English Thank you for your purchase of this Citizen watch. Before using the watch, read this instruction manual carefully to ensure correct use. After reading the manual, store it in a safe place for future reference. Visit the Citizen website (http://www.citizenwatch-global.com/) to view visual guides for operation of your watch. Some models may be equipped with external features (calculation scale, tachymeter, etc.). Visual guides for operation of such external features can also be found on the website.
Safety precautions (IMPORTANT) This manual contains instructions that should be strictly followed at all times not only for optimal use, but to prevent any injuries to yourself, other persons or property.
English Safety precautions (IMPORTANT) ■ Important instructions are categorized and depicted in this manual as follows: Warning (caution) symbol followed by instructions that should be followed or precautions that should be observed. Warning (caution) symbol followed by prohibited matters.
Before using this watch After unpacking, the following must be done before using the watch: ◆ Checking the power reserve Page 19 Check the charge level of the watch. ◆ Setting the World Time Page 22 Select the city for which you want to indicate the time and date. ◆ Checking the time signal reception Page 57 Check the result of the time signal reception. This watch has a rechargeable cell which is charged by exposing the dial to light. Expose the dial to light regularly to charge the watch.
English Before using this watch ◆ Protective Stickers Be sure to remove any protective stickers that may be on your watch (case back, band, clasp, etc.) Otherwise, perspiration or moisture may enter the gaps between the protective stickers and the parts, which may result in a skin rash and/or corrosion of the metal parts. ◆ Band adjustment We recommend seeking the assistance of an experienced watch technician for sizing of your watch.
Before using this watch ◆ How to use a specially designed crown/push button Some models are equipped with a specially designed crown and/or push button to prevent accidental operation. Please refer to the following chart for use. Screw down crown and screw down push button Unlock the crown prior to operate your watch. Unlock Screw down crown Screw down push button 6 Lock Rotate the crown counterclockwise until it releases from the case. Push the crown in to the case.
Recessed buttons English Before using this watch ress the button with a narrow-tipped object such P as a wooden toothpick.
Table of contents Features………………………………………………………………… Component identification… ………………………………………… Charging your watch…………………………………………………… Setting the World Time………………………………………………… Setting Summer Time (SMT)… ……………………………………… Setting the Alarm Time………………………………………………… Notes on the time signal reception…………………………………… Checking the time signal reception………………………………… Receiving the time signal manually (On demand reception)… …… Adjusting the time/calendar manually… …………………………… Checking and correcting the current refere
Troubleshooting… …………………………………………………… Eco-Drive (solar powered) watch handling precautions… ………… Water resistance … …………………………………………………… Precautionary items and usage limitations… ……………………… Specifications…………………………………………………………… English Table of contents 70 76 78 80 86 9
Features “Radio controlled watch” Receives a time signal from one of the five signal stations located in four regions and automatically adjusts the time and calendar. “Eco-Drive” No need for periodical changing of rechargeable cells. The watch is charged by light. “Perpetual calendar” No need for date correction at the end of each month. The leap year is also updated automatically. “World Time” Easy to see the time and calendar of cities all over the world.
Function hand (Day of the week/ Charge level/Summer time) City indication SMT M S Upper right button (B) Date indicator T 24 S F TW BA NGK OK DHAK A DELHI 24 18 6 12 E OL RX UL U N O MI DW AY AUCK Y LAND SY DNE N O UME A KY TO DE AI EL AD BE IJI NG 12 O K Local time 24-hour hand STD Reception result indication (OK/RX/NO) O N HO G A OR ES CH GEL AN L. AN DENVER Second hand CHICAGO NEW Y OR SA K NT R IA .
Charging your watch This watch has a rechargeable cell which is charged by exposing the dial to light, such as direct sunlight or fluorescent lamps. After taking off the watch, put it in a location where the dial is exposed to bright light, such as by a window. The watch can be charged effectively when the dial is exposed to sunlight as shown in the figure. For optimal performance, be sure to: • Charge the watch by exposing it to direct sunlight for five to six hours at least once a month.
• Set the watch to the Manual Power Save mode when not using for a long time. → Page 17 • If the watch is obscured from light by long sleeves frequently, supplemental charging may be needed to ensure continual operation. • Do not charge the watch at high temperature (about 60°C/140°F or higher).
