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To check the movement number
A case number is engraved on the case back.
(Figure on the right)
The first 4 digits of the case number represent the
movement number of the watch.
In the example on the right, “1234” is the movement
number.
Engraving position example
The engraving position may differ
depending on watch model.
Thank you for your purchase of this Citizen watch.
Before using the watch, read this instruction manual carefully to ensure correct use.
After reading the manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.
✳
The case has different features depending on the model.
Details of the case features are not contained in this manual, see
“ http://www.citizenwatch.jp/support/default.htm ”.
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Safety precautions
This manual contains the following instructions that should be strictly followed at all times
to prevent injury to yourself and other persons as well as damage to property.
■ Injuries and damage that might be caused by using the watch improperly or neglecting any
of the instructions or precautions contained in this manual are classified with the following
symbols.
DANGER
Highly likely to cause death or serious injury
W ARNING
Can cause serious injury or death
CA UTION
Can or will cause minor or moderate injury or damage
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■ Important instructions that should be followed are classified with the following symbols.
Warning (caution) symbol followed by instructions that should be
followed or precautions that should be observed.
Warning (caution) symbol followed by prohibited matters.
<Notes before use—Protective stickers>
Prior to the watch being shipped from the manufacturing plant, its glass, case, metal
band, and metal parts of the clasp are covered with stickers to protect them from getting
fingerprints or scratches during transit from the plant to the store.
If the watch is worn without first removing these stickers, perspiration or moisture may enter
the gaps between the protective stickers and the parts, which may result in a skin rash and/or
corrosion of the metal parts.
For this reason, please be sure to peel off the stickers before wearing the watch.
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Features
“Radio controlled watch”
Receiving a time signal from the five
signal stations located in four regions and
automatically adjusts the time.
“Eco-Drive”
Friendly to the
environment.
“Perpetual calendar”
No need for date
correction at the end
of each month.
“City setting”
Easy to see the time and
calendar of cities all over
the world.
“Perfex”
Supports the accuracy
of the radio controlled
watch more.
* “Eco-Drive” and “Perfex” are Citizen original
technologies.
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Before using the watch
The following must be done before using the watch:
●
Checking the power reserve Page
10
Check the charge level of the watch.
●
Setting the city Page
12
Select the city for which you want to indicate the time and date.
●
Checking the time signal reception Page
11
Check the result of the time signal reception.
Expose the dial to light regularly to charge the watch.
For details of charging, see page 32.
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Before using the watch ...................
5
Component identification...............
8
Checking the power reserve ..........
10
Checking the time signal
reception ..................................
11
Setting the city ............................
12
Notes on the time signal
reception ..................................
16
Receiving the time signal
manually ...................................
24
Switching Summer Time and
standard time ...........................
26
Recharging your watch .................
32
Adjusting the time/calender
manually ...................................
36
Checking and correcting the current
reference position .....................
40
Table of contents
7
Troubleshooting ...........................
44
Solar-powered watch handling
precautions ...............................
50
Water resistance ..........................
52
Precautionary items and
usage limitations.......................
54
Warranty and service....................
60
Information .................................
62
Specifications...............................
64
Customer support center ..............
66
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Hour hand
Summer Time
indication (ON/OFF)
Second hand
Signal reception
indication (OK/RX/NO)
Upper right
button (B)
Crown
Minute hand
Lower right
button (A)
Date indicator
City indication
Component identification
The illustrations in this instruction manual may differ from the actual appearance of your watch.
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How to use the screw down crown and screw down push button
Some models feature a screw down crown and/or screw down push button.
Locking the crown and/or button prevents accidental operation. These must be unlocked
prior to using certain features of your watch such as setting the time or date.
Unlock Lock
Screw down
crown
Rotate the crown
counterclockwise until it
releases from the case.
Push the crown in to the case.
With gentle pressure towards
the case, rotate the crown
clockwise to secure it to the
case. Be sure to tighten firmly.
Screw down
push button
Rotate the locking screw
counterclockwise, and
loosen until it stops.
Rotate the locking screw
clockwise, and tighten firmly.
Some models feature a recessed button.
Press the button with a narrow-tipped object such as a wooden toothpick.
Component identification
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Checking the power reserve
1. Ensure that the crown is in position .
2. Press the lower right button A
briefly.
• When the charge of the watch is
low, the second hand rotates a
quarter counterclockwise.
You need to charge the watch. See
page 32.
3. Press the lower right button A
briefly to finish the procedure.
The current time is indicated.
• The current time will be indicated automatically after 10
seconds even without pressing the button.
Crown position
The second hand indicates “OK” or “NO” at the end of this procedure to show the reception
result of the time signal.
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Checking the time signal reception
1. Ensure that the crown is in position .
2. Press the lower right button A
briefly.
