BG7R08-2001

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取扱説明書

Thank you very much for choosing a CREDOR watch.
Only the unique melding of traditional Japanese sensitivity
and state-of-the-art technology can bring you
a watch of this quality and character.
Doing so is our passion.
The CREDOR name is your guarantee.
From the French crêt d’or －“ crest of gold ”－
it signifies our commitment to always being the very best.
We hope this CREDOR watch will be your favorite
personal timepiece for many years to come.

◎ Immediately stop wearing the watch in following cases.
・When the watch body or band becomes sharpen by corrosion etc.
・When the pins protrude from the band.
＊Immediately consult the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or・Please read carefully the instructions in this booklet for proper and safe useof your CREDOR watch before start using it, and keep this manual handy foreasy reference.

SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.

Safety concerns

The following signs suggest the level of harm or damages that may be caused by
not following directions for proper use.
WARNING ：indicates the risks of serious consequences such as severe injuries
unless the following safety regulations are strictly observed.
CAUTIONS ：indicate the risks of light injuries or material damages unless thefollowing safety regulations are strictly observed.

WARNING◎ Keep the watch and accessories out of the reach of babies and children.

Care should be taken to avoid dangers of swallowing the accessories. If a baby orchild swallows the accessories, immediately consult a doctor, as it will adversely
affect the health of the baby or child.
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CAUTION◎If you observe any skin sensitivity such as allergic symptoms, or rash-es or itches, immediately consult a medical specialist, as such symptoms are closely related to your constitution and health condition.
・Adjust the band with a little clearance with your wrist to ensure proper airflow.
・The band may cause you to develop skin fit depending on your constitution or physicalcondition.
・The possible causes of skin fit are the allergy to metals or leathers, or rust, dust or perspiration on the watch or band.
・If you experience any skin reactions, stop wearing the watch and immediately consult a
medical specialist such as a dermatologist or allergist.
◎Keep out of your watch from following places.
・Avoid places where volatile agents are diffusing or places in contact with chemicals. Some
components of hot spring may also have some adverse effects against the watch.
39■Before using the watch＊Chemicals include mercury, iodine solution, repellent, cosmetic splay, adhesives, detergent, benzene, thinner and gasoline.
・Do not leave the watch for a long time under such conditions that the temperature is below
5°C or above 35°C, which exceeds the watch's normal operational temperature range.
・Avoid strong magnetism and static electricity.
・Avoid dust.
・Avoid high humidity.
・Avoid strong vibrations.
＊Wipe off the dust and dirt when leaving the watch for a long time to avoid discoloration
and rust.
◎Other cautions
・Keep the watch out of the reach of babies and children.
Extra care should be taken to avoid risks of any injury or allergic rash or itches that may becaused when a baby or a child touches the watch.

・For the length adjustment service of the 18-karat gold or platinum band, ask theretailer from whom the watch was purchased. The watch will be submitted toSEIKO SERVICE CENTER for the length adjustment. Allow us for approximately two days to three weeks of time (by calendar day) depending on models.
・The length adjustment service of stainless-steel band is available from theretailer from whom the watch was purchased or SEIKO CUSTOMERSERVICE CENTER. Some other retailers may charge you for the lengthadjustment or may not undertake such treatments.
・The watch may temporarily stop operating when affected by strong magnetism. For details, refer to page 57.
・The CREDOR watch has waterproof construction, however, be careful withwater as moisture may get inside of the watch depending on usage of thewatch.
・The watch is a precision device. Avoid shocks by dropping, spins or tumbles.
Do not wear the watch when you play active sports.
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Characteristics of Spring Drive
・With a mainspring as its power source like other mechanical watches, thiswatch features the unique electronic movement ensuring quartz accuracy,
which is made available only by SEIKO technology.
・The sweep second hand with continuous flowing movement is one of thecharacteristics of this watch.