Charging your watch ◆ When the watch reaches a low charge state (insufficient charge warning function) When the power reserve becomes low, the second hand moves once every two seconds. This is the insufficient charge warning function. Be sure to fully charge your watch. • When the watch is sufficiently charged, the second hand will move normally. • If you do not charge the watch for 2 days or longer after the insufficient charge warning movement has begun, the watch will be depleted of all power and stop.
◆ Charging time by environment Below are the approximate times required for charging when exposing the watch dial to light continuously. This table is for general reference only and does not represent exact charging times. Charging time (approx.
Charging your watch ◆ Power save feature When the watch is not exposed to light for 30 minutes or longer, such as when you set the watch in a dark place, the second hand automatically stops to save the power. However, the watch continues to work internally. • When the crown is in position 1 or 2, the power save feature will not activate. • To operate the power save feature manually, set the watch to the manual power save mode.
◆ Manual power save feature The manual power save feature is used to reduce the power consumption with manual operation. Ⓑ 0 1 2 1. Pull the crown out to position 2 . The hour and minute hands of the Local time move to indicate the alarm time. 2. Press and hold the upper right button Ⓑ for two or more seconds. The second hand moves to the 0 second position and the entire hands stop and the manual power save operation starts.
Charging your watch ◆ To cancel the manual power save feature 1. Ensure that the crown is in position 0 . The manual power save feature is cancelled and the hands move to indicate the current time.
◆ Checking the power reserve Checking the current power reserve. 1. Ensure that the crown is in position 0 . 0 1 2 Ⓐ 2. Press and release the lower right button Ⓐ . The function hand shows the power reserve level. • For details of the power reserve level indication, refer to the next page. 3. Press and release the lower right button Ⓐ to finish the check procedure. • Normal operation will resume if the button is not pressed for approx. 10 seconds.
Charging your watch The power reserve level Level 3 2 1 0 Power reserve level Approx. 180 to 130 days Approx. 130 to 30 days Approx. 30 to 2 days Power reserve Approximate is sufficient for duration of all features and operation at functions. Optimal each level performance is achieved at this level. 20 Power reserve is sufficient for all operations at this level. Power reserve is getting low. The watch should be fully charged to ensure optimal performance. Approx.
• When the power reserve level is 1 or 0, the function hand shows the power reserve level. • When the power reserve level is 0, the time and date are correctly shown. However watch setting and alarm operation is not available.
Setting the World Time The watch can indicate the time and date of any of the 26 cities in the world you choose. • When using the watch in an area not listed in the table below, select and set the city with the same time difference. • This watch can indicate 2 different times (home time and Local time) at the same time. Home time is the main time indication (time where you live). Local time is the time of other location than the home time.
◆ Checking the Home time / Local time 1. Ensure that the crown is in position 0 . 2. Press and release the upper right button Ⓑ . Ⓑ 0 1 2 The second hand indicates the current city settings of the home time and the function hand indicates the summer time information. • Setting Summer time → Page 31 • Second time zone checking continued on the next page.
Setting the World Time 3. Press and release the upper right button Ⓑ . Ⓑ 0 1 2 24 The second hand indicates the current city settings of the second time zone and the function hand indicates the summer time information. The second hand indication changes every time the upper right button Ⓑ is pressed: ① Home time city → ② Local time city → ③ Second hand for normal time keeping operation → (back to ① ) • Normal operation will resume if the button is not pressed for approx. 10 seconds.
◆ Setting the home time / Local time 1. Pull the crown out to position 1 . 0 1 2 The second hand indicates the current city settings of the home time and the function hand indicates the summer time information. 2. Rotate the crown to select the city for which you want to indicate the time and date. Select the home time city • Move the second hand to select the city by referring to "second hand position" in the city indication table.
Setting the World Time 3. Press and release the lower right button Ⓐ . 0 1 2 Ⓐ The second hand indicates the current city settings of the Local time and the function hand indicates the summer time information. • The home time city and the Local time city switches every time the lower right button Ⓐ is pressed. 4. Rotate the crown to select the city for which you want to indicate the time and date. Select the Local time city 5. Push the crown in to position 0 to finish the setting.
