Instruction manual (MAMB3)

Thank you for your purchase of our product. To ensure prolonged use and optimum performance, is please read this inStruction a 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 t prevent injury to you and others, as well as damage {0 property make sure to read and follow the [EISeSTs el s omls low:
DANGER
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Tor death or serious mury whon the. product s used in any manner different from given insiructions. Failure 1 follow the instruction may cause  the is death lury.
caution
Failure o follow the instruction may cause injury or damage the device.

Product features

1. This is an automatic winding mechanical watch (with armanual win)
2. There dasseongrara halt mechanism.
3. This watch uses the shock-absorber, that et boapca win hairspring for impact.

Product specificationsc

Caliber| Number of Time of
Manually winding up| Number of frequency| Number of jewels| Daily accuracy| Operating time| Date indicator| Day of the
Week indicator
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
AA(F69)| Approx. 30 times| 21,600/hour| 22 jewels.| +25sec. “–15sec.| 40hours or more.| 0| 0
AC(F67)| Approx. 30 times| 21,600/hour| 22 jewels.| +25sec, —15sec,| 40hours or more.| 0| X
AG(F6T)| Approx. 30 times| 21,600/hour| 22 jewels.| +25sec. r–15sec.| 40hours or more.| X| X
AP(F62)| Approx. 30 times| 21,600/hour| 24 jewels.| +25sec. ‘-15sec..| *ours or more.| 0| X

• The daily accuracy specified above will be true when the watch is used at Second normal room temperature with a full wound mainspring, and left the dial up, an _ when 24 hours passed.
• Due to the characteristics of the mechanical watch, the accuracy of the watch when worn may not meet the specified accuracy, depending the working condition (wearing time, position of the watch, arm moving, mainspring tension, etc.)
  *We recommend to check the time advance and delay for 1 week. It is not right time display which check the time advance and delay for a day.
• Product specifications may be changed without prior notice.

How to use the watch

[ Name and function of each part]

*Depend on the model, the position of the crown, the date indicator and the ‘second hand may be diflrent.
Some models have the rotating bezel and the internal rotating ring. Please check this instruction manual for how to use it

[Automatic winding Mechanism (with a manual wind)]

1. This watch is an automatic winding mechanical watch (with a hand winding mechanism).
2. The mainspring is wound by natural movements of your arm when wearing the watch on your wrist. In addition, you can also wind the mainspring by turning the crown.
3. If your watch stops, either swing the watch back and forth or turn the crown to wind the mainspring in order to start it. After the second hand starts moving, set the time.
4. When winding the mainspring, slowly turn the crown to the right (clockwise) while it is in the normal position. Turning the crown to the left (counterclockwise) has no effect. When the watch is in the stopped state, the mainspring can be wound sufficiently by rotating the crown approximately 30 times. Since the crown will rotate even when winding is complete, wind the watch using the above number of turns as a guide. Even if the mainspring is fully wound, it will not be over-wound as there is a slip mechanism.
5. This watch will run approximately 40 hours after it is fully wound. If it is not wound enough, the watch may lose accuracy. In order to maintain the watch’s accuracy, we recommend wearing the watch at least 8 hours a day.

How to adjust the time & the calendar

[Screw-lock type crown model]
Depend on the model, it will be lock the crown screw into the case, the screw- lock type crown model. This type of model, please carry out the following operation.

• When adjusting the calendar and time use the manually winding mainspring turn the crown counterclockwise before loosen the screw.
• After adjusting the calendar and time, turn the crown clockwise while pushing it use the manually winding mainspring, and tighten the screw firmly until stops.

[How to adjust the time]

1. Pull the crown out the second hand is at the 60. ( The second hand will stop moving. )
2. Turn the crown counterclockwise to set the current time.
   Please be careful so that a clock with a calendar doesn’t make a mistake in the A.M and the P.M.
   When correcting the time, first move the hand back few minutes before the current time, and then advance the hand slowly to the correct time.
3. Push the crown into the normal position (0 position), when setting it to a time signal.

(How to adjust the calender ( except type AG )
CAUTION
Do not adjust the date and the day of week at following time zone, since the watch is changing the date during that period.

