Home » Seiko Manuals » Watches » Seiko 3M22 » Manual Viewer

Seiko 3M22 Manual

Get Seiko 3M22 PDF manuals and user guides

View all Seiko 3M22 manuals

Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals

Seiko 3M22 manual content summary:

Seiko 3M22 | Manual - Page 1
now the proud owner of a SEIKO KINETIC® Cal. 3M22/5M42/ 5M43. For best results, please read the instructions in this booklet carefully before using your SEIKO KINETIC®. Please keep this manual handy for ready reference. Usted es ahora un honrado poseedor del SEIKO KINETIC® Cal. 3M22/ 5M42/5M43. Para
Seiko 3M22 | Manual - Page 2
is the 4-digit number to the left of the hyphen mark. This booklet includes the instructions for the following watch calibre numbers: Cal. 3M22, 5M42 and 5M43. Número de calibre del reloj Por favor, compruebe la parte posterior de la caja de su reloj para averiguar su número de
Seiko 3M22 | Manual - Page 3
Seiko 3M22 | Manual - Page 4
English Capacitor 4 Condensador 4 1 Oscillating weight Peso oscilador 2 Rotor & Generating coil block Rotor y Bloque de bobina generadora 3 Circuit block Bloque de circuito
Seiko 3M22 | Manual - Page 5
racing car engine. The result is an electric current which is produced by the coil. This is stored by the capacitor, which supplies the circuit block with power to drive the watch as needed. EL GENERADOR AUTOMATICO DE ENERGIA El movimiento del brazo es la fuente de energía que pone el peso
Seiko 3M22 | Manual - Page 6
long-cherished dream of a "perpetual energy source". Unlike mechanical watches or conventional quartz watches, it requires no windup springs or batteries. Instead, it utilizes the movement of the wearer as its power source. SEIKO KINETIC® is the most sophisticated and prestigious new technological
Seiko 3M22 | Manual - Page 7
OPERATION 10 HOW TO CHARGE AND START THE WATCH 11 NUMBER OF SWINGS AND POWER RESERVE 13 POWER RESERVE INDICATOR 16 ENERGY DEPLETION FOREWARNING FUNCTION 19 QUICK-START FUNCTION 19 REMARKS ON THE RESERVE POWER OF THE CAPACITOR 20 DATE SETTING - Cal. 3M22/5M42 21 DATE AND DAY SETTING - Cal
Seiko 3M22 | Manual - Page 8
The SEIKO KINETIC® Cal. 3M22/5M42/5M43 is an analogue watch featuring an Automatic Power Generator newly developed by SEIKO. It generates the electrical energy to power the watch, utilizing the movement of the arm, and stores it in a capacitor. Therefore, the watch does not use a battery. The watch
Seiko 3M22 | Manual - Page 9
the electrical energy generated by the Automatic Power Generator. Cal. 3M22 : When the watch is fully charged, the watch keeps operating for more than 3 days. Cal. 5M42/5M43 : When the capacitor is fully charged, the watch keeps operating for more than 7 days. s POWER RESERVE INDICATOR The
Seiko 3M22 | Manual - Page 10
English DISPLAY AND CROWN OPERATION [Cal. 3M22/5M42] [Cal. 5M43] Hour hand Minute hand Hour hand Minute hand Button Crown a b c Button Crown a b c Second hand Date Second hand (a) Normal position : (b) First click: • Clockwise : •
Seiko 3M22 | Manual - Page 11
English HOW TO CHARGE AND START THE WATCH When using the watch for the first time after it is purchased, be sure to charge the capacitor sufficiently by swinging the watch from side to side, and then put it on. 1. Swing the watch from side to side rhythmically at a rate of twice a second in the
Seiko 3M22 | Manual - Page 12
English * There will be about 1 day (Cal. 3M22) / 2 days (Cal. 5M42/5M43) of power available. * It is not necessary to charge the capacitor fully before you wear the watch. While the watch is on your arm, the Automatic Power Generator will ensure constant operation. 4. Set the time and calendar,
Seiko 3M22 | Manual - Page 13
English NUMBER OF SWINGS AND POWER RESERVE • Cal. 3M22 2-second intervals 1-second intervals POWER ✩ RESERVE NUMBER OF number of swings, which may vary slightly. 1. When the watch stops completely, 100 swings will start the watch and the second hand will move at one-second intervals. There
Seiko 3M22 | Manual - Page 14
a general guideline of the relationship between the power reserve and the number of swings, which may vary slightly. 1. When the watch stops completely, 100 swings will start the watch and the second hand will move at one-second intervals. There will be about 6 hours of power reserve available. 14