◆ City indication table Abbreviation LON PAR ATH City indication or second hand position * * * RUH LONDON 0 sec. Time difference Signal from... 0 PARIS 2 sec. +1 ATHENS 4 sec. +2 RIYADH 7 sec. +3 +4 DXB DUBAI 9 sec. KHI KARACHI 11 sec. +5 DEL DELHI 14 sec. +5.5 DAC DHAKA 16 sec. +6 BKK BANGKOK 18 sec. +7 BJS/HKG BEIJING/HONGKONG 21 sec.
Setting the World Time Abbreviation City indication or second hand position TOKYO 23 sec. +9 ADL ADELAIDE 25 sec. +9.5 SYD SYDNEY 28 sec. +10 NOU NOUMEA 30 sec. +11 +12 AKL AUCKLAND 32 sec. MDY MIDWAY ISLANDS 35 sec. −11 HNL HONOLULU 37 sec. −10 ANC LAX DEN CHI NYC ** ** ** ** ** * See note on page 29 28 Time difference TYO ANCHORAGE 39 sec. −9 LOS ANGELES 42 sec. −8 DENVER 44 sec. −7 CHICAGO 46 sec. −6 NEW YORK 49 sec. −5 Signal from...
Abbreviation City indication or second hand position Time difference SCL SANTIAGO 51 sec. −4 RIO RIO DE JANEIRO 53 sec. −3 FEN PDL * FERNANDO DE NORONHA 56 sec. −2 AZORES 58 sec. −1 Signal from... USA Germany • The city indications displayed on the watch may be different, depending on the model. • For a city indicated by */**, the summer time indication and the standard time indication are linked together. See page 42 for the details.
Setting the World Time ◆ Function for switching the home time and the local time The time and the calendar indications can be switched between the home time and the local time. 1. Ensure that the crown is in position 0 . 2. Simultaneously press and release both the lower right button Ⓐ and the upper right button Ⓑ . A confirmation sound operates and the home time and the local time are exchanged.
English Setting Summer Time (SMT) ◆ Setting Summer Time (SMT) Summer Time is a system adopted in some countries/areas to gain an extra hour of daylight during summer by advancing clocks by one hour. In an area where the summer time is in effect, the time signal contains a summer time check signal. This watch automatically updates the SMT / STD time setting when receiving the summer time information in the radio signal.
Setting Summer Time (SMT) ◆ Checking the summer time setting 1. Ensure that the crown is in position 0 . 2. Press and release the upper right button Ⓑ . Ⓑ 0 1 2 32 The second hand indicates the current city settings of the home time and the function hand indicates the summer time information. • Check the setting referring to the table on page 34.
3. Press and release the upper right button Ⓑ . The second hand indicates the current city settings of the local time and the function hand indicates the summer time information. • Normal operation will resume if the button is not pressed for approx. 10 seconds. There are four modes of the summer time setting.
Setting Summer Time (SMT) STD-AU SMT-AU Standard Time (STD) Summer Time (SMT) Automatic (AU) The current time is updated based on the summer time information included in the radio signal received. The summer time settings automatically activates (SMT-AU) upon receiving the summer time information in the radio signal. (automatic switching mode) The summer time information is indicated based on the summer time information included in the radio signal received.
STD-MA SMT-MA Standard Time (STD) Summer Time (SMT) Manual (MA) The time is shown regardless of the summer time information reception. The summer time information is indicated regardless of the summer time information the summer time information received in during radio reception. Enable Standard Time (OFF) Enable Summer Time (ON) STD-MA SMT-MA • Switching the SMT / STD of the summer time. See page 38 • Switching the setting of the summer time between automatic and manual.
Setting Summer Time (SMT) To automatically enable Summer Time (SMT) when using the watch in an area where the time signal can be received: To enable Summer Time (SMT) manually when the time signal can not be received: 36 STD-AU SMT-AU SMT-AU Set the summer time setting to automatic (the summer time setting (SMT / STD) is updated automatically upon receiving the radio signal) Set the summer time SMT when you want to do so.
To prevent the watch from automatically enabling Summer Time (SMT) through signal reception: STD-MA Set the Summer Time (SMT) setting to manual and set the summer time STD.
