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Before using this watch

After unpacking, the following must be done before using the watch:

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Checking the power reserve 

Page 17

Check the charge level of the watch.

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Setting the World Time 

Page 22

Select the city for which you want to indicate the time and date.

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Checking the time signal reception 

Page 41

Check the result of the time signal reception. 

This watch has a rechargeable cell which is charged 

by exposing the dial to light. 

Expose the dial to light regularly to charge the watch. 

For details of charging, see pages 12 to 19.

Summary of Contents for ATB

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Page 3: ... may be equipped with external features calculation scale tachymeter etc Visual guides for operation of such external features can also be found on the website To check the movement number A case number 4 alphanumeric characters and 6 or more alphanumeric characters is engraved on the case back Figure on the right The first 4 characters of the case number represent the movement number of the watch...

Page 4: ...encourage you to read the entire booklet especially pages 60 to 71 and understand the meaning of the following symbols Safety advisories are categorized and depicted in this manual as follows DANGER Highly likely to cause death or serious injury WARNING Can cause serious injury or death CAUTION Can or will cause minor or moderate injury or damage Safety precautions IMPORTANT ...

Page 5: ...egorized and depicted in this manual as follows Warning caution symbol followed by instructions that should be followed or precautions that should be observed Warning caution symbol followed by prohibited matters Safety precautions IMPORTANT ...

Page 6: ...Setting the World Time Page 22 Select the city for which you want to indicate the time and date Checking the time signal reception Page 41 Check the result of the time signal reception This watch has a rechargeable cell which is charged by exposing the dial to light Expose the dial to light regularly to charge the watch For details of charging see pages 12 to 19 ...

Page 7: ...between the protective stickers and the parts which may result in a skin rash and or corrosion of the metal parts Band adjustment We recommend seeking the assistance of an experienced watch technician for sizing of your watch If adjustment is not done correctly the bracelet may unexpectedly become detached leading to loss of your watch or injury Consult your nearest authorized Citizen Service Cent...

Page 8: ...lock the crown prior to operate your watch Unlock Lock Screw down crown Rotate the crown counterclockwise until it releases from the case Push the crown in to the case With gentle pressure towards the case rotate the crown clockwise to secure it to the case Be sure to tighten firmly Screw down push button Rotate the locking screw counterclockwise and loosen until it stops Rotate the locking screw ...

Page 9: ...7 English Recessed buttons Press the button with a narrow tipped object such as a wooden toothpick Before using this watch ...

Page 10: ...chronograph 20 Setting the World Time 22 Setting Summer Time 26 Notes on the time signal reception 33 Checking the time signal reception 41 Receiving the time signal manually On demand reception 43 Adjusting the time calendar manually 45 Checking and correcting the current reference position 50 ...

Page 11: ...9 English Table of contents Troubleshooting 54 Eco Drive watch handling precautions 60 Water resistance 64 Precautionary items and usage limitations 66 Specifications 72 ...

Page 12: ...ically adjusts the time and calendar World Time Easy to see the time and calendar of cities all over the world Eco Drive No need for periodical changing of rechargeable cells The watch is charged by light Chronograph Measures the elapsed time up to 60 minutes Perpetual calendar No need for date correction at the end of each month The leap year is also updated automatically ...

Page 13: ...llustrations in this instruction manual may differ from the actual appearance of your watch A solar cell is placed under the dial Chronograph minute hand Summer Time indication ON OFF Minute hand Upper right button B Date indication Crown Lower right button A Day of the week indication Chronograph 1 20 second hand Power reserve level Hour hand 24 hour hand Second hand or chronograph second hand Re...

Page 14: ...on where the dial is exposed to bright light such as by a window The watch can be charged effectively when the dial is exposed to sunlight as shown in the figure For optimal performance be sure to Charge the watch by exposing it to direct sunlight for five to six hours at least once a month Avoid leaving the watch in a dark place for long periods of time Charging your watch ...

