Seiko WD Kinetic Watch Instruction Manual

June 13, 2024
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Thank you for your purchase of our product.
To ensure prolonged use and optimum performance, please read this instruction manual carefully and familiarize yourself with the terms of the guarantee.
Please keep this Instruction Manual in your hand and refer in time of need.

Safety precautions

In order to prevent injury 1o you and ofhers, as well as damage to property, make sure {0 read and follow the instructions marked with the ‘symbols below.
DANGER
‘A demarcaton with this symbol epresents the ot assuring i cangor or o or Serious injary when the products used n an manner different from given instructions.
WARNING
Failure 1o follow the instruction may cause death or serious injury
caution
Failure o follow the instruction may cause injury or ‘damage the device.

Product features

This watch move o charge the recharge batery which srikes the solar cell under the waich face info electric ancray
This watch use the recharge battery instead of the ilver oxide battery fir normal operation it will continue running approximately 6 months after being fuly charged. JEven afor he walch s lft i the dark foralong time, it~ will tart running again simply by exposing to fight,
©This watch has the function of power alert. When the remaining power becomes low, the movement of the second hand switches from 1-second o 2- second steps to alert the user of the need for a recharge.
ply by exposing igt If battery is not recharge, the watch may stop running within a day after the 2-second steps begin.

Product specifications

  1. Number o requency – 32,768Hz / per sec.
  2. Drive systern — cveeens Siop motor
  3. Daily agouracy Month-long average -1 sec. (When wearing waich on your wrist at
  4. Functions.
  5. C 10 35C.) & Aodionstfunctions
  6. Operating temperature
  7. Buttery used -+ Hour, Minute, Second hands ‘Second hand settr, reset switch, power low alert, over-charge prevention mechanism ;198 10+ 60T i Recharge battery Tpcs From ] charged 16 stop : approx. moniths
  8. Operating time

    Product specifications may be changed without prior notice.

How to use the watch

Name and function of each part

Seiko WD Kinetic Watch

Depend on the model, the position of the crown may be different.

[How to recharge the watch]
(O’This watch willstart running whenever light strikes its face. “This watch will continue to run for approximately 6 months once it s fully charged.
If itis not exposed to a light it may stop running in about & monts.
Please exposes it {0 light when o restart the watch or the watch’s power s low.
Even if the watch is at a stop, the instant-startup function instantly restores ‘operation at 2-second steps when it is exposed to sunlight or strong light. (above 1,000 lux:
It s the fluorescent light 30W and under 70cm directly)
However, in the state where the operation turned to 2-second steps, further expose the light unti to the watch become normal 1-second step operation. Continue charging nti the second hand begins to move at 1-second steps.
(refer to the standard required charging time) It does ot need to be fully charged. However we recommend fully charging it when you frst use the watch.

The 2-second steps operation means the second hand move at 2-second steps.

CAUTION
(Precautions when recharging)
Be careful the watch internal parts may becomes overheat or damage, do not put on bight ight (such as the lighting oftaking photographs, the spot ight,the incandescent lamp simila) oo close when you charge the batery
Please note when the watch charges the sunlight put on the dashboard of ca, it may becomes overheat Koep the watch internal temperature below 60C.
[When the second hand begins to move at 2-second steps during use |
When the power-ow alrt is activated, e second hand begins 1o move at 2-second steps. When this occurs, there is a possibilty that he watch wil stop running witin a day. so charging is necessary. Charge the watch suficiently, refer o the Guideline to recharge times.
[Guideline to recharge times]

Light level (Lux)| Light source| Recharge place
(Standard)| The time of need to fully recharge| The recharge time to become definitebr 1-second steps*| The recharge time of need to run the watch for one day
---|---|---|---|---|---
700| Fluorescent lamp| In ordinary office| —| Approx. 60 hours| Approx. 3 hours
3000| Fluorescent lamp| 30 W 20 cm| Approx. 180 hours| Approx. 10 hours| Approx. 35 minutes
10000| Sunlight| Cloudy weather| Approx. 60 hours| Approx. 4 hours| Approx. 12 minutes
100000| Sunlight| Fine weather| Approx. 10 hours| Approx. 30 minutes| Approx. 2 minutes

Please understand that the values above are given for reference only.

7rThe values in this column show the require charging time when a watch at a

stop is exposed to light and when a second hand changes from 2-second steps to definitely 1-second steps. The 1-second steps can be achieved even if charging is not performed up to this required time, but i that state, it can sometimes revert 0 2-second steps, and so perform charging with this time as a guide.

The charging times are based on a standard model

“The actual time need may be different with models of dial design.

This watch has the over-charge prevention mechanism.