The second hand moves and indicates
the reception result.
OK
Reception has succeeded.
NO
Reception has failed.
When reception has failed, see page 24.
3. Press the lower right button A
briefly to finish the procedure.
The current time is indicated.
• The current time will be indicated automatically after 10
seconds even without pressing the button.
Crown position
When reception
has succeeded
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Setting the city
Select the city for which you want to indicate the time and date.
1. Pull the crown out to position .
The second hand moves and indicates the city currently selected.
2. Rotate the crown to select the city
for which you want to indicate the
time and date.
• For details of the selection of cities, see
pages 13 to 15.
• Each time you select a city, the time
and date of the city you have selected
will be indicated.
3. Push the crown in to position to
finish the procedure.
The current time is indicated.
Crown position
When “New York” (49
seconds position) is
selected
After setting the city, check the displayed time—Summer Time or standard time. (See pages
26
to 31.)
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Table of selectable cities
• The indications in the table below are written differently on some models.
• The signal station is changed depending on the selected city. Some cities cannot receive
the signal though the signal station is assigned in the list.
• When you use the watch in a place which is not shown in the table below, select the city in
the same time zone as the city you want to indicate.
• The time difference in the table below is based on UTC.
• For cities indicated by
/ , the watch shows Summer Time/standard time in
common.
Indication
Second hand
position
City name Time difference Signal from...
LONDON LON 0 London 0
Germany
PARIS PAR 2 Paris +1
ATHENS ATH 4 Athens +2
MOSCOW MOW 7 Moscow +3
DUBAI DXB 9 Dubai +4
Continued on the next page
Setting the city
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Indication
Second hand
position
City name Time difference Signal from...
KARACHI KHI 11 Karachi +5
China
DELHI DEL 14 Delhi +5.5
DHAKA DAC 16 Dhaka +6
BANGKOK BKK 18 Bangkok +7
BEIJING BJS 21 Beijing +8
TOKYO TYO 23 To ky o + 9
Japan
ADELAIDE ADL 25 Adelaide +9.5
SYDNEY SYD 28 Sydney +10
NOUMEA NOU 30 Noumea +11
AUCKLAND
AKL 32 Auckland +12
Setting the city
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Indication
Second hand
position
City name
Time
difference
Signal from...
MIDWAY MDY 35 Midway Island -11
USA
HONOLULU HNL 37 Honolulu -10
ANCHORAGE
ANC 39 Anchorage -9
L.ANGELES LAX 42 Los Angeles -8
DENVER DEN 44 Denver -7
CHICAGO CHI 46 Chicago -6
NEW YORK NYC 49 New York -5
SANTIAGO SCL 51 Santiago -4
R.JANEIRO RIO 53 Rio de Janeiro -3
F.NORONHA FEN 56 Fernando de Noronha -2
Germany
AZORES PDL 58 Azores -1
For details of each signal station, see pages 18 to 21.
Setting the city
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Notes on the time signal reception
Receiving the time signal
There are three ways to receive the time signal:
Methods Explanations
Automatic reception
Receives the signal at 2:00 a.m. every day. If reception is
unsuccessful, the watch tries to receive at 3:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m.
On demand reception
Receives the signal when you want to adjust the time and date.
See page 24.
Recovery automatic
reception
Receives the signal automatically after charging when the watch
stops due to insufficient charge.
* These reception methods are possible only when the crown is in position
.
The second hand indicates the reception result (OK/NO). (See page 11.)
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• The time signal reception function cannot be deactivated.
• Even when this watch receives a time signal successfully, the accuracy of the displayed time
will be dependent on the reception environment and internal processing.
• If the watch is not able to receive the signal, it will operate normally within an accuracy
range of ±15 seconds per month.
When receiving the time signal
Remove the watch and place it on a stable surface where
it can receive the signal better, such as next to a window.
• The reception antenna is located at the 9:00 position
of the watch. Place the watch with the 9:00 position
facing toward the station.
• Do not move the watch during time signal reception.
• The watch will not receive a time signal when in a low
charge state as indicated by the second hand moving
in two second increments (the insufficient charge
warning). Charge the watch before reception.
Notes on the time signal reception
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Note on the time signal
This watch receives the time signal from the five signal stations located in four regions and
automatically adjusts the time and date. The receivable signal stations are listed as follows:
Signal stations Kind of the time signal
Fukushima station, Japan
JJY
Kyushu station, Japan
Fort Collins station, Denver, Colorado, USA WWVB
Mainflingen station, Southeast Frankfurt, Germany DCF77
Shangqiu station, Henan, China BPC
Refer to the maps on pages 19 to 21 to see the locations of the signal stations and their
receivable area roughly.
