9R84 - Watch Grand Seiko - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 9R84 Grand Seiko

SEIKO WATCH CORPORATION

www.grand-seiko.com

BSJ9RCCJ-2201

Printed in Japan

CE UK CA

GS

Grand Seiko

Spring Drive

Operating Instructions

Thank you very much for choosing a Grand Seiko watch. For proper and safe use of your Grand Seiko watch, please read the instructions carefully in this booklet before using it.

Keep this manual handy for easy reference.

Bracelet sizing is available at the retailer from whom the watch was purchased. If you cannot have your watch band sized by the retailer from whom the watch was purchased because you received the watch as a gift, or you moved to a distant place, please contact Grand Selko International service network mentioned on CERTIFICATE OF GUARANTEE or our website. The service may also be available on a chargeable basis at other retailers, however, some retailers may not undertake the service.

If your watch has a protective film for preventing scratches, make sure to peel it off before using the watch. If the watch is used with the film on it, dirt, sweat, dust, or moisture may be attached to the film and may cause rust.

CONTENTS

■ INTRODUCTION - Spring drive watch - 2

- History of Spring Drive .... 3

- Spring Drive Mechanism 4

- Differences between the Spring Drive and mechanical watch .... 7

■ HANDLING CAUTIONS 8

■ CHECK THE CALIBER NUMBER AND WATER-RESISTANT LEVEL 9

■ CAUTIONS ON WATER RESISTANCE 10

■ NAMES OF THE PARTS 13

■ HOW TO USE 17

• Crown 17

• Power reserve indicator 18

• HOW TO USE (FOR CAL. 9R31) 20

• HOW TO USE (FOR CAL. 9R84, 9R65, 9R15) 21

- Chronograph (For Cal. 9R96, 9R86, 9R84) 23

• HOW TO USE (FOR CAL. 9R96, 9R86, 9R16, 9R66) ...... 28

※ List of time zone differences in major regions of the world 3

■ FUNCTIONS OF DIVER'S MODEL 37

- Unidirectional rotating bezel 37

- Slide adjuster 38

■ TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH 39

• After-sale service 39

• Guarantee 40

- Daily care 41

- Band 42

• Magnetic resistance (Magnetic influence) 43

- Lumibrite 44

- Troubleshooting 45

■ SPECIFICATIONS (Movement) 46

INTRODUCTION - Spring drive watch -

Thank you for purchasing the Grand Selko Spring Drive watch.

The Spring Drive Is Seiko's unique mechanism in which accuracy is controlled by a microelectronics quartz mechanism while using the power of the mainspring to move the hands.

The Spring Drive can be called a watch that strongly combines and connects the user with the latest advancements in technology.

A mechanical watch of taste and refinement with an accuracy equivalent to a quartz watch, this sophisticated and innovative watch ticks in step with the pace of a person's life.

This is a watch that creates a lifestyle for modern individuals who seek affluence and convenience in their life.

That is what the Grand Seiko Spring Drive watch is all about.

SEIKO WATCH CORPORATION

History of Spring Drive

Decades-long dream lives in the Grand Seiko

Grand Selko's history symbolizes the culmination of efforts and development aiming for better practical watches.

The Grand Seiko watch was born in 1960, reached the very top in the mechanical watch field around the world at the end of the 1960's. After a hiatus of dozen years or so, in 1993, the Grand Seiko 9F series equipped with world-class quartz movement was released.

In 1998, the 9S series mechanical movement that combined traditional craftsmanship and advanced technology was developed to reintroduce the Grand Seiko mechanical caliber. While using the unwinding power of the mainspring as its sole power source, the new mechanism Spring Drive realizes an average monthly rate of +15 seconds (For Cal. 9R96, 9R16 and 9R15, ±10 seconds), substantially exceeding the accuracy of conventional mechanical watches. The watch also embodies the concepts of Grand Seiko that continues the challenge of creating the best practical watch.

1960 ● Released the first Grand Selko.

1964 ● Participated in the Neuchatel Observatory Competition in Switzerland for the first time.

1968 ● Released Japan's first automatic winding 10-beat model, 61GS.

1968 ● Won the first prize in the mechanical wrist chronometer category of the Geneva Observatory Competition in Switzerland.

1978 ● Filed a patent for the Spring Drive mechanism for the first time.

1982 ● Filed a patent for the Spring Drive mechanism (registered). Started initial development.

1988 ● Released the first Grand Seiko quartz caliber.

1993 ● Started the second development of the Spring Drive.

● Released the Grand Seiko 9F series equipped with world-class quartz movement.

1997 ● Started the third development of the Spring Drive.

● Released technological announcement of the Spring Drive at the Swiss Society of Chronometry (SSC).

1998 ● Exhibited the Spring Drive at BASELWORLD.

● Released the Grand Seiko 9S series mechanical caliber combining traditional craftsmanship and advanced technology.

● Started the development of the automatic winding Spring Drive.

1999 ● Released the manual-winding Spring Drive (CAL7R68) limited edition from SEIKO.

2002 ● Released the manual-winding Spring Drive (CAL.7R88) from CREDOR.

2004 ● Released the Grand Seiko automatic winding Spring Drive (CAL.9R65).

2007 ● Released the first Grand Seiko chronograph (9R86).

2016 ● Released 9R01 8Days which realized a long continuous operating time with three barrels.

2020 ● Released Spring Drive 9RA5 which was evolved to have high accuracy and 5-day power reserve.

Spring Drive Mechanism ①

Taste of a Mechanical Watch

High accuracy equivalent to a Quartz Watch That is the concept of the Spring Drive.

Let's start from the drive method of a watch.

The method for driving a watch is divided into two types.

They are mechanical type and quartz type.

In a mechanical watch, the mainspring is wound and its unwinding power moves the hands.

Amazing mechanism created by high quality craftsmanship,

and admiration goes to skilled craftspersons with passion.

You can feel the appreciation and personal touch of the craftspersons in the ticking sound.

On the other hand, with quartz watches, the quartz is oscillated by a battery and the hands are turned by a motor.

It is characterized by accuracy using state-of-the-art technology.

What is the Spring Drive like?

This is not a mechanical watch or a quartz watch.

In one word, this is a "mechanical watch having accuracy equivalent to a quartz watch."

The Spring Drive is a self-contained drive system that realizes accuracy equivalent to a quartz watch with only the power of the mainspring and has no battery, motor, or secondary battery.

Accuracy of monthly rate of ±15 seconds (daily rate of ±1 second) ^* equivalent to a quartz watch is achieved while using a mainspring.

The Spring Drive is Seiko's proprietary mechanism which is made available only by SEIKO's unique combination of skills in both mechanical and electronic micro-engineering.

Then, how could it be possible to achieve such a degree of accuracy?

That is explained on the next page.

* For Cal. 9R96, 9R16 and 9R15, the average monthly rate is ±10 seconds (equivalent to daily rate of ±0.5 second).

Spring Drive Mechanism ②

The power of the mainspring is regulated by electronic control. That is the essence of the Spring Drive.

What controls the accuracy of a mechanical watch is

the balance spring, a part of the speed-regulating unit, called the balance.

This part influences the accuracy to some extent

because it is made of metal which expands and contracts with changes in temperature.

The Spring Drive is

completely different from a mechanical watch in this speed-regulating unit.

The Spring Drive is powered by a mainspring, but adopts an electronic speed-regulating unit comprising a generator, IC, and crystal oscillator.

In a little more detail,

at the end of the train wheel that moves the hands, a series of speed increasing wheels with a glide wheel are provided.

The unwinding power of the mainspring rotates the glide wheel, generating electricity in the coil to drive the crystal oscillator and IC.

The IC controls the spinning speed of the glide wheel by applying and releasing the

electromagnetic brake, while comparing the accuracy of the electric signals generated by the crystal oscillator and the spinning speed of the glide wheel.