This watch doesn’t broke that charge over the time of need to fully recharge. And it works the over-charge prevention mechanism automatically when this watch will be fully charge.
[Screw-lock type crown model] Depending on the model, it will be lock the crown screw into the case, the screw-lock type crown model
This type of watch can be operated as describe below
TWhen adjusting the time, at first tum the crown counterclockwise and loosen the screw, 2Atter adjusting the time, turn the. crown clockwise while pushing i, and tighten the screw firmly unti stops.
[How to adjust the time]
After the watch is recharged, check and adjust the time if necessary.

Seiko WD Kinetic Watch - second

  1. Pull the crown out, when the second hand is at the 12 o’clock position. “The second hand willstop.
  2. Tur thocrow dlockis, adust he fime. When seting he 1me. rs ahnce the hand a few minutes past the current time, and then back the hand siowly to the correct time.Seiko WD Kinetic Watch - second 2
  3. Push he crown nt the norma position when seting 0.2 tme sgnal The hands start moving.

Handling precautions

(1) Water-proof performance
WARNING
:1) The watch, a water resistant for daily use (3 atm.) is available for face- washing etc, but avoid putting it in the _ water. (2) The watch, an enhanced water resistant for daily use I (5 atm.) is available for swimming, etc., but do not put it on all diving that include skin diving. The watch, an enhanced water resistant for daily use II (10 or 20 atm.) is available for skin diving , but not for scuba diving using an air cylinder and saturation diving using helium gas.

Type| Condition of use| Under water operation of crown and operation of crown with drops of water on it| Exposure to small amounts of water (facewashing, rain, etc.)| Swimming,
work involving water, strong flow of water from the faucet etc.,| ‘Skin diving (air tanks are not used)’| ‘Scuba diving (air tanks are used).| Mixed-gas diving
(using helium Gas)
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Displays (Dials or Case back)
Non water resistant| Without WATER RESISTANT (WATER RESIST)| X| X| X| X| X| X
Water resistant watches| Water resistant for daily use| WATER RESIST(ANT)| X| Q| X| X| X| X
Enhanced water resistant for daily use I| WATER RESIST(ANT) 5bar| X| 0| 0| X| X| X
Enhanced water resistant for daily use II| WATER RESIST(ANT) 10bar/20bar| X| a| a| a| X| X
Diver’s watches| Water resistant
for air diving 1| AIR DIVER’S 100m/150m/200m| X| a| a| a| a| X
Water resistant for mixed-gas diving If| He-GAS DIVER’S 200m/300m/•••| X| Q| 0| a| 0| a

On some models WATER RESIST(ANT)”‘bar is shown as W.R.bar. Confirm an inscription of water-proof level on the dial or the case back of the watch, and use correctly according to the above-mentioned scopes of availability.
caution**

  1. Maka surethe crown s pushed in (normal posiio) whn usig he watch.f your valch st scrowdok. 1ype crown and the buto, make sue the croun and button s securely ighiened.
  2. Do nottur or pullout he Grown and e buton under the water o n the wetcondiion, Water may enter insido thewalch and dograde waterproof capabity
  3. For a non-vater resisant fordally use walch,pay atlenion t emporary spashed waterdrops water splsh at facewashing, fain, tc) and swea.f he walch becomes wet rom water or sweat, wie ffwih dry soft ot
  4. Even fyou are wearing a waich that s a valer essiant for dalyuse, do ot expose i directy fo he powertl low of waler uning fom a water ap. The water pressre exceeding walerprofing performance can bs encountered and may deerorate waterprooiness
  5. If yourwalch is wat resistant o Gally o, oS he Case it rosh water thoroughly when s dipped in seawater. Then wige the watch carefuly, 0 prevent st
  6. The leather band s ipped n the water, it may lse s durabilty an be discolored or ungued. When using e walch i the watr, rplace he band with olher malerial (metal or ubber) n advance.
  7. There s slightly humidity inside the watc. I oulr emperature i lower ha nsic the walch, th glass surface may become coudy.
  8. The cloudy of mlstre i ony lemporary, the inermal mechanism wil not be ‘damaged. However, it emains cloudly for along ime, o f ther i maisiure nsic the watch, consult your purchase shop o the Customer Service

Power supply (Recharge battery)

  1. This watch uses the recharge battery that is different from normal bateries.
    It can recharge repeatedly, itis not the disposable batery.
    This battery may become the charge efficiency falls with usable years and environment.
    Please contact the Repair Service Center, f you feel the fall of performance.

  2. Please note that this watch doesn’t keep the amount of charge, even if you puil the crown out and stop the watch,

  3. Replace of recharge battery

WARNING

  1. Do not pull out the recharge battery.
  2. Please contact the Repair Service Center when replace recharge battery, because the replacing needs the technical knowledge, the special tool and the technology.
  3. Note carefully that if installed in the ordinary silver oxide batlery were even cause to explodes, overheats or ignites. The watch is designed, i the ordinary silver oxide battery installed, it will not provide power to the watch.