Notes on the time signal reception
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Approximate receivable area
The distance of receivable range is only used as an approximate value. It is often affected by
the receiving environment and weather.
JJY (Japan):
Approx. 1000 km
Kyushu station
JJY (Japan):
Approx. 1000 km
Fukushima station
Continued on the next page
Notes on the time signal reception
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WWVB (USA):
Approx. 2000 km
Fort Collins station
The distance of receivable range is only used as an approximate value. It is often affected by
the receiving environment and weather.
Notes on the time signal reception
21
DCF77 (Germany):
Approx. 1000 km
Mainflingen station
BPC (China):
Approx. 1400 km
Shangqiu station
The distance of receivable range is only used as an approximate value. It is often affected by
the receiving environment and weather.
Notes on the time signal reception
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Poor reception areas
It may be difficult to receive the time signal properly under certain environmental conditions
or in areas susceptible to radio noise.
Extremely hot or cold locations•
Inside vehicles•
Near electrical equipment or office •
appliances
Near high-tension electrical •
lines, railway overhead wires or
communication facilities
Inside reinforced concrete •
buildings, between tall buildings,
mountains, or underground
Near mobile phones that are in •
use
Notes on the time signal reception
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When signal reception is poor
High-tension electrical lines or other structures near your house may block the path to the
signal location. This may cause a poor environment for receiving the time signal.
With reference to pages 19 to 21, search for a better place for reception.
Then, attempt to receive the time signal following the procedure on pages
24
and
25
.
If the signal reception is still poor,
consult the Citizen Consumer Help Desk (TEL: 0120–78–4807).
We will provide a map showing the locations of the signal stations.
Notes on the time signal reception
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Receiving the time signal manually
You can adjust the watch by receiving the time signal any time when
the time and date are not correct or the reception result is “NO.”
• The watch will not start to receive if the second hand is moving
once every two seconds (this is the insufficient charge warning).
Charge the watch beforehand.
• When you want to receive the signal, you must be in an area
where you can receive the signal. Confirm the city is selected
correctly. See pages 12 to 15.
Crown position
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1. Ensure that the crown is in position .
2. Press and hold the lower right button A for two or more
seconds.
The second hand moves to “RX” and the watch starts receiving.
After receiving the time signal, the second hand will move
normally.
• It takes from two to fifteen minutes to complete the time signal
reception.
Successful signal
reception
The time will be updated and the watch
will resume normal operation.
Failed signal reception Normal operation resumes with
previously set time.
To cancel the reception
Press and hold the lower right button A for two or more seconds.
Cancel the reception and the current time will be indicated.
While receiving the
signal
Receiving the time signal manually
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Switching Summer Time and standard time
Summer Time is a system adopted in some countries/areas to gain an extra hour of daylight
during summer by advancing clocks by one hour.
• The summer time rules may change depending on the country or area.
While the summer time is in effect, some time signals include the summer time check signal.
By receiving the time signal, the watch automatically switches between Summer Time and
standard time in accordance with the summer time check signal (automatic switching
function).
• Before and after the summer time season, confirm the watch shows Summer Time or
standard time correctly.
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1. Pull the crown out to position .
The second hand moves and
indicates which time is currently
shown.
ON
Summer Time is shown
OFF
The standard time is shown
2. Push the crown in to position
to finish the procedure.
Crown position
When Summer Time is
shown
Checking the time currently shown
Check whether the watch shows Summer Time or standard time.
To change the time to show, see page 28.
Switching Summer Time and standard time
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1. Pull the crown out to position .
2. Rotate the crown to change the time to show.
To show Summer Time:
Rotate the crown to the right to select “ON.”
To show the standard time:
Rotate the crown to the left to select “OFF.”
• If you show the standard time manually, the watch will not
show Summer Time when receiving the time signal. See
page 30.
3. Push the crown in to position to finish the procedure.
Crown position
Changing the time to show
Switching Summer Time and standard time
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<Time shown for each city>
The watch shows and memorizes Summer Time/standard time in common for the following
cities in each area so you do not need to change them for each city.
• If you show the standard time manually for a city, the watch always shows the standard
time for that city regardless of the time shown for other cities in the same area.
Areas receiving the
signal from USA
Anchorage (ANCHORAGE/ANC),
Los Angeles (L.ANGELES/LAX), Denver (DENVER/DEN),
Chicago (CHICAGO/CHI), New York (NEW YORK/NYC)
Areas receiving the
signal from Germany
London (LONDON/LON), Paris (PARIS/PAR),
Athens (ATHENS/ATH), Moscow (MOSCOW/MOW),
Azores (AZORES/PDL)
For cities other than those listed above, the time shown last is memorized for each city.
Switching Summer Time and standard time
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To cancel the automatic switching function
If you manually show the standard time in step 2 on page 28, the automatic switching
function is deactivated and the watch will not show Summer Time by signal reception.
