Pulsar PZ4003X1 Instruction manual

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DUO-DISPLAY QUARTZ

Analogue time display

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Digital time and calendar

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Chronograph

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Data recall function

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Timer

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3-channel alarm

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World time function

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Illuminating light

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(Electroluminescent panel)

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CROWN/BUTTONS AND DISPLAYS

Illuminating light

Day of the week

B

Hour hand

Month

Second hand

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A

Mode change

Hour

* The analogue and digital d isplays are separately illustrated in the

following sections of this manual for the purpose of explanation.

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Minute

Minute hand

Second

C

Date

CROWN

a b

a: normal position
b: extended position
(analogue time setting)

D

MODE CHANGE

With each press, the mode in the digital display changes in the

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following order.

TIME/CALENDER mode STOPWATCH mode

DATA RECALL mode

A A

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A

WORLD TIME mode

A

ALARM mode

A

A

TIMER mode

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ILLUMINATING LIGHT

Press to turn the illuminating light on.

B

B

The built-in electroluminescent backlight
il lu mi na te s the d is pl ay f or a pp ro xim at el y 3
seconds fo r easy viewing in darkness.

NOTE S

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The electroluminesc ent panel loses its luminance as, the battery

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becomes weaker with use. Also, its luminance level decreases
gradually with use.

When the illuminating light become s dim, rep lace the batteri es.

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If the light remains dim after the batteries are replaced, have the
electroluminescent panel replaced by the retailer from whom the
watch was purchased.

While the illuminating light is used, the watch gives out a slight noise.

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However, this is normal and not a malfunction.

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SCREW DOWN CROWN

[for models with screw down crown]

Unlocking the crown

Turn Crown counterclockwise until you no

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longer feel the threads turning.

Crown can be pulled out.

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Locking the crown

Push Crown back into normal position.

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Turn Crown clockwise while pressing it

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lightly until tight.

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ANALOGUE TIME SETTING

Hour hand

Second hand

Minute hand

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* This il lustrati on is sim plified

for the purpose of explanation.

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TIME/CALENDAR MODE

CROWN

Pull out when the second hand

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2

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CROWN

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is at the 12 o’clock position.

The second hand will stop on the
spot.

Tur n to s et t he ho ur a nd

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minu te hands to the c orrect
time.

To se t th e ha nd s ac cu ra te ly,
advance the m inute hand four to
five minutes ahea d of the correct
time, then slowly move it back to
the exact minute (s).

Pu sh ba ck s imu lt ane ou sly

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with a time signal.

DIGITAL TIME/CALENDAR SETTING

Press to enter TIME/CALENDAR mode.

D

A

Press and hold for 2 to 3 sec onds to show

B

TIME/CALENDAR SETTING display.

The City Code sta rts flashing.

Pres s to sel ect the item to be adjuste d

A

(ashing).

The item to be adjusted changes in the following
ord er.

C

City

Language

or

C D

B

A

Minute

Second

Hour

A

Second

DST

Eco

12H /24H

Press to set the ashing item.

Yea r

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Minute

Hour

Date

Month

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With ea ch press o f the butto n C (or
D ), t he fl as hi ng d ig its i nc rea se ( or
dec rease ).

The flashing d igits move quickly if the
button C or D is kept p ressed.

Press to conrm the settings and

B

return to TIME/CALENDAR mode.

NOTE S

•If the watch is left untouched in the TIME /CALEN DAR SETTING
display with the digits/item flashing, it will automatically return to the
TIME/ CALENDAR mode in 2 to 3 minutes.

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•The calendar automatically adjusts for odd and even months including
February of leap years up to 2065.

•Once the year, month and date have been set, the day of the week is
automatically set.

•Setting the second

To reset the second digits to "0 0," press either button C or D in

accordance with a time signal while the second digits are flashing. If
button C or D is pressed while the second digits count any number
between "30" and "59," one minute is added and the seconds digits
are immediately reset to "00."

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•12-/24-hour indication setting

• When the 12-hour indication is selected, "A" indicator appears for
the morning and " P" indicator appears from the afternoon.

• When setting the hour digits in the 12-hour indication, check that
AM/PM is properly set.

•Language setting
Se lec t yo ur l an gua ge a mon g En gl is h ( EN G ), Fre nc h ( FR A ),

German(GER) and Spanish(SPN ). The month and day of the week are
displayed in the selected language.

•Eco mode

• When no operation is performed for longer than a pre-set time, the
watch automatically enters the eco mode and the display is turned
off to reduce battery consumption.

• Select the transition time to eco mode from among 1 hour (1H), 3
hours (3 H), 6 hours (6H ) and 12 hours (12H). To deactivate the eco
mode, select OFF.

