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CAL. 5M42
®
● KINETIC E. S. U. (Electricity Storage Unit)
● Power reserve indicator
● Energy depletion forewarning function
● Instant-start function
● Time and date calendar
● Rotating bezel
(only for models with rotating bezel)
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DISPLAY AND CROWN/BUTTON
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Hour hand
Second hand
a: Normal position c: Second clickb: First click
Minute hand
BUTTON
CROWN
a b c
Date
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SCREW DOWN CROWN
[for models with screw down crown]
Unlocking the crown
1 Turn Crown counterclockwise until you no
longer feel the threads turning.
2 Crown can be pulled out.
Locking the crown
1 Push Crown back in to normal position.
2 Turn Crown clockwise while pressing it lightly
until tight.
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HOW TO CHARGE AND START THE WATCH
1 Swing the watch from side to
side.
* Swing rhythmically at a rate of
twice a second.
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2 Charge the KINETIC E. S. U.
sufficiently.
3 Set the time/calendar and put
on the watch.
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✽ Power reserve accumulated while you are walking
80 m 350 m
➡
Power reserve
✩
The second hand starts moving at one-second intervals.
✰
The illustration provides only a general guideline of the relationship between the power
reserve and the distance you walk. Actual amount of power reserve differs from person
to person.
6 hours
✩
➡
★
Wearing the watch.
2 days
✽ Precaution on see-through case-back models
If your watch has a glass case back, do not expose the case back to strong light
such as direct sunlight or an incandescent light at close range, as this may
temporarily increase the power consumption of the watch circuit, thus reducing the
power reserve in the KINETIC E. S. U. This condition, however, will be corrected
when the case back is turned away from the light.
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POWER RESERVE INDICATOR
BUTTON
★
QUICK MOVEMENT
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POWER
★
The second hand will resume normal movement after the indicated 5, 10, 20 or 30
seconds have elapsed.
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Press the button at the 2 o’clock position.
5 seconds 10 seconds 20 seconds 30 seconds
➧
OF SECOND HAND
Between
6 and 48
hours
RESERVE
Between
2 and 4
days
➧
Between
4 and 7
➧
days
More than
7 days
➧
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FULL CHARGE OF THE KINETIC E. S. U.
● When the KINETIC E. S. U. is fully charged, the watch will keep operating for a
maximum of 12 to 14 days without recharging the KINETIC E. S. U.
REMARKS ON THE KINETIC E. S. U.
● Even while the second hand is stopped by pulling out the crown, current
continues being consumed by the built-in IC. Therefore, pulling out the crown will
not save the energy stored in the KINETIC E. S. U.
CAUTION
● Never install a silver oxide battery for conventional watches in place of
the KINETIC E.S.U. The battery may burst, become very hot or catch
fire.
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ENERGY DEPLETION FOREWARNING FUNCTION
● When the second hand starts moving at two-second intervals instead of the
normal one-second intervals, the watch will run down in approximately 6 hours.
In this case, swing the watch from side to side to charge the KINETIC E. S. U.
sufficiently.
INSTANT-START FUNCTION
● When a long time has passed since the watch stopped, you can get it started
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quickly with only a few swings.
● This function is available as long as:
1) the watch previously had more than 4 days of power reserve before it
stopped.
2) it has been left untouched for 1 to 4 weeks.
* After the watch starts operating, put it on your wrist so that it will be charged further
until the second hand moves at one-second intervals.
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TIME/CALENDAR SETTING
Second hand
Date
➠
5
CROWN
1 Pull out to first click and set
the previous day’s date.
2
1
➠➠
2 Pull out to second click when
the second hand is at the 12
o’clock position.
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3 Turn to set the desired date.
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4 Turn to set the hands to the
desired time.
5 Push back completely in
accordance with a time signal.
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ROTATING BEZEL (for models with rotating bezel)
● The rotating bezel can show up to 60 minutes of elapsed time.
1 Turn the rotating bezel to align
its “ ” mark with the minute
hand.
* For some models, the rotating
bezel rotates only counter-
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Elapsed
time
➡
Start
30 minutes
have elapsed.
clockwise.
2 Read the number on the rotating
bezel that the minute hand points
to.
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NOTES ON OPERATING THE WATCH
HOW TO CHARGE AND START THE WATCH
● To charge the KINETIC E. S. U. efficiently, swing the watch from side to side, making
an arc of about 20 cm.
● No additional benefit is obtained by swinging the watch more quickly or with greater
vigor.
● When the watch is swung, the oscillating weight in the generating system rotates to
drive the mechanism. As it rotates, it gives out a sound, which is not a malfunction.
● The watch is equipped with a system to prevent overcharge. Even if it is further swung
after being fully charged, no malfunction will result.
