INSTRUCTION MANUAL
To check the movement number 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. Be sure to visit the Citizen website at http://www.citizenwatch-global.com/ . Here you will find a variety of information such as electronic setting guides, answers to frequently asked questions, Eco-Drive recharging information and more.
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. We encourage you to read the entire booklet (especially, pages 22 to 31) and understand the meaning of the following symbols: ■ Safety advisories are categorized and depicted in this manual as follows: 2 DANGER Highly likely to cause death or serious injury. WARNING Can cause serious injury or death.
Safety precautions English ■ Important instructions are categorized and depicted in this manual as follows: (Following symbols are examples of Pictograms.) Warning (caution) symbol followed by prohibited matters. Warning (caution) symbol followed by instructions that should be followed or precautions that should be observed.
Safety precautions Precautions to be taken when diving PROHIBITED Do not use this watch while diving when... • Do not use your watch while diving when the watch stops or exhibits any abnormal operation. CAUTION Diving with the watch • Persons using the diver’s watch are strongly recommended to receive proper instruction and training pertaining to diving and observe those rules at all times. • Please use this watch properly only after you fully understand the operating procedures and cautions.
Safety precautions English CAUTION Before diving • Check items below before diving - Make sure that the watch is fully wound. - Make sure that the watch is running correctly (check the movements of the time/calendar/ second hand) - Make sure that the crown is pushed all the way in and locked in place. - Make sure that the band is firmly anchored to the watch body. - Make sure that there are no cracks or other damage to the watch band or the glass face. - Make sure that the register ring rotates properly.
Contents Characteristics of Mechanical watches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Before using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Component identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Mainspring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Setting the time and calendar.
English Characteristics of Mechanical watches About time accuracy of mechanical watches The time accuracy described on this instruction manual is the static accuracy at normal temperature. The accuracy of mechanical watches may get out of the described range depending on the following three usage conditions or other reasons. • Winding amount of the mainspring • Attitude • Usage environment (temperature, magnetism, impact, etc.
Characteristics of Mechanical watches Usage environment (temperature, magnetism, impact, etc.) • Metal parts are used for the part for keeping accuracy in mechanical watch. The accuracy varies affected by their thermal expansion and contraction. • Metal parts are used in mechanical watches. Magnetism affects them and accuracy of the watches in consequence. Do not bring them close to things which have or generate strong magnetism. • Strong shocks may also affect the accuracy.
English Features ■ Water-resistant to 200m • This watch is a scuba diver’s watch (water-resistant to 200m). You can use it for scuba diving with air tanks, but must not be used in a helium-enriched atmosphere (e.g. saturation diving). ■ Automatic winding movement • A automatic winding movement is employed in which the watch mainspring is wound automatically by movement of the hand when worn, and the force of the mainspring is then used to drive the movement (watch).
Before using Band adjustment 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 an authorized service center. Protective stickers Be sure to remove any protective stickers that may be on your watch (case back, band, clasp, etc.).
Before using English How to use a specially designed crown Unlock the crown prior to operate your watch. Unlock Screw down crown Rotate the crown counterclockwise until it releases from the case. Lock Push the crown in to the case. With gentle pressure towards the case, rotate the crown clockwise to secure it to the case. Be sure to tighten firmly.
Requests and cautions regarding this watch (Mechanical watch with automatic winding function) • Although the mainspring will be wound automatically when the watch is worn on the wrist, the mainspring will wind down after about 2 days and the watch will stop if it is removed from the wrist. • Make sure to adequately wind the mainspring before setting the time (hour and minute hands). • If the time is set without the mainspring being adequately wound, the second hand will oscillate back and forth 2-3 seconds.
Rotating bezel English Component identification Minute hand Hour hand Crown Date Day Second hand • The illustrations shown in this manual may differ from the actual watch you have purchased.
Mainspring This watch runs using the power of the mainspring. • Once the mainspring is wound fully, it will run for about 40 hours. • Sufficient winding ensures stable and accurate movement. About winding the mainspring This watch is an automatic winding mechanical watch. (You can also wind the mainspring manually.) The mainspring is wound by swinging your arm. It is recommended to wear the watch for more than 8 hours a day.
Mainspring English Winding the mainspring manually Turn the crown to the right (clockwise) in position . Crown • When the watch stops, turning the crown about 40 times will wind the mainspring fully. • When the mainspring is wound fully, turning the crown further does not damage the mainspring.
Setting the time and calendar [8203] Setting the time 1 Pull the crown out to position . 2 Rotate the crown to adjust the time. • Change of date indication shows it just became AM. Set the time to ensure proper AM or PM time is set. • Day changes a little later than the change of the date. 3 Push the crown in to position procedure.
