Thank you very much for choosing a SEIKO watch.
For proper and safe use of your SEIKO watch,
please read carefully the instructions in this
booklet before using it.
Keep this manual handy for easy reference.
* Length adjustment service for metallic bands is available at the retailer from
whom the watch was purchased. If you cannot have your watch repaired by
the retailer from whom the watch was purchased because you received the
watch as a gift, or you moved to a distant place, please contact SEIKO
CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. The service may also be available on a
chargeable basis at other retailers, however, some retailers may not undertake
the service.
* If your watch has a protective film for preventing scratches, make sure to peel
it off before using the watch. If the watch is used with the film on it, dirt, sweat,
dust, or moisture may be attached to the film and may cause rust.
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CONTENTS
1 HOW TO USE
Handling cautions ............................................ 4
Characteristics ................................................ 8
Names of the parts and functions .................... 9
V172: Equipped with a stopwatch and alarm
................................................................... 10
V172: Equipped with a stopwatch, alarm and
compass .................................................... 11
V174: Equipped with a stopwatch, alarm and
24-hour hand ............................................. 12
V175: Equipped with a stopwatch and
24-hour hand ............................................. 13
V176: Equipped with a stopwatch .............. 14
Crown ............................................................ 15
Compass (Only for models with the compass
inner ring) ...................................................... 16
2 HOW TO SET THE TIME AND DATE
How to set the time and date ......................... 17
How to set the time and date ..................... 17
Manual date adjustment at the end of the
month ........................................................ 21
3 HOW TO USE THE STOPWATCH
Stopwatch function ........................................ 22
The names of the parts and functions of the
stopwatch (V172, V174) ............................ 22
The names of the parts and functions of the
stopwatch (V175) ....................................... 23
The names of the parts and functions of the
stopwatch (V176) ....................................... 24
Before using the stopwatch ....................... 26
How to use the stopwatch ............................. 28
How to use the tachymeter ............................ 32
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4 HOW TO USE THE ALARM
How to use the alarm (V172, V174) ............... 34
How to set the alarm time .......................... 35
How to stop the alarm ................................ 36
How to disengage the set alarm time ......... 36
Alarm sound test ........................................ 36
5 SOLAR CHARGING FUNCTION
Charging the battery ...................................... 37
How to charge the battery .......................... 37
Guide to charging times ............................. 38
About energy ................................................. 39
6 TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR
WATCH
Power Source ................................................ 40
Daily care ...................................................... 42
Performance and type ................................... 43
Lumibrite ....................................................... 44
Water resistant performance ......................... 45
Magnetic resistant performance .................... 46
Band .............................................................. 48
How to use tri-fold type clasp for leather band
(Special clasps) ............................................. 50
After sales service ......................................... 56
7 TROUBLESHOOTING
Adjusting the preliminary position of the
stopwatch hands ........................................... 58
Adjusting the preliminary position of the
stopwatch 1/5-second and minute hands
(V172, V174, V175) ................................... 59
Adjusting the preliminary position of the
stopwatch 1/20-second, second and minute
hands (V176) ............................................. 63
Troubleshooting ............................................ 67
If the hands fail to move or move abnormally
even after recharging .................................... 70
Resetting the built-in IC .............................. 70
8 SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications ................................................ 72
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