Freja - Wristwatch Skagen - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Skagen
Model	Freja
Product Type	Analog Quartz Watch
Movement	Quartz (battery-powered)
Display	Analog with hour, minute, second hands; date window at 3 o'clock
Calendar	Date display (some models may include day of week)
Case Material	Stainless steel
Crystal	Mineral glass
Strap Material	Leather (top grain leather) or mesh stainless steel (depending on variant)
Clasp Type	Adjustable buckle or snap-hook clasp with security closure
Water Resistance	30 meters (3 ATM) – splash resistant, not suitable for swimming
Battery	Standard watch battery (e.g., SR626SW); replace every 2-3 years
Crown	Push/pull crown with three positions: normal (1), date setting (2), time setting (3)
Crown Positions	Position 1: normal; Position 2: set date (rotate); Position 3: set time (rotate)
Band Adjustment (Mesh)	Lift-shift-press method using a flathead screwdriver on the clasp
Band Adjustment (Link)	Remove pins with a small pointed tool; arrows indicate removal direction
Leather Strap Care	Wipe with damp cloth (water only); use leather conditioner to maintain suppleness
Case & Crystal Cleaning	Use 3:1 ammonia-based window cleaner to water or 4:1 rubbing alcohol to water; apply with soft cloth
Warranty	2 years (manufacturer warranty)
Origin	Denmark (Skagen design)

Frequently Asked Questions - Freja Skagen

How do I set the time on my Skagen Freja?

Pull the crown out to the fully extended position ③. Rotate the crown to set the desired time. Push the crown back to position ① to complete.

How do I set the date on my Skagen Freja?

Pull the crown out to the middle position ②. Rotate the crown clockwise or counter-clockwise (depending on model) to set the date. Push the crown back to position ①.

How do I adjust the mesh band on my Skagen Freja?

Use a flathead screwdriver in the slot on the clasp. Lift the bar away from the straight pin, shift the buckle to the desired position, then press the clasp closed. Ensure the tool handle points toward the watch case to avoid bending the pin.

How do I remove links from a metal bracelet?

Insert a small pointed tool into the hole on the underside of the band. Push the pin out and remove it. Arrows on the band indicate the direction for link removal. Remove an equal number of links from both sides for symmetry. Tap remaining pins back in with a small hammer.

How should I clean my Skagen Freja watch?

For the case and crystal, mix a 3:1 solution of ammonia-based window cleaner and water or a 4:1 solution of rubbing alcohol and water. Moisten a soft cloth and gently wipe. Avoid soap as it leaves residue. For leather straps, use a damp cloth (water only) and apply leather conditioner. Do not immerse the case.

Is my Skagen Freja water resistant?

The watch is water resistant to 30 meters (3 ATM), meaning it can withstand splashes but is not suitable for swimming, diving, or showering. Avoid immersing the case.

How do I change the battery in my Skagen Freja?

Battery replacement is recommended to be done by a professional jeweler to maintain water resistance and avoid damage. The watch uses a standard quartz battery (e.g., SR626SW) with a life of 2-3 years.

What should I do if the date does not change correctly?

Avoid setting the date between 9:00 PM and 1:00 AM as this can interfere with the date change mechanism. If the date fails to advance, pull the crown to position ② and manually rotate it to the correct date. For models with day/date, ensure you are not in the overnight window.

How do I care for the leather strap?

Wipe the leather strap with a damp cloth using only water. Avoid soaps and solvents. Use a leather conditioner or a small amount of hand lotion occasionally to keep the leather supple. For light stains on the inside, a nubuck eraser can be used.

What are the crown positions and their functions?

The crown has three positions: Position ① is the normal (home) position; Position ② (first pull) is for setting the date (rotate); Position ③ (fully extended) is for setting the time (rotate). Push back to position ① after adjustments.

USER MANUAL Freja Skagen

Instructions and care

SKAGEN

DENMARK

WATCH CARE

Skagen suggests the following solutions for cleaning metal and crystal surfaces:

3:1 solution of ammonia based window cleaner to water

4:1 solution of rubbing alcohol to water.

*Do not use soap products, soap will leave residue behind when dry.

These suggested solutions will evaporate cleanly from metal and glass surfaces.

To clean the case and crystal:

Moisten a soft cloth with one of the above solutions. Gently wipe the case and crystal clean. Be careful not to put too much stress on the crystal as you clean. Avoid immersing or soaking the case or crystal portion of the watch, regardless of water resistance rating.

