Water resistance
•To prevent water coming into contact with the internal mechanism of the watch, the crown should under no circumstances be pulled out while the watch is wet.
•If watches designed for sports or working in the water are exposed to salt water or significant amounts of sweat, they should be rinsed in fresh water and dried thoroughly.
•Exposure to water may affect the durability of some types of the leather band.
•Because the internal watch parts may hold some moisture, if the external temperature is lower than inside the watch, the glass covering the watch face may fog up. If this fogging up is only temporary it causes no problem, however, if it persists over a long period of time you should discuss the matter with a salesperson at the shop where you purchased the watch or at a Citizen Service Centre.
Temperature
Avoid exposing the watch to direct sunlight or leaving it in extremely hot or cold locations for a long period of time.
•This will cause malfunctioning and will shorten the life of the battery.
•This may cause your watch to gain or lose time and affect its other functions.
Shock
•This watch will withstand the bumps and jars normally incurred in daily use and while playing such
•Dropping the watch on the floor or otherwise imparting severe shock to it may cause malfunctioning or damage.
Magnetic Fields
This watch is antimagnetic up to 60 gauss and not affected by the magnetic fields produced by ordinary household electric appliances. It used the immediate vicinity of strong magnetism, however, the watch’s functions may temporarily be affected.
Static Electricity
The integrated circuits used in the watch are sensitive to static electricity. If exposed to intense static electricity, the watch’s display may lose its accuracy.
Chemicals and Gases
Avoid wearing the watch in the presence of strong chemicals or gases. If the watch comes in contact which such solvents as thinner and benzine or products containing materials such as gasoline, polish, detergent or adhesive, its components may discolour, dissolve or crack. Be especially careful to avoid chemicals. The watchcase or band may discolour if they come in contact with mercury from a broken thermometer or other equipment.
Keep Your Watch Clean
Wipe off soil and moisture from the glass with a soft, absorbent cloth. If you wear the watch when the back side of the case and watchband is soiled they may cause skin rash as they come in direct contact with your skin. Keep your watch clean also to avoid staining your cuffs.
How to clean the watchband:
•Metal band – Wash soiled parts with a toothbrush in mild, soapy water.
•Plastic or rubber band – Wash in water. Do not use solvent.
•Leather band – Rub lightly on front side with a soft, dry cloth. Use a cloth moisturized with alcohol to clean the underside.
Periodic Inspection
Getting your watch checked once every year or two is recommended to ensure long use and
Be sure to keep the batteries out of reach of infants and small children. Should accidental ingestion occur, consult a doctor at once.
11.Specifications
1.Caliber No. … C350
2.Type Combination quartz… watch
3.Time Accuracy… Within ±30 sec/month (5˚C - 35˚C)
4.Temperature Range… 0˚C - 55˚C (32˚F - 131˚F)
5.Display Functions…
Analog display: hour, minute Digital display:
•Time/Calendar: hours, minutes, seconds, month, date, day
•Alarm1, Alarm 2
•Chronograph:
•Timer: 99 minutes
6.Additional Functions… EL (electro luminescence) illumination
7.Battery… Battery No.:
8.Battery life: … Approx. 2 years in normal use (alarm, 40 sec/day; Time up warning beep sound,
5 sec/day; EL lits; 3 sec/day)
<Note> Battery life will maintain stable accuracy for approx. 2 years under normal conditions (as in above conditions) after replacing with a new battery. However the battery life will change depending on the frequency the alarm, chronograph and EL illumination are used. The above specifications may change due to improvements without notice.