Page 15: ...rging your watch If the watch is obscured from light by long sleeves frequently supplemental charging may be needed to ensure continual operation Do not charge the watch at high temperature about 60 C 140 F or higher ...

Page 16: ...n Be sure to fully charge your watch When the watch is sufficiently charged the second hand will move normally If you do not charge the watch for 2 days or longer after the insufficient charge warning movement has begun the watch will be depleted of all power and stop When in the insufficient charge warning state the current time and date are indicated However you cannot configure or confirm setti...

Page 17: ...for one day To start working normally when the cell is discharged To become fully charged when the cell is discharged Outdoors sunny 100 000 5 minutes 40 minutes 30 hours Outdoors cloudy 10 000 11 minutes 1 hour 40 hours 20 cm 7 7 8 inches from a fluorescent lamp 30W 3 000 40 minutes 2 5 hours 130 hours Interior lighting 500 4 hours 14 hours 920 hours Maximum run time from full charge Approx 6 mon...

Page 18: ...tops to save the power However the watch continues to work internally When the crown is in position 1 or 2 the power save feature will not activate The power save feature can not be activated manually To cancel the power save feature When the watch is exposed to light sufficient for charging the power save feature is automatically canceled and normal time indication will resume ...

Page 19: ...graph 1 Ensure that the crown is in position 0 2 Press the lower right button Ⓐ The chronograph minute hand moves to indicate the power reserve For details on the power reserve level see the next page 3 Press the lower right button Ⓐ to finish the check procedure The current time indication will resume automatically when leaving the watch for approx 10 seconds ...

Page 20: ...is sufficient for all features and functions Optimal performance is achieved at this level Power reserve is sufficient for all operations at this level Power reserve is getting low The watch should be fully charged to ensure optimal performance Power reserve is not sufficient for normal operation The watch must be fully charged The watch must be charged immediately 10 50 20 40 10 50 20 40 10 50 20...

Page 21: ...reserve is at level 1 or 0 the chronograph minute hand always indicates the power reserve level When the power reserve is at level 0 the current time and date are indicated However you cannot configure or confirm settings or operate the chronograph ...

Page 22: ...measurement 4 Press the upper right button Ⓑ to suspend measurement Pressing the upper right button Ⓑ again will resume the measurement operation Using the chronograph Ⓐ Ⓑ 0 1 2 60 30 10 50 20 40 ON SMT OFF S OK RX NO M T W T F S 00 50 10 20 30 80 90 40 60 70 The chronograph second hand is normally placed at 12 o clock position Once the measurement starts it can measure up to 60 minutes in units o...

Page 23: ...approx 3 hours When 30 seconds have elapsed after the measurement is started or restarted the chronograph 1 20 second hand stops at the zero second position However the measurement is still conducted The chronograph cannot be used when the power reserve is at level 0 Even when the power reserve is at level 1 we recommend charging the watch before using the chronograph Do not pull out the crown dur...

Page 24: ...Y HNL A N C LAX DEN CHI NY C S C L RIO FEN PDL 1 Pull the crown out to position The second hand indicates the current city setting the chronograph minute hand indicates the summer time ON OFF setting and the chronograph 1 20 second hand indicates the summer time auto manual setting Setting Summer Time Page 26 2 Rotate the crown to select the city for which you want to indicate the time and date Mo...

Page 25: ...ation or second hand position Time difference Signal from LON LONDON 0 sec 0 Germany PAR PARIS 2 sec 1 ATH ATHENS 4 sec 2 RUH RIYADH 7 sec 3 DXB DUBAI 9 sec 4 KHI KARACHI 11 sec 5 China DEL DELHI 14 sec 5 5 DAC DHAKA 16 sec 6 BKK BANGKOK 18 sec 7 BJS HKG BEIJING HONGKONG 21 sec 8 ...