● Provided with an instant-start function, the watch may start operating after it is swung
several times. For details, see “INSTANT-START FUNCTION”.
● Wear the watch daily for at least 10 hours.
● Even if the watch is worn on your arm, it will not be charged while your arm is not in
motion.
POWER RESERVE INDICATOR
● The power reserve indicator provides only a general guideline of the duration within
which the watch keeps operating without needing to be charged.
● To allow easy reading of the second hand, press the button when the second hand is
at the 12 o’clock position.
● You can immediately press the button again to recheck the power reserve one more
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time. To do so a third time, however, wait until the second hand resumes normal
movement before pressing the button again.
● When the second hand moves at two-second intervals, the power reserve is very low
and the indicator does not function.
● Immediately after the watch is swung to charge the KINETIC E. S. U., the second hand
may not properly indicate the power reserve. Please check after putting the watch on
your wrist.
ENERGY DEPLETION FOREWARNING FUNCTION
● The watch remains accurate even while the second hand is moving at two-second
intervals.
INSTANT-START FUNCTION
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● If the second hand continues moving at two-second intervals after the watch is put on
your wrist, swing it from side to side until the second hand starts moving at one-second
intervals, and then, put it on your wrist.
TIME/CALENDAR SETTING
● Do not set the date between 9:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. Otherwise, it may not change
properly. If it is necessary to set the date during that time period, first change the time
to any time outside it, set the date and then reset the correct time.
● When setting the hour hand, check that AM/PM is correctly set. The watch is so
designed that the date changes once in 24 hours.
Turn the hands past the 12 o’clock marker to determine whether the watch is set for
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the A.M. or P.M. period. If the date changes, the time is set for the A.M. period. If the
date does not change, the time is set for the P.M. period.
● When setting the minute hand, advance it 4 to 5 minutes ahead of the desired time and
then turn it back to the exact minute.
● When setting the time, make sure that the second hand is moving at one-second
intervals.
● It is necessary to adjust the date at the end of February and 30-day months.
In this case, pull out the crown to the first click and turn it until the desired date appears.
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TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH
WATER RESISTANCE
● Non-water resistant
• If the watch becomes wet, have it checked by an AUTHORIZED
PULSAR DEALER or SERVICE CENTER.
● Water resistant 5/10/15/20 bar
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5
10/15/20
bar WR
• Before using in water, be sure the crown is pushed in completely.
• Do not operate the crown and button when the watch is wet or in
bar WR
water. If used in sea water, rinse the watch in fresh water and dry it
completely.
• When taking a shower with the water resistant 5 bar watch, or
taking a bath with the water resistant 10, 15 or 20 bar watch, be
sure to observe the following:
* Do not operate the crown or push the button when the watch is
wet with soapy water or shampoo.
* If the watch is left in warm water, a slight time loss or gain may
be caused. This condition, however, will be corrected when the
watch returns to normal temperature.
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* Pressure in bar is a test pressure and should not be considered as corresponding
to actual diving depth since swimming movement tends to increase the pressure
at a given depth. Care should also be taken on diving into water.
** We recommend that you wear a PULSAR Diver’s Watch for scuba diving.
TEMPERATURES
Your watch works with
+60°C
stable accuracy within a
temperature range of 5°
-10°C
C and 35° C (41° F and
Do not leave your watch in very low
temperatures below –10° C (+14° F)
for a long time since the cold may
cause a slight time loss or gain.
However, the above conditions will
be corrected when the watch returns
to normal temperature.
95° F).
MAGNETISM
Your watch will be
adversely affected by
strong magnetism. Keep
it away from close contact
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with magnetic objects.
CARE OF CASE AND BRACELET
To prevent possible
rusting of the case and
bracelet caused by dust,
moisture and perspiration,
wipe them periodically
with a soft dry cloth.
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SHOCKS & VIBRATION
Light activities will not
affect your watch, but be
careful not to drop your
watch or hit it against hard
surfaces, as this may
cause damage.
CHEMICALS
Be careful not to expose
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case, bracelet, etc. may become
discolored, deteriorated or damaged.
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the watch to solvents,
mercury, cosmetic spray,
detergents, adhesives or
paints. Otherwise, the
PERIODIC CHECK
It is recommended that the
2 - 3
Years
DEALER or SERVICE CENTER to
ensure that the case, crown, button,
gasket and crystal seal remain intact.
PRECAUTION REGARDING
CASE BACK PROTECTIVE FILM
watch be checked once
every 2 to 3 years. Have
your watch checked by an
AUTHORIZED PULSAR
If your watch has a
protective film and/or a
sticker on the case back,
be sure to peel them off
before using your watch.
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