CONTENTS

HOW TO USE ･････････････････････････ 45
・Names of the parts ････････････････････ 46
・How to read the case back ･･････････････ 47
・How to wind up the mainspring of the watch ･･･ 48
・How to set the time ････････････････････ 49
TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH ･･ 51
SPECIFICATIONS ･･････････････････････ 61
TROUBLE SHOOTING (Before asking for repairs) ･･･ 63

CAUTION
Spring Drive works by the power provided by the mainspring. Rewind themainspring before the power reserve indicator shows "0".
If the watch is left under low temperatures (especially below 0℃), it may stop if
the power reserve indicator is showing less than one-fourth.
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HOW TO USE■Name of the parts■How to read the case back (The case back shows the performance of your watch.)
7R08
Waterproof�
performance

Hour Hand

Minute Hand

ERATW

Crown

RESISTANT

18K000000Power Reserve�
Indicator

Refer to page 54.

■ How to wind up the mainspring of the watchNPAJAI

N046

AAThe number toidentify the typeof your watch

Wind-up typethree hands with a power reserve indicator

T 7R08-0

Caliber�NumberSecond HandMADESerial�
NumberThe numberto identify
your watch.

47■ How to set the time

This watch is a manual winding watch.
１．Slowly turn the crown clockwise (the twelve o’clock direction) to wind themainspring. If the crown is turned counterclockwise, the mainspring of thewatch will not be wound up.
＊If the crown is turned counterclockwise (the six o'clock direction), the mainspring of thewatch will not be wound.

２．Wind the mainspring until the power reserve indicator shows a full-wound state.
The second hand starts moving.
＊To check the winding state of the mainspring, refer to "■How to read the power reserve
indicator " on page 52＊When the power reserve indicator is at the right end showing that the mainspring is fully
wound up, the crown is automatically locked in order to prevent the mainspring fromgetting overwound. Be careful not to turn the crown further forcibly as it may cause
damage to the watch.

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Tips for more accurate time setting

・Take notice of the following points in order to set the time more accurately.
1.Before setting the time, wind the mainspring until the power reserve
indicator shows a full-wound state.
2.When using a watch after it has stopped, wind the mainspring sufficiently
and wait approximately 30 seconds after the second hand starts moving, andthen pull out the crown and set the time.
3.Do not stop the second hand with the crown being pull it out for 30 minutes
or longer. If the second hand has been stopped exceeds 30 minutes, pushthe crown back in to its original position, and let the second hand move for
30 seconds or longer, then restart the time setting.

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■ How to set the time・When setting the date and time, ensure thatthe watch is working: the mainspring issufficiently wound.

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１．At the time when the second hand comes to point to
12 o’clock (zero second), pull out the crown to stop
the second hand.

TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY
OF YOUR WATCH

２．Turn the crown counterclockwise (the six o’clockdirection) to slowly advance the minute hand to thetime you wish to set.
３．Push the crown back in to its original position in accordance with a time signal.
Immediately the second hand will start moving.
＊The telephone time signal service (Tel. 117) is convenient to set the time
accurately.

50■ How to read the power reserve indicator＊When the mainspring is fully wound, the crown is fully wound, the crown is automatically locked in

・The power reserve indicator lets you know the winding state of the mainspring.
・Before removing the watch from your wrist, observe the power reserve indicator tocheck if the watch has stored enough power to keep running until the next time you
wear it. If necessary, wind the mainspring. (To prevent the watch from stopping, windthe mainspring to store the excess power that will allow the watch to run for extra time.)order to prevent the mainspring from getting over wound. Be careful not to turn the crown further
forcibly as it may cause damage to the watch.

The Power�
Reserve�
Indicator

The winding�state of the�mainspring

Fully wound

Half wound

The number� Approximately�Approximately 30 hoursof hours the�watch can run 60 hours(2days and a half)

Unwound
The watch either stops�
or is running down.
5253■Water Resistance

WARNING Do not use the watch in scuba diving or saturation

diving.

Check the case back of your watch for the degree of its water resistant quality.
Refer the table below for the description of each degree of water resistant quality.
Indication on the case backThe various tightened inspections under simulated harshenvironment, which are usually required for watches designed
for scuba diving or saturation diving, have not been conductedon the water-resistant watch with the BAR (barometricpressure) display. For diving, use special watches for diving.

Degree of water resistance and condition of use

No indication

Not water resistant�
Avoid drops of water or sweat.

WATER�RESISTANT

Water resistant for ordinary daily use�The watch withstands accidental contact with water in everyday life.

