7R14

BGJ7R14-2301

Thank you very much for choosing a CREDOR watch.
Only the unique melding of traditional Japanese sensitivity and state-of-

From the French “crête d’or” or “crest of gold” it signifies our commitment
to always being the very best.

Englishthe-art technology can bring you a watch of this quality and character.
Doing so is our passion. The CREDOR name is your guarantee.

We hope this CREDOR watch will be your favorite personal timepiece formany years to come.

Please read carefully the instructions in this booklet for proper and safe useof your CREDOR watch before start using it.
Keep this manual handy for easy reference.
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 attachedto the film and may cause rust.

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CONTENTS

b WARNING

To indicate the risks of serious consequences such as severe injuries
unless the following safety regulations are strictly observed.

Immediately stop wearing the watch in the following cases.
○ If the watch body or band becomes edged by corrosion etc.
○ If the pins protrude from the band.
* Immediately consult the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or SEIKO CUSTOMERSERVICE CENTER.

English■ HANDLING CAUTIONS ....................................................................................... 3■ PERFORMANCE AND TYPE ............................................................................... 4■ WATER RESISTANT PERFORMANCE .............................................................. 4■ CAUTIONS ON WATER RESISTANCE .............................................................. 5■ CHARACTERISTICS ........................................................................................... 6■ NAMES OF THE PARTS ...................................................................................... 7■ HOW TO USE ....................................................................................................... 8• How to wind the mainspring .............................................................................. 8• Power reserve indicator ..................................................................................... 9• How to use ...................................................................................................... 10■ TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH .......................................... 11• After-sale service ............................................................................................. 11• Daily care ........................................................................................................ 12• Remarks on 18-karat gold ............................................................................... 12• Watch body / metal bracelet ............................................................................ 12• Band ................................................................................................................ 13• Magnetic resistance (Magnetic influence) ....................................................... 14• Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 15■ SPECIFICATIONS (Movement) ........................................................................ 16■ HANDLING CAUTIONSKeep the watch and accessories out of the reach of babies
and children.
Care should be taken to prevent a baby or a child accidentally swallowing the accessories.
If a baby or child swallows the battery or accessories, immediately consult a doctor, as it will beharmful to the health of the baby or child.

b CAUTION

To indicate the risks of light injuries or material damages unless thefollowing safety regulations are strictly observed.

Avoid wearing or storing the watch in the following places.
○ Places where volatile agents (cosmetics such as polish remover, bug repellent, thinners, etc.)
are vaporizing○ Places where the temperature drops below 5°C○ Places affected by strong vibrations○ Places of high humidity
or rises above 35°C for a long time
○ Places affected by strong magnetism or○ Dusty places
static electricity

If you observe any allergic symptoms or skin irritation

Stop wearing the watch immediately and consult a specialist such as a dermatologist or anallergist.

Other cautions○ Do not disassemble or tamper with the watch.
○ Please follow local government directions when disposing of the watch body.
○ 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 itching that may be caused when they touch the watch.
○ If your watch is of the fob or pendant type, the strap or chain attached to the watch may damage
your clothes, or injure the hand, neck, or other parts of your body.
○ Please keep in mind that if a watch is taken off and placed down as it is, the case back, the bandand the clasp will rub against each other possibly causing scratches on the case back. We
recommend placing a soft cloth between the case back, the band and the clasp after taking off
your watch.

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HANDLING CAUTIONS

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■ CAUTIONS ON WATER RESISTANCE

The case back shows the performance and type of your watch.

b WARNING
Do not use the watch in scuba diving or
saturation diving.

WATER RESISTANT :Water resistant performance
Case Number
7R14-0000 :Caliber Number

The various tightened inspections under simulated harsh environment,
which are usually required for watches designed for scuba diving or
saturation diving, have not been conducted. For diving, use watches
specifically designed for diving.

b CAUTION

Serial number

Do not pour running water directly fromfaucet.

○ Water resistant performance
Please refer to P. 4.
○ Case number
The number to identify the type of your watch○ Serial number
The number to identify your watch

The water pressure of tap water from a faucet is high enough to degrade
the water resistant performance of a water resistant watch for everyday life.

* The above illustrations are examples and may differ from the case back of the watch you
purchased.

■ WATER RESISTANT PERFORMANCE
Refer to the table below for the description of each degree of water resistantperformance of your watch before using.
Indication on the case back Water resistant performance
No indication

WATER RESISTANT

Non-water resistance

Water resistance for everyday
life

Conditions of Use

Avoid drops of water or sweat

The watch withstands
accidental contact with water ineveryday lifeb WARNING

Not suitable for swimming

WATER RESISTANT
5 BAR
WATER RESISTANT
10 (20) BAR

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Water resistance for everyday
life at 5 barometric pressures

Water resistance for everyday
life at 10 (20) barometricpressures

PERFORMANCE AND TYPE

English■ PERFORMANCE AND TYPE

The watch is suitable forswimming.

