How to Set Armitron Watch: Analog Watch User Manual

: June 8, 2024
: Armitron

The Armitron Analog Watch User Manual provides detailed instructions on how to set and operate the watch. The manual covers a variety of watch styles and includes step-by-step instructions on how to change the time, day, and date according to the specific style. The manual also includes information on the neutral position of the watch, position to set the date, and position to set the time. Additionally, it provides instructions on how to set the time on standard analog watch styles, calendar and day/date watch styles, and analog watch styles with subdials. The manual also contains information on the Solar Collection, Automatic Collection, changing the battery, water resistance, and accelerating energy of the watch. It also provides details on how to use Armitron Adventure-approved Service Centers for repairs and servicing. This comprehensive user manual is an essential guide for anyone who owns an Armitron Analog Watch and wants to learn how to use it effectively.

ANALOG

INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL

ANALOG WATCH INSTRUCTIONS

SETTING THE WATCH

These instructions apply to a variety of watch styles. To change the time, day, or date on your analog watch simply follow the accompanying instructions according to your specific style.
A. NEUTRAL POSITION: This is the normal operating position of the watch in which the crown is free to turn in either direction without any affect on the time.
B. POSITION TO SET THE DATE: (for watches with date windows)
C. POSITION TO SET THE TIME

SETTING THE TIME ON STANDARD ANALOG WATCH STYLES

NOTE: The standard style has no calendar or day/date windows on the dial and, unlike the diagram, has only 2 crown positions: A (closed) and C (open).To change the time, pull the crown out all the way until it stops (position C). Rotate the crown in either direction until desire time is obtained. Next, push the crown all the way back to position A to re-engage timekeeping. (If watch has a second hand, it will begin to move.) SETTING THE TIME ON CALENDAR & DAY/DATE WATCH STYLES For time setting: Follow the above instructions.

SETTING THE TIME ON CALENDAR WATCHES

If your watch has a date window only, pull the crown out to position B (see diagram) and turn the crown in either a clockwise or counter clockwise direction (depending on watch style). Continue to rotate crown until desired date is obtained. Push the crown all the way back to position A to re-engage timekeeping.

SETTING THE DAY/DATE

If your watch has a date window only, pull the crown out to position B (see diagram). Rotate in either a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction (depending on watch style) to change the day or the date. Each turn of the crown will advance the day or date respectively. If the day does not advance using this method, pull the crown to position C and rotate until the time advances each 24 hour period. Continue to rotate the crown until desired day is obtained. After the correct time has been set, push the crown all the way back to position A to re-engage timekeeping. NOTE: During normal timekeeping (watch running with crown in position A) the day and/ or date will advance between the hours of 11pm and 5am. Please keep this in mind when setting the watch.

THE SOLAR COLLECTION

SOLAR POWER FEATURES

This solar powered watch contains a solar cell underneath the dial which converts light into “electrical energy” and stores the power in a secondary battery. Unlike conventional quartz watches, battery replacement is not necessary. Do not replace the rechargeable battery with a different kind of battery.

OPERATING TIME

With a full charge, the watch will operate for approximately 4 months.

POWER DEPLETION WARNING FUNCTION

When the energy stored in the secondary battery is reduced to an extremely low level, the Second Hand will move at 2 second intervals instead of 1 second intervals. Recharge the watch as soon as possible by exposing the watch to light.

ANALOG WATCH STYLES WITH SUBDIAL

FEATURES

Hours, Minutes, and Seconds
Days of the week, date, and 24 Hour Military Time subdials
Water Resistant as indicated on the watch

SETTING THE TIME, DAY & DATE ON MULTI-FUNCTION MODELS

TO ADVANCE THE HOURS AND MINUTES
Pull the crown out to position 3 when the second hand reaches the 12 o’clock position. The second hand should stop at the 12 o’clock position. Next, turn the crown clockwise to advance the hour and minute hands to the desired time. When setting the minute hand, put in 5 minutes later than the time to be set and turn it back to the correct time. NOTE: that the 24 hour military sub dial time zone also changes at the time of setting. Make sure that the 24 hour military time zone corresponds to the correct AM/PM time. Push the crown all the way back to position 1 when the desired time is obtained.

TO ADVANCE THE DAY

Pull the crown out to position 3 and turn clockwise. Each full 24 hour turn will advance the day zone by one full day. Make sure that you then set the correct time worth the corresponding 24 hour military time. Push the crown all the way back to positions 1 when desired day and time is obtained.

TO ADVANCE THE DATE

Pull the crown out to position 2. Rotate the crown counterclockwise to advance the date. Push the crown all the way back to position 1 when desired date is obtained. Do not set the date between 9PM and midnight as it will not change correctly.

THE AUTOMATIC COLLECTION

The Automatic Self-Winding mechanical Watch (since it is not operating by the battery) must be wound at least six or seven times before you wear it. After that, your daily activity should wind the watch sufficiently to keep it running at night when it is not being worn. If your normal daily activity is not sufficient, the occasional supplementary manual winding may be necessary. It is suggested that your mechanical watch be cleaned and oiled periodically to ensure optimum performance. As this is a mechanical watch, quartz watch accuracy cannot be expected.

ADJUSTING THE TIME

Pull the crown from position 1 to position 2, wind it clockwise or counter clockwise until it shows the desired time. After setting the time, push the crown back to position.

CHANGING THE BATTERY

Change the battery when the watch becomes slow, the readout darkens or does not appear, or the backlight fails. Before removing the old battery, be sure to denote its polarity so that the new battery is installed in exactly the same way. Replace with the same kind or equivalent only. This watch contains precise electronic components and should only be opened by a qualified watch technician. However, it is not necessary to return your watch to the manufacturer for battery replacement. It is recommended that you bring your timepiece to a local jeweler.