CAUTION

Remarks on water resistanceDo not turn or pull out the crown when the watch is wet,as water may get inside of the watch.

WARNING： Not suitable for swimming
WATER�
Water resistant for water sports�
RESISTANT� ��10BAR�
The watch withstands frequent contact with water.
20BAR
In order to maintain the water resistant quality at factory-adjusted level, replace thegasket when open the back case.
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Do not wear the watch while taking a bath or a sauna.

Do not leave moisture, perspiration and dirt on thewatch for a long time.
Be aware of a risk that a water-resistant watch may lessen its
water-resistant quality because of the deterioration of theadhesive on the glass or gasket, or the rust of stainless steel.
55■Magnetic resistance

Steam, soap or some components of hot spring water may accelerate
the deterioration of water-resistant quality of the watch.

Affected by nearby magnetism, Spring Drive may temporarily stop
operating, or gain or lose time. Avoid magnetism at any time.
The CREDOR watch is a magnetic resistant watch that is fully compliant
with JIS level-1 standard.

Do not pour running water directly from faucet.
The water pressure of tap water from a faucet is high enough todegrade the water- resistant quality of a water-resistant watch foreveryday life.

◎ This defective condition caused by magnetism will be corrected soon after the watch isremoved from the magnetic source. Reset the time once again before using the watch.

Examples of common magnetic products that may affect watches◎ If the inner surface of the glass is clouded with condensation orwater droplets appear inside of the watch for a long time, the waterresistant quality of the watch is deteriorated. Immediately consult
the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or
SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.

Cellular phone (speaker)

Magnetic health belt

Portable radio (speaker)

Magnetic necklace

Magnetic health pillow

Bag (with magnet buckle)

Magnetic health mat

AC-powered shaver Magnetic cooking device◎Be aware that many other products harness magnetic power.

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Daily care helps to prevent discoloration of the alloy, however, if the discoloration or stain of the alloy persists even after wiping the watch off,take your watch to the retailer from whom the watch was purchased forrefinishing. (Refinishing will be made at cost.)■Models with LumiBrite・LumiBrite is a luminous paint that absorbs and stores the light energy ofsunlight or lightning apparatus to emit light for a long time.
・No light-emitting paint which contains radioactive substance is used forthe CREDOR watch. (For production after April 1997)
・The luminance level of the light decreases gradually over time. The duration that LumiBrite can emit light varies depending on the luminous energythat Lumibrite has absorbed.

■Daily care
It is highly recommended for you to take good care of the watch in order toenjoy the superb quality of the watch for a long time. The watch body andband touch the skin directly just as underwear. Keep the watch body andband clean in order to avoid stain on the sleeve edge or rash or itch. Afterremoving the watch from your wrist, wipe perspiration or moisture with asoft cloth as soon as possible. Do not use any chemical agent such as
cleaner to clean the watch.

■Remarks on 18-karat gold
・18-karat gold (18KT) is an alloy comprised of 75% of gold and 25% of othermetals. Depending on the proportion of the other metals mixed with the gold,
the 18-karat gold is classified into three colors such as yellow gold (YG),
white gold (WG) and pink gold (PG).
〈Decoloration of 18-karat gold〉
・While gold can maintain its glittering quality, other metal components inthe alloy may discolor to look reddish or blackish due to various reasons.
58◎Stainless steel is a highly rust-resistant metal. However, rust will form if
contaminants are left on it for a long time.

59■Leather band
Wipe out moisture or sweat from the leather band by gently blotting them up.
Never rub the band as this may discolor it or reduce its gloss.
Take notice of the following characteristic points of natural leather.
・Moisture and sweat may adversely affect on its durability.
・Excessive direct sunlight may cause color deterioration.
・Chemicals or cosmetics may fade its original color.

SPECIFICATIONS■Watch body/band
Periodic cleaning is highly recommended to enjoy the best quality of the watchfor a long time. Ask the retailer from whom the watch was purchased orSEIKO SERVICE CENTER through your nearby CREDOR retailers.