Do not turn or pull out the crown when thewatch is wet.

Water may get inside of the watch.
* If the inner surface of the glass is clouded with condensation or water
droplets appear inside of the watch for a long time, the water resistantperformance of the watch is deteriorated.
Immediately consult the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or
SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.

Do not leave moisture, sweat and dirt on thewatch for a long time.

Be aware of a risk that a water resistant watch may lessen its water resistantperformance because of deterioration of the adhesive on the glass or
gasket, or the development of rust on stainless steel.

Do not wear the watch while taking a bath ora sauna.

Steam, soap or some components of a hot spring may accelerate thedeterioration of water resistant performance of the watch.

The watch is suitable for diving
not using an air cylinder.

CAUTIONS ON WATER RESISTANCE

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■ CHARACTERISTICS

b CAUTION○ Spring Drive works by the power provided by the mainspring. Remember to check thepower reserve indicator and keep the mainspring of the watch sufficiently wound while
using the watch.
“Power reserve indicator”→ P. 9
○ Under a low-temperature condition (below 0°C), the watch may stop when the power
reserve indicator shows less than one-fourth of the power reserve.
In such a case, turn the crown to wind the mainspring.

7R14<Dial side>1

1 Hour hand

3

2 Seconds hand
3 Minute hand
4 Crown

English○ This watch features“ Spring drive”, the unique mechanism made available only by SEIKO
technology.
○ The Spring Drive watch ensures quartz accuracy while using the mainspring as its sole
power source.
○ The glide-motion seconds hand moves in a perfectly smooth movement.

■ NAMES OF THE PARTS

4
2<Case back side>

5 Power reserve indicator→ P. 95

How to wind the mainspring→ P. 8
How to use→ P. 10

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CHARACTERISTICSNAMES OF THE PARTS

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■ HOW TO USE
How to wind the mainspring
How to manually wind the mainspring

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 to check 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, wind the mainspring to store the excess power that willallow the watch to run for extra time.)

Power reserve indicator

1 Turn the crown at the normal position
clockwise (12 o’clock direction)
slowly.
* If the crown is turned
counterclockwise (the 6 o’clock
direction), the mainspring of thewatch will not be wound.

EnglishThis watch has a manually wound spring drive.
You can wind the crown to wind the mainspring to drive the watch.

Power reserve indicator

2 Wind the mainspring until the power reserve indicator shows a fully wound state.
“Power reserve indicator”→ P. 9
3 Make sure that the seconds hand is moving.

b CAUTION

The crown cannot be turned further when the mainspring is fully wound to prevent
overwinding of the mainspring. Do not try to forcefully turn the crown as this may damage
the watch.

How to read the power reserve indicator
Power reserve
indicator

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HOW TO USEWinding state of themainspring

Fully wound

Half wound

UnwoundNumber of hours thewatch can run

Approximately
60 hours (2.5 days)

Approximately
24 hours (1 day)

The watch either
stops or is running
down.

Power reserve
HOW indicator
TO USE

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How to use
How to set the time

2 Pull out the crown when the seconds
hand is at the 12 o’clock position.
(The seconds hand stops.)

After-sale service

Notes on guarantee and repair○ Contact the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICECENTER for repair or overhaul.
○ Within the guarantee period, present the certificate of guarantee to receive repair services.
○ Guarantee coverage is provided in the certificate of guarantee. Read carefully and retainit.
○ For repair services after the guarantee period has expired, if the functions of the watch canbe restored by repair work, we will undertake repair services upon request and payment.

English

1 Make sure that the watch is operating.
To carry out the procedure, please make sure that the watch is in working state.
Please wind the mainspring when the watch is not working.
“How to wind the mainspring”→ P. 8

■ TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR
WATCH

Replacement parts
3 Turn the crown counterclockwise (6o’clock direction) to set the time.
Set the minute hand about ten
minutes behind and then slowly
advance the minute hand to thedesired time.

4 Push the crown back into the normal position in accordance with a time signal.

Tips for more accurate time setting

To ensure effective operation of the Spring Drive mechanism, observe the following
instructions when you set the time.
1 Before setting the time, make sure to wind the mainspring sufficiently.
(Ensure that the power reserve indicator is showing a fully wound state.)

2 When starting to use a watch after it stops, wind the mainspring sufficiently. To set thetime after that, wait for approximately 30 seconds after the seconds hand starts moving,then pull the crown out to the first click.