AA • AC Type: 8:00 PM-4:00 AM /
AP Type:8:00 -1:00 AM
If you adjust the date and the day of week during this interval, the date shown may not change on the next day or it may cause a malfunction. To adjust the date during these hours, first turn the hour hand outside of this period. Then you can adjust the date.

1. Pull the crown out the first step. This watch can pull out the second steps.
2. Turn the crown counterclockwise to adjust the date indicator ( Type : AA • AC) Turn the crown clockwise to adjust the date indicator ( Type : AP )
3. Turn the crown clockwise to adjust day of the week indicator (only type AA)
4. Push the crown into the normal position (0 position).

*  Adjust the date at the end of month
In months with thirty of fewer days, adjust the date on Tst day of the next month.

HOW TO MEASURE THE ELAPSED TIME (ONLY SOME MODELS)

You can know the elapsed time by the otating bezel and the internal rotating indicator ring.
In the figure, the rotating bezel and internal fotating indicator ring display the time for 60 minutes. Set the 7 mark to the minute hand by turning anring. After a certain period of tme e e apeed e e number on the rotating bezel or intorna rtating ndicaor ring pointed 10 by the minute hand.You can also Know the remaining lime by seting the ¥ mark o the desired time.

O for the rotating bezel The above figure shows that 20 minutes have elapsed since 10:10,

for the internal rotatingThe above figurs shows that 10 minutes have elapsed since 10:08

The design of the mark may differ depending on the model.
Some models have a reverse rotation prevention mechanism on the rotating bezel.
How to turn the internal rotating indicator ring differs depending on the model.

HOW TO USE THE SIMPLE COMPASS (ONLY SOME MODELS)

You can know the approximate direction by using the rotating bezel or the internal rotaing ring and the hour hand. In the figure, the internal rotating ring is marked with the mark of a direction. When using a simple compass, be sure to set it to the time of your current location. At lower latitudes, this function may not be useful, depending on the season.
For the Northern Hemispher

1. Put the watch on the level place. Point the hour hand in the direction of the sun.
2. The middle of the position of the hour hand and the position of “12:00” position is “south”. In case 9 o’clock (figure), set the “S” on the directional scale to the 10:30 position on the dial.
3. A direction(7:30) that “E” of the direction scale shows is “the East”.

For the Southern Hemisphere

1. Put the watch on the level place. Point the position of “12:00” in the direction of the sun.
2. The middle of the position of the hour hand and the position of “12:00” position is “Nouth”. In case 9 o’clock (figure), set the “N” on the directional scale to the 10:30 position on the dial.
3. A direction(7:30) that “W” of the direction scale shows is “the Wast”.*“N’may be another mark.

   For the rolating bezel, fotate the bezel directly.

   How to turn the internal fotating indicator fing difers depending on the

   model

HOW TO USE SIMPLE THE WORLD TIME (ONLY SOME MODELS)

Using the rotating bezel or the internal rotating indicator ring you can easlly know the time in ‘each city by the dial or the display on the exterior.
In the figure, the internal rotating indicator ring displays the time divided into 24 parts.

The expression method of world time differs depending on the model. In order to set and display the world time, there are those that display the time and city interchanged, and those that use a rotating bezel.
* Displaying the city name
Turn the crown for the internal rotating indicator ring , set the current time to the city displayed on the dial. If the time in Tokyo is 10:08 (example), set 10 on the internal rotating indicator ring to TOKYO on the dial. At this time, the time in each the city will be the time corresponding to the number on the internal rotating indicator ring.Displaying the map
Tum the interor rotating ring t0 set the current time to the area of the world map drawn on the dialIn the figure on the below, the time in Japan is   10:08 so set the rotation  indicalor ring 10″ to Japan on the world map drawn on the dial.  For times in other cities, look at the numbers on the corresponding indicator ring, For example, around London is about 1 a.m..#For he rotating bezel,roate the bezel directy.

How 10 tumn the internal rotating indicator ing differs dspending on the

model.