To clean the band or strap:

Metal: Dip a cotton swab into the above solution and gently rub it on the unclean area of the band. For more intricate mesh bands, you may want to use a soft bristle toothbrush or nailbrush. Be sure to cover the case of the watch during this process so as not to soak it. For stubborn dirt, you may want to take your watch in to the nearest Skagen location.

Silicon, Felt and Ceramic: Simply wipe the strap down with a damp, soft cloth. Avoid soaps and solvents as they may damage the material.

Leather: Simply wipe it clean with a damp cloth, using water only. You may want to use leather conditioner or a small amount of hand lotion to keep the leather supple over time. Top grain leather may develop a milky "haze" if left alone for extended periods. This can simply be wiped away or removed with leather conditioner. A product called "nubuck eraser" can be used to remove light stains and debris from the inside of the strap.

Mesh Band adjustMent Instructions

ShiftLift Press

TO ADJUST THE BAND: LIFT - SHIFT - PRESS

1. Position a flathead screwdriver or other adjustment tool in the slot on the clasp. Lift the bar in the direction facing away from the straight pin.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that the tool handle points toward the watch case. Pressing the adjustment tool against the straight pin may bend and destroy the pin.

1. Shift the adjustable buckle to the desired position. Clasp must be placed in one of the adjustment indentations on the back of the band.

2. Press the slotted clasp closed.

SnapHook Clasp

TO SECURE THE BAND: HOOK - SNAP - CLASP

Pull the hook over the pin, snap the flat clasp closed, then close the security clasp.

SIZING A LINK STRAP

Using a small pointed tool, insert tip into hole on underside of band and push the pin out. Grasp the pin and pull out. Arrows on the band indicate the direction that the links are to be removed. In order to remove one link, two pins must be removed. If removing more than one link, remove an equal number of links from both sides to keep the symmetry of the wrist band. After removing the necessary number of links, tap the remaining pins back into places using a small hammer.

STANDARD DIAL INSTRUCTIONS

A. Pull the crown out to the ② position.
B. Rotate the crown to set the date.
(Either clock wise or counter-clockwise depending on the model)
C. Pull the crown out to the fully extended ③ position and rotate to set the desired time.
D. Push the crown back to its normal ① position and the date and time are now set.

MULTIFUNCTION

A. Pull the crown out to the middle ② and rotate crown to set the date. (Either clockwise or counter-clockwise depending on the model)
B. Pull the crown out to the fully extended ③ position and rotate clockwise cycling through hours to set day. Then set time.
C. Push the crown back to its normal ① position and the day, date and time are now set.

CHRONOGRAPH

1. Press down to start and stop the stopwatch. Ⓐ
2. Controls day, date and time functions. Ⓑ
3. Press down to stop, continue, and to reset stopwatch. ©

A. Pull the crown out to the ② position and rotate crown to set date. (Either clockwise or counter-clockwise depending on the model)

B. Pull the crown out to fully extended ③ position and rotate to set desired time.

C. Push the crown back to its normal ① position and the date and time are now set.

CHRONOGRAPH RESET

This should only be performed when second hand does not return to 0 second position.

A. Pull the crown out to the middle or full extended position. (② or ③ depending on the model)
B. Press the Ⓐ for 2 seconds to select the stopwatch hand(s) that need to be adjusted.
C. Press the Ⓑ repeatedly to place the selected stopwatch hand(s) at zero second position.

The hand(s) move(s) quicker if the Ⓑ is kept pressed.

BIG DATE

A. On the first day of a new month the date has to be manually set from 31 over 39 to 1 by the user. The date change (e.g. from 21 to 22) has a long changing time. (2-3 hours) instead of the normal 1 hour changing time.
B. To set second digit: Pull crown out to the ② position and rotate counter-clockwise to set. To set first digit: Pull crown out to the ① position and rotate clockwise to set.
C. To set time: Pull crown out to the fully extended ③ position and set to desired date.
D. Push the crown back to normal ① position and the date and time are now set.

3 HAND DAY AND DATE

SETTING THE TIME

A. Pull the crown out to the ③ position.
B. Rotate the crown to desired time.
C. Push the crown back to normal ① position and the time is set.

SETTING THE DATE

A. Pull the crown out to the ② position.
B. Rotate the crown counter-clockwise to set date. *If the date is set between the hours of around 9:00 PM and 1:00 AM, the date may not change on the following day.
C. After date has been set, push the crown back to normal ① position and your date is set.

