Setting Instructions for Movement Caliber B876 Contents (click on a topic) 1. 2. 3. 4. OUTLINE SPECIFICATIONS USE OF THIS WATCH A. ABOUT SOLAR POWERED WATCHES B. SETTING THE TIME AND DATE C. USING THE DUAL TIME FEATURE D. FUNCTIONS OF THE SOLAR POWERED WATCH E. TIME REQUIRED FOR RECHARGING F. LOW CHARGE AND TIME SET WARNINGS G. NOTES ON RECHARGING H. NOTES ON THE ECO DRIVE RECHARGEABLE POWER CELL I.
Return to Table of Contents 1. OUTLINE This is a solar powered watch in which a solar panel is used to convert light to electrical energy. The dual time function of this watch indicates two different times by correcting the hour hand independently of the minute hand. 2. SPECIFICATIONS Movement Caliber Number B876 Type Analog Solar Powered Watch Accuracy +/15 seconds/ month At normal operating temp.
Return to Table of Contents 3. USE OF THIS WATCH A) About Solar Power This watch does not use a conventional battery, but an Eco Drive rechargeable energy cell. It is powered by light that is converted to electricity through a solar panel under the translucent dial. The Eco Drive rechargeable power cell is a clean energy unit that does not use any toxic substances. Once fully charged, the watch will continue to run for about 6 months without further charging.
Return to Table of Contents C. Using the Dual Time Feature This watch allows the hour hand to be set independently of the minute hand, without stopping the watch. It ca be used as a dual time watch by setting the 24-hour hand and hour hand to different times. After correcting the time, the hour hand is used to indicate the “local time hours”. 1. Pull the crown out to the local time correction position (1-click out) 2.
Return to Table of Contents Insufficient Charge Warning Feature The second hand changes to a two second interval movement to indicate an insufficient charge state. When the watch first enters this state, it will continue to run and keep accurate time for up to 3 days before stopping. It is recommended that the watch be exposed to light regularly to avoid the watch stopping due to an insufficient charge.
Return to Table of Contents E. TIME REQUIRED FOR RECHARGING Time required for recharge may vary according to the design (color and features) of the dial, and operating environment. Additionally, if the crystal becomes very scratched, it may not allow sufficient light to the dial. The following table will serve as a recharge guideline. Note: recharge time is the time the watch is continuously exposed to light.
Return to Table of Contents G. NOTES ON RECHARGING Be sure to regularly expose your Eco Drive watch to light every day for optimal performance. Please note that long sleeves can hide the watch from light and may cause the watch to become insufficiently charged. Avoid higho temperatures either during normal wear, storage or recharging, (above 140 F), as the watch and its sensitive components may become damaged.
Return to Table of Contents I. USING THE ROTATING BEZEL A rotating bezel is provided on some models. The rotating bezel contains the names of 23 cities arranged in order of time difference. Using this bezel makes it possible to read the times in 23 major cities around the world. 1. First check that the current time is correct for your location. 2. Turn the rotating bezel so that the city name at which the 24 hour hand has been set is alighted at the 24:00 position.
Return to Table of Contents PRECAUTIONS ABOUT CARE AND HANDLING OF WATCHES TEMPERATURE CARE Avoid temperature extremes. Exposing your watch to high temperatures, such as placing it on the dashboard of a vehicle or use in a hot tub, may cause the watch to malfunction, shorten battery life or damage certain components. Leaving the watch in extreme cold temperatures may cause irregular timekeeping until the watch returns to normal operating temperature.
Return to Table of Contents Water Resistance The water-resistant quality of our timepieces is offered in varying degrees depending on the model. This ranges from non-water resistant models to those suitable for SCUBA diving. Water resistance of our timepieces is measured in BAR or Barometric Pressure. Each BAR of pressure is equal to 14.5 pounds per square inch of pressure. Water resistance is measured when the watch is at a static, or motionless state.
