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Daily care
The watch requires good daily care
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Do not wash the watch when its crown is at the extended position.
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Wipe away moisture, sweat or dirt with a soft cloth.
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After soaking the watch in seawater, be sure to wash the watch in clean
pure water and wipe it dry carefully.
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If your watch is rated as “non-water resistant” or “water resistant for daily use”, do not
wash the watch.
Performance and type
→
page 20.
Water resistance
→
page 20.
Turn the crown from time to time
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In order to prevent corrosion of the crown, turn the crown from time to time.
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The same practice should be applied to a screw lock type crown.
Crown
→
page 7.
Band
The band touches the skin directly and becomes dirty from sweat or dust.
Therefore, lack of care may accelerate deterioration of the band or cause skin
irritation or stain on the sleeve edge. The watch requires a lot of attention for long
usage.
Metallic band
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Moisture, sweat or soil will cause rust even on a stainless steel band if they
are left for a long time.
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Lack of care may cause a yellowish or gold stain on the lower sleeve edge of shirts.
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Wipe off moisture, sweat or soil with a soft cloth as soon as possible.
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To clean the soil around the joint gaps of the band, wipe it out in water and
then brush it off with a soft toothbrush (Protect the watch body from water
splashes by wrapping it up in plastic wrap etc.).
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Because some titanium bracelets use pins made of stainless steel, which
has outstanding strength, rust may form in the stainless steel parts.
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If rust advances, pins may poke out or drop out, and the watch case may
fall off the bracelet, or the clasp may not open.
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If a pin is poking out, personal injury may result. In such a case, refrain from
using the watch and request repair.
Leather band
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A leather band is susceptible to discoloration and deterioration from
moisture, sweat and direct sunlight.
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Wipe off moisture and sweat as soon as possible by gently blotting them up with a dry cloth.
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Do not expose the watch to direct sunlight for a long time.
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Please take care when wearing a watch with light-colored band, as dirt is
likely to show up.
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Refrain from wearing a leather band watch other than Aqua Free bands while
bathing, swimming, and when working with water even if the watch itself is
water-resistant enforced for daily use (10-BAR/20-BAR water resistant).
Polyurethane band
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A polyurethane band is susceptible to discoloration from light, and may be
deteriorated by solvent or atmospheric humidity.
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Especially a translucent, white, or pale colored band easily adsorbs other
colors, resulting in color smears or discoloration.
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Wash out dirt in water and clean it off with a dry cloth. (Protect the watch
body from water splashes by wrapping it up in plastic wrap etc.)
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When the band becomes less flexible, have the band replaced with a new
one. If you continue to use the band as it is, the band may develop cracks
or become brittle over time.
Notes on skin irritation and allergy
Skin irritation caused by a band has various reasons such as allergy to metals
or leathers, or skin reactions against friction on dust or the band itself.
Notes on the length of the band
Adjust the band to allow a little clearance with your wrist to ensure
proper airflow. When wearing the watch, leave enough room to
insert a finger between the band and your wrist.