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7R08
Features3hands (Hour, Minute and Second hands), Power Reserve Indicator
Frequency of crystal oscillator

32,768Hz

Loss/gain (monthly average) Within±15second (equivalent to ±1 second per day) (worm on your wrist at a normal temperature range between 5℃ and 35℃)
Operationaltemperature range

Driving System

Spring Drive (Wind-up type)

Hand movement

Sweep second hand

DurationIC (Intergrated Circuit)

TROUBLE SHOOTING－10℃～＋60℃
Under a lot-temperature condition (below 0℃), always keep at least one-fourth of the watch powershown by the power reserve indicator.

Approx.60 hours
Oscillator, frequency, and spring drive control circuit (C-MOS-IC) : 1 piece

Jewels

44 jewels※The specifications are subject to change without prior notice due to product62■ Trouble shooting
TroublePossible causeSolution

The watch stops operating.

The power supplied by the mainspring has been
consumed.

Refer to "■How to wind the mainspring" to wind the mainspring and reset thetime. While you are wearing the watch or when you take it off, check the remaining
power shown by the power reserve indicator and wind the mainspring if necessary.

The watch temporarily gains or loses The watch has been left or worn in extremely hightime
or low temperatures.

Return the watch to a normal temperature so that it works accurately as usual, andthen reset the time. The watch has been adjusted so that it works accurately when
it is worn on your wrist under a normal temperature range between 5℃ and 35℃.

The watch is left close to an object with a strong
magnetic field.

Prevent the watch from making close contact with magnetic objects so that thewatch works accurately as usual, and then reset the time. If the watch does notwork accurately again after the above procedure, contact the retailer from whom thewatch was purchased.

You drop the watch, hit it against a hard surface,or wear it while playing active sports. The watch
is exposed to strong vibrations.

Reset the time. If the watch does not work accurately as usual after resetting thetime, contact the retailer from whom the watch was purchased.

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The inner surface of the glass isclouded.

This is because condensation occurs
temporarily when the out side air cools

Thus it will disappear as the air warms. No repair is needed.

Moisture has entered the watch because the gasket has deteriorated.

Contact the retailer from whom the watch was purchased.

The watch has been left under a temperature
below 0℃.

If the watch is left under a temperature below 0℃, it may stop if the power reserve
indicator is showing less than one-fourth. In such a case, turn the crown to wind themainspring.

The movement of the watch hand is The watch goes to the check up mode whenfast.
the crown is pulled out twice within 3 second.
(The checkup mode is for delivery
inspection.)

In order to return to the normal mode, push the crown back in to its normal position,and pull it out, and then push it back again to its normal position.
Even if the watch is left untouched while it is in the checkup mode, it willautomatically return to the normal mode after a few minutes.
＊ Wait until the watch starts moving normally to set the time.

Right after starting the watch, it seems that the second When starting the watch, it takes a little time before thehand moves quicker than usual when setting the time. adjustment function starts working (this is not a malfunction).

It takes several seconds before the adjustment function starts working. Set the timeafter the second hand moves for approximately 30 seconds to set the time correctly.

The watch stops even though thepower reserve indicator is notshowing "0".

＊Contact the retailer from whom the watch was purchased for any other troubles.
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AFTER-SALE SERVICE

68■After-sale service and guarantee■Notes on overhaul

・Guarantee coverage is provided in the certificate of guarantee. Readcarefully and retain it.
・Submit the certificate of guarantee for repair service within the guaranteed
period.
・Contact the retailer from whom the watch was purchased orSEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER for repair or overhaul.

Periodic inspection and adjustment by disassembly and cleaning (overhaul)
is recommended approximately once every 3 to 4 years in order to maintain
optimal performance of the watch for a long time. According to use conditions,the oil retaining condition of your watch mechanical parts may deteriorate,abrasion of the parts may occur due to contamination of oil, which may
ultimately lead the watch itself to stop. As the parts such as gasket may
deteriorate, water-resistant performance may be impaired due to intrusion ofperspiration and moisture. Please contact the retailer from whom the watch waspurchased for inspection and adjustment by disassembly and cleaning (overhaul).
For replacement of parts, please specify “GENUINE PARTS.” Whenasking for inspection and adjustment by disassembly and cleaning (overhaul),make sure that the gasket and push pin are also replaced with new ones.

■Notes on repair parts
The CREDOR repair parts will be retained usually for 10 years, however,some alternative parts may be used for repair.

＊For details, please contact SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER
listed in this booklet.
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