Setting Summer Time (SMT) ◆ Manually changing summer time setting between SMT and STD Ⓑ 0 1 2 1. Pull the crown out to position 1 . The second hand indicates the current city settings of the home time and the function hand indicates the summer time information. 2. Press the upper right button Ⓑ to set the summer time SMT or STD.
3. Press and release the lower right button Ⓐ . The second hand indicates the current city settings of the local time and the function hand indicates the summer time information. 4. Press and release the upper right button Ⓑ to set the summer time SMT or STD. Each time you press the upper right button Ⓑ , the function hand indication switches between STD-AU ↕ SMT-AU or STD-MA ↕ SMT-MA and the summer time setting of the local time switches between SMT and STD.
Setting Summer Time (SMT) ◆ Setting the summer time automatically / manually 1. Pull the crown out to position 1 . STD-AU STD-MA 2. Press and hold the lower right button Ⓐ for two or more seconds. or SMT-AU The second hand indicates the current city settings of the home time and the function hand indicates the summer time information.
3. Press and release the lower right button Ⓐ . The second hand indicates the current city settings of the local time and the function hand indicates the summer time information. 4. Press and hold the lower right button Ⓐ for two or more seconds. Each time you press the lower right button Ⓐ , the function hand indication switches between STD-AU ↕ STD-MA or SMT-AU ↕ SMT-MA and the summer time setting of the local time switches between automatic and manual.
Setting Summer Time (SMT) ◆ The time shown for each city The watch shows and stores Summer Time/standard time in common for the following cities/time differences in each area so you do not need to change them for each city/time differences. • If you show the standard time manually for a city/time differences, the watch always shows the standard time for that city/time difference regardless of the time shown for others in the same area.
English Setting the Alarm Time ◆ Using the alarm The alarm function uses a 24 hour clock. Once the alarm has been set, the alarm sounds for 15 seconds when the set time is reached once a day. The alarm time corresponds to the home time. The alarm time cannot be set to correspond to the local time. Example: If the current home time zone is Tokyo with the alarm set at 6 o'clock a.m., and the user changes the home time zone to Bangkok, the alarm will sound at 6 o'clock a.m., Bangkok time.
Setting the Alarm Time ◆ Switching the alarm between ON and OFF 1. Pull the crown out to position 2 . Ⓐ 6 SY DNE O U ME A 44 Y KY TO E D AI EL AD O OFF BE IJI NG ON The second hand indicates ON/OFF of the alarm. The function hand indicates the power reserve level. 2. Press and release the lower right button Ⓐ to set the alarm ON or OFF. BA NGK OK DHAK A 0 1 2 The second hand indicates ON / OFF of the alarm.
◆ Setting the Alarm Time The alarm time is set by the 24-hour hand in the local time indication and the minute hand. 1. Pull the crown out to position 2 . 0 1 2 Ⓐ The hour and minute hands of the local time move to indicate the alarm time. 2. Rotate the crown to adjust the alarm time. • W hen you rotate the crown quickly, each hand will move continuously. To slow down and stop them, slightly rotate the crown. 3. Push the crown in to position 0 to finish the setting.
Setting the Alarm Time • The alarm will not be turned ON automatically after setting the alarm time. Set the alarm ON referring to the "Switching the alarm between ON and OFF". • When the hour and minute hands of the home time are close to the local time indication, they automatically move to avoid interfering the alarm setting. • When the power reserve level is 0, the alarm does not sound. ◆ Stopping the alarm The alarm sounds for 15 seconds when the crown is in the position 0 .
◆ Alarm sound monitor 1. Pull the crown out to position 2 . 0 1 2 Ⓐ The hour and minute hands of the local time move to indicate the alarm time. 2. P ress and hold the lower right button Ⓐ for two or more seconds. The alarm sound is played back while pressing Ⓐ button.
Notes on the time signal reception There are three ways to receive the time signal: The second hand indicates the reception result (OK/NO). (See page 57) 48 Methods Explanations Automatic reception Receives the signal at 2:00 a.m. every day. If reception is unsuccessful, the watch tries to receive at 3:00 a.m. On demand reception Starts receiving the signal when you want to adjust the time and date. (See page 59.