If you are in an area that receives the summer time check signal but does not adopt Summer
Time, deactivate the automatic switching function.
Switching Summer Time and standard time
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To activate the automatic switching function again
Select “ON” in step 2 on page 28 to show Summer Time.
• This operation also activates the automatic switching function.
• If you activate the automatic switching function when Summer Time season is not in effect,
receive the time signal to show the standard time.
Switching Summer Time and standard time
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This watch has a rechargeable cell which is charged by exposing the dial to light such as direct
sunlight or fluorescent lamps.
For optimal performance:
• Expose the watch with the dial facing towards direct sunlight for five to six hours at least
once a month.
• After taking off the watch, put it in a position where the dial is exposed to bright light, such
as by a window.
• Before storing the watch in a dark place for an extended period of time, be sure to charge it
fully.
When the watch is regularly covered with long sleeves, it may not be charged sufficiently. Try
to keep the watch exposed to light sufficient for charging.
Do not charge the watch at a high temperature (about 60˚C or higher).
Recharging your watch
33
When the watch reaches a low charge state—insufficient charge warning function
When the power reserve becomes low, the second hand moves once
every two seconds—This is the insufficient charge warning function.
Charge the watch by exposing the dial to light.
• After the watch is charged, the second hand will move normally.
• If you have not charged the watch for three days or more since the
insufficient charge warning movement began, the watch will run
out of power and stop.
Caution
• Even when the second hand moves once every two seconds, the current time and date are
indicated. However, no operations are available.
• When you check the power reserve (page 10) or the time signal reception (page 11) and
the second hand rotates a quarter counterclockwise, you can operate the watch as usual.
However, the watch needs to be charged.
Recharging your watch
34
Charging time by environment
Below are the approximate times needed for charging when exposing the watch dial to light
continuously. Please use this table as a reference only.
Environment
Illuminance
(Lx)
Charging time to
work for one day
Charging time to start
working normally when the
rechargeable cell is empty
Under direct
sunlight or cloudy
weather
10000 to
100000
4 to 12 minutes 40 minutes to 1 hour
20 cm (7-7/8 inches)
away from a
fluorescent lamp
(30 W)
3000 40 minutes 2.5 hours
Interior lighting 500 4 hours 14 hours
Your watch will run for approximately six months from a full charge or up to two years with
the power save feature engaged.
After the second hand starts moving once every two seconds, it will last for approximately
threedays.
Recharging your watch
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Power save feature
When the watch is not exposed to light for more than seven days such as when you store it in
the dark, the minute hand and second hand automatically stop to save power. However, the
watch still keeps the time.
• When the crown position is
or , the power save feature will not activate.
• The power save feature can not be activated manually.
To cancel the power save feature
When the watch is exposed to light sufficient for charging, the power save feature is
automatically disengaged and normal time indication will resume.
After the power save feature is disengaged, you should receive the time signal manually. See
pages 24 and 25.
Recharging your watch
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Adjusting the time/calendar manually
1. Pull the crown out to position .
2. Press the lower right button A briefly.
The second hand moves to the 0 second position.
3. Rotate the crown to adjust the minute.
• The second hand rotates around once and the minute hand
moves one minute.
• When it passes “0:00:00,” the date advances by one day.
Be aware of the AM/PM status when you adjust the time.
4. Press the lower right button A briefly.
The hour hand moves slightly.
5. Rotate the crown to adjust the hour.
• When it passes “0:00:00,” the date advances by one day.
Be aware of the AM/PM status when you adjust the time.
Crown position
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6. Press the lower right button A briefly.
The date indicator moves slightly.
7. Rotate the crown to adjust the date.
8. Press the lower right button A briefly.
The second hand indicates the current setting of the month and year.
9. Rotate the crown to adjust the month and year.
• See pages 38 and 39 for how to read the year and month.
10. Push the crown in to position to finish the procedure.
The current time is indicated.
When adjusting the minute/hour/date, you can move the hands or date indicator
continuously by spinning the crown quickly a few times. To stop them, rotate the crown in
either direction.
Continued on the next page
Adjusting the time/calendar manually
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Month and year indications
The year and month are indicated by the second hand when you adjust the time and calendar
manually.
The position of the second hand shows the month.
Each minute mark denotes the number of years
since a leap year.
Leap year
1st year since leap year
2nd year since leap year
3rd year since leap year
e.g.
When it is March in the second year since the
leap year.
Dec.
Jan.
Feb.
Mar.
Apr.
MayJun.
Jul.
Aug.
Sept.
Oct.
Nov.
Adjusting the time/calendar manually
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The figure shows
August in the 2nd year
since the recent leap
year (e.g. 2014).