Shock

  1. This watch is not influenced by light Sports such as gol. When you are engaged in more vigorous wateh off.
  2. Do not drop the watch on the floor or it it against the hard surfaces. sports, you should take the

Magnetic field

  1. The watch is not influenced by the electromagnetic fields produced by home electric appliances.
  2. Kaep the watch away from the magnets, magnetic health aids(gadgets for relieving stiffshoulders, bracelets, etc.), electric mah-jong tables, etc., which produce the sirong magnetism.
  3. If*ANTIMAG.
    1 ” or “ANTIMAG. I s inscribed on the watch, it means that your watch has been made further resistant to the magnetism. Rsfer 10 the following for the strength of the display and the magnetic fied which can be borne.
    ANTIMAG.
    It can withstand a magnetic field up to 4,800 A/ ( 60 gauss)
    ANTIMAG. I I can withstand a magnetic field up to 16,000 A/m ( 200 gauss) @ If the walch is left in a strong magnetic fild for a long time, s part will become magnetized and result in & malfunction
    The watch that is damaged by sirong magnatic fields may gain or ose time for a while. However i it s moved away from the magneic field it will regain its original accuracy. In this case, correct the fime.
    Refor (o the table below for strangth of the magnefic field about the electric or magnetic products produced.
    Magneti felds of various magnefic products d electrical products

0:No influence,X:Influenced,A:Varies with part or model The figures above are for reference only.
The intensity of magnetic field may vary with each magnetic product or electrical appliance.
Strength of a magnetic field is in inverse proportion to the square of distance.
Therefore, the intensity may significantly differ from moving objects a short distance apart.
Vibration
subjected o strong mechanical shock, SUCh as when rdng a motorcycle, operatinga o rammer ora. chainsaw, it may loose time temporary.

Temperature

  1. Do not leave the watch in a place, subject to direct sunlight or high temperature for a long time.
  2. Do not leave the watch in an extremely cold place for a long time.
  3. Note that if the watch is exposed to temperatures outside the normal temperature range of the product for a long time, that the watch becomes to stop, the battery may leak, or the battery life may be shortened.
  4. This watch is adjusted to provide stable accuracy (accuracy when worn) in ambient temperature between +5 and 35°C. If the watch has not been worn for a while, it may loose or gain a little time.

Chemicals, gasses, etc. In the case, please note it may be discolored, transformed or damaged the case, band, dial and the resin parts which if the watch comes into contact with gases, mercury, or chemicals (thinners, gasoline, various solvents, or cleaners, adhesives, paints, medicines, perfumes, or cosmetics containing any of those substances).
About products and accessory parts
CAUTION
©Please carry out neither decomposition nor reconstruction of our products.
WARNING
(10) Use at high temperature
CAUTION
Do not use the watch at high temperatures, such as in a sauna. You may be burned when the watch heats up.
Store the band, the pin and other small parts out of the reach of infants. If any small parts are swallowed, immediately contact a doctor.

Luminous ligh

Somo of our products uses Luminous Iight paint on the hands and dials. Tho Luminous lght paint s safe paint which tores ight without using any radicactive materal It tores lght fom Sunight and artfical lght and emits that lightin a dark seting. As the paint discolor the sored Ight 15 il become. immer over time. The amount o Ight emittad and the tma that lght wil be emitted depend on various facors whan the ght s stored, Such as the shape of he glass, the thckness of he paint surounding brighinoss evel, the distance from he waich fo he lght source, and the ight absorption lvol Please noe when i ot sore enough Tight energy. ihe watch may emit woak Tightor emitight on or oy a short time

How to use the rotating bezel

‘Some models have a rotating bezel.
Check your watch and please use correctly.
“Turn the rotating bezel and point the triangle mark (<) points at the minute hand. After some time has elapsed, you can read the amount of elapsed time by looking at the number (point) on the rotating bezel where the minute hand is currently pointing. By pointing the triangle mark(v) at a target time in the future, you can read the remaining time. The rotaling bezel has the Latchet- device with the reverse-rotation prevention system. Therefore it prevents an unprepared tum by the shock, and it can easy to set the scale, too.