In addition, by making the energy transfer of the train wheel efficient and adopting an IC that

drives with low power consumption, power reserve far exceeding normal mechanical watches is realized.

An unprecedented drive system which offers quartz accuracy.

This is the Spring Drive.

ge monthly rate is +10 seconds (equivalent to daily)

Technical line drawing of a mechanical component with no visible text or symbols

Spring Drive Mechanism ③

Here is the step-by-step description of the Spring Drive in an easy-to-understand manner. This is how the Spring Drive works.

Mainspring

The mainspring is wound by rotation of the oscillating weight (or by turning of the crown), and its unwinding power is the sole power source.

Gear train • hands

The unwinding power of the mainspring is transmitted via the gear train to move the hands. No motor or battery is mounted.

Tri-synchro regulator

The unwinding power of the mainspring also rotates the glide wheel. This generates small electricity in the coil to drive the IC and crystal oscillator. At the same time, an electric magnetic field is generated on the glide wheel. The IC detects the spinning speed of the glide wheel based on the accuracy of the electric signals of the crystal oscillator, and adjusts the spinning speed of the glide wheel while applying and releasing the electromagnetic brake.

Oscillating Weight Mainspring Gilde Wheel IC Crystal Oscillator Coil Tri-synchro regulator

Differences between the Spring Drive and mechanical watch

For the Spring Drive, the mainspring is wound and the unwinding power of the mainspring moves the hands in the same manner as the mechanical watch. It differs from the mechanical watch only in the speed-regulating unit (mechanism for controlling accuracy).

- Temperature change

Accuracy of mechanical watches depends on a balance spring attached to a part called the balance. This part has properties for expanding and contracting with temperature changes, and influences the accuracy of a watch. Accuracy of the Spring Drive is never largely influenced by temperature changes like that of mechanical watches since the crystal oscillator controls it. (Note) Accuracy of the Spring Drive

Average monthly rate of +15 seconds (equivalent to daily rate of +1 second) is the accuracy of a watch when it is worn on a wrist at a temperature range between 5°C and 35°C.

* For Cal. 9R96, 9R16 and 9R15, the average monthly rate is ±10 seconds (equivalent to daily rate of ±0.5 second).

- Difference in position

For mechanical watches, the accuracy is influenced even by a difference in position or direction of a watch. This is also caused by the balance that controls the accuracy of mechanical watches. Due to the difference in position, the area where the shaft of the balance contacts with other parts differs, and such differences in resistance influence the accuracy. As the Spring Drive adopts a crystal oscillator not a balance, the accuracy is not influenced by a difference in position.

o Impact

Mechanical watches are susceptible to impacts. If a mechanical watch was subject to impact, amplitude of vibration of the balance (angle for which the balance rotates right and left) is changed, and even the form of the balance spring is changed. In this regard, the Spring Drive is superior to mechanical watches in impact resistance because it adopts a crystal oscillator not a balance.

Overhaul

Parts that become worn or severely damaged are the balance, pallet fork, and escape wheel & pinion which are collectively called the speed-regulating unit or escapement. These parts "come into contact or collide" mutually and control unwinding of the mainspring. For the Spring Drive, wear and damage occur less than mechanical watches since the spinning speed of the glide wheel is adjusted by a "contact-free" electromagnetic brake. However, as the structure of gear train is the same as mechanical watches, abrasion powder may be generated by contact of the wheels & pinions. An overhaul is recommend every three to four years.

■ HANDLING CAUTIONS

WARNING

To indicate the risks of serious consequences such as severe injuries unless the following safety regulations are strictly observed.

Immediately stop wearing the watch in the following cases.

○ If the watch body or band becomes edged by corrosion etc. ○ If the pins protrude from the band.

* Immediately consult the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or Grand Seiko international service network mentioned on CERTIFICATE OF GUARANTEE or our website.

Keep the watch and accessories out of the reach of babies and children.

Care should be taken to prevent a baby or a child accidentally swallowing the accessories. If a baby or child swallows the battery or accessories, immediately consult a doctor, as it will be harmful to the health of the baby or child.

CAUTION

To indicate the risks of light injuries or material damages unless the following safety regulations are strictly observed.

Avoid wearing or storing the watch in the following places.

- Places where volatile agents (cosmetics such as polish remover, bug repellent, thinners, etc.) are vaporizing

○ Places where the temperature drops below 5°C

○ Places affected by strong vibrations

or rises above 35°C for a long time

- Places of high humidity

- Places affected by strong magnetism or static electricity

O Dusty places

If you observe any allergic symptoms or skin irritation

Stop wearing the watch immediately and consult a specialist such as a dermatologist or an allergist.

Other cautions

○ Adjustment of the metallic band requires professional knowledge and skill.
Please ask the retailer from whom the watch was purchased for replacement of the metallic band, as there is a risk of hand or finger injury and fear of losing parts.
○ Do not disassemble or tamper with the watch.
Keep the watch out of the reach of babies and children. Extra care should be taken to avoid risks of any injury or allergic rash or itching that may be caused when they touch the watch.
○ If your watch is of the fob or pendant type, the strap or chain attached to the watch may damage your clothes, or injure the hand, neck, or other parts of your body.
Please keep in mind that if a watch is taken off and placed down as it is, the case back, the band and the clasp will rub against each other possibly causing scratches on the case back. We recommend placing a soft cloth between the case back, the band and the clasp after taking off your watch.

CHECK THE CALIBER NUMBER AND WATER-RESISTANT LEVEL

About the caliber number

The caliber number is a four-digit number that indicates the model of a movement (mechanical part of a watch). The Grand Seiko watch is mounted with an exclusive movement, and the mechanical caliber number starts with "9S", the spring drive caliber number starts with "9R" and the quartz caliber numbers are indicated with 4 digits starting with "9F", "8J" and "4J".

How to check the caliber number

The four-digit model number on the case back is the caliber number.

Water resistant performance Case Number [Ex.] 9R65-0AA0 Caliber Number

* The above illustrations are examples and may differ from the case back of the watch you purchased.

Water resistance

Refer to the table below for the description of each degree of water resistant performance of your watch before using.

Indication on the case back	Water resistant performance Conditions of Use
No indication Non-water resistance Avoid drops of water or sweat
WATER RESISTANT	Water resistance for everyday life	The watch withstands accidental contact with water in everyday lifeWARNINGNot suitable for swimming
WATER RESISTANT 5 BAR	Water resistance for everyday life at 5 barometric pressures	The watch is suitable for swimming.
WATER RESISTANT 10 (20) BAR	Water resistance for everyday life at 10 (20) barometric pressures	The watch is suitable for diving not using an air cylinder.
DIVER'S WATCH 200m or AIR DIVER'S 200m	The watch can be worn for diving using a compressed air cylinder and can withstand water pressure to a depth of 200 meters.	The watch is suitable for genuine scuba diving use.

CAUTIONS ON WATER RESISTANCE

CAUTION

Do not turn or pull out the crown when the watch is wet.

Water may get inside of the watch.

* If the inner surface of the glass is clouded with condensation or water droplets appear inside of the watch for a long time, the water resistant performance of the watch is deteriorated. Immediately consult the retailer from whom the watch was purchased on Grand Seiko international service network mentioned on CERTIFICATE OF GUARANTEE or our website.

Do not leave moisture, sweat and dirt on the watch for a long time.

Be aware of a risk that a water resistant watch may lessen its water resistant performance because of deterioration of the adhesive on the glass or gasket, or the development of rust on stainless steel.

Do not wear the watch while taking a bath or a sauna.

Steam, soap or some components of a hot spring may accelerate the deterioration of water resistant performance of the watch.

If water-resistant level of your watch is defined as "WATER RESISTANT"

WARNING

Do not use the watch in scuba diving or saturation diving.

The various tightened inspections under simulated harsh environment, which are usually required for watches designed for scuba diving or saturation diving, have not been conducted. For diving, use watches specifically designed for diving.

