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Automatic / Quartz Analogue
Watch Setting Instructions
Including 8N24, YM22A, GP00 / GP01,
6P23 / 6P20 / 6P21 / JR00
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Contents
How to use these instructions 3
Quartz Analogue Operating Instructions 5
8N24 - Automatic Skeleton Movement Operating Instructions 11
GP00 / GP01 Retrograde Operating Instructions 13
YM22A Operating Instructions 15
6P23 Operating Instructions 17
6P29 / 6P20 / 6P21 Operating Instructions 19
JR00 Operating Instructions 24
Care of your watch 28
WEEE Directive 32
Bracelet Adjustment 34
International Service Agents 36
Resistance to water 39
Accurist Quartz Guarantee 42
After Sales Service 44
Payment & Postage Instructions 45
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How to use these instructions
This booklet contains setting instructions for the Accurist Quartz Analogue series of
watches. Each section describes a particular calibre (also called watch movement) which
offers a unique set of functions and features. As such, it is necessary to identify the correct
calibre of your watch before proceeding to the appropriate section (see diagram opposite).
Further information
The latest setting instructions, technical manuals and interactive instructions
are available from our web site at www.accurist.co.uk and www.britishrealtime.com
When on the web site please refer to ‘After sales service/download manuals’
The Accurist technical helpline is also available during office hours:
+44 (0)20 7447 3941 or email service@accurist.co.uk
Quartz Analogue Operating Instructions
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Please note: The second hand will not start moving until the crown has been
returned to Position A.
To set the time:
1. Gently pull out crown to Position B.
2. Turn crown either way to correct time.
3. Push in crown to Position A.
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Position A
FRI 12
Position B Position C
Quartz Analogue Operating Instructions continued...
For Calendar Models
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To set the calendar/date:
1. Gently pull out crown to Position B.
2. Turn crown anti-clockwise to adjust date, clockwise to adjust the day.
3. Push in crown to Position A.
Note: The Day will start to change at 11.25 p.m. and complete its change by 12 0’ clock
midnight. The Date will start to change at 12 0’ clock midnight and complete its change
by 4 a.m. Day/Date models have Bi-Lingual day settings; if you select English, the watch
will continue to display in English.
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Position A
Alarm indicator hand
Alarm on / off button
Position B Position C
Quartz Analogue Operating Instructions continued...
For Alarm Models
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To set the alarm:
1. Gently pull out crown to Position B.
2. Turn crown clockwise to adjust the alarm indicator hand.
3. Push in crown to Position A.
To switch alarm on, gently pull out Alarm On/Off Button.
To switch alarm off, depress the Alarm On/Off Button.
Note: The alarm will sound for 15 seconds, before automatically switching itself
off. After 2 minutes, the alarm will automatically repeat for a further 15 seconds
before switching itself off.
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8N24 - Automatic Skeleton Movement Operating Instructions
the watch to wind itself. Wearing the
watch on your wrist for a further 6 hours
will fully wind the mainspring and will
create a reserve power between 30 – 40
hours.
If the watch is not worn for a period of
time or only worn occasionally, the watch
will run down. If this is the case, the
watch can be wound manually by turning
the winder approximately 20 times in a
clockwise direction.
Automatic Watches, otherwise known as
self-winding watches, should be worn
for at least 6-8 hours a day this is
because they rely on the oscillating
weight inside of the watch to wind the
mainspring from the movement of your
wrist.
To initially start your watch in motion
turn the winder 6 – 8 times in a clockwise direction and then set the time.
When the watch is worn, the oscillating
weight sways back and forth causing
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position A
To wind the mainspring:
1. Ensure crown is in Position A (Normal
time mode)
2. Turn crown clockwise approximately
15 – 20 times.
To set the time:
1. Gently pull out crown to Position B.
2. Turn crown either way to correct time.
3. Push in crown to Position A.
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position B
To set the time:
1. Gently pull out crown to Position C.
2. Turn crown either way to correct time.
3. Push in crown to Position A.
Date window at 12-hour position
on Calibre GP00.
Date window at 3-hour position
on Calibre GP01.
GP00 / GP01 Retrograde Operating Instructions
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Date window (GP00)
Date window (GP01)
Position C
Position A Position B
Retrograde (Dual Time
To set the calendar/date:
1. Gently pull out crown to Position B.
2. Turn crown clockwise to adjust date.
3. Push in crown to Position A.
24 Hour / Dual Time hand at 6-hour position.
To set 24 HR Hand / Dual Time (Retrograde):
1. Gently pull out crown to Position B.
2. Turn crown anti-clockwise to adjust dual time.
3. Push in crown to Position A.
Note: When setting the time, please be sure to adjust the retrograde 24-hour
hand to am or pm.
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