Eco-Drive AU1060-51G - Watch CITIZEN - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Wristwatch
Brand	Citizen
Model	Eco-Drive AU1060-51G
Movement	Eco-Drive (solar-powered quartz)
Caliber	E111
Case Material	Stainless steel
Case Diameter	28 mm
Case Thickness	8 mm
Band Material	Stainless steel
Band Width	14 mm
Glass	Mineral crystal
Water Resistance	50 meters (5 ATM)
Power Source	Solar cell (Eco-Drive)
Power Reserve	Approximately 6 months after full charge
Weight	Approximately 70 g
Functions	Analog display: hour, minute, second hands, date
Charging Time	Full charge under sunlight: about 10 hours
Accuracy	±15 seconds per month
Care Instructions	Avoid contact with solvents, magnets, strong shocks; rinse with fresh water after saltwater exposure
Safety	Keep away from children; do not disassemble; avoid extreme temperatures
Spare Parts	Battery replaced by rechargeable solar cell; straps available via Citizen service centers
Warranty	1 year international warranty

Frequently Asked Questions - Eco-Drive AU1060-51G CITIZEN

How does the Eco-Drive system work?

The Eco-Drive watch uses a solar cell under the dial to convert any light source into electrical energy, which is stored in a rechargeable battery. It never needs a conventional battery replacement.

How long does it take to fully charge the watch?

Under direct sunlight, a full charge takes approximately 10 hours. Under indoor fluorescent light, it may take 100 hours. The watch can run for about 6 months after a full charge.

What should I do if the watch stops running?

Expose the watch to bright light (sunlight or strong artificial light) to recharge. If it does not start after several hours, contact Citizen service.

Can I swim with this watch?

The watch is water resistant up to 50 meters (5 ATM). It is suitable for swimming but not for diving or snorkeling.

How do I set the time and date?

Pull the crown out to the first position to adjust the date, and to the second position to set the time. Push the crown back in after setting.

Does the watch require a battery replacement?

No, the Eco-Drive watch uses a rechargeable battery that is charged by light. Over time (10+ years), the battery may degrade and require replacement at a service center.

Is the watch suitable for everyday wear?

Yes, it is a durable quartz watch with stainless steel case and bracelet, mineral glass, and 50m water resistance, ideal for daily use.

How should I clean the watch?

Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. For metal bracelet, rinse with lukewarm water and dry thoroughly. Avoid using chemicals or abrasives.

What is the accuracy of this watch?

The watch is accurate to ±15 seconds per month under normal usage conditions.

Where can I find replacement straps?

Authorized Citizen dealers or the Citizen website offer replacement straps. The strap width is 14 mm.

USER MANUAL Eco-Drive AU1060-51G CITIZEN

Thank you for purchasing a CITIZEN watch. To ensure correct use, please read these instructions carefully. Please confirm that the CITIZEN International Guarantee Card is included for your possible claim.

Depending on the watch, some models have a second hand and some do not.

^6 The illustrations shown in this manual may differ from the actual watch you have purchased. The description that follows will refer to the figure of the model with a second hand.

Table of Contents

Your Watch

1. Features....6
2. Operating the Crown 7

Time and Date Correction

1. Setting the Time and Date 8

Solar Power

1. Solar Power Function 10
2. Characteristics of the Solar Powered Watch 12

A. Overcharging Prevention Function 13
B. Insufficient Charge Warning Function(models with a second hand only).... 13
C. Quick Start (models with a second hand only) 14
D. Guide to Charging Time.... 14
E. Handling Your Watch.... 18

Precautions 20

1. Specifications 26

Your Watch

1. Features

©Eco-Drive function

This solar powered Eco-Drive watch is powered by photo energy converted into electrical energy.

2. Operating the Crown

There are two models available for the crown: normal and screw lock. In the case of normal crown watch, the crown has simply to be pulled out.

Turn to the left

1. Turn the crown to the left.
2. When the screw lock is released, the crown pops out a little and stops in the normal position.
3. After using the crown, push it in gently while turning it to the right to lock it.

Time and Date Correction

3. Setting the Time and Date

The date and time can be corrected by changing the position of the crown. Correct by turning the crown while in the given mode.

* Nothing happens if you turn the crown when it is in the normal position.

1. Pull out the crown to position 2.

(The second hand stops at this time for models with a second hand.)

1. Turn the crown to set the time.

* When the date changes, it is 0:00 a.m. (midnight). Take care to observe whether it is a.m. or p.m.

1. Return the crown to the normal position to complete the correction.

(The second hand starts moving at this time for models with a second hand.)

* For models with a second hand, refer to a time report to adjust the seconds.