CAUTION

Do not pour running water directly from faucet.

The water pressure of tap water from a faucet is high enough to degrade the water resistant performance of a water resistant watch for everyday life.

If water-resistant level of your watch is defined as "DIVER'S WATCH 200m" or "AIR DIVER'S 200m"

WARNING

- Never use the watch in saturation diving using helium gas. - While diving, never operate the watch in any other manner than described in this instruction manual.

CAUTION

Before using the diver's watch, you have to be properly trained in various types of diving and possess the requisite experience and skill to dive safely. When diving, strictly abide by the rules of diving.

Precautions for diving

○ Before diving

Inspect the following items before diving. *NAMES OF THE PARTS'→ P. 13

① The time is correctly set.
② The power reserve indicator shows the level of remaining power not less than one-half. If the remaining power shows less than one-half, turn the crown to wind the mainspring. "Power reserve indicator"→ P. 18 "How to wind the mainspring"→ P. 28
③ The rotating bezel turns smoothly. (The bezel rotation must not be too loose or too tight.) "Unidirectional rotating bezel" + P. 37
④ The crown is completely screwed in. 'Screw down crown'→ P. 17
⑤ No abnormalities such as flaws or cracks exist on the band or glass.
⑧ The band is reliably fixed with spring bars, buckles or other parts.

Technical diagram of a wristwatch with numbered parts for identification

Technical diagram of a wristwatch with numbered parts for identification and assembly reference.

CAUTION

If you notice any abnormalities, contact the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or Grand Seiko international service network mentioned on CERTIFICATE OF GUARANTEE or our website.

○ While diving

Make sure to observe the following instructions when you wear the watch while diving.

Wear the watch within the water depth indicated on the dial.

Take care not to bump the watch against hard objects such as rocks.

Do not operate the crown or buttons underwater.

Bezel rotation may become slightly harder underwater, but this is not a malfunction.

○ After diving

Please follow the care instructions below after diving.

Rinse the watch in fresh water and wipe it thoroughly dry.

Do not pour running water directly from a faucet onto the watch. Soak the watch in a container filled with water to wash it.

■ NAMES OF THE PARTS

9R31 (Regular model)

Technical diagram of a wristwatch with numbered parts for identification

How to set the time→P.20

① Hour hand
② Seconds hand
③ Minute hand
④ Crown → P. 17

Cross-sectional diagram of a wristwatch showing internal components and a labeled part (no text or symbols present)

⑤ Power reserve indicator → P. 18

9R65, 9R15 (Regular models)

Technical diagram of a wristwatch with numbered parts for identification

How to set the time and date→ P. 21

① Hour hand
②Seconds hand
③ Power reserve indicator → P. 18
④ Minute hand
⑤ Date
⑥ Crown → P. 17

9R65, 9R15 (Diver's models)

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How to set the time and date→P.21 FUNCTIONS OF DIVER'S MODEL→P.37 Precautions for diving→P.11

① Hour hand
② Seconds hand
③ Power reserve indicator → P. 18
④ Minute hand
⑤ Date
⑥ Crown → P. 17
⑦ Rotating bezel → P. 37

9R66, 9R16 (Regular models)

Technical diagram of a wristwatch with numbered parts for identification

How to set the time and date→ P. 28

① Hour hand
② Seconds hand
③ Power reserve indicator → P. 18
④ Minute hand
⑤ Date
⑥ Crown → P. 17
⑦ 24-hour hand

9R66, 9R16 (Models with a rotating bezel)

Labeled diagram of a wristwatch with numbered parts for identification

How to set the time and date→P.28 How to use the bi-directional rotating bezel→P.35

① Hour hand
② Seconds hand
③ Power reserve indicator → P. 18
④ 24-hour hand
⑤ Rotating bezel with a 24-hour indicators
⑥ Outer frame of the dial with a 24-hour indicators
⑦ Minute hand
⑧ Date
⑨ Crown → P. 17

9R96, 9R86, 9R84

Technical diagram of a wristwatch with numbered parts for identification

① Center chronograph seconds hand

② Hour hand

③ Small seconds hand

④ Power reserve Indicator → P. 18

⑤ 24-hour hand

* (only for Cal. 9R96 and 9R86)

⑥ Chronograph minute hand

⑦ Minute hand

⑧ START/STOP button

⑨ Date

Crown

→ P. 17

(i) RESET button

⑫ Chronograph hour hand

How to set the time and date P. 28 for Cal. 9R96 and 9R86
How to set the time and date P. 21 for Cal. 9R84
Chronograph (For Cal. 9R96, 9R86, 9R84) P. 23
How to use the bi-directional rotating bezel P. 35

* The orientation and design of the display may vary depending on the model.

■ HOW TO USE

Crown

There are two types of crowns, the regular one and one that can be locked. Please confirm the crown of the watch that you are using.

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    A["While pressing the crown in, turn it in the direction indicated by the arrow."] --> B["The crown turns."]
    A --> C["The crown does not turn."]
    B --> D["Normal crown\nPull out the crown and operate it."]
    C --> E["Screw down crown\nUnlock the crown before operating it. After operating the crown, lock it."]

* By locking the crown by screw, a screw down crown can prevent malfunction and increase water resistance.

* Be careful not to screw the crown in by force as it may damage the slots of the crown.

* Turn the crown from time to time. - P. 41

Screw down crown

The screw down crown features a mechanism that can securely lock the crown when it is not being operated in order to prevent any operational errors and to improve its water resistant performance.

○ It is necessary to unlock the screw down crown before operating it.

Once you have finished operating the crown, make sure to relock it.

[To unlock the crown]

Turn the crown counterclockwise (6 o'clock direction) to unscrew it. Now the crown can be operated.

[To lock the crown]

Turn the crown clockwise (12 o'clock

direction) while gently pressing it in toward the watch body until it stops.

Unlock the crown before operating it. Crown locked Crown unlocked Unscrew After operating the crown, lock it. Rotate while pressing the crown in.

* When locking the crown, turn it slowly with care, ensuring that the screw is properly engaged. Be careful not to push it in forcefully, as doing so may damage the screw hole in the case.

Power reserve indicator

The power reserve indicator lets you know the winding state of the mainspring.

Before removing the watch from your wrist, observe the power reserve indicator to check if

the watch has stored enough power to keep running until the next time you wear it. If

necessary, wind the mainspring.

(To prevent the watch from stopping, wind the mainspring to store the excess power that will allow the watch to run for extra time.)

Power reserve
indicator

* The continuous operating time of the watch may vary depending on the condition of use, such as the number of hours you wear the watch or the extent of your movement while wearing it.

* In a case where you wear the watch for a short period of time, observe the power reserve indicator to check the level of the remaining power. If necessary, manually wind the mainspring.

How to read the power reserve indicator

Power reserve indicator
Winding state of the mainspring	Fully wound Half wound Unwound
Number of hours the watch can run	Approximately 72 hours (3 days)	Approximately 36 hours (1.5 days)	The watch either stops or is running down.

* This watch is configured so that the spring cannot be over-wound.
Once the mainspring is fully wound, the mainspring slips inside, disengaging the winding mechanism. When this happens, you can still turn the crown without damaging the watch, however, please retrain from excessive operation of the mainspring.

The power reserve indicator is on the case back of the watch.

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Technical line drawing of a mechanical watch with internal components and no visible text or symbols

* The continuous operating time of the watch may vary depending on the condition of use, such as the number of hours you wear the watch or the extent of your movement while wearing it.

* In a case where you wear the watch for a short period of time, observe the power reserve indicator to check the level of the remaining power. If necessary, manually wind the mainspring.

How to read the power reserve indicator

Power reserve indicator
Winding state of the mainspring	Fully wound Half wound Unwound
Number of hours the watch can run	Approximately 72 hours (3 days)	Approximately 36 hours (1.5 days)	The watch either stops or is running down.

