Citizen 9184 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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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.
Visit the Citizen website (http://www.citizenwatch-global.com/) to view visual guides
for operation of your watch. Some models may be equipped with external features
(calculation scale, tachymeter, etc.). Visual guides for operation of such external features
can also be found on the website.
To check the movement number
A case number—4 alphanumeric characters and 6 or
more alphanumeric characters—is engraved on the
case back. (Figure on the right)
The first 4 characters of the case number represent
the movement number of the watch.
In the example on the right, “ ” is the
movement number.
Engraving position example
The engraving position may differ
depending on watch model.

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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 14 to 23) and
understand the meaning of the following symbols:
■ Safety advisories are categorized and depicted in this manual as follows:
DANGER Highly likely to cause death or serious injury
WARNING Can cause serious injury or death
CAUTION Can or will cause minor or moderate injury or damage
■ Important instructions are categorized and depicted in this manual as follows:
Warning (caution) symbol followed by instructions that should be
followed or precautions that should be observed.
Warning (caution) symbol followed by prohibited matters.

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Before using this watch
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 your nearest authorized Citizen service center.
Protective stickers
Be sure to remove any protective stickers that may be on your watch (case back, band,
clasp, etc.). Otherwise, perspiration or moisture may enter the gaps between the
protective stickers and the parts, which may result in a skin rash and/or corrosion of the
metal parts.
Continued on the next page

Before using this watch
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How to use a specially designed crown
Some models are equipped with a specially designed crown to prevent accidental
operation.
Unlock the crown prior to operate your watch.
Unlock Lock
Screw down
crown
Rotate the crown
counterclockwise until it
releases from the case.
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.

Table of contents
Parts identification ............................................................ 6
Winding the mainspring.....................................................7
Adjusting the time ...........................................................10
Adjusting the date (quick date indicator adjustment)........11
Characteristics of Mechanical watches ..............................12
Water resistance ..............................................................14
Precautionary items and usage limitations .......................17
Specifications...................................................................24
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Parts identification
Minute hand
Hour
hand
Second
hand
9184:
Date indicator
24-hour hand
Power reserve
indicator hand
Crown
The actual appearance of the watch may differ from the illustrations on this instruction manual.
9183:
This model does not
have the 24-hour hand.
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Winding the mainspring
This is an automatic winding mechanical watch, using a mainspring as power
source. When wearing the watch, your hand’s movement rotates the oscillating
weight to wind the mainspring automatically.
• Whenyourhand’smovementissmalland/orafew,windingmaybecome
insufficient.
• Oncethemainspringiswoundfully,thewatchwillrunforabout40hours.
• Youcancheckthewindingamountofthemainspring(powerreserveindicator,
see page 9).
The mainspring is wound for about a day movement automatically when wearing
the watch for 8 hours or more a day.
• Youcanwindthemainspringmanually(seepage8).
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Winding the mainspring Winding the mainspring
Winding the mainspring manually
1Push the crown in to position .
2Rotate the crown to wind the mainspring.
• Turnthecrownbyrubbingitdownfromtheback
side of the watch.
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Winding the mainspring Winding the mainspring
• Whenthewatchstops,turningthecrownabout40timeswillwindthe
mainspring fully.
• Turningthecrownafterthemainspring’sfullwindingdoesnotdamagethe
mainspring.
About power reserve indicator
Power reserve indicator hand shows the approximate amount of current winding.
Power reserve
indicator hand
Maximum amount of winding:
Thewatchwillrunforabout40hours
For using the watch comfortably, it is
recommended to keep the hand within this
area.
When the hand moves to this area, the watch
will stop soon.
Wind the mainspring manually.
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Adjusting the time
When the watch stops, wind the mainspring manually
before setting.
1Pull the crown out to position as the second
hand points 0 second.
The second hand stops.
2Rotate the crown to adjust the time.
All the hands and the date indicator move together.
• BesuretosetAM/PMcorrectly.
• Thehandsdonotmovetogetherwhenmovinghands
counterclockwise.
3Push the crown in to position following a
certain time signal.
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Adjusting the date (quick date indicator adjustment)
AdjustthedateindicatoronthefirstdaysofMarch,May,
July, October and December.
• Becausethewatchchangesthedateindicator,donot
execute the quick date indicator adjustment in the
following time on the watch:
Between 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM
1Pull the crown out to position .
2Rotate the crown clockwise to adjust the date.
3Push the crown in to position to finish this
procedure.
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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 (+5˚C (+41˚F) to +35˚C (+95˚F)). 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.)
Winding amount of the mainspring
Mechanicalwatcheskeepaccuracymoststablywhenthemainspringissufficiently
wound.
Attitude
Accuracy of mechanical watches varies affected by gravity. The accuracy varies
as the result that may take various attitude while worn and gravitate to a different
direction every moment.
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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.
Maintenance
Mechanicalwatchesmaybecomeinaccurateduetoinsufficientlubricationorworn
parts. Have the watch disassembled and cleaned (overhaul) every 2-3 years (charge
basis). It may be difficult to restore the watch from degradation after long-term use
to its initial performance even after repairs.
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Water resistance
WARNING Water Resistance
Water-related use
Minorexposure
to water (washing
face, rain, etc.)
Swimming and
general washing
work
Skin diving,
marine sports
Scuba diving
using an air tank
Operate the crown
or button when
the watch is wet
Name
Indication
Specification
Dial or Case back
Non-water resistant — Non-water resistant NO NO NO NO NO
Everyday-use water resistant
watch WATER RESIST Water-resistant to 3 atmospheres OK NO NO NO NO
Upgraded everyday use water-
resistant watch
W. R. 5 bar Water-resistant to 5
atmospheres OK OK NO NO NO
W.R.10/20bar Water-resistantto10or
20atmospheres OK OK OK NO NO
•Refertothewatchdialand/orthecasebackfortheindicationofthewaterresistanceofyour
watch. The following chart provides examples of use for reference to ensure that your watch is
used properly. (The unit “1 bar” is roughly equal to 1 atmosphere.)
•WATERRESIST(ANT)××barmayalsobeindicatedasW.R.××bar.

