Seiko Presage SSA457J User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR WATCH CALIBRE
4R72

M-24
4R35 / 4R36 / 4R37 / 4R38 / 4R39 / 4R71 / 4R72
INSTRUCTIONSMECHANICAL WATCH

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Thank you very much for choosing a SEIKO watch.
For proper and safe use of your SEIKO watch,
please read carefully the instructions in this
booklet before using it.
Keep this manual handy for easy reference.
* Length adjustment service for metallic bands is available at the retailer from
whom the watch was purchased. If you cannot have your watch repaired by
the retailer from whom the watch was purchased because you received the
watch as a gift, or you moved to a distant place, please contact SEIKO
CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. The service may also be available on a
chargeable basis at other retailers, however, some retailers may not undertake
the service.
* If your watch has a protective film for preventing scratches, make sure to peel
it off before using the watch. If the watch is used with the film on it, dirt, sweat,
dust, or moisture may be attached to the film and may cause rust.
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CONTENTS
1 HOW TO USE
Handling cautions ............................................ 4
Mechanical watch characteristics
(Hand-wound, auto-wound) ............................. 8
Names of the parts and their functions ............ 9
Crown ............................................................ 14
How to wind the mainspring .......................... 16
How to set the time and date (4R35) ............. 18
Date adjustment at the end of the month ... 21
How to set the time, date, and day of the week
(4R36) ........................................................... 22
Date adjustment at the end of the month ... 25
How to set the time, 24-hour hand, and date
(4R37) ........................................................... 26
Date adjustment at the end of the month ... 29
How to set the time (4R38 / 4R71 / 4R72) ..... 30
How to set the time and 24-hour hand (4R39) ... 31
How to use the simplified world time function
(Only for models with the simplified world time
function) ........................................................ 32
How to use the compass (Only for models with the
compass bezel (ring)) ....................................... 34
How to use the compass bezel (ring) ......... 34
Emergency evacuation signal codes
(Only for models with emergency evacuation
signal codes) ................................................. 36
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2 TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR
WATCH
Daily care ...................................................... 38
Performance and type ................................... 39
Lumibrite ....................................................... 40
Water resistant performance ......................... 41
Magnetic resistant performance .................... 42
Band .............................................................. 44
How to use tri-fold type clasp for leather band
(Special clasps) ............................................. 47
How to use an easy adjust type clasp ............ 53
After sales service ......................................... 56
Accuracy of mechanical watches .................. 58
Troubleshooting ............................................ 60
Specifications ................................................ 62
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Handling cautions
b WARNING
Please note that there is a risk of serious consequences such as severe injury if the following
safety regulations are not strictly observed.
Immediately stop wearing the watch in following cases:
○ If the watch body or band becomes edged by corrosion etc.
○ If the pins protrude from the band.
* Immediately consult the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE
CENTER.
Keep the watch and accessories out of the reach of babies and children.
Care should be taken to prevent a baby or a child accidentally swallowing the accessories.
If a baby or child swallows the battery or accessories, immediately consult a doctor, as it will be
harmful to the health of the baby or child.
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b CAUTION
Please note that there is a risk of minor injury or material damage if the following safety
regulations are not strictly observed.
Avoid the following places for wearing or keeping the watch:
○ Places where volatile agents (cosmetics such as polish remover, bug repellent, thinners etc.) are
vaporizing
○ Places where the temperature drops below
5°C or rises above 35°C for a long time
○ Places affected by strong magnetism or static
electricity
○ Places affected by strong vibrations
○ Places of high humidity
○ Dusty places
If you observe any allergic symptoms or skin irritation
Stop wearing the watch immediately and consult a specialist such as a dermatologist or an allergist.
Other cautions
○ For adjusting the length of the metallic band, specialized knowledge and expertise are necessary.
Therefore, in such a case, contact the retailer from whom the watch was purchased. If you attempt
to adjust the metallic band, injury may occur to your hand or fingers, or parts of the band may be
lost.
○ Do not disassemble or tamper with the watch.
○ Keep the watch out of the reach of babies and children. Extra care should be taken to avoid risks
of any injury or allergic rash or itching that may be caused when you touch the watch.
○ If your watch is of the fob or pendant type, the strap or chain attached to the watch may damage
your clothes, or injure the hand, neck, or other parts of your body.
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