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You are now the proud owner of a SEIKO Automatic Diver’s Watch Cal. 7S26. For best results, please read the instructions in this booklet carefully before using your SEIKO Automatic Diver’s Watch. Please keep this manual handy for ready reference. Usted es ahora un honrado poseedor del reloj de buceador automatico SEIKO Cal. 7S26. Para obtener d[...]
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ENGLISH 2 CONTENTS Page FEATURES .................................................................................................................. 4 HOW TO START THE WATCH ................................................................................... 5 TIME/CALENDAR SETTING .....................................................................[...]
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a: Screwed-in position b: Normal position c: First click d: Second click SEIKO AUTOMATIC DIVER’S WATCH Cal. 7S26 MON 15 a b c d Minute hand Hour hand Rotating bezel Second hand Day and date Crown 3 English[...]
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English 4 ◆ Your SEIKO Automatic Diver’s Watch uses promethium-147 as the active ingredient in the luminous paint. The use of radioactive materials such as promethium-147 is strictly regulated by Japanese Law and monitored by the Japanese Science and Technology Agency. SEIKO luminous watches, manufactured in accordance with the law, contain an [...]
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5 English HOW TO START THE WATCH ● To initially start your watch: Swing it from side to side in a horizontal arc for about 30 seconds. This is an automatic mechanical watch. * If the watch is worn on the wrist, the mainspring will be wound automatically through normal wrist movement.[...]
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English 6 ➠ MON 15 2 3 4 1 1 Unlock the crown by turning it counterclockwise. Pull out the crown to the first click. 2 Set the previous day’s date. 3 Set the previous day of the week. 4 TIME/CALENDAR SETTING[...]
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7 English Pull out the crown to the second click. 5 6 Turn the hands until the desired date and day appears. Push back the crown. 8 7 Set the hands to the desired time. Lock the crown by turning it clockwise while pressing it. 9 MON 16 ➠ 5 6 7 ➠ 8 9[...]
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English 8 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. 2 Read the number on the rotating bezel that the minute hand points to. Elapsed time Start Minute hand 30 minutes have elapsed.[...]
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9 English PRECAUTIONS CAUTION Diving is an inherently hazardous form of recreation and it is essential that you strictly observe all instructions for use and maintenance of the watch set forth in this booklet for safety’s sake. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DIVE USING THIS WATCH UNLESS YOU HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TRAINED IN DIVING. Do not use the watch for satura[...]
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English 10 ● Do not operate the crown when the watch is wet or in water. ● Take care not to hit the watch against hard objects such as rocks. ● Bezel rotation may become slightly harder in the water but this is not a malfunction. WHILE DIVING ● After checking that the crown is screwed in completely, rinse the watch in fresh water, and wash [...]
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11 English NOTES FOR USING THE WATCH ● If the watch is used without being wound up sufficiently, gain or loss of the watch may result. To avoid this, wear the watch for more than 8 hours a day. HOW TO START THE WATCH TIME/CALENDER SETTING ● Do not set the day between 9:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. Do not set the date between 9:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. Ot[...]
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English 12 TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH ● Repair of diver’s watches requires special expertise and equipment. If you find that your diver’s watch is malfunctioning, therefore, never attempt to repair it but immediately send it to a nearby SEIKO Service Center. ■ CHEMICALS ■ PERIODIC CHECK 2 - 3 Years ■ MAGNETISM Your watch will[...]
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13 English ■ CARE OF CASE AND BRACELET To prevent possible rusting of the case and bracelet, wipe them periodically with a soft dry cloth. ■ PRECAUTION REGARDING CASE BACK PROTECTIVE FILM If your watch has a protective film and/or a sticker on the case back, peel them off before using your watch. ■ SHOCKS & VIBRATION Be careful not to dro[...]