How to set the time on your watch

 

＜How to Set the Time on Your Watch＞

Q. How do I set the time?
A. The general method for setting the time on a watch is as follows:

1. Pull the crown out to the second click.
* If there is no date display, pull it out to the first click.
* For watches with a second hand, it is easier to set the time if you pull out the crown when the second hand is at the 12 o'clock position.
2. Rotate the crown to set the time.
3. Align with a time signal (e.g., a time announcement) and push the crown back to its original position.
* The method for setting the time may vary depending on the product. Please check the instruction manual for each product for details.

＜How to Set the Date on Your Watch＞

Q. How do I set the date?
A. The general method for setting the date on a watch is as follows:

1. Pull the crown out to the first click.
2. Rotate the crown to set the date.
3. Once the date is set, push the crown back to its original position.

* If the date changes at 12 PM (noon), it means it's off by 12 hours. In this case, set the time back by 12 hours before adjusting the date.
* Do not operate the date setting between 8 PM and 4 AM. This may cause a malfunction.

★Generally, for months that do not have 31 days (such as February or April), the date will not change to "1" on the first day of the next month. Therefore, it needs to be corrected to "1".

  Caution 

Generally, the date change preparation phase begins around 8 PM, with the gears engaging, and completes around 4 AM. Please avoid setting the date during this time. (Around 6 AM is recommended)
※ The method for setting the date may vary depending on the product. Please check the instruction manual for each product for details.

Q. My automatic watch has stopped.
A. The mainspring can be wound naturally by the normal movement of your arm while wearing the watch. You can also wind it by rotating the crown. When using a watch that has stopped, ensure the crown is in its normal position and rotate it clockwise approximately 30 times. Once the second hand starts moving, set the time and date before use.

Q. How to set radio-controlled clocks (wall clocks and desk clocks)
A. For radio-controlled clocks, after correctly inserting the batteries and pressing the reset button, the hands will fast-forward to 12 o'clock and stop, then begin receiving radio signals. Once reception is complete (approximately 15 to 30 minutes), the hands will fast-forward to the correct time and begin operating.
※ This may vary depending on the product. Please check the instruction manual for each product for details.

Q. My radio-controlled clock (wall clock or desk clock) cannot receive radio signals and the time is incorrect.
A. The clock may be in an environment where radio waves are difficult to receive (e.g., near TVs, computers, air conditioners, fluorescent lights, chargers, near metal such as window frames, buildings near power lines or railway tracks, reinforced concrete buildings, basements, etc.). Reception conditions improve at night on clear days compared to daytime, and also outdoors, increasing the possibility of reception. Please try changing the environment. Additionally, you can set the time manually by referring to the instruction manual.

Q. How do I charge a solar watch?
A. You can charge the watch by exposing the dial to direct sunlight or fluorescent light. After removing the watch, avoid high temperatures (above 50 degrees Celsius) and place it in a location where bright light can hit the watch dial (e.g., by a window). A full charge will operate the watch for approximately 6 months (estimate).

 

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