Page 26: ...e Signal from TYO TOKYO 23 sec 9 Japan ADL ADELAIDE 25 sec 9 5 SYD SYDNEY 28 sec 10 NOU NOUMEA 30 sec 11 AKL AUCKLAND 32 sec 12 MDY MIDWAY ISLANDS 35 sec 11 USA HNL HONOLULU 37 sec 10 ANC ANCHORAGE 39 sec 9 LAX LOS ANGELES 42 sec 8 DEN DENVER 44 sec 7 CHI CHICAGO 46 sec 6 NYC NEW YORK 49 sec 5 ...

Page 27: ...ications displayed on the watch may be different depending on the model For a city indicated by the summer time indication and the standard time indication are linked together For a city indicated by the summer time indication and the standard time indication are linked together The time difference in the table above is based on UTC The time difference may change depending on the country or area S...

Page 28: ...ing the summer time check signal this watch automatically enables disables turns ON OFF the Summer Time setting Summer Time can be manually disabled in an area where the time signal can be received but the summer time is not in effect See pages 30 and 31 Summer Time can be manually enabled even if the watch is outside the area See pages 30 and 31 The summer time rules may change depending on the c...

Page 29: ...rent city setting the chronograph minute hand indicates the summer time ON OFF setting and the chronograph 1 20 second hand indicates the summer time auto manual setting Check the settings by referring to the table in the next page Summer Time indication ON OFF Chronograph minute hand Auto Manual indication Chronograph 1 20 second hand ...

Page 30: ...l is received the summer time ON OFF setting is changed Manual setting 6 o clock direction Manually switch between Summer Time and Standard Time Even if a summer time check signal is received the summer time ON OFF setting is not changed Setting Summer Time S OK RX NO M T W T F S 00 50 10 20 30 80 90 40 60 70 S OK RX NO M T W T F S 00 50 10 20 30 80 90 40 60 70 60 30 10 50 20 40 ON SMT OFF 60 30 1...

Page 31: ... you want to enable Summer Time Set the auto manual setting to manual and turn the summer time ON OFF setting to OFF Set the auto manual setting to auto the watch will automatically change the summer time ON OFF setting when receiving a summer time check signal To automatically enable Summer Time when using the watch in an area where the time signal can be received To enable Summer Time manually w...

Page 32: ... hand indicates the current summer time ON OFF setting 2 Press the upper right button Ⓑ to switch the summer time setting Each time you press the upper right button Ⓑ the chronograph minute hand points SMT ON and SMT OFF alternately to indicate the summer time ON OFF setting is switched 3 Push the crown in to position 0 to finish the setting ...

Page 33: ...r right button Ⓐ for two or more seconds Each time you hold down the lower right button Ⓐ for two or more seconds the chronograph 1 20 second hand points the 12 o clock direction auto and the 6 o clock direction manual alternately 3 Push the crown in to position 0 to finish the setting While manual setting is enabled the summer time ON OFF setting is not changed even when the watch receives the ti...

Page 34: ... time differences the watch always shows the standard time for that city time difference regardless of the time shown for others in the same area Areas receiving the signal from USA Areas receiving the signal from Germany City Time difference City Time difference Anchorage ANC 9 London LON 0 L Angeles LAX 8 Paris PAR 1 Denver DEN 7 Athens ATH 2 Chicago CHI 6 Azores PDL 1 New York NYC 5 For cities ...

Page 35: ...demand reception Starts receiving the signal when you want to adjust the time and date See page 43 Recovery automatic reception Automatically receives the signal once after charging when the watch stops due to insufficient charge Even when this watch receives the time signal successfully the accuracy of the displayed time will be dependent on the reception environment and internal processing If th...

Page 36: ...t the 9 00 position of the watch Place the watch with the 9 00 position facing toward the station Do not move the watch during time signal reception The watch will not receive the time signal when in a low charge state as indicated by the second hand moving in two second increments the insufficient charge warning Charge the watch before reception Notes on the time signal reception ...

Page 37: ...stations are listed as follows Signal stations Kind of the time signal Fukushima station Japan JJY Kyushu station Japan Fort Collins station Denver Colorado USA WWVB Mainflingen station Southeast Frankfurt Germany DCF77 Shangqiu station Henan China BPC Refer to the maps on pages 36 to 38 to see the locations of the signal stations and their receivable area roughly Notes on the time signal receptio...