The figure shows April
in the 3rd year since the
recent leap year (e.g.
2011).
Quick reference chart for number of years passed since leap year
Indication of the second hand Passed year Year
Hour marker Leap year 2012, 2016, 2020
1st min. marker 1st year 2013, 2017, 2021
2nd min. marker 2nd year 2014, 2018, 2022
3rd min. marker 3rd year 2011, 2015, 2019
Adjusting the time/calendar manually
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Checking and correcting the current reference position
If the time or date is not shown correctly even after proper reception of the time signal, check
whether the reference position is correct or not.
What is the reference position?
The base position for all the hands to indicate
the time and date.
• For the time indication: “0:00:00”
• For the date indication: “1”
If the time and date indications are off from the
correct reference position, the watch will not
indicate the time and date correctly.
Correct reference position
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1. Pull the crown out to position .
2. Press and hold the upper right button B for five or more
seconds.
All hands and the date indicator move to indicate the current
reference position.
• No operations are available while the hands and date
indicator are moving.
Reference position Next operation
Correct
Push the crown in to position
to
finish the procedure.
(You do not need to correct the
reference position.)
Incorrect Correct the reference position.
(Proceed to step 3 on page 42.)
Crown position
Continued on the next page
Checking and correcting the current reference position
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3. Pull the crown out to position .
4. Press the lower right button A briefly.
The hour hand moves slightly.
5. Rotate the crown to adjust the hour hand to the “0:00:00”
position.
• If you spin the crown quickly a few times, the hand will move
continuously. To stop it, rotate the crown in either direction.
6. Press the lower right button A briefly.
The minute hand and second hand move slightly.
Crown position
Checking and correcting the current reference position
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7. Rotate the crown to adjust the minute hand and second hand to the “0:00:00”
position.
• If you spin the crown quickly a few times, the hands will move continuously. To stop
them, rotate the crown in either direction.
8. Press the lower right button A briefly.
The date indicator moves slightly.
9. Rotate the crown to adjust the date to the “1” position.
• If you spin the crown quickly a few times, the date indicator will move continuously.
To stop it, rotate the crown in either direction.
10. Push the crown in to position to finish the procedure.
Correction of the current reference position is finished and the time is indicated.
Checking and correcting the current reference position
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If you have a problem with your watch, check the table below.
Symptoms Remedies Page
Problems with time signal reception.
Reception is unsuccessful in a
receivable area.
Push the crown in to position
.
−
Check the city setting.
12
to
15
Avoid things likely to interfere with the time signal and
place the watch with the 9:00 position facing toward the
station.
17
and
22
Do not move the watch until the reception is finished.
17
When the second hand moves once every two seconds,
the watch cannot receive the time signal. Charge the
watch.
34
Contact the Citizen Consumer Help Desk.
67
Troubleshooting
4545
The correct time and date are
not indicated after successful
reception.
Check the city setting.
12
to
15
Check and correct the current reference position.
40 to 43
The hands do not work properly.
The second hand rotates a
quarter counterclockwise
when you check the reception
result.
Charge the watch.
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The second hand moves once
every two seconds.
Charge the watch.
33
All hands stop moving.
Push the crown in to position
.
−
Charge the watch by exposing it to direct sunlight for
five to six hours.
34
Symptoms Remedies Page
Continued on the next page
Troubleshooting
4646
Symptoms Remedies Page
The hands do not work properly.
The hands start turning
rapidly as you take the watch
out of the case.
The watch is canceling the power save feature. Wait until
the rapid movement stops.
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The time and/or date is not correct.
The time and/or date is wrong.
Check the city setting.
12
to
15
Check and correct the current reference position.
40 to 43
Receive the time signal manually to adjust the time and
date.
24
and
25
Set the time and date manually.
36 to 39
Summer Time is not shown. Select “ON” manually or receive the time signal.
26 to 31
Troubleshooting
4747
The time is wrong even though
the city setting is correct
and the signal reception was
successful.
Check the displayed time—Summer Time or the
standard time—and change it if necessary.
26 to 31
Check and correct the current reference position.
40 to 43
The date changes at around
12:00 p.m.
Receive the time signal manually to adjust the time and
date.
24
and
25
Adjust the time by 12 hours manually.
36 to 39
Others
The hands do not move even
if the watch is charged.
Charge the watch by exposing it to direct sunlight for
five to six hours.
If the trouble is not solved after charging, contact
the Customer Support Center or the store where you
purchased your watch.
34
and
66
Symptoms Remedies Page
Troubleshooting
4848
The watch may not work properly if it is affected by static electricity
or shock. In this case, you must reset the watch.
Caution
• Be sure to charge the watch fully before resetting it. (Page 34)
• You must correct the current reference position after resetting
the watch.