• When the stopwatch or timer is not reset, the eco mode will not be
activated.

Confirmation Sound for Button Operation

Press the button C and D s imultaneously to a lternately turn on the confirm ation
sound.

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HOW TO HIDE THE SECOND

•If you prefer a time display without second, keep pressing down the
button B for four seconds in the Time/Calendar mode.

B

HOW TO CHECK THE HOME CITY

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• To c h ec k whi ch c i ty i s cur re ntl y
selected, press the button D. The city
code will be shown on the display.

City code

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D

HOW TO SET THE HOURLY TIME SIGNAL

• With each press of but ton C, the hourly time signal will be alternately
engaged or disengaged. Accordingly, the hourly time signal mark will
appear or disappear indicating whether the hourly time signal is ON
or OFF.

Hourly time signal ma rk

The hourly time signal

is disengaged (OFF).

Note on unusual display:

If all the segments of the display light up in the
TIME/CALENDAR SETTING display with the digits

ashing, it is normal and not a malfunction. This

happens when both buttons C and D are pressed
simultaneously. In such a case, press button A, B,
C or D to return to the TIME/CALENDAR mode,
and then set the time/calendar again.

The hourly time signal

is engaged (ON).

C

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B

A

C

D

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STOPWATCH MODE

The stopwatch can measure up to 99 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds

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and 99 in 1/100 second increments.
Up to 100 split or lap records can be taken.

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The split or lap records can be recalled in DATA RECALL mode.

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For details, refer to "HOW TO USE THE DATA RECALL FUNCTION".

Pr ess t o en te r ST OPWAT CH

A

mode.

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Pres s to res et the s topwatch to

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00’00”00.

A

D

Press to choose a display either

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with split time or with lap time.

STOPWATCH OPERATION

ST

GOAL

When a new measu rement is started, the perviously stored data will be
automatically deleted.

<Standard measurement >

LAP 1

LAP 2

LAP 3

C

C

D

STA R T STOP RESET

ART

SPLIT 1

<Lap/Split time measurement>

STA R T

LAP/SPLIT

LAP/SPLIT

NOTE S

When the stropwatch is working, the stopwatch mark

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flashes.

• When a split or lap time is taken, the measured time
will be shown on the display along with the split
or lap number for 7 seconds, and then the display

SPLIT 2

SPLIT 3

CDC D D

STOP

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RESET

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automatically returns to the ongoing measuring
displ ay.

• When the total numbe r of split or l ap records
reaches 100, " FULL" and "L-100" will be alternately
sho wn on the display. After th at, even if the
button D is pressed, no more record will be taken.

• Even if the STOPWATCH mode is chang ed to
a different mode while the measurement is in
progress, it continu es cou nting properly. After
using the stopwatch, be sure to stop the function
in order to conserve the battery life.

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HOW TO USE THE DATA RECALL FUNCTION

Up to 100 measurement data can be recalled.

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Th e “t otal time,” each “lap t im e,” “ best la p ti me and be st l ap

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number,”and “average lap time” will be presented.

The measurement data will be stored until the next measurement is started.

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HOW TO RECALL MEASURED DATA

Press to show DATA RECALL mode.

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C

Press to view the data in the order below.

or

C

D

Press the button C to view the data in the ascending
order and press the b utton D to view the data in the
desc ending o rder. The data is shown qui ckly if eac h
button is kept press ed. When the best lap ti me is shown,

A

D

"BEST" and the b est lap number are alte rnately displayed .

D

C

D

C

D

C

D

D

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C

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HOW TO DELETE THE DATA

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B

B

B

Press to delete all the data stored.

Press and hold for 2 to 3 sec onds to

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conrm the deletion of the data.

TIMER MODE

The timer can be set 10 seconds up to 99 hours 59 minutes and 59

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seconds.

TIMER SETTING

B

A

Hour

Minute

C

D

Second

Press to enter TIMER mode.

A

Press and hold for 2 to 3 seconds

B

to show TIMER SETTING display.

The second d igits start flashin g.

Pr es s to se le ct th e it em to b e

A

adjusted (ashing).

Second

or

C D

Press to set the ashing digits.

With e ach p ress of the butt on C (o r
D ), t he fla sh in g di gi ts in crea se ( o r
dec rease ).

Minute

Hour

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TIMER OPERATION

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The f las hin g di git s move qui ckl y if the
button C or D is kept p ressed.

Press to conrm the TIMER setting.

B

Press to start the timer.

C

C

Press to stop the timer.

C

D

The warning sound starts to beep from 3 seconds before the set time
is up. When the time is up, the timer beeps for 5 seconds. To stop the
beep manually while sounding, press any of the buttons.

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Press to reset the timer.