3 The seconds hand will stop moving when the crown is pulled out to the first click. Do notstop the movement of the seconds hand for longer than 30 minutes. If the stoppage of theseconds hand movement exceeds 30 minutes, push the crown back in, and wait for
approximately 30 seconds after the seconds hand restarts moving, and then set the time.

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How toTO
use
HOW
USE

○ Please keep in mind that if original parts are not available, they may be replaced with
substitutes whose outward appearance may differ from the originals.

Inspection and adjustment by disassembly andcleaning (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.
○ The movement of this watch has a structure that consistent pressure is applied on its powertransmitting wheels. To ensure these parts work together properly, periodic inspection
including cleaning of parts and movement, oiling, adjustment of accuracy, functional checkand replacement of worn parts is needed. Inspection and adjustment by disassembly andcleaning (overhaul) within 3 to 4 years from the date of purchase is highly recommended
for longtime use of your watch. According to use conditions, the oil retaining condition ofyour watch mechanical parts may deteriorate, abrasion of the parts may occur due tocontamination of oil, which may ultimately lead the watch to stop.
As the parts such as the gasket may deteriorate, water-resistant performance may be
impaired due to intrusion of perspiration and moisture.
Please contact the retailer from whom the watch was purchased for inspection andadjustment by disassembly and cleaning (overhaul). For replacement of parts, please
specify “SEIKO GENUINE PARTS”. When asking for inspection and adjustment by
disassembly and cleaning (overhaul), make sure that the gasket and push pin are also
replaced with new ones.

TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH

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Daily care

The watch requires good daily care

Turn the crown from time to time. (Only several turns inslow movement will be enough.)○ This prevents corrosion of the crown and helps to extend the life of the gasket in use.
○ Stainless steel is a highly rust-resistant metal. However, rust will form if contaminants areleft on it for a long time.

Remarks on 18-karat gold
○ 18-karat gold (18KT) is an alloy comprised of 75% of gold and 25% of other metals.
Depending on the proportion of the other metals mixed with the gold, the 18-karat gold isclassified 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 in the alloy may
discolor to look like reddish or blackish due to various reasons.
○ Daily care helps to prevent discoloration of the alloy, however, if the discoloration or stainof the alloy persists even after wiping the watch off, take your watch to the retailer fromwhom the watch was purchased for refinishing. (Refinishing will be done at a cost.)

Watch body / metal bracelet

Length adjustment service○ For the length adjustment service of the 18-karat gold or platinum bracelet, ask the retailer
from whom the watch was purchased.
The watch will be submitted to CREDOR SERVICE STUDIO for the length adjustment.
It may take two to three weeks depending on the model to adjust the length of the bracelet.
○ The length adjustment service of the 18-karat gold, platinum or stainless steel mesh bracelet
will not be charged only for the first time. However, the cost for materials or parts necessary
for the length adjustment and repair cost other than the length adjustment will be charged.
○ The length adjustment service of stainless-steel band is available from the retailer fromwhom the watch was purchased or SEIKO CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. Some otherretailers may charge you for the length adjustment or may not undertake such treatments.

The band touches the skin directly and becomes dirty from sweat or dust. Therefore,lack of care may accelerate deterioration of the band or cause skin irritation or stain
on the sleeve edge. The watch requires a lot of attention for long usage.

Metallic band

○ Moisture, sweat or soil will cause rust even on a stainless steel band if they are left for along time.
○ Lack of care may cause a yellowish or gold stain on the lower sleeve edge of shirts.
○ Wipe off moisture, sweat or soil with a soft cloth as soon as possible.
○ To clean the soil around the joint gaps of the band, wipe it out in water and then brush it off
with a soft toothbrush. (Protect the watch body from water splashes by wrapping it up in
plastic wrap etc.)
Wipe off the remaining moisture with a soft cloth.
○ Because some titanium bracelets use pins made of stainless steel, which has outstanding
strength, rust may form in the stainless steel parts.
○ If rust advances, pins may poke out or drop out, and the watch case may fall off the bracelet,or the clasp may not open.
○ If a pin is poking out, personal injury may result. In such a case, refrain from using the watch
and request repair.

English○ The watch body and band touch the skin directly just as underwear.
Keep the watch body and band clean in order to avoid stain on the sleeve edge or rash or
itch.
After removing the watch from your wrist, wipe perspiration or moisture with a soft cloth assoon as possible.
○ Do not use any chemical agent such as cleaner to clean the watch.

Band

Leather band

○ A leather band is susceptible to discoloration and deterioration from moisture, sweat anddirect sunlight.
○ Wipe off moisture and sweat as soon as possible by gently blotting them up with a dry cloth.
○ Do not expose the watch to direct sunlight for a long time.
○ Please take care when wearing a watch with light-colored band, as dirt is likely to show up.
○ Refrain from wearing a leather band watch other than Aqua Free bands while swimming,
and when working with water even if the watch itself is water-resistant enforced for dailyuse.

