Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 8R28 Seiko
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Cal. 8R28 INSTRUCTIONS (P . 3) BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG (S. 25 ) INSTRUCTIONS (P . 48) ISTRUZIONI (P . 71) INSTRUCCIONES (P . 94) INSTRUÇÕES (P . 117) (140 ).
ENGLISH 3 Y ou are now the proud owner of a SEIKO Automatic Chronograph Cal. 8R28. T o ensure its optimum performance, please read the instructions in this booklet carefully before using it. Please keep this manual handy for ready reference. Sie sind jetzt stolzer Besitzer eines SEIKO Chronografen Kal.
English 4 English 5 NAMES OF THE P ARTS CHARACTERISTICS OF A MECHANICAL WA TCH (self-winding type, automatic winding type) ● This mechanical watch operates using power obtained from a mainspring. ● If the watch is comple tely stopped, manua lly turn the crown approxima tely 20 times to wind up the mainspring to start the watch.
English 6 English 7 1. S l o w l y t u r n t h e c r o w n c l o c k w i s e ( i n t h e 1 2 o ’ c l o c k d i r e c t i o n ) t o w i n d t h e ma i n sp r i n g. * Tur n i n g t h e c ro w n c o u n t e rc l o c k w i s e ( t h e 6 o’c l o c k d i re ct i o n ) d o e s n o t w i n d t h e m a i n s p r i n g .
English 8 English 9 • Check that the watch is operating, and then set the time and date. • The watch is provided with a date function and is designed so that the date changes once every 24 hours. The date changes around 12 o’clock midnight. If AM/PM is not properly set, the date will change around 12 o’clock noon.
English 10 English 11 CAUTION • The mechanism of mechanical watches is different from that of quartz watches. When setting the time, make sure to turn back the minute hand a little behind the desired time and then advance it to the exact time.
English 12 English 13 HOW TO USE THE STOPWA TCH This watch features a stopwatch function which can measure up to 12 hours. • A chronograph refers to a watch that has a stopwatch function in addition to a time display function. • Before using the stopwatch, make sure that the center stopwatch hand is pointing at the 0 position.
English 14 English 15 STOPWA TCH OPERA TION How to read the stopwatch minute hand The stopwatch minute hand completes a full rotation in 30 minutes. The correct ind ica ti on of t he s top wat ch m inu te h and i s det er min ed in c on nec ti on wi th th e position of the stopwatch hour hand.
English 16 English 17 CAUTION ● RASH AND ALLERGIC REACTION • Adjust the band to allow a little clearance around your wrist to ensure proper airflow . • Prolonged and/or repeated contact with the band may cause skin irritation or dermatitis for those susceptible.
English 18 English 19 * When taking a shower while wearing a water resistant 5 bar watch, or taking a bath while wearing a water resistant 10, 15 or 20 bar watch, make sure to observe the following: • Do not operate the crown when the watch is wet with soapy water or shampoo.
English 20 English 21 NOTES ON OVERHAUL ● The watch is a pre cision device with man y mov ing p arts lubrica ted w ith s pecial oils. If the parts run short of oil or get worn out, the watch may lose time or stop operation. In such a case, have the watch overhauled.
English 22 English 23 ACCURACY OF MECHANICAL WA TCHES ● The accuracy of mechanical watches is indicated by the daily rates of one week or so. ● The a ccur acy o f mec han ica l wat che s may n ot .
English 24 SPECIFICA TIONS 1 Di spl ay s ys tem Ti me / C ale nd ar............................................. H ou r, minut e and s ma ll se co nd h an ds D ate is d is pl aye d in nu mer al s Sto pwa tch ...........................................
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