1. Pull out the crown to position 1.

(The second hand continues moving at this time for models with a second hand.)

1. Turn the crown to the left to change the date.

* Nothing happens if the crown is turned to the right.

1. Return the crown to the normal position to complete the correction.

Solar Power

4. Solar Power Function

This watch uses a secondary battery to store electrical energy. When the watch is fully charged, it will maintain its accuracy for about 9 months.

To receive the greatest pleasure from your watch, always store it in a sunlit location.

◆ Placing the watch near a window where its face can receive sunlight or near another source of light when you are not wearing it will ensure that the watch is regularly charged, allowing it to maintain its accuracy.

◆ Wearing clothes with long sleeves makes it difficult for the watch to get the necessary light, resulting in insufficient charging. It is recommended to charge your watch by exposing to direct sunlight for a long time once a month.

[NOTE]

Do not charge on surfaces that can easily become hot, such as a car dashboard.

5. Characteristics of the Solar Powered Watch

When the watch is insufficiently charged, the indication will be changed as follows:

graph TD
    A["Normal indication"] --> B["The watch has been insufficiently charged because the watch face has not received sufficient light."]
    B --> C["Operation stops"]
    C --> D["The watch will stop due to an insufficient charging."]
    A --> E["Insufficient charge warning (Models with a second hand only)"]
    E --> F["The second hand starts moving at 2-second intervals."]
    F --> G["The insufficient charge warning (a 2-second interval movement) continues for more than 7 days."]

Charge the watch sufficiently, as indicated in "Guide to Charging Time". At this time, be sure to charge the watch with sunlight rather than under fluorescent light.

A. Overcharging Prevention Function

No matter how much the watch is charged, it will not affect the secondary battery, timekeeping, functions or performance of the watch. When the secondary battery becomes fully charged by exposing the watch face to light, the overcharging prevention function is automatically activated to prevent the battery from being charged further.

B. Insufficient Charge Warning Function (models with a second hand only)

The second hand's movement changes from 1-second intervals to 2-second intervals to show that the watch is insufficiently charged.

The watch will stop due to insufficient charging about 7 days after starting the 2-second interval movement if kept in a place with no light.

C. Quick Start (models with a second hand only)

If the watch stops due to insufficient charge, the second hand will start moving at 2-second intervals if the watch face is exposed to light (approx. 500 lx) for approx. 10 seconds. (The time required for the hand to begin moving varies depending on the model.) Note, however, that the battery is not yet fully charged.

D. Guide to Charging Time

The charging time varies according to the model (including the color of the watch face). The following data should only be used as a guideline.

* The charging time is based on continuous exposure.

For a 1-day movement charging time.....

The charging time to run the watch for one day with normal movement. Time for full charging.....

The time for full charging after the watch has stopped due to an insufficient charging.

(Model with a second hand>

Illuminance (lx)	Environment	Charging time (approximate)
		For a 1-day movement charging time	Time from stopping to resuming the 1-second interval movement	Time for full charging
3,000	20 cm (8 in.) beneath a 30 W florescent light	40 minutes 35	hours ----
10,000	Cloudy sky 12 minutes 9.5 hours	70 hours
100,000	Under direct midsummer sunlight	2 minutes 1	hour 10 hours

Illuminance (lx)	Environment	Charging time (approximate)
		For a 1-day movement charging time	Time from stopping to resuming the 1-second interval movement	Time for full charging
3,000	20 cm (8 in.) beneath a 30 W florescent light	40 minutes 14	hours ----
10,000 C	Cloudy sky 12 minutes 4.5 hours	60 hours
100,000	Under direct midsummer sunlight	2 minutes 25	minutes 11 hours

[NOTE]

A fully charged battery will run the watch for about 9 months without further charging.

If the watch stops due to insufficient charge, take care to charge it daily.

Furthermore, it is recommended to charge your watch by exposing to direct sunlight for a long time once a month.

E. Handling Your Watch

WARNING Handling the secondary battery

Do not remove the secondary battery from the watch yourself, unless unavoidable. If you must remove the battery, store it out of reach of children to avoid accidental ingestion. If the secondary battery is ingested, consult a doctor immediately.
◆ Do not throw away with regular trash. Doing so could cause a fire or environmental damage. Follow the collection procedures as specified by your local authority.

WARNING Do not use anything other than the specified secondary battery

The watch will not operate if incorrect battery types are inserted. Never use a regular silver battery. The battery could overcharge during the charging process and burst, causing damage to the watch or injuries to the wearer.

CAUTION Charging precautions

Do not charge the watch in a high-temperature environment (about 60^ C/ 140^ F or more).

