n t a c t w i t h
water in everyday life
WARNING
Not suitable for swimming
The watch is suitable for
swimming.
The watch is suitable for
d i v i n g n o t u s i n g a n a i r
cylinder.
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