Setting Instructions for Movement Caliber B876
Contents (click on a topic)
1.OUTLINE
2.SPECIFICATIONS
3.USE OF THIS WATCH
A.ABOUT SOLAR POWERED WATCHES
B.SETTING THE TIME AND DATE
C.USING THE DUAL TIME FEATURE
D.FUNCTIONS OF THE SOLAR POWERED WATCH
E.TIME REQUIRED FOR RECHARGING
F.LOW CHARGE AND TIME SET WARNINGS
G.NOTES ON RECHARGING
H.NOTES ON THE ECO DRIVE RECHARGEABLE POWER CELL
I.USING THE ROTATING BEZEL TO DETERMINE TIME DIFFERENCES
4.CARE OF YOUR WATCH
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1. OUTLINE
This is a solar powered watch in which a solar panel is used to convert light to electrical energy. The dual time function of this watch indicates two different times by correcting the hour hand independently of the minute hand.
2. SPECIFICATIONS
Movement Caliber Number |
B876 |
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Type |
Analog Solar Powered Watch |
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Accuracy |
+/- 15 seconds/ month At normal operating temp. |
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(5oc –35oc) (41o f –95o f) |
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Operation Temperature Range |
(-10oc –60oc) (14o f –140o f) |
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Display Functions |
Time: Hours (local time hours), Minutes, |
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Seconds, 24-hour indicator |
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Calendar: Date |
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Additional Functions |
x |
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Insufficient charge warning |
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x |
Quick Start from low power state |
Continuous Operating Time |
x |
Time Setting Warning |
x |
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From Full Charge to Stop: |
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Approx. 6 months |
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From two Second Interval movement to stop: |
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Approximately 3 days |
Power Cell |
Eco-Drive Rechargeable Power Cell (not user |
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replaceable.) |
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Life of Power Cell |
Expected life is approximately 18-20 years. |
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*note: specifications are subject to change without notice.
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3.USE OF THIS WATCH
A)About Solar Power
This watch does not use a conventional battery, but an Eco Drive rechargeable energy cell. It is powered by light that is converted to electricity through a solar panel under the translucent dial.
The Eco Drive rechargeable power cell is a clean energy unit that does not use any toxic substances. Once fully charged, the watch will continue to run for about 6 months without further charging. However, it is recommended that the watch be exposed to light every day to ensure that maximum performance is achieved.
There is no need to be concerned about over-charging as there is a built in Over-Charge prevention feature.
B)Setting the Time and Date
If the crown is of the screw down type, be sure to unscrew the crown from the case before setting the time. After setting the time, be sure to screw the crown back to the case.
<Setting the Time>
1.Pull the crown out to the time correction position, two clicks out (The second hand stops when the crown is pulled out to this position.
2.Turn the crown to set then 24-hour hand and the minute hand to the current time in your location. At this time, the movement of the hour hand is linked with the movement of the 24-hour hand.
3.Push the crown back in to the normal position. (the second hand begins normal movement once the crown is pushed in)
4.Pull the crown out to the date correction position (1 “click” out)
5.Turn the crown to the right (clockwise) and set the hour hand to the current local time. Be sure to pay special attention to AM and PM as the location of the hour hand where the date changes is approximately 12:00 AM Midnight.
6.Return the crown to the normal position next to the case.
<Setting the Date>
1.Pull the crown out to the date correction position (1-click out)
2.Turn the crown to the left (counter-clockwise) and set the date.
3.Securely return the crown to the normal position
Since the date is linked to the movement of the hour hand, the date starts to change when the hour hand approaches 12:00 AM Midnight. Please note this when using the dual time feature.
DO NOT attempt to change or set the date when the hour hand is between 9:00 pm and 1:00 am. Setting the calendar when the hour hand is in this position may cause damage to the movement, and may result in improper operation of the date feature.
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