■ HANDLING CAUTIONS
b
WARNING
To indicate the risks of serious consequences such as severe injuries
unless the following safety regulations are strictly observed.
Immediately stop wearing the watch in the following cases.
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If the watch body or band becomes edged by corrosion etc.
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If the pins protrude from the band.
* Immediately consult the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or Grand Seiko international
service network mentioned on CERTIFICATE OF GUARANTEE or our website.
Keep the watch, parts and battery out of the reach of babies
and small children.
Care should be taken to prevent a baby or a small child from accidentally swallowing the parts or
battery.
If a baby or child swallows the battery or accessories, immediately consult a doctor, as it will be
harmful to the health of the baby or child.
Do not remove the battery from the watch.
Replacement of the battery requires professional knowledge and skill. Please ask the retailer from
whom the watch was purchased for battery replacement.
Do not recharge the battery, as doing so can generate heat which may cause bursting, leakage or
ignition.
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CAUTION
To indicate the risks of light injuries or material damages unless the
following safety regulations are strictly observed.
Avoid wearing or storing the watch in the following places.
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Places where volatile agents (cosmetics such as polish remover, bug repellent, thinners, etc.) are
vaporizing
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Places where the temperature drops below 5°C
or rises above 35°C for a long time
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Places affected by strong magnetism or static
electricity
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Places affected by strong vibrations
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Places of high humidity
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Dusty places
* Do not leave a dead battery within the watch for a long time as leakage may occur.
If you observe any allergic symptoms or skin irritation
Stop wearing the watch immediately and consult a specialist such as a dermatologist or an
allergist.
Other cautions
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Replacement of the metallic band requires professional knowledge and skill.
Please ask the retailer from whom the watch was purchased for replacement of the metallic band,
as there is a risk of hand or finger injury and fear of losing parts.
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Do not disassemble or tamper with the watch.
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Keep the watch out of the reach of babies and children. Extra care should be taken to avoid risks
of any injury or allergic rash or itching that may be caused when they touch the watch.
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When disposing of used batteries, follow the instructions of your local authorities.
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If your watch is of the fob or pendant type, the strap or chain attached to the watch may damage
your clothes, or injure the hand, neck, or other parts of your body.
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Please keep in mind that if a watch is taken off and placed down as it is, the case back, the band
and the clasp will rub against each other possibly causing scratches on the case back. We
recommend placing a soft cloth between the case back, the band and the clasp after taking off
your watch.
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HANDLING CAUTIONS
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CHECK THE CALIBER NUMBER AND
WATER-RESISTANT LEVEL
About the caliber number
The caliber number is a four-digit number that indicates the model of a movement (mechanical
part of a watch). The Grand Seiko watch is mounted with an exclusive movement, and the
mechanical caliber number starts with “9S”, the spring drive caliber number starts with “9R” and
the quartz caliber numbers are indicated with 4 digits starting with “9F”, “8J” and “4J”.
How to check the caliber number
The four-digit model number on the case back is the caliber number.
9
F61-0
AA0
Water resistant performance
Case Number
<Regular case back>
<Diver’s watch case
back>
【
Ex.
】
9F61-0AA0
Caliber Number
* The above illustrations are examples and may differ from the case back of the watch you
purchased.
Water resistance
Refer to the table below for the description of each degree of water resistant
performance of your watch before using.
Indication on the case back
Water resistant
performance
Conditions of Use
No indication
Non-water resistance
Avoid drops of water or sweat
WATER RESISTANT
Water resistance for everyday
life
The watch withstands
accidental contact with water
in everyday life
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WARNING
Not suitable for swimming
WATER RESISTANT
5 BAR
Water resistance for everyday
life at 5 barometric pressures
The watch is suitable for
swimming.
WATER RESISTANT
10 (20) BAR
Water resistance for everyday
life at 10 (20) barometric
pressures
The watch is suitable for diving
not using an air cylinder.
DIVER'S WATCH 200m
The watch can be worn for
diving using a compressed air
cylinder and can withstand
water pressure to a depth of
200 meters.
The watch is suitable for
genuine scuba diving use.
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CHECK THE CALIBER NUMBER AND WATER-RESISTANT LEVEL
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