Page 38: ...36 Notes on the time signal reception JJY Japan Approx 1 500km Fukushima station JJY Japan Approx 2 000 km Kyushu station ...

Page 39: ...37 English Notes on the time signal reception WWVB USA Approx 3 000km Fort Collins station ...

Page 40: ...38 Notes on the time signal reception BPC China Approx 1 500km Shangqiu station DCF77 Germany Approx 1 500km Mainflingen station ...

Page 41: ... conditions or in areas susceptible to radio noise Extremely hot or cold locations Inside vehicles Near electrical equipment or office appliances Near high tension electrical lines railway overhead wires or communication facilities Inside reinforced concrete buildings between tall buildings mountains or underground Near mobile phones that are in use ...

Page 42: ...e path to the signal station This may result in a poor environment for receiving the time signal With reference to pages 36 to 38 search for a better place for reception Then attempt to receive the time signal following the procedure on page 43 If the window contains a wire netting in it open the window or change the location for better reception ...

Page 43: ...result see the next page 3 Press the lower right button Ⓐ to finish the check procedure The current time indication will resume automatically when leaving the watch for approx 10 seconds Check the result of the last signal reception Checking the time signal reception Ⓐ 0 1 2 S OK RX NO M T W T F S OK RX NO 20 30 80 90 60 70 You can not perform this operation when using the chronograph ...

Page 44: ...nd data calendar have not been corrected Receiving For details on time signal reception see page 33 S OK RX NO M T W T F S 10 20 30 80 90 40 60 70 S OK RX NO M T W T F S 10 20 30 80 90 40 60 70 S OK RX NO S 10 20 30 80 90 40 60 70 Checking the time signal reception Time signal reception result ...

Page 45: ...RX NO 20 30 80 90 60 70 1 Ensure that the crown is in position 0 2 Press and hold the lower right button Ⓐ for two or more seconds The result of the last signal reception is displayed then on demand reception starts 2 30 minutes The chronograph 1 20 second hand indicates RX The signal station is different depending on the city set Confirm the current city setting You can not perform this operation...

Page 46: ...he second hand moving in two second increments the insufficient charge warning If the current location is different from the city you set the watch will not receive the time signal Press and hold the lower right button Ⓐ for two or more seconds to cancel the signal reception The reception operation is complete when normal time indication resumes ...

Page 47: ...l 1 Pull the crown out to position 2 Press and hold the upper right button Ⓑ for two or more seconds The second hand moves to the 30 second position and the chronograph minute hand moves to the 60 minute position 3 Pull the crown out to position The second hand moves to the 0 second position and it becomes possible to adjust the time calendar ...

Page 48: ...utes hours 24 hour time date day of the week year and month back to 24 12 60 30 10 50 20 40 ON SMT OFF S OK RX NO M T W T F S 00 50 10 20 30 80 90 40 60 70 Ⓑ 0 1 2 S M T W T F S 24 hour hand The minute hour 24 hour hands move in conjunction with one another Day of the week When the chronograph minute hand rotates five times the date advances by one day The chronograph 1 20 second hand indicates th...

Page 49: ...ghtly rotate the crown The year and month are indicated by the second hand Adjust them by referring to the figure in the next page 6 Repeat procedures 4 and 5 7 Push the crown in to position to finish the setting The second hand starts moving from the 0 second position and time calendar indication will resume Push in the crown by referring to a reliable time source The date changes at approximatel...

Page 50: ... 01 00 January between 01 00 and 02 00 February between 02 00 and 03 00 Year Leap year Hour marker in each month 1st year since leap year 1st min marker in each month 2nd year since leap year 2nd min marker in each month 3rd year since leap year 3rd min marker in each month Leap year Leap year December January February March 1st year 1st year 2nd year 2nd year 3rd year 3rd year ...