D

Remembe r to reset the timer by pressing
the button D for next u se.

ALARM MODE

The three-channel daily alarm sounds at a designated time every

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24 hou rs. E ach a lar m cha nnel can b e engaged or disengaged
independently.

Press to enter ALARM mode.

A

Press to select an alarm channel .

D

Press and hold for 2 to 3 sec onds

B

to show ALARM SETTING display.

The hour digits start flashing.

Pr es s to se le ct th e it em to b e

A

adjusted (ashing).

Hour

or

C D

Press to set the ashing digits.

With each press of the button C (or
D) , the fl ash ing d igit s inc rease (or

Minute

B

A

Hour

Alarm channel

C

D

Minute

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dec rease ).
The flashing d igits move quickly if the

button C or D is kept p ressed.

Press to conrm the alarm setting

B

and return to ALARM mode.

NOTE S

•If the watch is left untouched in the ALARM SETTING display with the
digits flashing, it will automatically return to the ALARM mode in 2 to
3 minutes.

• When the 24-hour indication is selected in the TIM E/CALENDAR
mode, the alarm is also displayed in the 24-hour indication.

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• When setting the hour digits in the 12-hour indication, check that AM/
PM is properly set.

Sound Demonstration Function (Alarm sound preview)

Each alarm has a different sound. To test the alarm sound, press the
button C for 2 seconds or more.

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Engagement /disengagement of the alarm

With each press of the button C in the ALARM mode, the alarm will

be alternately engaged or disengaged. When at least one alarm is
engaged, the alarm mark appears on the display.

C

The alarm is engaged (ON).The alarm is disengaged (OFF).

Alarm mark

How to stop the alarm manually while sounding

The alarm so und s for 20 sec onds at the de signated time and

automatically stops. To stop the alarm manually while sounding,
press any of the buttons A, B, C, or D.

Doing this in any display can stop the alarm.

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WORLD TIME MODE

Time in the 44 cities and regions around the world can be displayed.

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Daylight saving time can also be set (except for GMT).

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Press to enter WORLD TIME mode.

A

Pr ess t o se lec t th e c it y c od e

or

C

D

wh os e local t im e yo u want to
display on the watch.

Press the button C to scroll the city
co de i n the a sce nd ing ord er an d
press the button D to sc roll the city
code in th e descend ing order. The
ci ty c od e sc ro ll s qu ic kl y if e ac h
button is kept press ed.

If necessar y, press to set daylight

B

saving time.

The daylight saving time mark appe ars
on the displ ay and the time is advan ced
one hour.

A

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B

Daylight saving time mark

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C

D

City code

CITIES AND TIME DIFFERENCES

Time
dif ferenc e
from GMT

City code City name

0 GMT +3.5 THR Teh er an

0 LIS Lisbon +4 DXB Dubai

0 LON London +4.5 KBL Kabul

+1 PA R Paris +5 KHI Karachi

+1 ROM Rome +5.5 DEL D elhi

+1 B ER Berlin +6 DAC Dac ca

+2 AT H Athen + 6.5 RGN Yangon

+2 CAI C airo +7 BKK Bangkok

+3 MOW Moscow +7 JKT Jakarta

+3 JED Jeddah +8 SIN Singapor e

+3 BGW Baghdad +8 H KG Hong Kong

Time
dif ferenc e
from GMT

City code City name

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Time
dif ferenc e
from GMT

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In some cou ntries, the daylight savi ng time may be in effect. The ti me difference
and daylig ht saving time of various c ountries are subject to c hange, acco rding to
the governments of respective countries or regi ons.

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City code City name

+8 B JS Beijing -8 YVR Vanvouver

+9 SEL Seoul -8 LAX Los Angeles

+9 TYO To ky o -7 DEN Denver

+9.5 ADL Adelaide -6 CHI Chicago

+10 GUM Guam -5 N YC New York

+10 SYD Sydney -5 YMQ Montreal

+10 OOL Goldcoast -5 BOS Boston

+11 NOU Noumea -4 SDQ Santo Domingo

+12 WLG Wellington -3 BUE Buenos Aires

-10 HNL Honolulu -3 RIO Rio de Janeir o

-9 ANC Anchorage -1 PDL A zores

Time
dif ferenc e
from GMT

City code City name

BATTERY CHANGE

Battery life : Approx. 2 years

Batteries : SEIKO SR626SW, 1 piece (for analogue display)
SEIKO CR2016, 1 piece (for digital display)

T he batter y life may be les s than 2 years if:

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• the alarm is used more than once a day,

• the stopwatch is use d more than one hour a day,

• the ill uminating light is used more than once a day.

Even if either of the two batte ries has run down, replace bot h of them

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with new ones.

