Features

Q

Time indication by the hour, minute and small second and 24-hour hands

Q

Date displayed in numerals

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60-minute chronograph with chronograph minute hand and chronograph 1/5-second hand

Display and crown/buttons

Hour hand

CHRONOGRAPH

1/5-second hand

Minute hand

A

Screw down crown

[for models with screw down crown]

Unlocking the crown

1 Turn the crown counterclockwise until you no longer feel the threads turning.

2 Now the crown can be pulled out.

a b c

CROWN

CHRONOGRAPH minute hand

Small second hand a. Normal position b. First click c. Second click

B

24-hour hand

Date

Locking the crown

1 Push the crown back in to the normal position.

2 Turn the crown clockwise while pressing it lightly until tight.

Time/date setting

1 2 3

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4 CROWN

1 it clockwise until the previous date appears.

2 Pull out the crown to the second click when the small second hand is pointing at the 12

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3 Turn the crown clockwise until the desired date appears.

4 Turn the crown to set the hour and minute hands.

5 Push the crown back to the normal position in accordance with a time signal.

NOTES

[TIME SETTING]

• If the crown is pulled out to the second click while the chronograph is counting, the

CHRONOGRAPH hands will continue to move. This is not a malfunction.

[24-HOUR SETTING]

• The 24-hour hand moves correspondingly with the hour hand.

• When setting the hour hand, check that the

24-hour hand is correctly set.

When setting the minute hand, first advance it 4 to 5 minute ahead of the desired time and then turn it back to the exact minute.

[DATE SETTING]

• It is necessary to adjust the date on the first day after a 30-day month and February.

• Do not set the date between 9:00 p.m. and

3:00 a.m, as this may cause a malfunction.

Chronograph

CHRONOGRAPH minute hand

CHRONOGRAPH

1/5-second hand

A

Start / Stop /

Restart

B

Reset

The chronograph can measure up to 60 minutes in 1/5 second increments.

After 60 minutes, the chronograph will stop counting.

Before using the chronograph, be sure to check that the crown is set at the normal position and that the CHRONOGRAPH hands are reset to the “0” position.

Standard measurement

A A B

START STOP RESET

Accumulated elapsed time measurement

A A A A

START STOP RESTART STOP

B

RESET

* If the CHRONOGRAPH hands are incorrectly positioned, press the buttons in the order shown below to reset the CHRONOGRAPH hands to the

"0" position.

A

START

A

STOP

B

RESET

NOTES

• During the accumulated elapsed time measurement, restart and stop of the chronograph can be repeated as many times as necessary by pressing the button A.

• While the chronograph is counting, if the button B (reset) is pressed, the chronograph will continue counting.

Tachymeter

[for models with tachymeter scale on the dial]

To measure the hourly average speed of a vehicle

Ex. 1

Tachymeter scale:“90”

CHRONOGRAPH second hand:40 seconds

“90” (tachymeter scale figure) x1 (km or mile)

= 90 km/h or mph

1 Use the stopwatch to determine how many seconds it takes to go 1 km or 1 mile.

2 Ta c hy m ete r s c a l e i n d i c ate d by t h e stopwatch second hand gives the average speed per hour.

45 km/h or mph

NOTES

• Tachymeter scale can be used only when the time required is less than 60 seconds.

To measure the hourly rate of operation

Ex. 1

Tachymeter scale : “180”

= 180 jobs/hour

CHRONOGRAPH second hand: 20 seconds

“180” (tachymeter scale figure) x 1 job

1 Use the stopwatch to measure the time required to complete 1 job.

2 Tac hy m eter s c al e in di c ate d by t h e stopwatch second hand gives the average number of jobs accomplised per hour.

Ex. 2: If 15 jobs are completed in 20 seconds:

Battery change

3

Years

Battery life : Approx. 3 years

Battery : SEIKO SR936SW

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If the chronograph is used for more than 60 minuts a day, the battery life may be less

O

As the battery is inserted at the factory to check the function and performance of the watch, its actual life once in your possession

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When the battery expires, be sure to replace it as soon as possible to prevent any malfunction.

O

We recommend that you contact an

AUTHORIZED ALBA DEALER for battery replacement.