WATER RESISTANCE

This is a WATER RESISTANT watch. Do not operate push buttons below the surface of the water. Should water or condensation appear in the watch, immediately have the watch checked. Water can corrode electronic parts inside the case.

ACCELERATING ENERGY OF THE WATCH

Wind the crown clockwise at position 1 until energy is conserved.

USE OUR NATIONWIDE SERVICE CENTERS. YOU CANNOT RETURN WATCH FOR SERVICE

WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED.

If your watch requires cleaning, lubrication, battery changing, or needs a crystal replaced, Armitron Adventure-approved Service Centers are available in your area. These repair facilities use Armitron Adventure parts and components to assure quality and future performance. Free estimates are available in advance, should you need servicing or repairs not covered under the warranty. Repairs covered under the warranty may require proof of purchase, so retain the purchase receipt.

RETURN YOUR WATCH FOR SERVICING

Please call 718-482-4195 for a listing of all approved and authorized service centers and locations, or visit our website at: WWW.ARMITRON.COM
YOUR WATCH SHOULD NOT BE RETURNED TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE. Carefully pack your watch in a sturdy box (do not send in a gift box for same will not be returned) and mail it to the nearest approved authorized service station. Because of possible loss, we recommend that you insure the watch, return the receipt requested, when using the mail. If you do not receive a receipt within a reasonable time, start a tracer through the originating post office. Never include a special watch band or any other article of personal value in your shipment.

SPECIFICATION

Product Specifications	Description
Watch Styles	Analog
Setting the Watch	Instructions apply to a variety of watch styles. Follow

accompanying instructions according to specific style to change time, day, or date.
Neutral Position| Normal operating position of watch in which crown is free to turn in either direction without any affect on time.
Position to Set the Date| For watches with date windows
Position to Set the Time|
Standard Analog Watch Styles| No calendar or day/date windows on dial. Pull crown out all the way until it stops (position C) to change time. Rotate crown in either direction until desired time is obtained. Push crown all the way back to position A to re-engage timekeeping.
Calendar & Day/Date Watch Styles| Follow instructions for standard analog watch styles. To set date, pull crown out to position B and turn crown in either clockwise or counter-clockwise direction until desired date is obtained. Push crown all the way back to position A to re-engage timekeeping.
Analog Watch Styles with Subdial| Hours, minutes, and seconds. Days of the week, date, and 24 Hour Military Time subdials. Water resistant as indicated on watch.
Multi-Function Models| Pull crown out to position 3 when second hand reaches 12 o’clock position to advance hours and minutes. Turn crown clockwise to advance hour and minute hands to desired time. To advance day, pull crown out to position 3 and turn clockwise. Each full 24 hour turn will advance day zone by one full day. To advance date, pull crown out to position 2 and rotate counterclockwise. Do not set date between 9PM and midnight.
Solar Collection| Solar powered watch with solar cell underneath dial which converts light into “electrical energy” and stores power in secondary battery. With full charge, watch will operate for approximately 4 months. Second hand will move at 2 second intervals instead of 1 second intervals when energy stored in secondary battery is reduced to an extremely low level. Recharge watch by exposing it to light.
Automatic Collection| Automatic Self-Winding mechanical Watch must be wound at least six or seven times before wearing. Daily activity should wind watch sufficiently to keep it running at night when not being worn. Mechanical watch should be cleaned and oiled periodically to ensure optimum performance. Change battery when watch becomes slow, readout darkens or does not appear, or backlight fails. Use Armitron Adventure-approved Service Centers for repairs and servicing.
Water Resistance| Water-resistant watch. Do not operate push buttons below surface of water. Have watch checked immediately if water or condensation appears in watch.

FAQS

Where can I get my watch serviced or repaired?

Armitron Adventure-approved Service Centers are available in your area. These repair facilities use Armitron Adventure parts and components to assure quality and future performance. Free estimates are available in advance, should you need servicing or repairs not covered under the warranty. Repairs covered under the warranty may require proof of purchase, so retain the purchase receipt. Please call 718-482-4195 for a listing of all approved and authorized service centers and locations, or visit our website at: WWW.ARMITRON.COM

How do I accelerate the energy of my watch?

Wind the crown clockwise at position 1 until energy is conserved.

How do I change the battery on my watch?

Change the battery when the watch becomes slow, the readout darkens or does not appear, or the backlight fails. Before removing the old battery, be sure to denote its polarity so that the new battery is installed in exactly the same way. Replace with the same kind or equivalent only. This watch contains precise electronic components and should only be opened by a qualified watch technician.

How do I know when my solar powered watch needs to be recharged?

When the energy stored in the secondary battery is reduced to an extremely low level, the Second Hand will move at 2 second intervals instead of 1 second intervals. Recharge the watch as soon as possible by exposing the watch to light.

How do I set the day/date on my watch?

If your watch has a date window only, pull the crown out to position B. Rotate in either a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction (depending on watch style) to change the day or the date. Each turn of the crown will advance the day or date respectively. If the day does not advance using this method, pull the crown to position C and rotate until the time advances each 24 hour period. Continue to rotate the crown until desired day is obtained.

How do I set the time on a calendar watch?

If your watch has a date window only, pull the crown out to position B and turn the crown in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction (depending on watch style). Continue to rotate crown until desired date is obtained. Push the crown all the way back to position A to re-engage timekeeping.

Q: How do I set the time on a standard analog watch style?

A: Pull the crown out all the way until it stops (position C). Rotate the crown in either direction until desired time is obtained. Next, push the crown all the way back to position A to re-engage timekeeping.

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