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When an Eco-Drive watch with this feature is left in the dark, the hands stop in order to save energy. Once light hits the watch, the hands move quickly and automatically to catch up to display the current correct time.
CITIZEN invented the world’ s first* Light-Level Indicator for analogue watches. It detects the intensity of light striking the dial and displays the electricity generation level at the moment, allowing wearers to easily gauge the charge level in any given situation.
The "glow" from the luminous materials in our timepieces will last depending on the type of light the watch is exposed to. It also depends on the number of luminous materials on the dial and hands. On average the glow will last from about 15-30 minutes in a dark setting.
Unlike radioactive materials that are used by some companies, the non-radioactive materials we use do not have a constant level of "light emission". This results in a very "bright" glow shortly after light exposure that diminishes over a period. When the two materials are compared side by side, the level of light emitted is the same.
Daylight-Saving Time rules will vary depending on the country or region within a country. When the watch receives a successful radio signal, the Daylight-Saving Time setting is automatically updated, provided the user has not manually turned OFF the setting.
To obtain the setting instructions specific to your watch, you will need to provide the Movement Calibre on your watch case back. The movement calibre number typically comprises four digits, starting with a letter (e.g., E870).
If the time, date, or chronograph hands do not indicate properly, the correct reference (0) positions may not be set.
To obtain the setting instructions specific to your watch, you will need to provide the Movement Calibre on your watch case back. The movement calibre number typically comprises four digits, starting with a letter (e.g., E870).
There are different procedures to turning off the alarm, depending on your model.
To obtain the setting instructions specific to your watch, you will need to provide the Movement Calibre on your watch case back. The movement calibre number typically comprises four digits, starting with a letter (e.g., E870).
Three types of radio signal reception are possible: automatic reception, on demand reception and recovery automatic reception. There are three modes where reception is possible time (TME), calendar (CAL) and receive set (RX-S). The watch cannot receive signals in any other mode.
To obtain the setting instructions specific to your watch, you will need to provide the Movement Calibre on your watch case back. The movement calibre number typically comprises four digits, starting with a letter (e.g., E870).
The most common use of a tachymeter is for measuring the approximate speed of a vehicle over a known distance.
Based on how many seconds it takes a vehicle to travel 1km or 1 mile (the available measuring range is up to 60 seconds), the average speed within the distance can be calculated.
To obtain the setting instructions specific to your watch, you will need to provide the Movement Calibre on your watch case back. The movement calibre number typically comprises four digits, starting with a letter (e.g., E870).
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Chronograph watches record time with great accuracy.
To obtain the setting instructions specific to your watch, you will need to provide the Movement Calibre on your watch case back. The movement calibre number typically comprises four digits, starting with a letter (e.g., E870).
An independent alarm hand, connected to a notched cam underneath the dial, is set to any time in a 12-hour period. When the desired time is met, the cam activates a lever, releasing energy from the mainspring to power a hammer that strikes against a membrane creating sound.
To obtain the setting instructions specific to your watch, you will need to provide the Movement Calibre on your watch case back. The movement calibre number typically comprises four digits, starting with a letter (e.g., E870).