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CAUTIONS ON WATER RESISTANCE

caution_b CAUTION
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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 or Grand Seiko international service network mentioned on CERTIFICATE OF GUARANTEE or our website.
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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.
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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”

caution_b WARNING
Waterproof warning (blue)

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.

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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

  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.

    3. Power reserve indicator

    How to wind the mainspring

  3. The rotating bezel turns smoothly. (The bezel rotation must not be too loose or too tight.)

    4. Unidirectional rotating bezel

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  4. The crown is completely screwed in.

    5. Screw down crown

  5. No abnormalities such as flaws or cracks exist on the band or glass.

  6. The band is reliably fixed with spring bars, buckles or other parts.

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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.

While diving Cation-1 (Air)

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

While diving Cation-3

Do not operate the crown or buttons underwater.

While diving Cation-2

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

While diving Cation-4

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

After diving

Please follow the care instructions below after diving.

After diving Cation-1
After diving Cation-2

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.