To prevent the main spring from being overwound, the crown can no longer be wound to ward once the spring is fully wound. Do not force the crown to turn any further at this point; doing so could damage the watch.

HOW TO USE (FOR CAL. 9R31)

How to wind the mainspring

○ This watch has a manually wound spring drive.
You can wind the crown to wind the main spring to drive the watch.
- Please see the power reserve indicator to check the level of the remaining power.
"How to read the power reserve indicator"→ P. 19
To wind the mainspring, turn the crown at the normal position clockwise (12 o'clock direction) slowly. If you turn the crown counterclockwise (6 o'clock direction), it will turn free. Seven full rotations of the crown will provide the power to run the watch for approximately ten hours.
When starting to use a watch after it has stopped, wind the mainspring sufficiently (so it is fully wound).
* Under a low-temperature condition (below 0°C), always keep at least one-sixth of the watch power shown by the power reserve indicator.

How to set the time

① Pull out the crown to the first click when the seconds hand is at the 12 o'clock position. (The seconds hand stops.)
② Turn the crown counterclockwise (6 o'clock direction) to advance the hands to set the current time.
③ Push the crown back into the normal position in accordance with a time signal. The watch starts operating.

First click position

Tips for more accurate time setting

To ensure effective operation of the Spring Drive mechanism, observe the following instructions when you set the time.

① Before setting the time, make sure to wind the mainspring sufficiently. (Ensure that the power reserve indicator is showing a full-wound state.)
② When starting to use a watch after it stops, wind the mainspring sufficiently. To set the time after that, wait for approximately 30 seconds after the seconds hand starts moving, then pull the crown out to the first click.
③ The seconds hand will stop moving when the crown is pulled out to the first click. Do not stop the movement of the seconds hand for longer than 30 minutes. If the stoppage of the seconds hand movement exceeds 30 minutes, push the crown back in, and wait for approximately 30 seconds after the seconds hand restarts moving, and then set the time.

HOW TO USE (FOR CAL. 9R84, 9R65, 9R15)

For the instructions on how to use the chronograph (stopwatch function) of 9R84, refer to "Chronograph (For Cal. 9R96, 9R86, 9R84)"→ P. 23.

How to wind the mainspring

○ This watch is an automatic winding type (with manual winding function).
The mainspring can be sufficiently wound automatically by natural movement of the arm while normally worn on the wrist. In addition, it can be wound by turning the crown. Please see the power reserve indicator to check the level of the remaining power. "How to read the power reserve indicator" → P. 18
When starting to use a stopped watch, it is recommended that you turn the crown to wind the mainspring. To wind the mainspring, turn the crown at the normal position clockwise (12 o'clock direction) slowly. If you turn the crown counterclockwise (6 o'clock direction), it will turn free. Five full rotations of the crown will provide the power to run the watch for approximately ten hours.
○ If you wear the watch for twelve hours per day consecutively for three to five days, the watch will be fully wound.
' Under a low-temperature condition (below 0°C), always keep at least one-sixth of the watch power shown by the power reserve indicator.

CAUTION

Do not adjust the date when the time the watch indicates is between 9:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m.
If the date is adjusted in this condition, the date may not change properly the following day, or a malfunction may occur.
☐ If you set the date when the time the watch indicates is between 9:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m., pull out the crown to the second click, and turn it counterclockwise (6 o'clock direction) to advance the hour hand until it passes 1:00 a.m. temporarily, and then set the date.

How to set the time and date

This watch is equipped with the date display function. The date changes once every 24 hours at around midnight.

Therefore, if the a.m./p.m. is incorrectly set, the date will change around 12:00 p.m.

① Pull out the crown to the first click. (If the watch is equipped with the screw down crown, unscrew the crown before pulling it out.)
② The date can be adjusted by turning the crown counterclockwise (6 o'clock direction). First turn the crown counterclockwise until the previous day's date from the desired date appears.

【Ex.】 If you want to set the date to "6," set the date to "5" by turning the crown counterclockwise.

First click position

③ Pull out the crown to the second click when the seconds hand (or the small seconds hand) is at the 0 position. The seconds hand (or the small seconds hand) stops. Turn the crown counterclockwise (6 o'clock direction) to advance the hands until the desired date appears. If the date changes, it means that the watch is set in the morning. Turn the crown further until the watch is set to the current time.

④ Push the crown back into the normal position in accordance with a time signal. The watch starts operating.

Second click position First click position Normal position

Date adjustment at the end of the month

It is necessary to adjust the date after February (which has 28 days, 29 days in a leap year) and a 30 day month.

[Ex.] To adjust the date in the a.m. period on the first day of a month following a 30-day month

"31" is displayed instead of "1". Pull out the crown to the first click. Turn the crown counterclockwise (6 o'clock direction) to set the date to "1", and push the crown back in to the normal position.

First click position

CAUTION

For models with a screw down crown, remember to screw the crown in.

Tips for more accurate time setting

To ensure effective operation of the Spring Drive mechanism, observe the following instructions when you set the time.

① Before setting the time, make sure to wind the mainspring sufficiently. (Ensure that the power reserve indicator is showing a full-wound state.)
② When starting to use a watch after it stops, wind the mainspring sufficiently. To set the time after that, wait for approximately 30 seconds after the seconds hand (or the small seconds hand) starts moving, then pull the crown out to the second click.
③ The seconds hand (or the small seconds hand) will stop moving when the crown is pulled out to the second click. Do not stop the movement of the seconds hand (or the small seconds hand) for longer than 30 minutes. If the stoppage of the seconds hand (or the small seconds hand) movement exceeds 30 minutes, push the crown back in, and wait for approximately 30 seconds after the seconds hand (or the small seconds hand) restarts moving, and then set the time.

CAUTION

For models with a screw down crown, remember to screw the crown in.

Chronograph (For Cal. 9R96, 9R86, 9R84)

A chronograph is a watch that has a stopwatch function in addition to a time display function. This watch features a stopwatch function which can measure time up to 12 hours.

Before using the stopwatch function

① Make sure that the mainspring is sufficiently wound. Ensure that the power reserve indicator shows a full-wound state of the mainspring. When using the stopwatch, ensure that the watch is working.
② Make sure that the center chronograph seconds hand is pointing at the 0 position. If it is not pointing at the 0 position, press the RESET button. * Do not pull out the crown while the stopwatch function is operating, as doing so will stop the measurement.

Names of the chronograph parts and their function

Technical diagram of a wristwatch with numbered parts for identification

① Center chronograph seconds hand
② 30-minute dial
Chronograph minute hand
③ START/STOP button
④ 12-hour dial
Chronograph hour hand
⑤ RESET button

^ The orientation and design of the display may vary depending on the model.
* Some models may have screw-lock type buttons.

"How to use the screw-lock type button"→ P. 24

Screw-lock type button

Some models may have a START/STOP button and RESET button with a screw-lock mechanism. Buttons with a screw-lock mechanism are equipped with a button ring. To operate the screw-lock type buttons, turn the button ring first to unlock it.

* This procedure is not necessary for watches without screw-lock type buttons.
* Turn the button all the way until the slide cover descends and the button ring can no longer be turned. Once you finish turning the button completely, the button becomes fully unlocked.

Screw-lock type button is locked. Slide cover Button ring

Screw-lock type button is unlocked.

How to use the screw-lock type button

How to unlock

To loosen Turn the button ring until it stops

How to lock

To fasten Turn the button ring until it stops

Turn the button ring counterclockwise (6 o'clock direction) to lower the slide cover gradually. Turn the button ring further until you can clearly see the guide line and the button ring can no longer be turned. Now the screw-lock type button is unlocked and can be operated.

Turn the button ring clockwise (12 o'clock direction) until it stops. Now the screw-lock type button is completely locked. Once you have finished operating the button, make sure that you relock it.