• Even when this watch receives the time signal successfully, the accuracy of the displayed time will be dependent on the reception environment and internal processing. • If the watch is not able to receive the signal, it will operate normally within an accuracy range of ±15 seconds per month.
Notes on the time signal reception ◆ When receiving the time signal Remove the watch and place it on a stable surface where it can receive the signal better, such as next to a window. • The reception antenna is located at the 9:00 position of the watch. Place the watch with the 9:00 position facing toward the station. • Do not move the watch during time signal reception.
◆ Note on the time signal This watch receives the time signal from one of the five signal stations located in four regions, and automatically corrects the time and date.
Notes on the time signal reception JJY (Japan): Approx. 2,000 km Kyushu station 52 JJY (Japan): Approx.
WWVB (USA): Approx.
Notes on the time signal reception DCF77 (Germany): Approx. 1,500km Mainflingen station 54 BPC (China): Approx.
◆ Poor reception areas It may be difficult to receive the time signal properly under certain environmental conditions or in areas susceptible to radio noise.
Notes on the time signal reception ◆ When signal reception is poor High-tension electrical lines or other structures near your house may block the path to the signal station. This may result in a poor environment for receiving the time signal. With reference to pages 52 to 54, search for a better place for reception. Then, attempt to receive the time signal following the procedure on page 59. • I f the window contains a wire netting in it, open the window or change the location for better reception.
English Checking the time signal reception Check the result of the last signal reception. 0 1 2 Ⓐ 1. Ensure that the crown is in position 0 . 2. Press and release the lower right button Ⓐ . The second hand moves and indicates the reception result. • For details on the reception result, see the next page. 3. Press and release the lower right button Ⓐ to finish the check procedure. • N ormal operation will resume if the button is not pressed for approx. 10 seconds.
Checking the time signal reception ◆ Time signal reception result Indication Result Meaning OK Radio Reception was successful. NO Radio reception failed. The time and data/ calendar have not been corrected. • For details on time signal reception, see page 48. 58 RX Radio reception in process. Do not move the watch.
English Receiving the time signal manually (On demand reception) You can adjust the watch by receiving the time signal any time when the time and date are not correct or the reception result is "NO." 0 1 2 Ⓐ • The signal station is different depending on the city set. Confirm the current city setting. 1. Ensure that the crown is in position 0 . 2. Press and hold the lower right button Ⓐ for two or more seconds.
Receiving the time signal manually (On demand reception) • If your current location is outside the reception area of the time zone chosen, the watch will not receive a radio signal. Change the time zone to one within the radio reception area of your locale. • Press and hold the lower right button Ⓐ for two or more seconds to cancel the signal reception. • The reception operation is complete when normal time indication resumes.
English Adjusting the time/calendar manually Manually adjust the time/calendar when the watch cannot receive the time signal. Ⓑ 0 1 2 Ⓑ 0 1 2 1. Pull the crown out to position . Rotate the crown clockwise or counterclockwise until the second hand indicates the time zone nearest your current location. The hour, minute and 24-hour hands will rotate to the current time set in memory for the chosen timezone. Press and release the upper right button Ⓑ to turn summer time ON or OFF.
Adjusting the time/calendar manually 4. Press and release the upper right button Ⓑ to select the correction target. Each time you press and release the upper right button Ⓑ , the correction target changes as follows and the corresponding hand slightly moves. ① Time (minutes/hours/24 hour time)→ ② date → ③ day of the week → ④ year and month→ back to ① ④ ① ③ Day of the week ② Date 24-hour hand T 24 M S ① Time 12 The minute, hour, 24-hour hands move in conjunction with one another.
5. Rotate the crown to adjust each setting. • I f you spin the crown quickly, the hands for the time and date will move continuously. To slow down and stop them, slightly rotate the crown. • To move the date forward or backward by one day, slightly rotate the crown. • The leap year and month are indicated by the minute hand. Refer to the charts on pages 64 and 65 for proper month and leap year setting. 6. Repeat procedures 4 and 5.
Adjusting the time/calendar manually ◆ Month and year indications December The number of years and months since the leap year is indicated by minute marks. [Month] January December: between 12:00 and 01:00 January: between 01:00 and 02:00 February: between 02:00 and 03:00 [Year] Leap year 1st year 2nd year 3rd year Leap year 1st year 2nd year 3rd year 64 February March Leap year: Hour marker in each month 1st year since leap year: 1st min. marker in each month 2nd year since leap year: 2nd min.
