Seiko 6R15 User manual

Cal. 6R15
INSTRUCTIONS (P. 3)
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG (S. 21)
INSTRUCTIONS (P. 40)
ISTRUZIONI (P. 59)
INSTRUCCIONES (P. 78)
INSTRUÇÕES (P. 97)
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You are now the proud owner of a SEIKO Automatic Watch Cal. 6R15. To ensure its optimum
performance, please read the instructions in this booklet carefully before using it. Please keep this
manual handy for ready reference.
Sie sind jetzt stolzer Besitzer einer SEIKO Automatikuhr Kal. 6R15. Lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung
vor der Verwendung aufmerksam durch, um ihre optimale Nutzung zu gewährleisten. Heben Sie diese
Bedienungsanleitung gut auf, um jederzeit wieder nachlesen zu können.
Vous voici l'heureux propriétaire d'une montre automatique SEIKO Cal. 6R15. Pour en obtenir des
performances optimales, veuillez lire attentivement cette brochure avant d'utiliser la montre. Conservez
ce manuel pour vous y référer en cas de besoin.
Grazie di aver acquistato questo nuovo Orologio Automatico SEIKO Cal. 6R15. Per poter utilizzare l’orologio
al massimo delle sue prestazioni leggere attentamente questo manuale di istruzioni prima di passare all’uso
dell’orologio stesso, e conservarlo poi per qualsiasi eventuale futura consultazione.
Usted es ahora el orgulloso propietario de un Reloj Autom tico de SEIKO Cal. 6R15. Para asegurar el 用
timo rendimiento de su reloj, sírvase leer cuidadosamente las instrucciones contenidas en este manual
antes de su uso. Guarde este manual en un lugar muy accesible para la rápida referencia.
Voc poder agora sentir-se orgulhoso de possuir um Rel用io Autom tico SEIKO Cal. 6R15. Para garantir
o seu excelente rendimento, leia atentamente as instru用es contidas neste op用culo antes de usá-lo.
Conserve este manual para consultas futuras.
歡迎購買精工 6R15 機型自動手錶。為保證在最佳狀態下操作手錶，請在使用手錶之前仔細
閱讀本手冊內的各項使用說明。並妥善保管本使用手冊以備今後參考。
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CONTENTS
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CHARACTERISTICS OF A MECHANICAL WATCH ...................................................... 4
NAMES OF THE PARTS .............................................................................................. 5
HOW TO USE............................................................................................................... 7
HOW TO SET THE TIME AND DATE ........................................................................... 9
TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH........................................................ 12
PLACES TO KEEP YOUR WATCH ................................................................................ 16
NOTES ON OVERHAUL .............................................................................................. 17
NOTES ON GUARANTEE AND REPAIR ...................................................................... 17
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................... 18
ACCURACY OF MECHANICAL WATCHES ................................................................. 19
SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................... 20
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CHARACTERISTICS OF A MECHANICAL
WATCH
(self-winding type, automatic winding type)
●This mechanical watch operates using power obtained from a mainspring.
●If the watch is completely stopped, manually turn the crown approximately 20
times to wind up the mainspring to start the watch.
●While loss/gain of a quartz watch is indicated by a monthly or annual rate, ac-
curacy of a mechanical watch is normally indicated by a daily rate (loss/gain per
day).
● Normal usage accuracy of a mechanical watch varies according to conditions of
use (time period that the watch is worn on the wrist, temperature environment,
hand movement, and winding state of the mainspring).
● When the watch is affected by strong magnetism, it temporarily gains or loses
time. If the watch encounters a strong magnetic field, the parts of the watch may
be magnetized. In this case, repairs such as removal of magnetism are required.
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NAMES OF THE PARTS
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a) Normal position : winding up the mainspring (manual operation)
b) First click position : date setting
c) Second click position : time setting
Hour hand
Second hand
Minute hand
Date
CROWN
a b c
CROWN
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●Check the type of the crown of your watch
Turn the
crown
clockwise.
The crown
turns.
Go to
"HOW TO
USE"
The crown
does not
turn.
Unscrew the crown by turning it
counterclockwise.
To set the watch
The crown of your watch is
*the screw lock type.
Unscrew.
Screw up.
* If your watch has a screw-lock crown, the crown will screw into the watch case
for added protection.
• After completing all settings of the watch, screw the crown in again by turn-
ing it clockwise while pressing it.
• If the crown turns out to be too stiff to be screwed in, turn the crown coun-
terclockwise once and then give another try.
• Do not screw it in by force as it may damage the slots of the crown.
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1. Slowly turn the crown clockwise (in the
12 o’clock direction) to wind the main-
spring.
* Turning the crown counterclockwise (the
6 o’clock direction) does not wind the
mainspring.
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HOW TO USE
This watch is an automatic watch equipped with a manual winding mechanism.
• When the watch is worn on the wrist, the motion of the wearer's arm winds the
mainspring of the watch.
• If your watch is completely stopped, it is recommended that you manually wind
the mainspring by turning the crown.
●How to manually wind the mainspring by turning the crown
2. Continue to turn the crown until the main-
spring is sufficiently wound. The second
hand will start moving.
3. Set the time and date before putting the
watch on your wrist.
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* There is no need to turn the crown further when the mainspring is fully wound. But
the crown can be turned without damaging the watch mechanism.
* Once the watch is wound up fully, it operates for about 50 hours.
* If the watch is used without being wound up fully, gain or loss of the watch may
result. To avoid this, wear the watch for more than 10 hours a day. If the watch is
used without wearing on the wrist (if it is used on the desk like a clock, for exam-
ple), be sure to wind it up fully every day at a fixed time.
* If the watch has stopped with the mainspring unwound, winding the mainspring
with the crown will not start the watch immediately. This is because the main-
spring torque (force) is low at the beginning of its winding due to the characteristics
of mechanical watches. The second hand starts to move when a certain degree
of strong torque is reached after the mainspring has been wound up. However,
swinging the watch from side to side to forcibly turn the balance can start the
watch sooner.
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• Check that the watch is operating, and then set the time and date.
• The watch is provided with a date function and is so designed that the date
changes once every 24 hours. The date changes around 12 o’clock midnight. If
AM/PM is not properly set, the date will change around 12 o’clock noon.
1. Pull out the crown to the first click. (The second hand continues moving and the
accuracy of the watch is unimpaired.)
2. The date can be set by turning the crown counterclock-
wise. Turn it until the previous day’s date appears.
Ex.) If today is the 6th of the month, first set the date to ”5”
by turning the crown counterclockwise.
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HOW TO SET THE TIME AND DATE
CAUTION
• Do not set the date between 10:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. If you do, the date
may not change properly / it may cause a malfunction.
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CAUTION
• The mechanism of mechanical watches is different from that of quartz
watches.
When setting the time, be sure to turn back the minute hand a little be-
hind the desired time and then advance it to the exact time.
3. Pull out the crown to the second click when the second hand is at the 12 o’clock
position. (The second hand stops on the spot.)
Turn the crown to advance the hands until the date changes to the next. The time
is now set for the a.m. period. Advance the hands to set the correct time.
4. Push the crown back in to the normal position in accordance with a time signal.
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