SECTION 9 – HOW TO USE THE COMPASS
If your watch is equipped with a compass, it gives an approximate directional reading in 10˚ intervals. For a more accurate reading, place the compass on a level surface.
TO REMOVE THE COMPASS – Remove the watch from your wrist, push against the front of the compass and it will pop out of the strap.
TO REINSERT THE COMPASS – Place the compass under the opening and push in.
SECTION 10 –
HOW TO USE THE COMPASS DIRECTIONAL RING
If your watch is equipped with a compass directional ring, it gives approximate compass readings. Locate the sun and then follow these steps:
1. Point the hour hand at the sun (see diagram). |
2. WHEN IN A.M. TIME - Rotate the compass directional ring until S |
SECTION 12 – BRACELET ADJUSTMENT
Review the various adjustable bracelet types below to determine which one is on your watch.
NOTE: The clasp can be damaged if excessive force is used. |
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SLIDING CLASP BRACELET | OPEN |
1.Open locking plate using nail file, small 
screwdriver or other blunt instrument.
2.Move clasp to desired bracelet length.
3.While holding the locking plate with your finger and thumb, exert slight pressure and slide the clasp back and forth until you feel the clasp engage in one of the grooves on the underside of the bracelet.
4.Firmly press the locking plate down until it snaps to the closed position. If it seems to be difficult to push closed, repeat Step 3 to ensure that you have properly positioned the clasp.
FOLDOVER CLASP BRACELET
You can adjust the bracelet size by moving the position of the bracelet within the foldover clasp as shown. (Illustration shows bracelet in upright position.) NOTE: The bracelet on your watch may be in a different position on the clasp than is shown in the illustration.
(South) is past the hour hand and halfway between the hour hand |
and 12:00. |
WHEN IN P.M. TIME - Rotate the compass directional ring until S (South) is before the hour hand and halfway between the hour hand and 12:00.
Adjust the compass directional ring every hour to reflect changes in the sun's position. When reading the compass directional ring, make sure the hour hand is always pointed towards the sun. When the hour hand is at 12:00 noon, S (South) should also be at 12:00.
1. Locate pushpin in the openings on the clasp. |
Using a pointed tool, press the spring bar in |
and gently twist bracelet for removal (Fig. 1). |
Keep your hand over the pushpin and use |
caution when twisting the bracelet. The |
pushpin is spring loaded and may eject from |
the opening. |
2. Insert pushpin in the bracelet endpiece and |
determine the desired position (Fig. 2). Insert one |
end of the pin securely in the pushpin opening |
and depress the spring tip of the pushpin. Move |
the pin to fit into the top opening of the clasp |
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
A.M.
S | 1112 1 | W |
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P.M.
E | 1112 | 1 | S |
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opposite the opening in which the pin is |
positioned on the clasp bottom (Fig. 3). |
BRACELET LINK REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 3
10 |
| 2 |
9 |
| 3 |
8 |
| 4 |
E | 7 6 | 5 |
10 | 2 |
9 | 3 |
8 |
| 5 | 4 |
7 | 6 | W |
NOTE: Prior to removing any bracelet links, first determine if your watch can be sized using the “FOLDOVER CLASP” instructions above. If not, then follow the instructions below.
Removing Links: Place the bracelet upright and insert a pointed tool in open space of bracelet (see diagram).
SECTION 11 – SCREW-IN SETTING CROWN
If your watch has this type of crown, turn it counterclockwise to loosen then proceed to Section 4 to set the time. To start timekeeping, simultaneously push the crown in while turning clockwise to tighten. Timekeeping will resume.
Slide bracelet pin in the direction of the arrow. Push hard since pins are designed to be difficult to remove. Repeat this procedure until desired number of links are removed.
Reassembly: Position the two bracelet parts back together, and push pin in from end it was removed, in opposite direction of the arrow. Be sure to press the bracelet pin down securely all the way into the link of the bracelet until it is flush with the rest of the bracelet.