Handling precautions

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.
3. 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| 0| X| X| X| X
   Enhanced water resistant for daily use 1| WATER RESIST(ANT) 5bar| X| 0| 0| X| X| X
   Enhanced
   water resistant for daily use h| WATER RESIST(ANT) 10bar/20bar| X| 0| 0| 0| X| X
   Divers
   watches| Water resistant
   for air diving)| AIR DIVER’S 100m/150m/200m| X| 0| 0| 0| 0| X
   Water resistant for mixed-gas diving n| He-GAS DIVER’S 200m/300m/-•| X| 0| 0| 0| 0| 0

On some models WATER RESIST(ANT)Thar 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 correc ly according to the above-mentioned scopes of availability.
  CAUTION

4. Make sure the crown is pushed in (normal position) when using the watch. If your watch is the screw-lock type crown and the button, make sure the crown and button is securely tightened.
5. Do not turn or pull out the crown and the button under the water or in the wet condition. Water may enter inside the watch and degrade water-proof capability.
6. For a non-water resistant for daily use watch, pay attention to temporary splashed waterdrops (water splash at facewashing, rain, etc,) and sweat. If the watch becomes wet from water or sweat, wipe it off with dry soft cloth.
7. Even if you are wearing a watch that is a water resistant for daily use, do not expose it directly to the powerful flow of water running from a water tap. The water pressure exceeding waterproofing performance can be encountered and may deteriorate water-proofness.
8. If your watch is water resistant for daily use, rinse the case with fresh water thoroughly when it is dipped in seawater. Then wipe the watch dry to prevent rust.
9. If the leather band is dipped in the water, it may lose its durability and be discolored or unglued. When using the watch in the water, replace the band with other material (metal or rubber) in advance.
10. There are slightly humidity inside the watch. If outer temperature is lower that inside the watch, the glass surface may become cloudy. If the cloudy of moisture is only temporary, the internal mechanism will not be damaged. However, if it remains cloudy for a long time, or if there is moisture inside the watch, consult your purchase shop or the Customer Service.

(2) Shock

1. This watch is not influenced by light sports such as golt.
   When you are engaged in more vigorous sports, you should take the watch off.

2.  Do not drop the watch on the floor or hit it against the hard surfaces.

3. Magnetic field

1. The watch is not influenced by the electromagnetic fields produced by home eleciric appliances.
     CAUTION

2. Keep the watch away from the magnets, magneic health aids_(gadgets for velieving sif shouiders, bracelels, elc,) ., eleciric mahjong tables, elc, which produce the strong magnetism

3. ANTIMAG 1° o “ANTIMAGL 1” i nscribed o the watch, it means tht your ‘watch has been made further resistant to the magnetism. Refer to the following for the strength of the display and the magnetic field which can be borne.
   ANTIMAG.I -t can withstand a magnefic field up to 4.800A/m(60 gauss)
   ANTIMAG. I1 It can withstand a magnetic field up 1016,000A/m(2000 gauss)

4. ifthe watch isleft in a strong magnefic field for along time, s part will become magnetized and resultin a malfunction.

5. The watch that is damaged by strong magnetic fields may gain or lose time for a ‘while. However f it is moved away from the magnetic field it will egain its original accuracy. In this case, correct the time.