Seiko 3M22 | Manual - Page 15
of power. 4. An additional 600 to 750 swings, 1,400 to 1,750 swings in total, will reserve more than 7 days of power, and fully charge the capacitor. * The watch is equipped with a system to prevent overcharge. Even if it is further swung after being fully charged, no malfunction will result. 15
Seiko 3M22 | Manual - Page 16
of seconds that the second hand advances indicates the power reserve in the capacitor. (See the table on the next page) 3. Please note that after the power reserve is checked, the second hand will resume normal movement again after the indicated 5, 10, 20 or 30 seconds have elapsed. ✩ The power
Seiko 3M22 | Manual - Page 17
QUICK MOVEMENT OF THE SECOND HAND English 5 seconds 10 seconds 20 seconds LO 30 seconds* POWER RESERVE ✩ 3M22 Between capacitor When the second hand advances 30 seconds at a press of the button, the capacitor is fully charged and the watch will keep operating for more than 3 days (Cal. 3M22
Seiko 3M22 | Manual - Page 18
button be pressed when the second hand is at the 12 o'clock position. When the second hand points to "LO", the capacitor has a power reserve of between 1 and 2 days (Cal. 3M22) / 2 and 4 days (Cal. 5M42/5M43). 2. You can immediately press the button again to recheck the power reserve one more time
Seiko 3M22 | Manual - Page 19
run down in approximately 3 hours (Cal. 3M22) / 6 hours (Cal. 5M42/5M43). If you find the second hand moving at two-second intervals, therefore, be sure to swing the watch from side to side to charge the capacitor sufficiently before using it. Note: The watch remains accurate even while the second
Seiko 3M22 | Manual - Page 20
moving at one-second intervals, and then, put in on your wrist. REMARKS ON THE RESERVE POWER OF THE CAPACITOR • As the watch is powered by the electrical energy stored in the capacitor, it uses no battery. • Even while the second hand is stopped by pulling out the crown to the second click, current
Seiko 3M22 | Manual - Page 21
DATE SETTING - Cal. 3M22/5M42 English Crown Date 1. Pull out the crown to the first click. If the crown is of the screw lock type, unscrew the crown by
Seiko 3M22 | Manual - Page 22
DATE AND DAY SETTING - Cal. 5M43 English Crown Date Day of the week 1. Pull out the crown to the first click. If the crown is of the screw lock type, unscrew the crown by turning it counterclockwise, and then pull it out to the first click. 2. Turn the crown clockwise until the previous day's
Seiko 3M22 | Manual - Page 23
setting the hour hand, check that AM/PM is correctly set. The watch is so designed that the calendar changes once in 24 hours. Turn the hands past the 12 o'clock marker to determine whether the watch is set for the A.M. or P.M. period. If the calendar changes, the time
Seiko 3M22 | Manual - Page 24
English ROTATING BEZEL [For the models with rotating bezel] The rotating bezel can show up to 60 minutes of elapsed time. By setting it before you start, you can know how many minutes have elapsed. • For models in which the rotating bezel rotates only counterclockwise, the time measured is never
Seiko 3M22 | Manual - Page 25
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 SEIKO DEALER or SERVICE CENTER. q Water resistance (3 bar) If "WATER RESISTANT" is inscribed on the case back, your
Seiko 3M22 | Manual - Page 26
loss or gain. However, the above conditions will be corrected when the watch returns to normal temperature. s SHOCKS & VIBRATION NOTE: Pressure in bar should not be considered as corresponding to actual diving depth since swimming movement tends to increase the pressure at a given depth. Care should
Seiko 3M22 | Manual - Page 27
s PRECAUTION REGARDING CASE BACK PROTECTIVE FILM s PERIODIC CHECK It is recommended that the watch be checked once every 2 - 3 Years 2 to 3 years. Have your watch checked by an AUTHORIZED SEIKO DEALER or SERVICE CENTER to ensure that the case, crown, button, gasket and crystal seal remain
Seiko 3M22 | Manual - Page 28
forewarning function and overcharge prevention function. 7. Duration of charge Full charge (Cal. 3M22 More than 3 days Full charge (Cal. 5M42/5M43) ......... More than 7 days 8. Capacitor Button type capacitor, 1 piece 9. IC (Integrated Circuit C-MOS-IC, 1 piece * The specifications are subject