Page 51: ...the number of years passed from the leap year by referring to the following table Indication of the second hand Passed year Year Hour marker Leap year 2016 2020 2024 1st min marker 1st year 2013 2017 2021 2nd min marker 2nd year 2014 2018 2022 3rd min marker 3rd year 2015 2019 2023 ...

Page 52: ... the time and date If the reference position is not at the correct position the time and functions are not indicated correctly Checking and correcting the current reference position Figure Correct reference positions Hands All point in the 12 o clock direction Date Between 31 and 1 ...

Page 53: ...on Ⓑ for ten seconds All hands and the date indicator move to indicate the current reference position Correct the reference position by taking the following steps if the position is not accurate 3 Pull the crown out to position This will enable you to correct the reference position Ⓑ 0 1 2 Checking and correcting the current reference position ...

Page 54: ...condhand Chronographminutehand dateindication Minutehand hourhand 24 hourhand Secondhand back to Ⓑ 0 1 2 S OK RX NO M T W T F S 00 50 10 20 30 80 90 40 60 70 60 30 10 50 20 40 ON SMT OFF 24 12 24 hour hand The minute hour 24 hour hands move in conjunction with one another The chronograph minute hand and the date indication move in conjunction with each other Chronographminutehand dateindication Se...

Page 55: ...e reference position of the active hand indication When you rotate the crown quickly each hand will move continuously To slow down and stop them slightly rotate the crown 6 Push the crown in to position 0 to finish the correction 7 Press the upper right button Ⓑ to return to current time indication ...

Page 56: ...e with the time signal and place the watch with the 9 00 position facing toward the station 34 39 Do not move the watch until the reception has finished 34 When the second hand moves once every two seconds the watch cannot receive the time signal Charge the watch 14 The correct time and date are not indicated after successful reception Check and correct the current reference position 51 Check the ...

Page 57: ...fter charging signal reception automatically starts Recovery automatic reception 14 The watch does not enter the chronograph mode The chronograph cannot be used when the power reserve is at level 0 Charge the watch 12 The chronograph minute hand does not point in the 12 o clock direction When the power reserve is insufficient level 1 is displayed for the power reserve Charge the watch 12 The hands...

Page 58: ...ge the summer time setting 27 Check and correct the current reference position 51 Receive the time signal to adjust the time and date 43 Set the time and date manually 45 The date changes at around 12 00 p m Check and correct the current reference position 51 Receive the time signal to adjust the time and date 43 Adjust the time manually 45 ...

Page 59: ...ge The hands do not move even if the watch is charged Charge the watch by exposing it to direct sunlight for five to six hours If the problem is not solved after charging contact the Authorized Service Center or the store where you purchased your watch 12 ...

Page 60: ...l see page 43 To adjust the time manually see page 45 Troubleshooting All Reset When the watch does not work properly you can reset all the settings If the power reserve is insufficient charge the watch first Check before performing All Reset After performing All Reset you need to configure all the settings again Set the watch again by following the procedures below ...

Page 61: ...ld down both the lower right button Ⓐ and the upper right button Ⓑ for four or more seconds All Reset will be performed The settings will be reset as follows Ⓑ Ⓐ 0 1 2 The settings after All Reset Referencepositionsofhands date Positions when the crown is pushed in Calendar Leap year January Sunday City LON London Summer Time OFF Standard time Switching of SummerTime Auto ...

Page 62: ...charge Frequently Please note that if you wear long sleeves the watch may stop as a result of being covered by your sleeve and blocked from the light When you take off the watch try to place it in as bright a location as possible This will ensure optimal operation ...

Page 63: ...Charging the watch too close to a light source which generates a large amount of heat such as an incandescent lamp or halogen lamp When charging under an incandescent lamp be sure to leave 50 cm 19 11 16 inch or more between the lamp and the watch to avoid exposing the watch to excessive heat Charging the watch in a location where the temperature may become extremely high such as on the dashboard ...