WARNING

O Do not remove the battery from the watch.

O If it is necessary to take out the battery, keep it out of doctor immediately.

O Never short-circuit, tamper with or heat the battery,

CAUTION

O The battery is not rechargeable. Never attempt to recharge it, as this may cause battery leakage or damage to the battery.

<Necessary procedure after battery change>

After the battery is replaced with a new one, or in case any of the hands should move improperly, follow the procedure below to reset the hands to the

“0” position.

CROWN

B

1 Pull out the crown to the second click.

2 Press and hold the button B for 2 seconds and then release it.

3 Push the crown back to the normal position.

NOTE

• The small second hand will move in two-second intervals for ten seconds.

• It is not necesarry to set the CHRONOGRAPH hands after the battery is replaced with a new one.

To preserve the quality of your watch

WATER RESISTANCE

O Non-water resistant

If “WATER RESISTANT” is not inscribed on the case back, your watch is not water resistant, and care should be taken not to get it wet as water may damage the movement. If the watch becomes wet, we suggest that you have it checked by an AUTHORIZED ALBA DEALER or SERVICE

CENTER.

O Water resistance (3 bar)

If “WATER RESISTANT” is inscribed on the case back, your watch is designed and manufactured to withstand up to 3 bar, such as acci dental contact with splashes of water or rain, but it is not designed for swimming or diving.

O Water resistance (5 bar)*

I f “ WATER RESISTA NT 5 BAR ” i s inscribed on the case back, your watch is designed and manufactured to withstand up to 5 bar and is suitable for swimming, yachting and taking a shower.

O Water resistance (10 bar/15 bar/20 bar)*

If “WATER RESISTANT 10 BAR”, “WATER

R E S I S T A N T 1 5 B A R ” o r “ W A T E R

RESISTANT 20 BAR” is inscribed on the case back, your watch is designed and manufactured to withstand up to 10 bar/15 bar/20 bar and is suitable for taking a bath, shallow diving, but not for scuba diving. We recommend that you

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* Before using the water resistance 5, 10, 15 or 20 bar watch in water, be sure the crown is pushed in completely.

Do not operate the crown when the watch is wet or in water. If used in sea water, rinse the watch in fresh water and dry it completely.

* When taking a shower with the water resistance 5 bar watch, or taking a bath with the water resistance 10, 15 or 20 bar watch, be sure to observe the following:

• Do not operate the crown when the watch is wet with soapy water or shampoo.

• If the watch is left in warm water, a slight time loss or gain may be caused. This condition, however, will be corrected when the watch returns to normal temperature.

NOTE:

Pressure in bar is a test pressure and should not be considered as corresponding to actual diving depth since swimming movement tends to increase the pressure at a given depth. Care should also be taken on diving into water.

TEMPERATURES

Your watch works with stable accuracy within a temperature range of 5° C and

35° C (41° F and 95° F).

Temperatures over 60° C (140° F) may cause battery leakage or shorten the battery life. Do not leave your watch in very low temperatures below –10° C (+14° F) for a long time since the cold may cause a slight time loss or gain.

However, the above conditions will be corrected when the watch returns to normal temperature.

MAGNETISM

Your watch will be adversely affected by strong magnetism. Keep it away from close contact with magnetic objects.

PERIODIC CHECK

It is recommended that the watch be checked once every 2 to 3 years. Have your watch checked by an AUTHORIZED

ALBA DEALER or SER VICE CENTER to ensure that the case, crown, buttons, gasket and crystal seal remain intact.

CARE OF CASE AND BRACELET

To prevent possible rusting of the case and bracelet caused by dust, moisture and perspiration, wipe them periodically with a soft dry cloth.

SHOCKS

Light activities will not affect your watch, but be careful not to drop your watch or hit it against hard surfaces, as this may cause damage.

CHEMICALS

damaged.

Be careful not to expose the watch to solvents, mercur y, cosmetic spray, d e t e r g e n t s , a d h e s i v e s o r p a i n t s

Otherwise, the case, bracelet, etc. may

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become discolored, deteriorated or

PRECAUTION REGARDING CASE

BACK PROTECTIVE FILM

a sticker on the case back, be sure to peel them off before using your watch.

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