* Foreign particles and contamination can cause operational failure of the screw and/or button(s). *Daily care* P. 41

How to use the stopwatch function

① Make sure that the mainspring is sufficiently wound and the watch is working.
② If your watch has screw-lock type buttons, unlock them. "Screw-lock type button" → P. 24

③ Start measuring time. Upon pressing of the START/STOP button, the chronograph hands start moving and the stopwatch starts measuring time.

Line drawing of a wristwatch with dials and buttons, no text or symbols present

Stop measuring time. At the moment you want to finish the measurement, press the START/STOP button again to stop the chronograph hands.

[Ex.] 6 hours 20 minutes 10 seconds and 8

* The chronograph minute hand on the 30-minute dial completes two full rotations in an hour. To read the 30-minute dial, see the display of the 12-hour dial as a rough indication.

⑤ Reset the chronograph hands. After stopping the chronograph hands, press the RESET button to return all the chronograph hands to the 0 position.

Accumulated elapsed time measurement

① Make sure that the mainspring is sufficiently wound and the watch is working.
② If your watch has screw-lock type buttons, unlock them. "Screw-lock type button" → P. 24
③ Start measuring time. Upon pressing of the START/STOP button, the chronograph hands start moving and the stopwatch starts measuring time.

④ Stop measuring time. At the moment you want to stop the first measurement, press the START/STOP button again to stop the chronograph hands. The measured time will be displayed.
⑤ Restart measuring time. Upon pressing of the START/STOP button again, the chronograph hands restart moving from the position they had previously stopped.
⑥ Stop measuring time. At the moment you want to stop the second measurement, press the START/STOP button again to stop the chronograph hands. The measured time displayed at this time will be the total of the first and the second measurements (accumulated elapsed time).
⑦ Repeat measuring time cumulatively. Step ⑤ and ⑥ above can be repeated as required. As you repeat pressing of the START/STOP button, the measurement will stop and restart and each elapsed time measurement will be accumulated.
⑧ Reset the chronograph hands. After stopping the chronograph hands, press the RESET button to return all the chronograph hands to the 0 position.

How to use the tachymeter

The tachymeter can be used to measure average speed or productivity rate per unit time.

How to measure average speed of your vehicle

[Ex.] Measure the time taken by your vehicle to go one kilometer

① When the car passes the start line, press the START/STOP button to start the stopwatch.
② When the car crosses the 1-kilometer mark, press the START/STOP button to stop the stopwatch. Read the number on the tachymeter scale to which the center stopwatch seconds hand is pointing.

START/STOP button 1 km START/STOP button

The measured result shows that the average speed of the vehicle is 80 km/h.

How to compute productivity rate per hour

[Ex.] Measure the time required to produce one unit

① At the start of production, press the START/STOP button to start the stopwatch.
② When the production is completed, press the START/STOP button to stop the stopwatch. Read the number on the tachymeter scale to which the center stopwatch seconds hand is pointing.

START/STOP button 1 unit START/STOP button

The measured result shows that the average productivity rate is 300 units/h.

HOW TO USE (FOR CAL. 9R96, 9R86, 9R16, 9R66)

For the instructions on how to use the chronograph (stopwatch function) of Cal. 9R96 and 9R86, refer to "Chronograph (For Cal. 9R96, 9R86, 9R84)"→ P. 23.

How to wind the mainspring

○ This watch is an automatic winding type (with manual winding function).
The mainspring can be sufficiently wound automatically by natural movement of the arm while normally worn on the wrist. In addition, it can be wound by turning the crown. Please see the power reserve indicator to check the level of the remaining power. "How to read the power reserve indicator"→ P. 18
When starting to use a stopped watch, it is recommended that you turn the crown to wind the mainspring. To wind the mainspring, turn the crown at the normal position clockwise (12 o'clock direction) slowly. If you turn the crown counterclockwise (6 o'clock direction), it will turn free. Five full rotations of the crown will provide the power to run the watch for approximately ten hours.
○ If you wear the watch for twelve hours per day consecutively for three to five days, the watch will be fully wound.
* Under a low-temperature condition (below 0°C), always keep at least one-sixth of the watch power shown by the power reserve indicator.

How to set the time and date

To set the time and date, set the 24-hour hand and minute hand first, and then set the hour hand and date.
○ When setting the time, make sure that the mainspring is sufficiently wound.

How to set the time

① Make sure that the mainspring is sufficiently wound and the watch is working. * When setting the date and time, ensure that the watch is working.
② Unlock the crown. "Screw down crown"→ P. 17
③ Pull out the crown to the second click when the seconds hand (or the small seconds hand) is pointing at the "0" second position. The seconds hand (or the small seconds hand) will stop on the spot.

Pull o crown

Pull out the crown to the second click.

4 Turn the crown counterclockwise (6 o'clock direction) to rotate the 24-hour hand and minute hand clockwise and set them to the current time.

While doing so, set the minute hand a few minutes behind the correct time, and then slowly advance it to the desired time.

* Only the 24-hour and minute hands are to be set first. Even if the hour hand is indicating incorrect time, or the date may be altered depending on the position of the hour hand, it is not necessary to make an adjustment at this stage.

5 Push the crown back in simultaneously with the time signal. * The setting of the 24-hour, minute and seconds hands (or small seconds hands) to the current time is now completed.

6 To move on to the hour hand and date setting, pull out the crown to the first click.

7 Turn the crown to set the hour hand. While turning the crown, the moment the date changes is midnight. When setting the hour hand, be sure that AM/PM is set correctly. Set the date also at this point if necessary.

* The crown can be turned in either direction to set the date, however, it is recommended to turn the crown in the direction which enables you to set the date with a smaller adjustment.
* Turn the crown slowly, checking that the hour hand moves in one-hour increments.
* When setting the hour hand, the other hands may move slightly. However, this is not a malfunction.

Set the 24- hour and minute hands.

Push the crown back in simultaneously with the time signal.

Pull the crown out to the first click.

Line drawing of a wristwatch with analog clock face and dials (no text or symbols)

⑧ Push the crown back in to complete the time setting. Relock the crown. "Screw down crown"→ P. 17

How to set the date

Two full rotations of the hour hand will change the date for one day.

The date advances one day by turning the hour hand two full rotations clockwise (for 24 hours), while the date is set back one day by turning the hour hand two full rotations counterclockwise.

* Manual date adjustment is required on the first day after a month that has less than 31 days: February, April, June, September and November.

① Make sure that the mainspring is sufficiently wound and the watch is working. * When setting the date and time, ensure that the watch is working.

② Unlock the crown.

"Screw down crown"→P.17

③ Pull out the crown to the first click.

④ Each time the hour hand makes two full rotations by turning the crown, the date is adjusted one day. While turning the crown, the moment the date changes is midnight. When setting the hour hand, be sure that a.m./p.m. is set correctly.

Turning the crown clockwise (12 o'clock

direction):

Each time the hour hand makes two full rotations, the date is advanced one day.

* The crown can be turned in either direction to set the date, however, it is recommended to turn the crown in the direction which enables you to set the date with a smaller adjustment.

Turn the crown slowly.

* When setting the hour hand, the other hands may move slightly. However, this is not a malfunction.

Turning the crown counterclockwise (6 o'clock direction):

Each time the hour hand makes two full rotations, the date is set back one day.

⑤ Upon completion of setting, make sure that the time indicated is correct, and then push the crown back in. The date setting is now completed. Relock the crown. "Screw down crown"→P.17

* The date is designed to work in conjunction with the movement of the hour hand,

therefore, incorrect setting of a.m./p.m. will cause the date to change at noon. * The crown can be turned in either direction to set the date, however, it is recommended to turn the crown in the direction which enables you to set the date with a smaller adjustment.

* Turn the crown slowly, checking that the hour hand moves in one-hour increments. * When setting the hour hand, the other hands may move slightly. However, this is not a malfunction.

Tips for more accurate time setting

To ensure effective operation of the Spring Drive mechanism, observe the following instructions when you set the time.