Page 64: ...ble to the owner by an Authorized Service center to ensure operation is within factory specifications WARNING Handling of Rechargeable Cell The rechargeable cell should never be removed from the watch If for any reason it becomes necessary to remove the rechargeable cell from the watch keep out of the reach of children to prevent accidental swallowing If the rechargeable cell is accidentally swall...

Page 65: ... designed so that it will not operate when another type of battery is installed if a silver battery or other type of battery is installed in the watch and the watch is recharged there is the risk of overcharging which may cause the battery to rupture This can cause damage to the watch and injury to the wearer When replacing the rechargeable cell always make sure to use the designated rechargeable ...

Page 66: ...t to 10 or 20 atmospheres Water resistance WARNING Water Resistance Refer to the watch dial and the case back for the indication of the water resistance of your watch The following chart provides examples of use for reference to ensure that your watch is used properly The unit 1bar is roughly equal to 1 atmosphere WATER RESIST ANT bar may also be indicated as W R bar Non water resistant models are...

Page 67: ... OK OK NO NO Water resistance Water resistance for daily use to 3 atmospheres means the watch is water resistant for occasional accidental splashing Upgraded water resistance for daily use to 5 atmospheres means that the watch may be worn while swimming but is not to worn while skin diving Upgraded water resistance for daily use to 10 20 atmospheres means that the watch may be worn while skin divi...

Page 68: ...g on and taking off your watch since there is a risk of damaging your fingernails depending on the manner in which the band is fastened Take off your watch before going to bed CAUTION Precautions Always use the watch with the crown pushed in normal position If the crown is of the screw lock type make sure it is securely locked Do NOT operate the crown or any push buttons when the watch is wet Wate...

Page 69: ...tic bag and immediately take it in for repair Otherwise pressure inside the watch will increase and parts crystal crown push button etc may come off CAUTION When Wearing Your Watch Band Leather genuine skin and rubber urethane bands will deteriorate over time due to perspiration body oils and dirt Be sure to replace the band periodically The durability of a leather band may be affected when wet fa...

Page 70: ... one when it has lost elasticity or become cracked Please request adjustment or repair of the band in the following cases You notice an abnormality with the band due to corrosion The pin of the band is protruding We recommend seeking the assistance of an experienced watch technician for sizing of your watch If adjustment is not done correctly the bracelet may unexpectedly become detached leading t...

Page 71: ...bjecting it to other strong impact It may cause malfunctions and or performance deterioration as well as damage to the case and bracelet Static Electricity The integrated circuits IC used in quartz watches are sensitive to static electricity Please note the watch may operate erratically or not at all if exposed to intense static electricity Chemicals Corrosive Gasses and Mercury If paint thinner b...

Page 72: ...e watch come into direct contact with the skin in the same manner as undergarments Corrosion of the metal or unnoticed soiling such as that caused by perspiration and dirt can soil sleeves and other portions of clothing Keep your watch clean at all times The case and band of the watch come into direct contact with the skin If you think there is something wrong discontinue wearing the watch immedia...

Page 73: ...ore in a proper location avoiding locations subject to excessively high or low temperatures and high humidity When Luminous Paint is used for your watch The paint on the dial and hands helps you with reading the time in a dark place The luminous paint stores light daylight or artificial light and glows in a dark place It is free from any radioactive substance or any other material harmful to a hum...

Page 74: ...s 24 hour time Calendar Date day of the week Power reserve 4 levels Maximum run time from full charge Fully charged to fully discharged Approximately ten months with power save feature Approximately six months without power save feature Power reserve upon insufficient charge warning function Approximately two days Maximum run time shown is effective under following conditions The chronograph is us...

Page 75: ...an East West USA Germany China When the time difference is corrected the signal station is switched Indicating the state of reception RX OK or NO Indicating the result of the last reception Automatic selection of time signal stations Summer Time ON OFF Auto Manual Chronograph up to 60 minutes in 1 20 second increments City setting 26 cities Power reserve level Perpetual calendar until February 28t...

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