Setting the time and calendar English [8204] Setting the time 1 Pull the crown out to position when the small second hand points 0 second. • The second hand stops. 2 Rotate the crown to adjust the time. • Change of date indication shows it just became AM. Set the time to ensure proper AM or PM time is set. • Day changes a little later than the change of the date. 3 Push the crown in to position to finish the procedure.
Setting the time and calendar Setting the calendar 1 Pull the crown out to position . 2 Rotate the crown to set the date and day. • The date changes if the crown is turned to the left. • The day changes if the crown is turned to the right. The day is alternately displayed in two languages. Once the day has been set to the desired language, the watch automatically displays it after that. 3 Push the crown in to position procedure.
Setting the time and calendar 19 English • Avoid correction of the date and day when the watch hands are between the hours of 9:00 PM and 4:30 AM. Correcting the date and day during this time period may prevent the date from changing on the following day. Set the date and day after the hands have moved outside this time period. • The date displayed by this watch is based on a 31-day month.Re-set the correct date at the start of March, May, July, October and December.
Using the rotating bezel You can see the elapsed time from a certain moment, or remaining time to a decided moment, easily by using the rotating bezel. • The rotating bezel moves counter-clockwise only. It will not move to the other way (clockwise) to prevent accident. Finding the elapsed time Bezel’s rotational direction ▼mark 1 Set ▼ on the rotating bezel to the current position of the minute hand. • The position of ▼ is the 0 minute. 2 You can see the elapsed time by reading the scale of the bezel.
Using the rotating bezel Remaining time English Finding the remaining time 1 Set ▼ on the rotating bezel to the position decided from adding the target time with the current time. • In the illustration, the target time is 20 min. and is added to the current time. 2 You can read the remaining time between Marked target time the position of the minute hand and the mark ▼ of the bezel.
Water resistance WARNING Water Resistance • Diver’s water-resistant watches can be used only for scuba diving using an air tank and not for saturation diving using a helium gas tank. • Water resistant watches for saturation diving have upgraded water proof function to be able to be used in saturation diving using helium gas.
Water resistance Water-related use Minor exposure to Swimming water (washing and general Skin diving, face, rain, etc.) washing work marine sports OK OK OK Scuba diving using an air tank OK Operate the Saturation crown or button diving using when the watch is wet helium gas NO NO 23 English • The packing used for this watch is a consumable part and will deteriorate over long-term use. Deterioration may lead to water penetration, causing the watch to malfunction or stop.
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.
Precautionary items and usage limitations English CAUTION Precautions • Always use the watch with the crown pushed in (normal position). If the crown is of the screw lock-type, make sure it is securely locked. • Do not operate the crown or any push buttons when the watch is wet. Water may enter the watch causing damage to vital components.
Precautionary items and usage limitations CAUTION When Wearing Your Watch • Leather bands and rubber (urethane) bands will deteriorate over time due to perspiration dirt. Because of the natural materials, leather band will be worn, deformed, and discolored over time. It is recommended to replace the band periodically. • The durability of a leather band may be affected when wet (fading, peeling of adhesive), owing to the properties of the material. Moreover, wet leather may cause a rash.
Precautionary items and usage limitations English CAUTION When Wearing Your Watch (continued) • 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.
Precautionary items and usage limitations • 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. • If paint thinner, benzene or other solvents or products containing these solvents (including gasoline, nail-polish remover, cresol, bathroom cleaners and adhesives, water repellent, etc.
Precautionary items and usage limitations English 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. Corrosion of the metal or accumulated foreign matter may result in black residue coming from the bracelet when exposed to moisture or perspiration. Be sure to keep your watch clean at all times.
Precautionary items and usage limitations Caring for Your Watch • Wipe any dirt or moisture such as perspiration from the case and crystal with a soft cloth. • For metallic, plastic or synthetic rubber (polyurethane) band, clean it with soap and a soft toothbrush. Be sure to thoroughly rinse the band after cleaning to remove any soap residue. • For a leather band, wipe off dirt using a dry cloth.
Precautionary items and usage limitations English The paint on the dial and hands helps you with reading the time in a dark place. The luminous paint stores light (daylight or artificial light) and glows in a dark place. It is free from any radioactive substance or any other material harmful to a human body or environment. • The light emission will appear bright at first and then diminish as time passes.
Specifications Model 8203·8204 Type Timekeeping accuracy [8203] Average daily difference of -10 to +20 seconds [8204] Average daily difference of -20 to +40 seconds (the timekeeping accuracy range may be exceeded depending on the conditions of use) Display functions • Time: Hours, minutes, seconds • Calendar: Date, day Maximum run time [8203] About 40 hours [8204] About 42 hours (automatic winding type) Beats 21, 600 beats/hour (6 beats) 32 Mechanical watch (automatic winding)
Specifications English Additional functions • Date and day rapid correction function • Bilingual day display • Automatic winding function • Manual winding function • Second hand stop function (only for Cal.8204) Specifications and contents of this booklet are subject to change without prior notice.
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