The figure above shows hat 20 minutes have passed snce you stared tming a1 10 minutes afier 10 olock

For extended use

CAUTION

  1. Maintenance of the case and band 1 Dirt and moisture on the case and band may interfere with the watch functions, cause skin rashes to person with susceptible skin, or soil the cuffs of dothing. Use a soft doth to wipe off dirt and moisture and keep the watch clean. Especially the band makes direct contact with the skin, remove dirt periodically. [Case] Keep the moisture and dirt, then it case corrode or rust. It will be lower non water-proof too. Wipe off dirt, using a soft cloth, etc. Do not use any chemical because it may discolor in the case. [Metal band] Keep the moisture and dirt, then it case corrode or rust. And the bands will be lower the durability, the strength. It soil the cuffs of dothing too. Wipe off dirt, using a soft toothbrush with soap water. Be note do not enter the water to the non water resistant watch. [Leather band] Keep the moisture and dirt, then it case discolor. And the bands will be lower
    the durability, the strength. It soil the cuffs of clothing too. Remove moisture and dirt, using a soft dry cloth. Do not rub the leather because this may cause the color to fade. It cause to discolor when lights the strong light and ultraviolet rays. [Soft plastic band] It is not necessary to take special care of urethane or nylon band. However, since some kind of dirt may irritate the skin, wash the band with fresh or soapy water occasionally. Do not use chemicals that might deteriorate the band, break and crack. Depending on usable years, the material may harden, crack or break. In this case, replace it with a new band. ®Be careful not to bring the case and the band into contact with the mercury (found inside a thermometer) or other chemicals, cosmetics, because they may discolor.
    ®Tighten the band so that you can just slip one finger between the band and your wrist, in order to allow air to circulate. Do not store the leather band in high temperature or high humidity conditions. (Dee careful the case and the band may comes off, drops when the pin used for the joint part of the case, the band and the joint parts pieces of the metallic band rusts. In rare case, you might also be injured.
    ©Please stop wearing, in case the case and the band corrodes become sharp or the band pin jump up. And please consult your purchase shop or the Customer Service.

  2. Treatment of the rotating bezel Your watch has the rotation bezel, that become damaged the watch function in the case, when stock dirt etc, under the rotation bezel. Brush off dirt using a soft toothbrush and keep it dean.

  3. Recommended Overhaul CD We recommend an overhaul which the mechanical watches every two to three years and the analog quartz oscillation watches is every three to four years. It can hold the movement lubrication or liquid leak, dry prevention, abnormal abrasion of the part. It keeps the daily accuracy too. And it can hold the waterproofness when the debased packing replaces, sweat and moisture don’t enter the watch. When do your watch overhaul, contact to your purchase shop or the Repair Service Center. Please specify “genuine parts” and we also recommend replace the packing and spring bar too.

Warranty and service

Make sure to read the warranty card.

  1. Warranty
    If the watch fails to operate under normal operation conditions within the warranty period, bring it to your purchase shop or the Repair Service Center, along with its warranty card. We will epair or adjust your watch while it is under warranty free. Please read the warranty card well, the terms of the warranty are described.

  2. Possession periods of parts for repair Normally the repair parts for watch is discontinued Repair parts Itis the part of the machine body (movement) for time functions of the product (watch) inside Other external parts not directly related to the function, such as the case, crystal, dial, hand, band, or crown, are not considered repair parts covered under the warranty. Replacement of these non repair parts may use parts different to the originals.  watch will be available for seven years after production of the

  3. Repair period
    As a rule, your watch repair is possible for the holding period if normal to use. However, the period during which repairs can be made will vary, depending on the operating conditions and environment in which the watch used. In some case, the precision cannot be restored by the ‘wateh’s condition. Therefore, bring your watch and make sure consult to your purchase shop. o determine, when you repairs.

  4. Moving and gift item
    If you cannot go to your purchase shop since you moving or present from someone, contact the Gustomer Service for repairs.

  5. Inquiry about our product Please refer to ‘Customer Service’ for the inquiry about our products.

  6. Other inquiries If there are any other questions concerning warranty and service, contact the Customer Service.

< Inquiry by Tolephone >
Customer Service
Tolophono: 181-42.847-3380
108:30-17:00 Mon – excepton holdays and companydesignated holdays).

< Recoption of tems for Ropair> **Watches** – Wearables Products Repair Center ‘Address: Selko Epson Corporation 421-8, Hino, Hino-sh, Tokyo 191-8501 Japan Telepnone: +81-42-647-5378 _Facsimile: 81-42.847-3381 108:30~17.00 Mon. il (excopt on holdays and companydosignated holidays). < Selling Agency > **EPSON SALES JAPAN CORPORATION** Hoad Offce: JA Shinjuku Mraina Tower, &-1-6 Shinuku, Shinjuku-ky, Tokyo 160.8801 Japan Telepnone: +81 3-5910:5211 < Manufacturer > **SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION** Head Offce: 335 Owa, Suwe: Shi, Nagano 3928502 Japan Tolepnone: +81 266-52:3131

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