You can get the actual year from the number of years passed from the leap year by referring to the following table: Indication of the second hand Passed year Year Leap year 2016, 2020, 2024 1st min. marker 1st year 2013, 2017, 2021 2nd min. marker 2nd year 2014, 2018, 2022 3rd min.
Checking and correcting the current reference position ◆ What is the reference position? This is base position for all the hands to indicate the time and date. If the reference positions of the hand and calendar are not at the correct position, the time, calendar and other functions will not be correctly indicated. Figure: Correct reference positions • Function hand: Sunday • Other hands: All point in the 12 o'clock direction.
◆ Checking and correcting the current reference position Ⓑ 0 1 2 1. Ensure that the crown is in position 0 . 2. Press and hold the upper right button Ⓑ for ten seconds. All hands and the date indicator move to indicate the current reference position. Correct the reference position by taking the following steps if the position is not accurate. 3. Pull the crown out to position . This will enable you to correct the reference position.
Checking and correcting the current reference position ④ Ⓑ ③ 4. Press and release the upper right button Ⓑ to select the correction target. 0 1 2 ② ① ① Local time / minute hand, 24-hour hand → ② Function hand / date → ③ Minute hand/hour hand/24-hour hand → ④ Second hand → back to ① ② Function hand / date M S ①Local time / minute hand, 24-hour hand Each time you press and release the upper right button Ⓑ , the correction target changes as follows and the corresponding hand slightly moves.
5. Rotate the crown to correct the reference position of the active hand/ indication. • When you rotate the crown quickly, each hand will move continuously. To stop them, slightly rotate the crown. 6. Push the crown in to position 0 to finish the correction. 7. Press and release the upper right button Ⓑ to return to current time indication.
Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your watch, check the table below. Problems with time signal reception. Symptoms Remedies Push the crown in to position . Avoid things likely to interfere with the time signal and place the watch with the 9:00 position facing toward Reception is unsuccessful the station. in a receivable area. Do not move the watch until the reception has finished. When the second hand moves once every two seconds, the watch cannot receive the time signal. Charge the watch.
The hands do not work properly. Symptoms The second hand moves once every two seconds. Remedies Page Charge the watch. 14 Push the crown in to position . — The function hand is not indicating the day of the week. Charge the watch by exposing it to direct sunlight until the second hand starts moving once every one seconds. After charging, signal reception automatically starts.
Troubleshooting The time and/or date is incorrect. Symptoms The time and/or date is incorrect. Remedies 22 Change the summer time setting. 31 Check and correct the current reference position. 67 Receive the time signal to adjust the time and date. 59 Set the time and date manually. 61 (24-hour hand) Check and correct the current reference position. 67 The date changes at approximately 12:00 p.m. Receive the time signal to adjust the time and date. Adjust the time manually.
Others Symptoms The hands do not move even if the watch is charged. An alarm does not sound. Remedies Page Charge the watch by exposing it to direct sunlight for five to six hours. If the problem is not solved after fully charging, and following the all reset and reference procedures, contact your nearest Citizen Authorized Service Center for further assistance. 12 When the watch is in the two-second interval movement due to insufficient charging, an alarm does not operate. Charge the watch.
Troubleshooting ◆ All Reset When the watch does not work properly, you can reset all the settings. If the power reserve is insufficient, charge the watch. Check before performing All Reset. After performing All Reset, you need to configure all the settings again. Set the watch again by following the procedures outlined below: 1. Correct the reference position. See page 67. 2. Set the city. See page 22. • To set Summer Time, see page 31. 3. Set the time.
◆ Performing the All Reset Perform this operation after checking the contents of the previous page in this manual. 1. Pull the crown out to position . Ⓑ 2. Press and hold both the lower right button Ⓐ and the upper right button Ⓑ for four or more seconds. 0 1 2 Ⓐ All Reset will be performed.
Eco-Drive (solar powered) watch handling precautions • Please note that if you wear long sleeves, the watch may stop as a result of being covered by your sleeve and blocked from the light. • When you take off the watch, try to place it in as bright a location as possible. This will ensure optimal operation.
