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.
![Crown operation(Normal)_V + Crown Ope(Normal_Lock)_V](/-/media/HtmlUploader/Common/GrandSeiko/Home/instructions/html/GS_9F_en/assets/fig/Crown--operationNormalVBONDILvhmadnzf.png)
While pressing the crown in, turn it in the direction indicated by the arrow.
The crown turns.
The crown does not turn.
Normal crown
Pull out the crown and operate it.
Screw down crown
Unlock the crown before operating it.
After operating the crown, lock it.
Unscrew
Rotate while pressing
the crown in.
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.
![Crown operation(Normal)_V SMP + Crown Ope(Normal_Lock)_V SMP](/-/media/HtmlUploader/Common/GrandSeiko/Home/instructions/html/GS_9F_en/assets/fig/Crown--operationNormalV--SMPBONDILwmsbxnxe.png)
While pressing the crown in, turn it in the direction indicated by the arrow.
The crown turns.
The crown does not turn.
Normal crown
Pull out the crown and operate it.
Screw down crown
Unlock the crown before operating it.
After operating the crown, lock it.
Unscrew
Rotate while pressing
the crown in.
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. Turn the crown from time to time