① Before setting the time, make sure to wind the mainspring sufficiently. (Ensure that the power reserve indicator is showing a full-wound state.)

② When starting to use a watch after it stops, wind the mainspring sufficiently. To set the time after that, wait for approximately 30 seconds after the seconds hand (or the small seconds hand) starts moving, then pull the crown out to the second click.

③ The seconds hand (or the small seconds hand) will stop moving when the crown is pulled out to the second click. Do not stop the movement of the seconds hand (or the small seconds hand) for longer than 30 minutes. If the sloppage of the seconds hand (or the small seconds hand) movement exceeds 30 minutes, push the crown back in, and wait for approximately 30 seconds after the seconds hand (or the small seconds hand) restarts moving, and then set the time.

④ If you set the time when the time the watch indicates is between 9:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m., set the hour hand back to 8:00 p.m. temporarily, and then set the time. (This procedure is required to ensure the proper engagement of the date driving wheels.)

How to use the 24-hour hand

This watch has two different types of 24-hour hand usage.

24-hour hand as an

a.m./p.m. Indicator

Simply using the 24-hour hand to show the 24-hour time as an a.m./p.m. indicator. (This is the standard usage type for the 24-hour hand.)

24-hour hand as a dual

time indicator

Using the time difference adjustment function, set the 24-hour hand to indicate a time different from the time that the hour and minute hand indicate, which is of a place in a different time zone area with at least one hour of time difference from where you are.

【Ex.】

Both the hour hand and the 24-hour hand are indicating the Japan time 10:00 a.m.

[Ex.]

Hour hand : Japan time 10:00 a.m. 24-hour Hand : New York time 8:00 p.m.

Time difference adjustment function

For example, while traveling abroad and staying in a place with a different time from where you live, you can conveniently set the watch to indicate the local time in the different time zone area without stopping the watch.

The hour hand indicates the time of the place where you currently are, while the 24-hour hand indicates the time of the place of origin.

The date works in conjunction with the movement of the hour hand. If the time difference is correctly adjusted, the watch displays the correct date of the place where you are slaying.

How to use the time difference adjustment function

① Make sure that the mainspring is sufficiently wound and the watch is working.

* When setting the hour hand to use the time difference adjustment function, ensure that the watch is working.

② Unlock the crown.

"Screw down crown"→P.17

③ Pull out the crown to the first click.

Pull the crown out to the first click.

④ Turn the crown to set the hour hand to indicate the time of the place where you are staying. Make sure that a.m./p.m. and date are correctly set.

* The date is designed to work in conjunction with the movement of the hour hand, therefore, incorrect setting of a m/n m, will cause the date to change at noon.

"List of time zone differences in major regions of the world"→ P. 36

Turning the

crown

clockwise (12

0'clock direction): The

hour hand is set

back one hour.

Turning the crown

counterclockwise

to clock

direction). The hour hand is

advanced one

hour

* The crown can be turned in either direction to set the date, however, it is recommended to turn the crown in the direction which enables you to set the time difference with a smaller adjustment.
- Turn the crown slowly, checking that the hour hand moves in one-hour increments. - While turning the crown, the moment the date changes is midnight.
* When setting the hour hand, the other hands may move slightly. However, this is not a malfunction.

⑤ Upon completion of setting, make sure that the time indicated is correct, and then push the crown back in. The setting procedure is now completed.
Belock the crown.

"Screw down crown"→ P. 17

* If you set the time during any time between 9:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m., temporarily set the hour hand back to 8:00 p.m., and then set the time.

Selectable display mode

With the time difference adjustment function, the watch features a dual time display which shows time in two different time zones. It offers two display modes which you can select to suit your needs and preference.

[Ex.1] Hour hand and date : Area A (Japan) 24-hour Hand : Area B (New York)

[Ex.2] Hour hand and date : Area B (New York) 24-hour Hand : Area A (Japan)

Set the 24-hour hand first, and then set the hour hand.

How to use the bi-directional rotating bezel

Some models may have a bi-directional rotating bezel, the rim of the glass. By utilizing the 24-hour indicators imprinted on the rotating bezel, the watch can independently display the time in one or two different time zones in addition to the time indicated by the hour hand.

To set the 24-hour hand to indicate the time in Paris and Bangkok which are located in two different time zones, while setting the hour hand to display 10:08 a.m., Japan time. To use the 24-hour indicators on the rotating bezel to indicate the hour in Bangkok.

① First, set the ▽ mark on the rotating bezel to the 12 o'clock position.

② Refer to "Time difference adjustment function"→P.33, and set the hour and minute hands to 10:08 a.m. and align the 24-hour hand with "2" on the rotating bezel. Time in Paris is 8 hours behind Japan except for summer seasons when daylight saving time is observed.

② There is a +6-hour time difference between Paris and Bangkok; the time in Bangkok is 6 hours ahead of the time in Paris (when daylight saving time is not in effect). Turn the rotating bezel counterclockwise to move the “mark back 6 hours on the 24-hour indicators. The hour in Paris is shown by the 24-hour hand pointing to “2” (2:00 a.m.) of the 24-hour indicators on the dial (or the outer frame of the dial), while the hour in Bangkok is shown by the 24-hour hand pointing to “8” (8:00 a.m.) of the 24 hour indicators on the rotating bezel.

* "List of time zone differences in major regions of the world"→P. 36

Turn the rotating bezel counterclockwise 6 gradations, so that the 24-hour indicators on the rotating bezel are advanced for 6 hours.

e that the ers on the hours. Bangkok 8:00 a.m. Paris 2:00 a.m. 24-hour hand

List of time zone differences in major regions of the world

Names of the cities	Time difference from Universal Time Coordinated (UTC)	Time difference from Japan Standard Time (JST)	Other cities In the same region
Tokyo +9 hours 0 hours Seoul
Beijing +8 hours -1 hour Hong Kong, Singapore
Bangkok +7 hours -2 hours Jakarta
Dacca +6 hours -3 hours
Karachi +5 hours -4 hours
Dubai +4 hours -5 hours
Jeddah +3 hours -6 hours Baghdad
Cairo +2 hours -7 hours			★Athens
★Paris	+1 hour -8 hours		★Rome, ★Berlin
★London	0 hours -9 hours
★Azores	-1 hour -10 hours
★Rio de Janeiro	-3 hours	-12 hours
Santo Domingo	-4 hours	-13 hours
★New York	-5 hours	-14 hours	★Montreal
★Chicago	-6 hours	-15 hours	★Mexico City
★Denver	-7 hours	-16 hours
★Los Angeles	-8 hours	-17 hours	★Vancouver
★Anchorage	-9 hours	-18 hours
Honolulu	-10 hours	-19 hours
Midway Island	-11 hours	-20 hours
★Wellington	+12 hours	+3 hours	★Auckland
Nouméa	+11 hours	+2 hours
★Sydney	+10 hours	+1 hour	Guam

* Regions marked with ★ use daylight saving time
* The time zone differences of each region and use of daylight saving time are based on data as of January 2019. These are subject to change according to the governments of the respective countries or regions.

■ FUNCTIONS OF DIVER'S MODEL

Unidirectional rotating bezel

By using the rotating bezel, you can measure the elapsed time since the start of an event or an activity such as diving.

This watch has a unidirectional rotating bezel. As the evaluation of the remaining air in your cylinder is based on the information of the elapsed time of the dive, the rotating bezels for a diver's watch is designed to rotate only counterclockwise, so that the watch is prevented from displaying the elapsed time shorter than it actually is.

CAUTION

Make sure that you check the correct remaining amount of air in your cylinder before diving. Use the display of the elapsed time by the rotating bezel only as a guide during diving.

How to use the rotating bezel

① At the start of the activity, for which you want to measure the elapsed time (for example, when you start diving), rotate the bezel so that the ▼ mark on the bezel is aligned with the minute hand.
② Read the graduation on the rotating bezel to which the minute hand is pointing.