SETTING THE DAY OF THE WEEK

A. Pull the crown out to the ② position.
B. Rotate the crown clockwise to set the day. *If the day is set between the hours of around 9:00 PM and 1:00 AM, the day may not change on the following day.
C. Push the crown back to normal ① position and the day of the week is set.

RETROGRADE DUAL TIME

SETTING THE TIME

A. Pull the crown out to the ③ position.
B. Rotate the crown to desired time.
C. Push the crown back to normal ① position and the time is set.

SETTING THE DATE

A. Pull the crown out to the ② position.
B. Rotate the crown clockwise to set the date.

*If the day is set between the hours of around 9:00 PM and 2:00 AM, the date may not change on the following day.

C. Push the crown back to normal ① position and the date is set.

SETTING THE 2ND TIME (24 HOURS)

A. Pull the crown out to the ② position.
B. Rotate the crown counter-clockwise to set the 2nd time.
C. Push the crown back to normal ① position and the 2nd time is set.

SOLAR POWERED

WARNINGS / NOTIFICATIONS FOR CHARGING:

Recharge warning function: Second hand moves at 2-second intervals. The second hand changes to a two second interval movement to indicate insufficient recharging. After exposing the watch to light, recharging takes place and the watch returns to one second interval movement.

Time setting notification: Second hand moves irregularly / 1sec-1sec-2sec. When the second hand moves irregularly (1sec-1sec-2sec), it tells that the time setting was not done after the watch stopped (due to insufficient charge), and will continue to do so until the time is set. It is advised to set the time after each sufficient charge.

APPROXIMATE TIME REQUIRED FOR CHARGING:

Charging Source For Full Charge For 1 Day Operation

20cm (8in.) under

a flourescent light 484 hours 2.8 hours

Outside, Cloudy conditions 31 hours 11.4 minutes

Outside, Sunny conditions 16.9 hours 6.0 minutes

SETTING THE TIME

A. Pull the crown out to fully extended position ② and rotate crown to set desired time. Push the crown back to its normal position.

- This watch has a rechargeable cell which is charged by exposing the watch dial to light such as direct sunlight or fluorescent lamps.

- Expose the watch dial towards direct sunlight for several hours at least once a month.

- Do not charge watch at a high temperature (about 60°C / 140°F or higher).

• After taking off the watch, put it in a position so that the dial is exposed to bright light, such as by a window.

- Before storing the watch in a dark place for an extended period of time, be sure to charge it fully.

GMT/ALARM

SETTING THE TIME

A. Pull the Ⓑ crown out to the fully extended position ③ and rotate the crown.

SETTING THE DATE

A. Pull the Ⓑ crown out to the middle position ② and rotate the crown clockwise.
B. Push the Ⓑ crown back to its normal position. The date and time are now set.

SETTING THE SECOND TIME ZONE

A. Pull the Ⓑ crown out to middle position ② push and hold down A push-button to set the hour hand.

SETTING THE ALARM

A. Pull the Ⓑ crown out to middle position ② and rotate crown counter clockwise. B. Use the Ⓓ push-button to turn the alarm on and off, one beep means alarm is off, two beeps means it is on.

*SETTING THE DATE CAUTION: NEVER CORRECT DATE BETWEEN 9 PM AND 12.30 AM

ANA-DIGI

NORMAL TIME DISPLAY

• In regular time display mode, press pusher ① to light up LCD light.
- Press pusher © to select between modes: REAL TIME → ALARM → DATE → SECOND

TIME AND CALENDAR SETTING - ANA-DIGI

1. Press pusher © until REAL TIME mode is selected.
2. Press and hold pusher Ⓐ for 3 seconds to enter setting mode.
3. Press pusher Ⓐ to select second, hour, month, date.
4. Press pusher ⓒ to adjust digit.
5. Press and hold pusher Ⓐ for 3 seconds to exit setting mode.

TIME AND CALENDAR SETTING - ANALOG

1. Pull crown Ⓑ out to the ② position and rotate to set the desired time.
2. Push the crown back to its normal ① position and the time is now set.

ALARM SETTING

1. Press pusher © until ALARM mode is selected.
2. Press and hold pusher Ⓐ for 3 seconds to enter alarm time.
3. Press pusher Ⓐ to select hour, minute, chime/alarm on/off.
4. Press pusher Ⓐ to adjust digit.