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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