FEATUR E S
The Cal. V195A is a solar alarm chronograph epuipped with a calendar function.
l Solar power generation system
The watch operates while charging electricit y by converting light received on the dial to
electrical energy. It lasts for 6 months after full charge.
l Energy depletion forewarning function
When the energy stored in the rechargeable battery is reduced to an extremely low level, the
second hand starts moving at 2-second intervals instead of the normal 1-second intervals.
l Guideline of charging time
Environment/Light source Illumination
(lux)
Time required
for full charge
Time required
for steady
operation
Time to charge
1 day of power
General offices/ Fluorescent
Light
700 - 60 hours 150 minutes
30W 20cm/Fluorescent light 3,000 110 hours 13 hours 33 minutes
30W 3cm/ Fluorescent light 10,000 30 hours 3.5 hours 9 minutes
Cloudy weather/Sunlight 10,000 30 hours 3.5 hours 9 minutes
Fair weather/Sunlight 100,000 5 hours 0.6 hours 2 minutes
The above table provides only a general guideline.
It is recommended that the watch be charged for as long as the charging time according to the
column "Time required for steady operation" in this table in order to assure the stable movement
of the watch.
l Caution for charging
When charging the watch, do not place it too close to a photo flash light, spotlight, incandescent
light or other light sources as the watch temperature will become extremely high, causing damage
to the parts inside the watch.
When exposing the watch to sunlight to charge it, do not leave it on the dashboard of a car, etc.
for a long time, as the watch temperature becomes extremely high.
While charging the watch, make sure the watch temperature does not exceed 60 °C.