Notes on skin irritation and allergy

Skin irritation caused by a band has various reasons such as allergy to metals or leathers, orskin reactions against friction on dust or the band itself.

Notes on the length of the band

Adjust the band to allow a little clearance with your wrist to ensure proper airflow.
When wearing the watch, leave enough room to insert a finger between the bandand your wrist.

Periodic cleaning○ Periodic cleaning is highly recommended to enjoy the best quality of the watch for a longtime.
Ask the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or the CREDOR SERVICE STUDIO
through your nearby CREDOR retailers. (Cleaning may be done at a cost.)

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TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH

TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH

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Magnetic resistance (Magnetic influence)

Troubleshooting

Affected by nearby magnetism, a watch may temporarily gain or lose time or stop operating.
This watch is a magnetic resistant watch that is fully compliant with JIS level-1 standard.
Conditions of use(JIS-1)

If the watch becomes magnetized and its accuracy deteriorates to an extent exceeding the specified
rate under normal use, the watch may need to be demagnetized. In this case, you will be charged
for demagnetization and accuracy readjustment even if it happens within the guarantee period.

Examples of common magnetic products that may affect watches

Smartphone, cellular phone, tablet terminal(speaker, magnet of cover)

AC-powered
shaverMagnetic
cooking device

Portable radio(speaker)AC adapter

Magnetic
necklace

Bag(with magnet
buckle)The built-in speed-regulating mechanism is provided with a magnet, which may be influenced bya strong external magnetic field.

Solutions

Turn the crown to wind the mainspring
and reset the time. While you are
The mainspring has not been wearing the watch or when you take it
The watch stops operating.
off, check the remaining power shownwound.
by the power reserve indicator andwind the mainspring if necessary.

Turn the crown to wind the mainspring.
The watch stops even
The watch has been left at a Under a low-temperature condition(below 0°C), the watch may stop whenthough the power reserve
low temperature (below
the power reserve indicator shows lessindicator is not showing “0”. 0°C).
than one-fourth of the power reserve.

Return the watch to a normal
temperature so that it works accurately
The watch has been left in as usual, and then reset the time. The
extremely high or low
watch has been adjusted so that it
temperatures for a long time. works accurately when it is worn on
your wrist under a normal temperature
range between 5°C and 35°C.

Correct this condition by moving and
The watch temporarily loses/
keeping the watch away from the
The watch was brought into
gains time.
magnetic source, and reset the time. If
close contact with athis action does not correct themagnetic object.
condition, contact the retailer fromwhom the watch was purchased.
The watch was dropped,
worn while playing active
sports, hit against hardsurfaces, or exposed tostrong vibrations.

Magnetic healthpillow

The reason why this watch is affected by magnetism

Possible causes

EnglishKeep the watch more than 5 cm away from magnetic products.

TroublesThe watch hands movequicker than usual.

This is not a malfunction.

Reset the time. If the watch does not
return to its normal accuracy after
resetting the time, contact the retailer
from whom the watch was purchased.
1. Conduct the following crownoperation.
Normal position → first click →normal position
2. Reset the time.

Right after starting thewatch, it seems that theseconds hand moves more
quickly than usual whensetting the time.
Blur in the display persists.

It takes several seconds before theWhen the watch starts
speed-regulating unit starts operating.
moving, it takes a little time
To set the time correctly, wait for
before the speed-regulating
approximately 30 seconds after theunit starts operating. (This isseconds hand starts to move, and set
not a malfunction.)
the time.
Small amount of water has
got inside the watch due todeterioration of the gasket,
etc.

Consult the retailer from whom thewatch was purchased.

* For the solution of troubles other than above, contact the retailer from whom the watch waspurchased.

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■ SPECIFICATIONS (Movement)
Cal. NO

Features

Frequency of
crystal oscillator
Loss/Gain

7R14

Hour hand, minute hand, seconds hand, power reserve indicator
32,768 Hz (Hz = Cycles per second)
Within 15 seconds per month (equivalent to 1 second per day)(If the watch is worn on your wrist within normal temperature range between 5 °C
and 35 °C.)

-10°C ~ +60°C
Operational
Under a low-temperature condition (below 0 °C), always keep at least one-fourth oftemperature range
the watch power shown by the power reserve indicator.
Driving system

Manual winding typeIC (Integrated
Circuit)

Oscillator, frequency divider, and spring drive control circuit (C-MOS-IC): 1 piece

Jewels

41 jewels

Duration

Approx. 60 hours

Hand movement

Glide motion* The specifications are subject to change without prior notice due to product improvement.

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SPECIFICATIONS (Movement)