After resetting the watch, the settings are changed as follows:
• Calender:
• City:
• Summer time:
1 January (leap year)
London
“OFF” for all cities (automatic switching)
1. Pull the crown out to position .
2. Press the upper and lower right buttons A and B , then
release them.
The second hand moves to the “0” second position, the hour
hand and date indicator move slightly, and the watch is now
reset.
Resetting the watch
Crown position
Troubleshooting
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After resetting the watch
You must set the watch again following the procedure below.
1. Correct the current reference position.
See from step 4 on page 42.
2. Select a city.
See pages
12 to 15
.
3. Adjust the time/calendar.
• When adjusting by receiving the time signal manually:
See pages 24 and 25.
• When adjusting manually:
See pages 36 to 39.
Troubleshooting
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Solar-powered watch handling precautions
<Always Make Sure to Recharge Frequently>
• Please note that if you wear long sleeves, the watch may stop as a result of being covered by your sleeve and
blocked from the light.
• When you take off the watch, try to place it in as bright a location as possible. This will ensure that it will
continue to run properly.
CAUTION
Recharging Precautions
• Do not charge the watch at a high temperature (about 60°C or higher) as
doing so may cause the movement to malfunction.
Examples:
• Charging the watch too close to a light source which generates a large
amount of heat such as an incandescent lamp or halogen lamp.
* When charging under an incandescent lamp, be sure to leave 50 cm
or more between the lamp and the watch to avoid exposing the
watch to excessive heat.
• Charging the watch in a location where the temperature may become
extremely high such as on the dashboard of a vehicle.
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<Replacement of Rechargeable Cell>
• Because the watch uses a rechargeable cell, you do not need periodical cell replacement.
However, power consumption may increase after using for an extended period of time due to deterioration,
and the power may run out earlier than expected. To avoid this, we recommend that you have your watch
inspected (Charge basis) periodically.
WARNING
Handling of Rechargeable Cell
• The rechargeable cell should never be removed from the watch.
If for any reason it becomes necessary to remove the rechargeable cell from the watch, keep out of the reach
of children to prevent accidental swallowing.
If the rechargeable cell is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
• Do not dispose of the rechargeable cell with ordinary garbage. Please follow the instructions of your
municipality regarding collection of batteries to prevent the risk of fire or environmental contamination.
WARNING
Use Only the Specified Battery
• Never use a battery other than the rechargeable cell specified for use in this watch.
Although the watch structure is designed so that it will not operate when another type of battery is
installed, if a silver battery or other type of battery is installed in the watch and the watch is recharged,
there is the risk of overcharging which may cause the battery to rupture.
This can cause damage to the watch and injury to the wearer.
When replacing the rechargeable cell, always make sure to use the designated rechargeable cell.
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• Non-water resistant watches cannot be used underwater or in environments in contact with water.
• Water-resistance for daily use (to 3 atmospheres) means that the watch may be worn while washing your
face or in the rain, but is not to be immersed in water.
• Upgraded water-resistance for daily use (to 5 atmospheres) means that the watch may be worn while
swimming, but is not to worn while skin diving.
• Upgraded water-resistance for daily use (to 10/20 atmospheres) means that the watch may be worn while
skin diving, but not while scuba or saturated diving using helium gas.
Name
Indication
Specification
Watch dial and
Case back
Non-water-resistant watch Non-water-resistant
Everyday-use water-resistant watch WATER RESIST(ANT) Water-resistant to 3 atmospheres
Upgraded everyday-use
water-resistant watch
WATER RESIST(ANT)
5 bar
Water-resistant to 5 atmospheres
Upgraded everyday-use
water-resistant watch
WATER RESIST(ANT)
10/20 bar
Water-resistant to 10 or 20
atmospheres
WARNING
Water Resistance
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Water-related use
Minor exposure to
water (washing face,
rain, etc.)
Moderate exposure to
water (washing, kitchen
work, swimming, etc.)
Skin diving,
marine sports
Scuba diving
using an air tank
Pulling out the
crown when the
watch is wet
NO NO NO NO NO
OK NO NO NO NO
OK OK NO NO NO
OK OK OK NO NO
• Refer to the watch dial and the case back for the indication of the water resistance of your watch. The
following chart provides examples of use for reference to ensure that your watch is used properly. (The unit
“1bar” is roughly equal to 1 atmosphere.)
• WATER RESIST(ANT) ××bar may also be indicated as W.R.××bar.
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CAUTION
To Avoid Injury
• Be particularly careful when wearing your watch while holding a small child, to avoid injury.
• Be particularly careful when engaged in strenuous exercise or work, to avoid injury to yourself and others.
• Do NOT wear your watch while in a sauna or other location where your watch may become excessively
hot, since there is the risk of burns.
