G. PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION:Water resistance performance
There are several types of water-resistant watches,
as shown in the following table.
The unit “bar” is equal roughly to 1 atmosphere
For correct use within the design limits of the watch,
confirm the level of water resistance of your watch,
as indicated on the dial and case, and consult the
table.
• Water-Resistance for daily use (to 3 atmospheres):
This type of watch is water-resistant to minor
exposure to water. For example, you have have to
wear the watch while washing your face; however
it is not designed for use underwater.
• Upgraded water-resistance for daily use (to 5
atmospheres): This type of watch is water-
resistant to moderate exposure to water. You may
wear the watch while swimming; however, it is not
designed for skin diving.
• Upgraded water-resistance for daily use (to 10/20
atmospheres): This type of watch may be used for
skin diving; however, it is not designed for scuba
or saturated diving using helium gas.
CAUTION
• Be sure to use the watch with the crown pressed
in (normal position). If your watch has a screw-
type crown, be sure to tighten the crown
completely.
• DO NOT operate the crown with wet fingers or
when the watch is wet. Water may enter the watch
and compromise water-resistance.
• If the watch is used in sea water, rinse with fresh
water afterward and wipe dry with a dry cloth.
• If moisture has entered the watch, or if the inside
of the crystal is fogged up and does not become
clear within a day, immediately take the watch to
your dealer or Citizen Service Centre for repair.
Leaving the watch in such a state will allow
corrosion to form inside.
• If seawater enters the watch, place the watch in a
box or plastic bag and immediately take it for
repair. Otherwise pressure inside the watch will
increase, and parts (crystal, buttons, etc.) may
come off.
CAUTION: Keep your watch clean
• Leaving dust and dirt deposited between the case
and the crown may result in difficulty in pulling out
the crown. Rotate the crown while in its normal
position, from time to time, to loosen dust and dirt
and brush it off.
• Dust and dirt tend to be deposited in the gaps in
the back of the case or band. Deposited dirt or
dust may cause corrosion or soil your clothing.
Clean the watch occasionally.
Cleaning the Watch
• Use a soft cloth to wipe off dirt, perspiration and
water from the case and crystal.
• Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe off perspiration and
dirt from the leather band.
• To clean a metal, plastic or rubber watchband,
wash away the dirt with mild soap and water. Use
a soft brush to remove dust or dirt jammed in the
gaps in the metal band. If your watch is not water-
resistant, take it to your dealer.
NOTE: Avoid using solvents (thinner, benzine, etc.),
as they may mar the finish.
CAUTION: Operating environment
• Use the watch within the operating-temperature
range specified in the instruction manual.
Using the watch where temperatures are outside
the specified range, may result in deterioration of
functions or even stoppage of the watch.
• Do NOT use the watch in places where it is
exposed to high temperature, such as in a sauna.
Doing so may result in a skin burn.
Do NOT leave the watch where it is exposed to
high temperature, such as in the glove compartment
or dashboard of a car.
Doing so may result in the deterioration of the
watch, such as deformation of the plastic parts.
Indication
Examples of use
Dial
No
Indication
WATER
RESIST(ANT)
Case
(case back)
Specifications
Minor
exposure to
water
(washing
face, rain etc.)
Moderate
exposure to
water
(washing,
kitchen work
swimming
etc.)
Marine
Sports
(skin
diving)
Skin
diving
(with air
tank)
Operation
of the
crown
with
moisture
visible
OK
NO
NO
NO NO
Water Resistant
5 Bar or No
Indication
WATER
RESIST(ANT)
5 Bar
Water resistant
to
5 atmospheres
OK OK
NO
NO NO
Water Resistant
10-20 Bar or
No Indication
WATER
RESIST(ANT)
10-20 Bar
Water resistant
to 10-20
atmospheres
OK
OK
OK NO NO
Water resistant
to
3 atmospheres