【Ex.】When you start diving at 10:10.
Start of the dive
After 15 minutes has elapsed
Align the ▼ mark with the minute

hand

Rotating direction of the bezel

Read the graduation on the rotating bezel to which the minute hand is pointing.

Slide adjuster

If your watch has a metallic band equipped with a slide adjuster mechanism, you can easily adjust the bracelet length by yourself. This is very useful when you wear the watch over a wetsuit or a heavy winter clothing.

How to use the slide adjuster

① Lift up the flap approximately 90^ and press it down further approximately 20^ , and hold it there.

* You may feel slight resistance, but doing this requires only a light force. Please do not push the flap down forcibly.

② Lightly pull the bracelet on the 6 o'clock side of the watch along the curved line of the bracelet.

* Again, doing this requires only a light force. Please do not pull the bracelet forcibly. * The slider can be pulled out approximately 30 mm. Be careful not to pull it out beyond the limit mark inscribed on it.

① Flap ② Bracelet on the 12 o'clock side of your watch Bracelet on the 6 o'clock side of your watch

③ Holding down the push button, lift up the clasp to release the buckle, and strap the watch on your wrist.
④ Close the clasp first (4-1) and then the flap (4-2).
⑤ With the hand which is not wearing the watch, adjust the length of the slider so that the watch fits well around your wrist.

Limit mark (upper surface) Slider Push button 4-2 4-1 Clasp Buckle

■ TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH

After-sale service

Notes on guarantee and repair

Contact the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or Grand Seiko international service network mentioned on CERTIFICATE OF GUARANTEE or our website for repair or overhaul.
- Within the guarantee period, present the certificate of guarantee to receive repair services. - Guarantee coverage is provided in the certificate of guarantee. Read carefully and retain
For repair services after the guarantee period has expired, if the functions of the watch can be restored by repair work, we will undertake repair services upon request and payment.

Replacement parts

Please keep in mind that if original parts are not available, they may be replaced with substitutes whose outward appearance may differ from the originals.

Inspection and adjustment by disassembly and cleaning (overhaul)

○ Periodic inspection and adjustment by disassembly and cleaning (overhaul) is recommended approximately once every 3 to 4 years in order to maintain optimal performance of the watch for a long time.
The movement of this watch has a structure that consistent pressure is applied on its power-transmitting wheels. To ensure these parts work together properly, periodic inspection including cleaning of parts and movement, oiling, adjustment of accuracy, functional check and replacement of worn parts is needed. Inspection and adjustment by disassembly and cleaning (overhaul) within 3 to 4 years from the date of purchase is highly recommended for longtime use of your watch. According to use conditions, the oil retaining condition of your watch mechanical parts may deteriorate, abrasion of the parts may occur due to contamination of oil, which may ultimately lead the watch to stop.

As the parts such as the gasket may deteriorate, water-resistant performance may be impaired due to intrusion of perspiration and moisture.

Please contact the retailer from whom the watch was purchased for inspection and adjustment by disassembly and cleaning (overhaul). For replacement of parts, please specify "GRAND SEIKO GENUINE PARTS". When asking for inspection and adjustment by disassembly and cleaning (overhaul), make sure that the gasket and push pin are also replaced with new ones.

When your watch is inspected and adjusted by disassembly and cleaning (overhauled), the movement of your watch may be replaced.

Guarantee

Within the guarantee period, we guarantee free repair/adjustment service against any defects according to the following guarantee regulations, provided that the watch was properly used as directed in this instruction booklet.

Guarantee coverage

○ The watch body (movement, case) and metallic band.

Exceptions from guarantee

In following cases, repair/adjustment services will be provided at cost even within the guarantee period or under guarantee coverage.

○ Exchange of leather, urethane, or fabric band.
○ Scratches or grime to the case, glass, or band, caused by use.
○ Troubles or damage caused by accidents or improper usage.
○ Troubles and damage caused by acts of God, natural disasters including fire, floods or earthquakes.
○ Text in certificate has been altered.
○ No certificate is presented.

Procedure to claim free repair services

○ For any defects under guarantee, submit the watch together with the attached certificate of guarantee to the retailer from whom the watch was purchased.
In the case where you cannot accept the guarantee from the retailer from whom the watch was purchased due to gift-giving or relocation, etc., ask Grand Seiko international service network mentioned on CERTIFICATE OF GUARANTEE or our website by attaching the certificate without fail.

Others

○ For the watch case, dial plate, hands, glass, band etc., some alternative parts may be used for repair if necessary.
For length adjustment service of metallic band, ask the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or Grand Seiko international service network mentioned on CERTIFICATE OF GUARANTEE or our website. Other retailers may undertake the service on a chargeable basis or may not undertake the service.
○ Free repair services are guaranteed only under the period and conditions specified in the certificate of guarantee.
It does not affect specific legal rights of a consumer.

Daily care

The watch requires good daily care

○ Do not wash the watch when its crown is at the extended position.
○ Wipe away moisture, sweat or dirt with a soft cloth.
○ After soaking the watch in seawater, be sure to wash the watch in clean pure water and wipe it dry carefully. Do not pour running water directly from a faucet onto the watch. Put some water into a bowl first, and then soak the watch in the water to wash it.
* If your watch is rated as "non-water resistant" or "water resistant for daily use", do not wash the watch.
"CHECK THE CALIBER NUMBER AND WATER-RESISTANT LEVEL"→P.9

Turn the crown from time to time

○ In order to prevent corrosion of the crown, turn the crown from time to time.
○ The same practice should be applied to a screw down crown.
"Crown"→ P. 17

Band

The band touches the skin directly and becomes dirty from sweat or dust. Therefore, lack of care may accelerate deterioration of the band or cause skin irritation or stain on the sleeve edge. The watch requires a lot of attention for long usage.

Metallic band

○ Moisture, sweat or soil will cause rust even on a stainless steel band if they are left for a long time.

○ Lack of care may cause a yellowish or gold stain on the lower sleeve edge of shirts.

○ Wipe off moisture, sweat or soil with a soft cloth as soon as possible.

To clean the soil around the joint gaps of the band, wipe it out in water and then brush it off with a soft toothbrush (Protect the watch body from water splashes by wrapping it up in plastic wrap etc.)

Wipe off the remaining moisture with a soft cloth.

Because some titanium bracelets use pins made of stainless steel, which has outstanding strength, rust may form in the stainless steel parts.

○ If rust advances, pins may poke out or drop out, and the watch case may fall off the bracelet, or the clasp may not open.

- If a pin is poking out, personal injury may result. In such a case, refrain from using the watch and request repair.

Leather band

○ Wipe off moisture and sweat as soon as possible by gently blotting them up with a dry cloth. ○ Do not expose the watch to direct sunlight for a long time.

- Please take care when wearing a watch with light-colored band, as dirt is likely to show up. - Refrain from wearing a leather band watch other than Aqua Free bands while swimming, and when working with water even if the watch itself is water-resistant enforced for daily use (10-BAR/20-BAR water resistant).

Silicone band

As for material characteristics, the band is easily dirtied, and may be stained and discolored. Wipe off dirt with a wet cloth or wet tissue.

○ Unlike bands of other materials, cracks may result in the band being cut. Take care not to damage the band with an edged tool.

Notes on skin irritation and allergy

Skin irritation caused by a band has various reasons such as allergy to metals or leathers, or skin reactions against friction on dust or the band itself.

Notes on the length of the band

Adjust the band to allow a little clearance with your wrist to ensure proper airflow. When wearing the watch, leave enough room to insert a finger between the band and your wrist.

Magnetic resistance (Magnetic influence)
Affected by nearby magnetism, a watch may temporarily gain or lose time or stop operating.

Indication on the case back	Conditions of use Certified level
[TTWS]	Keep the watch more than 5 cm away from magnetic products.
[ISOIC]	Keep the watch more than 1 cm away from magnetic products.