• Be careful when putting on and taking off your watch, since there is a risk of damaging your fingernails,
depending on the manner in which the band is fastened.
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CAUTION
Precautions
• Always use the watch with the crown pushed in (normal position). If the crown is of the screw lock-type,
make sure it is securely locked.
• Do NOT operate the crown when the watch is wet. Water may penetrate into the watch, causing
deterioration of water resistance.
• If water enters the watch or the watch fogs up and does not clear up even after a long time, consult your
dealer or Customer Support Center for inspection and/or repair.
• If a watch of upgraded water resistance for daily use is immersed in sea water or subjected to excessive
perspiration, thoroughly rinse with fresh water and wipe completely dry with a soft cloth.
• If seawater enters the watch, place the watch in a box or plastic bag and immediately take it in for repair.
Otherwise, pressure inside the watch will increase, and parts (crystal, crown, push button, etc.) may come
off.
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CAUTION
When Wearing Your Watch
<Band>
• The durability of a leather band may be affected when wet (fading, peeling of adhesive), owing to the
properties of the material. Moreover, wet leather may cause a rash.
• It is recommended to take off the watch if it gets wet, even if the watch itself is water-resistant.
• Do Not wear the band too tightly. Try to leave enough space between the band and your skin to allow
adequate ventilation.
• The rubber (urethane) band may be stained by dyes or soil present in or on clothing or other accessories.
Since these stains may not be removable, caution is required when wearing your watch with items that
tend to easily transfer color (articles of clothing, purses, etc.). In addition, the band may be deteriorated by
solvents or moisture in the air. Replace with a new one when it has lost elasticity or become cracked.
<Temperature>
• The watch may stop or the function of the watch may be impaired in extremely high or low temperature.
Do not use the watch in places where the temperature is outside the operating temperature range as stated
in the specifications.
<Static Electricity>
• The integrated circuits (IC) used in quartz watches are sensitive to static electricity. Please note that the
watch may not indicate the correct time if exposed to intense static electricity.
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<Magnetism>
• Analog quartz watches are powered by a step motor that uses a magnet. Subjecting the watch to strong
magnetism from the outside can cause the motor to operate improperly and prevent the watch from
indicating the correct time. Do not allow the watch to come into close proximity to magnetic health
devices (magnetic necklaces, magnetic elastic bands, etc.) or the magnets used in the latches of refrigerator
doors, clasps used in handbags, the speaker of a cell phone, electromagnetic cooking devices and so on.
<Strong Shock>
• Avoid dropping the watch or subjecting it to other strong impact. It may cause malfunctions and/or
performance deterioration as well as damage to the case and bracelet.
<Chemicals, Corrosive Gasses and Mercury>
• If paint thinner, benzene or other solvents or products containing these solvents (including gasoline, nailpolish remover, cresol, bathroom cleaners and adhesives, water repellent, etc.) are allowed to come into
contact with the watch, they may discolor, dissolve or crack the materials. Be careful when handling these
chemicals. Contact with mercury such as that used in thermometers may also cause discoloration of the
band and case.
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CAUTION
Always Keep Your Watch Clean
• Rotate the crown while it is pressed in fully and press the buttons periodically so they do not become stuck
due to accumulations of foreign matter.
• The case and band of the watch come into direct contact with the skin in the same manner as
undergarments. Corrosion of the metal or unnoticed soiling such as that caused by perspiration and dirt
can soil sleeves and other portions of clothing. Keep your watch clean at all times.
• The case and band of the watch come into direct contact with the skin.
Rust, dirt or perspiration present on the watch’s body or band may cause itching or a rash on your skin.
Such problems may also occur if you have an allergy to certain metals or leather.
If you think there is something wrong, discontinue wearing the watch immediately and consult your
physician.
• Leather bands may become discolored by perspiration or dirt. Always keep your leather band clean by
wiping with a dry cloth.
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CAUTION
Caring for Your Watch
• Wipe any dirt or moisture such as perspiration from the case and crystal with a soft cloth.
• For a metallic, plastic or rubber watchband, wash any dirt off with water. Remove the small amounts of dirt
trapped between the crevices of the metallic band with a soft brush.
• If you will not be using your watch for an extended period of time, carefully wipe off any perspiration,
dirt or moisture and store in a proper location, avoiding locations subject to excessively high or low
temperatures and high humidity.
<About Luminous Paint>
The paint on the dial and hands helps you with reading the time in a dark place. The luminous paint stores
light (daylight or artificial light) and glows in a dark place.
It is free from any radioactive substance or any other material harmful to a human body or environment.
• The light emission gradually becomes weaker as time passes.
• The duration of the light (“glow”) will vary depending on the brightness, types of and distance from a light
source, exposure time, and the amount of the paint.