As the batter ies are inserted at the factory to check the fun ction and

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performance of the watch, their actual lives once in your possession may
be less than the spec ied period.

When the batter ies expire, be sure to replace them as soon as possible to

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prevent any malfunction.

We recommend that you c ontact an AUTHORIZED PULSAR DE ALER for

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battery replacement.
The watch is equipped with a batter y life indicator that enables you to kn ow

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when the battery ne eds to be replaced. When the indicator appears, EL

backlight and sound (ALARM/ TIMER) are invalid.

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Nece ssary procedure after battery change

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Af ter the battery is replaced with a new one, or when an abnormal display

(failing digits, etc.) appears, follow the procedures below to reset the built-

in IC. The watch will resume its normal o peration.

Press button A, B, C and D at the sa me time for 2 to 3 seconds until
the display becomes blank , and “16-1-1 (FR I)” will be displayed as the
buttons are released”.

alarm.

Before using the watch, set the time, calendar and

WARNING

Do not rem ove the bat tery f rom the wa tch.

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If it is ne cess ary to ta ke out the b atter y, keep it out of the re ach of

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chil dren. I f a child s wallows it, consult a doctor immediately.
Neve r short-c ircuit, tampe r with o r heat t he bat ter y, and never

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expose it to fire . The bat tery may burst, become very hot or catch
fire.

CAUTION

The b attery is not rechargeable. Never attemp t to recharge it, a s

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this may cause b attery leakage or dam age to the batter y.

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TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH

Water resistance (5 bar)*

WATER RESISTANCE

Non-water resistant

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it wet as water may damage the movement. If

the watch becomes wet, we suggest that you

have it checked by an AUTHORIZED PULSAR

DEALER or SERVICE CENTER.

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contact with spla shes of water or rain, but it

is not designed for swimming or diving.

If “WATER RESISTANT” is not

inscribed on the case back, your
watch is not water resistant, and
care should be taken not to get

Water resistance (3 bar)

If “ WATE R RESISTAN T” i s

in sc rib ed o n th e ca se back ,
yo ur w at ch is d es ig ned a nd
manufactured t o with stan d up
to 3 b ar, s uc h as a cc i dent al

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5 bar and is suitable for swimming, yachting and
taking a shower.

Water resistance (10 bar/15 bar/20

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bar)*

watch is designed and manufactured to withstand
up to 10 bar/15 bar/20 bar and is suitable for taking

a bath, shallow diving, but not for scuba diving.
We recommend that you wear a PULSAR Diver’s
watch for scuba diving.

If “WATER RESISTANT 5 BAR”

is inscribed on the case back,
your watch is designed and
manufactured to withstand up to

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If “WATER RESISTANT 10 BAR”,
“WATER RESISTANT 15 BAR” or
“WATER RESISTANT 20 BAR” is

inscribed on the case back, your

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* Before using the water resistance 5, 10, 15 or 20 bar watch in water, be sure the

crown is pushed in completely.

Do not operate the crown when the watch is wet or in water. If used in sea water,

rinse the watch in fresh water and dry it completely.

* When taking a shower with the water resistance 5 bar watch, or taking a bath with

the water resistance 10, 15 or 20 bar watch, be sure to observe the following:

• Do not operate the crown when the watch is wet.

• 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.

NOTE:
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

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diving into water.

TEMPERATURES

Your watch works with

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stable accuracy within a
temperature range of 5° C

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and 35° C (41° F and 95° F).

50° C (122° F) may cause battery

leakage or shorten the battery life.

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Temperatures over

Do not leave your watch in very low
temperatures below –5° C (+23° 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.

MAGNETISM

Your wa tch w ill be

adv ers ely affected b y

strong magnetism. Keep
it away from close contact
with magnetic objects.

SHOCKS & VIBRATION

Light activities will not

affect your watch, but be
careful not to drop your
watch or hit it against

may cause damage.

hard surfaces, as this

CHEMICALS

Be careful not to expose

the watch to solvents,

mercury, cosmetic spray,

detergents, adhesives

the case, bracelet, etc. may
become discolored, deteriorated or
damaged.

or paints. Otherwise,

CARE OF CASE AND BRACELET

To prevent pos sibl e rust ing of

the case and bracelet caused by
dust, mo isture and perspirat ion,
wip e the m per iodically wi th a
soft dr y cloth.

PERIODIC CHECK

It is recommended that the
watch be checked once

every 2 to 3 years. Have

your watch checked by an

DEALER or SER VICE CENTER to
ensure that the case, crown, buttons,
gasket and crystal seal remain intact.

AUTHORIZED PULSAR

PRECAUTION REGARDING
CASE BACK PROTECTIVE FILM

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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