User manual SEIKO SPRING DRIVE CHRONOGRAPH

[. . . ] CONTENTS CHARACTERISTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NAMES OF THE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCREW LOCK TYPE CROWN AND BUTTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How to use the screw lock type crown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Turn the crown slowly, checking that the hour hand moves in one-hour increments. When adjusting the hour hand, the other hands may move slightly. However, this is not a malfunction. Both the hour hand and the 24-hour hand are indicating the Japan time 10:00 A. M. Hour hand: Japan time 10:00 A. M 24-hour hand: New York time 8:00 PM 71 TIME DIFFERENCE ADJUSTMENT FUNCTION For example, while traveling abroad and staying in a place with a different time from where you live, you can conveniently set the watch to indicate the local time in the different time zone area without stopping the watch. The hour hand indicates the time of the place where you currently are, while the 24-hour hand indicates the time of the place of origin. The calendar works in conjunction with the movement of the hour hand. If the time difference is correctly adjusted, the watch displays the correct date of the place where you are staying. 4. Turn the crown to set the hour hand to indicate the time of the place where you are staying. Make sure that AM/PM is correctly set. The calendar is designed to work in conjunction with the movement of the hour hand, therefore, incorrect setting of AM/PM will cause the date to change at noon. Refer to "List of time zone differences in major regions of the world" on page 76. How to use the time difference adjustment function 72 1. Make sure that the mainspring is sufficiently wound and the watch is working. When setting the hour hand to use the time difference adjustment function, ensure that the watch is working. Turning the crown clockwise (upward): The hour hand is set back one hour. Turning the crown counterclockwise (downward): The hour hand is advanced one hour. 73 2. Refer to "How to use the screw lock type crown" on page 57. Pull out the crown to the first click. Pull out the crown to the first click. The crown can be turned in either direction to adjust the date, however, it is recommended to turn the crown in the direction which enables you to set the date with a smaller adjustment. Turn the crown slowly, checking that the hour hand moves in one-hour increments. While turning the crown, the moment the date changes is midnight. When adjusting the hour hand, the other hands may move slightly. However, this is not a malfunction. 5. Upon completion of setting, make sure that the time indicated is correct, and then push the crown back in. Relock the crown. Refer to "How to use the screw lock type crown" on page 57. Selectable display mode With the time difference adjustment function, the watch features a dual time display which shows time in two different time zones. It offers two display modes which you can select to suit your needs and preference. If you set the time during any time between 9:00 P. M. and 1:00 A. M. , temporarily set the hour hand back to 8:00 P. M. , and then set the time. 74 75 Example 1 Hour hand and calendar: Area A (Japan) 24-hour hand: Area B (New York) Example 2 Hour hand and calendar: Area B (New York) 24-hour hand: Area A (Japan) Set the 24-hour hand first, and then set the hour hand. List of time zone differences in major regions of the world Refer to "How to use the time difference adjustment function" on page 72. Regions marked with use daylight saving time (as of January, 2007). There are time zone differences based on time offsets from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), which has been internationally adopted. The world is divided into 24 time zones, and neighboring time zones have a one-hour time difference, so that they correspond to the rotation of the earth which makes one full rotation in 24 hours (1 day). In some regions of the world, daylight saving time is individually observed. [. . . ] Make sure that the gasket and push pin will be also replaced with new ones. 94 95 For any questions or concerns, contact the "CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT" of SEIKO WATCH CORPORATION. TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble The watch stops operating. (The chronograph hands do not move. ) Possible cause The power supplied by the mainspring has been consumed. Solution Wind the mainspring and reset the time. While you are wearing the watch or when you take it off, check the remaining power shown by the power reserve indicator and wind the mainspring if necessary. [. . . ]