• The paint may not glow and/or may dissipate quickly if exposure to light was not sufficient.
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Warranty and service
<Free Guarantee>
In the case a malfunction has occurred during the course of normal use while the watch is till under
warranty, the watch will be repaired free of charge in accordance with the conditions of the warranty
included with this manual.
<Stock Period of Repair Parts>
Our standard period for stocking repair parts for each model is generally seven years. When an exterior part
such as the watch case, glass, dial, hand, crown or band is damaged, a spare part with different appearance
may sometimes be used.
<Repair Period>
Repairs can be performed on your watch within the repair parts stock period even after the free guarantee
has expired. However, you will be charged for these repairs. Please take the watch to the shop where you
purchased it and ask whether it can be repaired because the repair period varies according to the conditions
of use, environment and so forth. Moreover, there are cases in which it is difficult to restore the watch to its
original accuracy when decreased accuracy has resulted from long-term use.
<Change of Address or Receiving as a Gift>
In the event that you have moved or have received your watch as a gift, and are not able to bring your watch
to the shop where it was purchased for serving, please consult Customer Support Center.
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<Periodic Inspection (Charge Basis)>
You should have your watch inspected every 2-3 years to extend its life and ensure safety (charge basis).
When replacing parts, always make sure to request genuine parts. When it becomes necessary to replace
packings and springs, it may sometimes also be necessary to inspect other parts or to make repairs in
addition to replacing the parts. Please ask for more detailed information on repair or replacement expenses
at the shop where you purchased your watch or Customer Support Center.
<Request to Customers>
All parts of this watch, except for the band, are to be repaired only at CITIZEN.
This is because special technologies and equipment are required to perform repairs, inspections and
adjustments. Please make requests for repairs to Customer Support Center when having your watch repaired.
<Other Inquiries>
If you have any questions regarding the way warranty, repairs or other matters, please inquire at the shop
where you purchased your watch or Customer Support Center.
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The time signal
The time signal is broadcast almost continuously 24-hours a day, but may occasionally be interrupted due to
maintenance. The broadcasting conditions of the time signal for Japan can be checked on the English web
site of Japan Standard Time Project (http://jjy.nict.go.jp/index-e.html).
The time signal has no effect on the human body or medical equipment.
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To avoid hand misalignment by impacts or magnetism—Perfex
JIS Type-1 antimagnetic performance:
This watch maintains its time functionality as close as 5 cm away from devices that generate a magnetic field
during normal use.
Impact detection function:
This function prevents unwanted movement of the hour, minute and second hands when the watch receives
an impact.
Automatic hand correction function (hand reference position auto-correction
function):
The reference position of the hands is checked at regular intervals, and if there is any misalignment, the hour,
minute and second hands are rapidly corrected to maintain the correct time.
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Model
H149
Type
Analog solar-powered watch
Timekeeping accuracy
(without the time signal
reception)
Within ±15 seconds per month when worn at normal operation temperatures
(between +5˚C and +35˚C)
Operating temperature
range
−10˚C to +60˚C
Display functions
• Time: Hours, minutes, seconds
• Calendar: Date
• City
Maximum run time from full
charge
• Fully charged to fully discharged:
Approximately two years (with power save feature)
Approximately six months (without power save feature)
• Power reserve upon insufficient charge warning function:
Approximately three days
Battery
Rechargeable cell (lithium button cell), 1pc.
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Additional
functions
• Solar power function
• Power reserve indication
• Overcharging prevention function
• Insufficient charge warning function (two-second interval movement)
• Energy saving function (power save feature)
• Receiving time signal (automatic, on demand, automatic recovery)
• Confirming reception status (RX)
• Automatic selection of time signal stations (JJY only)
• Indicating the result of the last reception (OK/NO)
• Summer Time (ON/OFF)
• City setting (26 cities)
• Perpetual calendar (until February 28th, 2100)
• Perfex (JIS Type-1 antimagnetic performance/Impact detection function/
Automatic hand correction function)
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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Customer support center
Repair service
Citizen Customer Service
TEL:
0120–977–867
Business hours: 9:30–12:00/13:00–17:00
(Monday thru Friday excluding holidays)
1–14–1 Higashi ayase, Adachi-ku, Tokyo (〒120–0004)
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Citizen Consumer Help Desk
TEL:
0120–78–4807
Business hours: 9:30–17:30 (Monday thru Friday excluding holidays)
URL:
http://citizen.jp/
TOKYO SUPPORT SERVICE TEL: 03–6327–3894
2F Citizen Nakano Bldg., 5–68–10, Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo (〒164–8726)
OSAKA SUPPORT SERVICE TEL: 06–6252–1432
3–8–9 Minami-Senba, Chuo-ku, Osaka (〒542–0081)
Customer support center
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