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Water-related use
Minorexposure
to water (washing
face, rain, etc.)
Swimming and
general washing
work
Skin diving,
marine sports
Scuba diving
using an air tank
Operate the crown
or button when
the watch is wet
Name
Indication
Specification
Dial or Case back
Non-water resistant — Non-water resistant NO NO NO NO NO
Everyday-use water resistant
watch WATER RESIST Water-resistant to 3 atmospheres OK NO NO NO NO
Upgraded everyday use water-
resistant watch
W. R. 5 bar Water-resistant to 5
atmospheres OK OK NO NO NO
W.R.10/20bar Water-resistantto10or
20atmospheres OK OK OK NO NO
Water resistance

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•Non-waterresistantmodelsarenotdesignedtocomeintocontactwithanymoisture.Takecare
not to expose a watch with this rating to any type of moisture.
•Waterresistancefordailyuse(to3atmospheres)meansthewatchiswaterresistantfor
occasional accidental splashing.
•Upgradedwater-resistancefordailyuse(to5atmospheres)meansthatthewatchmaybeworn
while swimming, but is not to worn while skin diving.
•Upgradedwater-resistancefordailyuse(to10/20atmospheres)meansthatthewatchmaybe
worn while skin diving, but not while scuba or saturated diving using helium gas.
Water resistance

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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.
•Becarefulwhenputtingonandtakingoffyourwatch,sincethereisariskofdamagingyour
fingernails, depending on the manner in which the band is fastened.
•Takeoffyourwatchbeforegoingtobed.

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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.
•Ifwaterentersthewatchorthewatchfogsupanddoesnotclearupevenafteralongtime,
consult your dealer or authorized service center for inspection and/or repair.
•Evenifyourwatchhasahighlevelofwaterresistance,pleasebecarefulofthefollowing.
•Ifyourwatchisimmersedinseawater,rinsethoroughlywithfreshwaterandwipewitha
dry cloth.
•Donotpourwaterfromatapdirectlyontoyourwatch.
•Takeoffyourwatchbeforetakingabath.
•Ifseawaterentersthewatch,placethewatchinaboxorplasticbagandimmediatelytakeitin
for repair. Otherwise, pressure inside the watch will increase, and parts (crystal, crown, push
button, etc.) may come off.
Precautionary items and usage limitations Precautionary items and usage limitations