Indication
Minor exposure
to water (washing
face, rain, etc.)
Dial
No
indication
WATER RESIST
5 bar
or no indication
WATER RESIST
10/20 bar
or no indication
Case
(Case back)
WATER
RESIST(ANT)
WATER
RESIST(ANT)
5 bar
WATER
RESIST(ANT)
10/20 bar
Specifications
Water-resistant to
3 atmospheres
Water-resistant to
5 atmospheres
Water-resistant to
10/20 atmospheres
OK
OK
OK
NO
OK
OK
NO
NO
OK
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
moderate exposure
to water (washing,
kitchen, work
swimming, etc.)
Marine sports
(skin diving)
Scuba diving
(with air tank)
Operation of the
crown with
moisture visible
Examples of use
16. Precautions
The unit “bar” is roughly equal to 1 atmosphere
CAUTION: Water-resistance performance
There are several types of water-resistant watches, as
shown in the following table. For correct use within the
design limits of the watch, confirm the level of water-
resistance of your watch, as indicated on the dial and
case, and consult the table. The unit “bar” is roughly
equal to 1 atmosphere.
• Water-resistance for daily use (to 3 atmospheres):
This type of watch is water-resistant to minor
exposure to water. For example, you may wear the
watch while washing your face; however, it is not
designed for use under water.
• Upgraded water-resistance for daily use (to 5
atmospheres): This type of watch is water-resistant
to moderate exposure to water. You may wear the
watch while swimming; however, it is not designed
for use while skin diving.
• Upgraded water-resistance for daily use (to 10/20
atmospheres): This type of watch may be used for
skin diving; however, it is not designed for scuba or
saturated diving using helium gas.
CAUTION
• Be sure to use the watch with the crown pressed in
(normal position). If your watch has a screw-type
crown, be sure to tighten the crown completely.
• Do NOT operate the crown with wet fingers or when
the watch is wet. Water may enter the watch and
compromise water-resistance.
• If the watch is used in seawater, rinse with fresh
water afterward and wipe with a dry cloth.
• If moisture has entered the watch, or if the inside of
the crystal is fogged up and does not become clear
in a day, immediately take the watch to your dealer
or Citizen Service Centre for repair. Leaving the
watch in such a state will allow corrosion to form
inside.
• If seawater enters the watch, place the watch in a box
or plastic bag and immediately take it in for repair.
Otherwise, pressure inside the watch will increase,
and parts (crystal, crown, buttons, etc.) may come
off.
CAUTION: Keep your watch clean
• Leaving dust and dirt deposited between the case
and the crown may result in difficulty in pulling the
crown out. Rotate the crown while in its normal
position, from time to time, to loosen dust and dirt
and then brush it off.
• Dust and dirt tend to be deposited in gaps in the
back of the case or band. Deposited dust and dirt
may cause corrosion and soil your clothing. Clean
the watch occasionally.
Cleaning the Watch
• Use a soft cloth to wipe off dirt, perspiration and
water from the case and crystal.
• Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe off perspiration and dirt
from the leather band.
• To clean a metal, plastic, or rubber watchband, wash
away dirt with mild soap and water. Use a soft brush
to remove dust and dirt jammed in the gaps in the
metal band. If your watch is not water-resistant, take
it to your dealer.
NOTE: Avoid using solvents (thinner, benzine, etc.),
as they may mar the finish.
WARNING: Handling of the battery
• Keep the battery out of the reach of small children. If
a child swallows the battery, contact a physician
immediately.
CAUTION: Replacing the battery
• For replacement of the battery, take your watch to
your dealer or Citizen Service Centre.
• Replace the battery as soon as possible if the
service life of the battery has expired. Leaving a
depleted battery in the watch may result in leakage,
which can damage the watch severely.
