You are now the proud owner of a SEIKO Automatic Diver’s Watch. Before using your Diver’s Watch, please read the instructions in this booklet carefully for its proper use and care. Keep this manual handy for ready reference. Puede sentirse orgulloso de su reloj de buceador automatico SEIKO. Antes de usarlo, lea detenidamente las instrucciones de este folleto para su uso y cuidado apropiados. Conserve este manual para referencia.
ENGLISH CONTENTS Page HOW TO START THE WATCH ................................................................................... TIME/CALENDAR SETTING ........................................................................................ HOW TO USE THE ROTATING BEZEL ....................................................................... PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................................... TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH ...........
English REMARKS ON LUMINOUS PAINT ◆ Your SEIKO Automatic Diver’s Watch uses promethium-147 as the active ingredient in the luminous paint. The use of radioactive materials such as promethium-147 is strictly regulated by Japanese Law and monitored by the Japanese Science and Technology Agency. SEIKO luminous watches, manufactured in accordance with the law, contain an approved amount of promethium147 harmless to human beings.
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English HOW TO START THE WATCH This is an automatic mechanical watch. To initially start your watch, swing it from side to side in a horizontal arc for about 30 seconds. * If the watch is worn on the wrist, the mainspring will be wound automatically through normal wrist movement.
English TIME/CALENDAR SETTING Date setting 2 CROWN Unlock 3 Pull out CROWN to FIRST CLICK Set the date Turn until the previous day’s date appears. Turn counterclockwise. 2 ▼ ➠ ▼ 1 1 ▼ 1 NOTES 1 Do not change the calendar between 9:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. Otherwise, it may not change properly. * If it is necessary to set the calendar during that time period, first change the time to any time outside this period, set the calendar and then reset the correct time.
English Time setting 4 5 Pull out CROWN to SECOND CLICK 6 Set the time Advance HOUR & MINUTE hands until the desired date appears. Then adjust the time. Pull out when SECOND hand is at the 12 o’clock position. Push back CROWN in to NORMAL POSITION Push in in accordance with a time signal. 3 ▼ ➠ ▼ 3 2 ➠ ▼ 7 * Turn the hands past the 12 o’clock marker. If the date changes, the time is set for the A.M. period. If it does not change, the time is set for the P.M. period.
English HOW TO USE THE ROTATING BEZEL ROTATING BEZEL can show up to 60 minutes of elapsed time. Elapsed time measurement 1 2 Turn ROTATING BEZEL Align the mark with the MINUTE hand. Read the elapsed time Read the number on ROTATING BEZEL that MINUTE hand points to. ▼ Start 30 minutes have elapsed. “30” on ROTATING BEZEL NOTES 1 To prevent accidental rotation, ROTATING BEZEL is so designed that rotation becomes harder in water.
English PRECAUTIONS Before diving ● Do not use the watch for saturation diving using helium gas. ● Check that: • the time and calendar are appropriately set. • Rotating Bezel turns counterclockwise smoothly (the rotation must not be too loose or too tight) and the “ ” mark aligns with MINUTE hand. • CROWN is locked tightly in place. • there are no visible cracks in the crystal. • the strap is securely fastened to the watch case. • the buckle keeps the strap firmly secured to the wrist.
● After checking that CROWN is screwed in completely, rinse the watch in fresh water, and wash out all seawater, soil, sand, etc. English After diving ● After cleaning the watch in fresh water, be sure to wipe it thoroughly dry to prevent possible rust on the case. TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH ■ CHEMICALS Be careful not to expose the watch to solvents (e.g., alcohol and gasoline), mercury (i.e., from a broken thermometer), cosmetic spray, detergents, adhesives or paints.
English ■ MAGNETISM N S Your watch will be adversely affected by strong magnetism. Keep it away from close contact with magnetic objects. ■ PRECAUTION REGARDING CASE BACK PROTECTIVE FILM If your watch has a protective film and/or a sticker on the case back, be sure to peel them off before using your watch. Otherwise, perspiration getting in under them may rust the case back.