Overheating while charging can cause the watch exterior to become discolored, the watch to deform or the movement to be damaged.

Example:

• Charging close to incandescent lighting, halogen lamps, or other lighting sources that easily become hot.
• Charging on surfaces that can easily become hot, such as a car dashboard.

When charging with incandescent lighting, halogen lamps, or other lighting sources that easily become hot, place the watch at least 50 cm (20 in.) away from the source to avoid overheating.

Precautions

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.

WARNING: Water-resistance performance

There are several types of water-resistant watches, as shown in the following table.

The unit "bar" is roughly equal to 1 atmosphere. * WATER RESIST(ANT) xx bar may also be indicated as W.R. xx bar.

Indication		Specifications
Dial	Case(case back)
WATER RESISTor no indication	WATERRESIST(ANT)	Water-resistant to3 atmospheres
WR 50 or WATERRESIST 50	WATERRESIST(ANT) 5 bar orWATER RESIST(ANT)	Water-resistant to5 atmospheres
WR 100/200 orWATER RESIST100/200	WATER RESIST(ANT)10bar/20 bar orWATER RESIST(ANT)	Water-resistant to10/20 atmospheres

Examples of use
Minor exposure to water (washing face, rain, etc.)	Moderate exposure to water (washing, kitchen work, swimming, etc.)	Marine sports (skin diving)	Scuba diving (with air tank)	Operation of the crown or button with moisture visible
OK	NO NO	NO NO
OK	OK NO	NO NO
OK	OK OK	NO NO

WARNING: Water-resistance performance

• Water-resistance for daily use (to 3 atmospheres): This type of watch is water-resistant to minor exposure to water. For example, you may 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 use while 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-lock type crown, be sure to tighten the crown completely.
• Do NOT operate the crown or button with wet fingers or when the watch is wet. Water may enter the watch and compromise water-resistance.
• If the watch is used in seawater, rinse with fresh water afterward and wipe 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 Center 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 in for repair. Otherwise, pressure inside the watch will increase, and parts (crystal, crown, buttons, etc.) may come off.

CAUTION: Keep your watch clean.

• Leaving dust and dirt deposited between the case and crown may result in difficulty in pulling the crown out. Rotate the crown while in its normal position, from time to time, to loosen dust and dirt and then brush it off.
• Dust and dirt tend to be deposited in gaps in the back of the case or band. Deposited dust and dirt may cause corrosion and 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 dirt with mild soap and water. Use a soft brush to remove dust and 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 damage 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 in a place where it is exposed to high temperature, such as the glove compartment or dash-board of a car.
  Doing so may result in deterioration of the watch, such as deformation of plastic parts.
• Do NOT place the watch close to a magnet.

Timekeeping will become inaccurate if you place the watch close to magnetic health equipment such as a magnetic necklace or a magnetic latch of a refrigerator door or handbag clasp or the earphone of a mobile phone. If this has occurred, move the watch away from the magnet and reset the time.

- Do NOT place the watch close to household appliances that generate static electricity. Timekeeping may become inaccurate if the watch is exposed to strong static electricity, such as is emitted from a TV screen.

- Do NOT subject the watch to a strong shock such as dropping it onto a hard floor.

- Avoid using the watch in an environment where it may be exposed to chemicals or corrosive gases.

If solvents, such as thinner and benzinc, or substances containing such solvents come in contact with the watch, discoloration, melting, cracking, etc. may result. If the watch comes in contact with mercury used in thermometers, the case, band or other parts may become discolored.

Periodical inspections

Your watch needs inspection once in every two or three years for safety and long use.

To keep your watch water-resistant, the packing needs to be replaced regularly.

Other parts need to be inspected and replaced if necessary.

Ask for Citizen genuine parts upon replacement.

6. Specifications

1. Cal. No.: B69*/J01*/J16*
2. Type: Analogue solar powered watch
3. Time accuracy: Average monthly deviation: ±15 seconds (when used in normal temperature of +5°C to +35°C/41°F to 95°F)
4. Acceptable temperature range: -10°C to +60°C (14°F to 140°F)
5. Display functions: Date, hour, minute, and second (second hand included with B69* only)
6. Additional functions: • Solar power function

• Overcharging prevention function
- Insufficient charge warning function (B69* only)
- Quick start function (B69* only)

1. Operation time: • Time from a full charge until the watch stops without charging

: About 9 months

: Approx. 3 years (with the crown pulled)

• Time from insufficient charge warning to watch stopping:

Approx. 7 days (B69* only)

1. Battery: Secondary battery 1

* Specifications may change without notice.