• This watch utilizes a special rechargeable cell that does not require regular replacement. However power consumption may increase after using the watch for a number of years due to wear of internal components and deterioration of oils. This may cause stored power to be depleted at a faster rate. For optimal performance, we recommend having your watch inspected (chargeable to the owner) by an Authorized Service center to ensure operation is within factory specifications.
Water resistance WARNING Water Resistance • Refer to the watch dial and the case back for the indication of the water resistance of your watch. The following chart provides examples of use for reference to ensure that your watch is used properly. (The unit “1bar” is roughly equal to 1 atmosphere.) • WATER RESIST(ANT) ××bar may also be indicated as W.R.××bar. • Non-water resistant models are not designed to come into contact with any moisture.
Water-related use Minor exposure Swimming and to water (washing general washing face, rain, etc.) work Skin diving, marine sports Scuba diving using an air tank Operate the crown or button when the watch is wet NO NO NO NO NO OK NO NO NO NO OK OK NO NO NO OK OK OK NO NO 79 English Water resistance • Water resistance for daily use (to 3 atmospheres) means the watch is water resistant for occasional accidental splashing.
Precautionary items and usage limitations CAUTION To Avoid Injury • Be particularly careful when wearing your watch while holding a small child, to avoid injury. • Be particularly careful when engaged in strenuous exercise or work, to avoid injury to yourself and others. • Do NOT wear your watch while in a sauna or other location where your watch may become excessively hot, since there is the risk of burns.
• Even if your watch has a high level of water resistance, please be careful of the following. • If your watch is immersed in sea water, rinse thoroughly with fresh water and wipe with a dry cloth. • Do not pour water from a tap directly onto your watch. • Take off your watch before taking a bath. • If seawater enters the watch, place the watch in a box or plastic bag and immediately take it in for repair. Otherwise, pressure inside the watch will increase, and parts (crystal, crown, push button, etc.
Precautionary items and usage limitations • Please request adjustment or repair of the band in the following cases: • You notice an abnormality with the band due to corrosion. • The pin of the band is protruding. • We recommend seeking the assistance of an experienced watch technician for sizing of your watch. If adjustment is not done correctly, the bracelet may unexpectedly become detached leading to loss of your watch or injury. Consult your nearest authorized Citizen service center.
• Avoid dropping the watch or subjecting it to other strong impact. It may cause malfunctions and/ or performance deterioration as well as damage to the case and bracelet. • The integrated circuits (IC) used in quartz watches are sensitive to static electricity. Please note the watch may operate erratically or not at all if exposed to intense static electricity.
Precautionary items and usage limitations CAUTION Always Keep Your Watch Clean • Rotate the crown while it is pressed in fully and press the buttons periodically so they do not become stuck due to accumulations of foreign matter. • The case and band of the watch come into direct contact with the skin in the same manner as undergarments. Corrosion of the metal or unnoticed soiling such as that caused by perspiration and dirt can soil sleeves and other portions of clothing.
Caring for Your Watch • Wipe any dirt or moisture such as perspiration from the case and crystal with a soft cloth. • For a metallic, plastic or rubber (urethane) watchband, wash any dirt off with water. Remove the small amounts of dirt trapped between the crevices of the metallic band with a soft brush. • For a leather band, wipe off dirt using a dry cloth.
Specifications Model Timekeeping accuracy (without reception) 86 H82* Type Analog solar-powered watch Within ±15 seconds per month when worn at normal operation temperatures (between +5˚C/41°F and +35˚C/95°F) Operating temperature range -10°C/14°F~+60°C/140°F Display functions • Home time: Hours, minutes, seconds, 24-hour time • Local time: Hours, minutes • Calendar: Date, day of the week Maximum run time from full charge • Fully charged to fully discharged: Approximately 8 months (with power sav
Additional functions • Solar power function • Overcharging prevention function • Power reserve: 4 levels • Insufficient charge warning function (two-second interval movement) • Energy saving function (power save feature) • Receiving time signal (automatic, on demand, automatic recovery) Signal stations: Japan (East/West)/USA/Germany/China * When the time difference is corrected, the signal station is switched.