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B. Check the Reference Position
Before using the watch, check that the hands are aligned with “0”, similar to when
setting weighing scales
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The reference position may become misaligned by environmental factors such as
magnetism, static electricity or an external impact. Even if radio signals are received, if
the watch hands are not aligned to the correct reference position, it will not be possible to
indicate the correct time. Check that the hands are properly aligned with “0”.
Examples of magnetic products that can affect the watch
• Health products (for example, medical necklaces and waist bands that have magnetic
fields)
• Refrigerators (magnetic part of the door)
• Electromagnetic cookers
• Bags (with magnet fasteners)
• Mobile phones (speaker part)
Keep the watch away from items similar to those above.
The reason why analog quartz watches are affected by strong magnetic fields:
The step motor operates through a magnet, so when it is exposed to a strong external
magnetic field, the motor operation is affected and the correct time is no longer
displayed.
[Checking the Reference Position]
(1) With the crown in the normal position, press and hold button (B) for more than 5
seconds, and release when the second hand starts to move.
(2) All the hands and the date will move rapidly, stopping at the reference position.
* This could take up to a maximum of about 7 minutes.
(3) If the reference position is correct, the check is complete.
If an incorrect position is indicated, the reference position must be adjusted.
(4) After completing the check, press button (B) once to return to the original time.
Refer to “Adjusting the Reference Position” on page 166.
Button (B)
Correct reference position indication
Time: 00:00:00
Date: Between 31 and 1