* A/m (ampere meter) is the international unit (SI unit) for indicating the magnetic field.

If the watch becomes magnetized and its accuracy deteriorates to an extent exceeding the specified rate under normal use, the watch may need to be demagnetized. In this case, you will be charged for demagnetization and accuracy readjustment even if it happens within the guarantee period.

Examples of common magnetic products that may affect watches

Smartphone, cellular phone, tablet terminal (speaker, magnet of cover)

AC adapter Bag
(with magnet buckle)

AC-powered shaver

Magnetic cooking device

Portable radio (speaker)

Magnetic necklace

Magnetic health pillow

The reason why this watch is affected by magnetism

The built-in speed-regulating mechanism is provided with a magnet, which may be influenced by a strong external magnetic field.

Lumibrite

If your watch has Lumibrite

Lumbrite is a luminous paint that absorbs light energy of the sunlight and lighting apparatus in a short time and stores it to emit light in the dark. For example, it exposed to a light of more than 500 lux for approximately 10 minutes, Lumbrite can emit light for 3 to 5 hours. Please note, however, Lumbrite emits the light it stores, the luminance level of the light decreases gradually over time. The duration of the emitted light may also differ slightly depending on such factors as the brightness of the place where the watch is exposed to light and the distance from the light source to the watch.

In general, when you enter a dark place from a bright environment, your eye cannot adapt to the change in light levels quickly. At first, you can hardly see anything, but as time passes, your vision gradually improves. (Dark adaptation of the human eye)

Lumibrite is a luminous paint that is completely harmless to human beings and the natural environment; containing no noxious materials such as radioactive substance.

Reference data on the luminance

Condition Illumination
Sunlight	Fine weather 100,000 lux
	Cloudy weather 10,000 lux
Indoor (Window-side during daytime)	Fine weather more than 3,000 lux
	Cloudy weather 1,000 to 3,000 lux
	Rainy weather less than 1,000 lux
Lighting apparatus (40-watt daylight fluorescent light)	Distance to the watch: 1 m 1 000 lux
	Distance to the watch: 3 m 500 lux (average room luminance)
	Distance to the watch: 4 m 250 lux

Troubleshooting

Troubles Possible Causes Solutions
The watch stops operating.(The chronograph hands do not move.)	The mainspring has not been wound.	Turn the crown to wind the mainspring and reset the time. While you are wearing the watch or when you take it off, check the remaining power shown by the power reserve indicator and wind the mainspring if necessary.
The watch stops even though the power reserve indicator is not showing "0".	The watch has been left at a low temperature (below 0°C).	Turn the crown to wind the mainspring and reset the time. At a temperature below 0°C, the watch may stop if the power reserve indicator is showing less than one-sixth of the power reserve.
The watch temporarily loses/ gains time.	The watch has been left in extremely high or low temperatures for a long time.	Return the watch to a normal temperature so that it works accurately as usual, and then reset the time. The watch has been adjusted so that it works accurately when it is worn on your wrist under a normal temperature range between 5°C and 35°C.
	The watch was brought into close contact with a magnetic object.	Correct this condition by moving and keeping the watch away from the magnetic source, and reset the time. If this action does not correct the condition, contact the retailer from whom the watch was purchased.
	The watch was dropped, worn while playing active sports, hit against hard surfaces, or exposed to strong vibrations.	Reset the time, If the watch does not return to its normal accuracy after resetting the time, contact the retailer from whom the watch was purchased.
The date changes during daytime.	A.m./P.m. is not correctly set.	When you set the time, note that the moment the date changes is midnight. When setting the hour hand, be sure that A.m./P.m. is correctly set.
Even though you wear the watch every day, the power reserve indicator does not move up.	The watch is worn on your wrist only for a short period of time, or the amount of arm movement is small.	Wear the watch for an extended period of time. Or turn the crown to wind the mainspring.
Right after starting the watch, it seems that the seconds hand moves more quickly than usual when setting the time.	When the watch starts moving, it takes a little time before the speed-regulating unit starts operating. (This is not a malfunction.)	It takes several seconds before the speed-regulating unit starts operating. To set the time correctly, wait for approximately 30 seconds after the seconds hand starts to move, and set the time.
Blur in the display persists.	Small amount of water has got inside the watch due to deterioration of the gasket, etc.	Consult the retailer from whom the watch was purchased.

* For the solution of troubles other than above, contact the retailer from whom the watch was purchased.

SPECIFICATIONS (Movement)

Caliber no. 9R96, 9R86, 9R84
Common features	Hour, minute, seconds hands and date.
	Power reserve indicator
	Stopwatch function: Center chronograph seconds hand
	Chronograph hour and minute hands.
Extra features for Cal. 9R96, 9R86	24-hour hand, Time difference adjustment function interrelated with the date display
Frequency of crystal oscillator	32,768 Hz
Loss/gain (9R96)	Average monthly rate of ±10 seconds (equivalent to daily rate of ±0.5 second) *1
Loss/gain (9R86, 9R84)	Average monthly rate of +15 seconds (equivalent to daily rate of ±1 second) *1
Operational temperature range	-10°C to +60°C *2
Driving system Automatic winding type with manual winding function
Hand movement Glide motion
Power reserve	Normal use with stopwatch operation
	Approx. 7/2 hours (Approx. 3 days) *3
IC (Integrated Circuit)	Oscillator, frequency divider, and spring drive control circuit (C-MOS-IC): 1 piece
Jewels 50 jewels for Cal. 9R96, 9R86 / 41 jewels for Cal. 9R84
Caliber no. 9R16, 9R86
Features	Hour, minute, seconds, 24-hour hands and date.
	Time difference adjustment function interrelated with the date display, Power reserve indicator
Frequency of crystal oscillator	32,768 Hz
Loss/gain (9R16)	Average monthly rate of +10 seconds (equivalent to daily rate of ±0.5 second) *1
Loss/gain (9R66)	Average monthly rate of +15 seconds (equivalent to daily rate of ±1 second) *1
Operational temperature range	-10°C to +60°C *2
Driving system Automatic winding type with manual winding function
Hand movement Glide motion
Power reserve	Approx. 72 hours (Approx. 3 days) *3
IC (Integrated Circuit)	Oscillator, frequency divider, and spring drive control circuit (C-MOS-IC): 1 piece
Jewels 30 jewels

Calliber no. 9R15, 9R65
Features Hour, minute, seconds hands, date, power reserve indicator
Frequency of crystal oscillator	32,768 Hz
Loss/gain (9R15)	Average monthly rate of ±10 seconds (equivalent to daily rate of ±0.5 second) ^-1
Loss/gain (9R65)	Average monthly rate of ±15 seconds (equivalent to daily rate of ±1 second) ^-1
Operational temperature range	-10°C to +60°C ^-2
Driving system Automatic winding type with manual winding function
Hand movement Glide motion
Power reserve	Approx. 72 hours (Approx. 3 days) ^-3
IC (Integrated Circuit)	Oscillator, frequency divider, and spring drive control circuit (C-MOS-IC): 1 piece
Jewels 30 jewels
Calliber no. 9R31
Features Hour, minute, seconds hands, power reserve indicator
Frequency of crystal oscillator	32,768 Hz
Loss/gain	Average monthly rate of ±15 seconds (equivalent to daily rate of ±1 second) ^-1
Operational temperature range	-10°C to +60°C ^-2
Driving system Automatic winding type with manual winding function
Hand movement Glide motion
Power reserve	Approx. 72 hours (Approx. 3 days) ^-3

*1 The average rate is estimated in a condition when the watch is worn on your wrist within a temperature range between 5°C and 35°C.

*2 Under a low-temperature condition (below 0°C), always keep at least one-sixth of the watch power shown by the power reserve indicator.

*3 When the power reserve indicator shows the power supplied by the mainspring is full, continuous operating time may be shortened depending on the how the product is used.

* The specifications are subject to change without prior notice due to product improvement.