6. Refer to the table below for strength of the magnetic field about the electric or Magnetic products produced. • Magnetic fields of various magnetic products and electrical products.
   Name of product| Magnetic field strength (unit: Aim)| Judgment| Magnetic field strength (unit: Aim)| Judgment
   ---|---|---|---|---
   Proximity| ANTIMAG I| ANTIMAG II| Separated by at least 5 cm| ANTIMAG I| ANTIMAG II
   Magnet for holding papers (DC)| 71,600 23,900 – 71, 23,
   (300 – 900 gauss)| X| X| 200 – 1,200
   (2.5 – 15 gauss)| 0| 0
   TV set (AC, DC)| 500 – 1,200
   (6 – 15 gauss)| 0| 0| 0 – 400
   (0 – 5 gauss)| 0| 0
   Refrigerator magnet (DC)| 31,800 – 63,700 (400 – 800 gauss)| X| X| 400 – 3,200
   (5 – 40 gauss)| | 0
   Magnet of telephone set speaker(DC)| 2,400 – 3,
   2, 3,600
   (30 – 45 gauss)| 0| 0| 300 – 400
   (4 – 5 gauss)| 0| 0
   Electric shaver (AC)| 6,400 – 11,900 (80 – 150 gauss)| X| 0| 400 – 800
   (4 – 10 gauss)| 0| 0
   Stereo speaker (DC)| 600 – 20,000
   (8 – 250 gauss)| Δ| Δ| 0 – 3,
   3,200
   (0 – 40 gauss)| 0| 0
   Furniture magnet (DC)| 47,800 – 63,700 (600 – 800 gauss)| X| X| 800 – 1,200
   (10 – 15 gauss)| | 0
   Magnetic pad (DC)| 47,800 – 119,400 (600 – 1,500 gauss)| X| X| 0
   (0 gauss)| 0| 0
   Magnet for necklace (DC)| 63,700 – 95,500
   (800 – 1,200 gauss)| X| X| 40 – 80
   (0.5 – 1 gauss)| 0| 0
   Magnet stone of handbag (DC)| 63,700 28,700 – 63, 28,
   (360 – 800 gauss)| X| X| 0 – 240
   (0 – 3 gauss)| 0| 0

•0: No influence, X: Influenced, Δ: 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.

(4) Vibration

Do not bang the watch. It may cause the time to change.
(Note: In some cases. inspection, adjustment and repair may be necessary.)
(5) Temperature
If the watch is used outside the normal temperature range ( 5t to 35t ), it may keep time badly, or stop.
(6) 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).
(7) About products and accessory parts

CAUTION

1. Please carry out neither decomposition nor reconstruction of our products.
   WARNING

2. 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.

(8) 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.

Allergic reactions ♦Luminous light

CAUTION
If you have a skin rash or abnormally i ritated skin due to exposure to leather, metal or soft/hard plastics and urethane stop wearing the watch immediately and consult a medical specialist.
Some of our products uses Luminous light paint on the hands and dials. The Luminous light paint is safe paint which stores light without using any radioactive material. It stores light from sunlight and artificial light and emits that light in a dark setting. As the paint discolor the stored light, its will become dimmer over time. The amount of light emitted and the time that light will be emitted depend on various factors when the light is stored, such as the shape of the glass, the thickness of the paint, surrounding brightness level, the distance from the watch to the light source, and the light absorption level Please note when is not store enough light energy, the watch may emit weak light or emit light on for only a short time.

Waterproof processing band

Some watch uses the nylon band o the leather band, carried out special processing which s hard to absorb even if it touches sweat and waer.
Since an effect deteriorates.
according to usable years and operating condition, please understand the water resistance of this band.

silver items

Some of our products have a silver or siver-plated case and band. Due o the properties of silver, oxides and sulfides (prevalent i the air and around the body in the form of waste substances sloughed off by the body) will eact with the silver become discolor the surface toblack. f his case, wipe the  surfaces with the cloth for silverware. The original coloring will then be restored.

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 clothing. Use a soft cloth 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 clothing 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. Vie 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. ®Be 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. 0) 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 clean.

3. Recommended Overhaul
   1. 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.
   2.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 descrived.

2. Possession periods of parts for repair
   Normally the repair parts for this watch will be available for seven years atter production of the 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, or crown, are not considered repair parts covered under the warranty. Replacement of these non repair parts may use parts different to the originals.

3. Repair period
   As a rule, your watch repair is ponormal to se. 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 watch condition. Therefore, bring your watch and make sure consult to your purchase shop to 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 Customer 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.

Contact Information

• Customer Service Telephone: +81-42-847-3380

  < Reception of Items for Repair>

• Watch repair center
  Seiko Epson Corporation 390 Shiojiri-machi,Shiojiri-shi,
  Nagano-ken,399-0796 Japan
  Tel: +81-50-3155-8290

  < Selling Agency >

EPSON SALES JAPAN CORPORATION
29th Floor,JR Shinjuku Miraina Tower,4-1-6 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku,Tokyo 160-8801 Japan Tel: +81-3-5919-5211

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