CAL. YT57, YT58 ® ● ● ● ● KINETIC E. S. U. (Electricity Storage Unit) Energy depletion forewarning function Instant-start function Time and date calendar (Cal. YT57) Time and day/date calendar (Cal.
DISPLAY AND CROWN [ Cal. YT58 ] [ Cal.
SCREW DOWN CROWN [for models with screw down crown] Unlocking the crown 1 Turn Crown counterclockwise until you no longer feel the threads turning. 2 Crown can be pulled out. Locking the crown 1 Push Crown back in to normal position. 2 Turn Crown clockwise while pressing it lightly until tight.
HOW TO CHARGE AND START THE WATCH 1 Swing the watch from side to side. * Swing rhythmically at a rate of twice a second. 2 Charge the KINETIC E. S. U. sufficiently. 3 Set the time/calendar and put on the watch.
✽ Number of swings and power reserve POWER RESERVE 12 hours 1 day 6 months FULL NUMBER OF SWINGS 0 100 300 1 When the watch stops completely, a few swings will start the second hand moving at two-second intervals. 2 Swing the watch approximately 100 times. There will be about 12 hours of power reserve available. * It is recommended that the watch be swung further until one day of power is reserved.
✽ Power reserve accumulated while you are walking 150 m 12 hours ✩ ➡ ➡ Power reserve 500 m ★ Wearing the watch. 1 day ✩ The second hand starts moving at one-second intervals. ✰ The illustration provides only a general guideline of the relationship between the power reserve and the distance you walk. Actual amount of power reserve differs from person to person.
FULL CHARGE OF THE KINETIC E. S. U. ● When the KINETIC E. S. U. is fully charged, the watch will keep operating for a maximum of about 6 months without recharging the KINETIC E. S. U. REMARKS ON THE KINETIC E. S. U. ● The electric energy generated while the watch is worn on your wrist is stored in the KINETIC E.S.U. It is a power source completely different from conventional batteries for watches, and therefore, this watch does not require battery replacement. ● The KINETIC E.S.U.
ENERGY DEPLETION FOREWARNING FUNCTION ● When the second hand starts moving at two-second intervals instead of the normal one-second intervals, the watch will run down in approximately 12 hours. In this case, swing the watch from side to side to charge the KINETIC E. S. U. sufficiently. INSTANT-START FUNCTION ● When a long time has passed since the watch stopped, you can get it started quickly with only a few swings. ● This function is available as long as the watch has been stopped for less than a year.
TIME/CALENDAR SETTING [ Cal. YT57 ] Second hand 1 ➠ CROWN 2 ➠ ➠ 5 1 Pull out to first click and set the previous day’s date. 3 4 2 Pull out to second click when the second hand is at the 12 o’clock position. 3 Turn to set the desired date. 4 Turn to set the hands to the desired time. 5 Push back completely in accordance with a time signal.
[ Cal. YT58 ] Second hand CROWN 1 Pull out to first click and turn clockwise to set the previous day’s date. 3 1 MON 1 ➠ ➠ 2 6 ➠ Day and date 10 4 5 2 Turn counterclockwise to set the previous day of the week. 3 Pull out to second click when the second hand is at the 12 o’clock position. 4 Turn to set the desired date and day. 5 Turn to set the hands to the desired time. 6 Push back completely in accordance with a time signal.
ROTATING BEZEL (for models with rotating bezel) ● The rotating bezel can show up to 60 minutes of elapsed time. 1 Turn the rotating bezel to align its “ ” mark with the minute hand. * For some models, the rotating bezel rotates only counterclockwise. ➡ Elapsed time Start 30 minutes have elapsed. 2 Read the number on the rotating bezel that the minute hand points to.
NOTES ON OPERATING THE WATCH HOW TO CHARGE AND START THE WATCH ● To charge the KINETIC E. S. U. efficiently, swing the watch from side to side, making an arc of about 20 cm. ● No additional benefit is obtained by swinging the watch more quickly or with greater vigor. ● When the watch is swung, the oscillating weight in the generating system rotates to drive the mechanism. As it rotates, it gives out a sound, which is not a malfunction. ● The watch is equipped with a system to prevent overcharge.
INSTANT-START FUNCTION ● If the second hand starts moving at two-second intervals again soon after the watch is put on your wrist, swing it from side to side until the second hand moves at one-second intervals, and then, put it on your wrist again. TIME/CALENDAR SETTING ● For Cal. YT57, do not set the date between 9:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. For Cal. YT58, do not set the day/date between 9:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. Otherwise, the calendar may not change properly.
TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH WATER RESISTANCE ● Non-water resistant • If the watch becomes wet, have it checked by an AUTHORIZED PULSAR DEALER or SERVICE CENTER. ● Water resistant 5/10/15/20 bar 5 bar WR 10/15/20 bar WR 14 • Before using in water, be sure the crown is pushed in completely. • Do not operate the crown when the watch is wet or in water. If used in sea water, rinse the watch in fresh water and dry it completely.
* Pressure in bar is a test pressure and should not be considered as corresponding to actual diving depth since swimming movement tends to increase the pressure at a given depth. Care should also be taken on diving into water. ** We recommend that you wear a PULSAR Diver’s Watch for scuba diving. TEMPERATURES Your watch works with stable accuracy within a temperature range of 5° -10°C C and 35° C (41° F and 95° F).
SHOCKS & VIBRATION PERIODIC CHECK Light activities will not It is recommended that the affect your watch, but be watch be checked once 2-3 careful not to drop your every 2 to 3 years. Have Years watch or hit it against hard your watch checked by an surfaces, as this may AUTHORIZED PULSAR cause damage. DEALER or SERVICE CENTER to ensure that the case, crown, gasket and crystal seal remain intact.
