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V657, VD57
CHRONOGRAPH

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TIME/CALENDAR
● Hour, minute and second hands
● Date displayed in numerals
CHRONOGRAPH
● Measures up to 60 minutes in 1/10 second increments.
● Split time measurement
 SCREW DOWN CROWN
DISPLAY AND CROWN/BUTTONS [for models with screw down crown]

CHRONOGRAPH
1/10-second hand Unlocking the crown
1 Turn Crown counterclockwise until you no
Hour hand Minute hand longer feel the threads turning.
2 Crown can be pulled out.
A
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a b c Locking the crown
CHRONOGRAPH
minute hand CROWN 1 Push Crown back in to normal position.
Date 2 Turn Crown clockwise while pressing it lightly
until tight.
Second hand B
CHRONOGRAPH
second hand

2 a: Normal position b: First click c: Second click 3

 ADJUSTING CHRONOGRAPH HAND POSITION TIME/CALENDAR SETTING
● Before setting the time, be sure to check that the CHRONOGRAPH hands are in
“0” position when the chronograph is reset. (For resetting the chronograph, see 1 2 3
“CHRONOGRAPH” on page 6)
* If any of the CHRONOGRAPH hands do not return to “0” position, follow the
procedure below to reset the hands. 4

CROWN Pull out to second click. 5

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▲
A
Press repeatedly to reset CROWN
A CHRONOGRAPH 1/10-
▲ second hand to “0” position. 1 Pull out to first click, and turn clockwise until the previous day’s date
appears.
Press repeatedly to reset
B CHRONOGRAPH second 2 Pull out to second click when Second hand is at the 12 o’clock position.
and minute hands to “0”
position. 3 Turn clockwise until the desired date appears.
B ▲
4 Turn to set Hour and Minute hands.
CROWN Push back in to normal
4 CROWN position. 5 Push back in to normal position in accordance with a time signal. 5
 CHRONOGRAPH TACHYMETER
[for models with tachymeter scale on the dial]

✩
CHRONOGRAPH To measure the hourly average speed of a vehicle
1/10-second hand A Start / Stop / Restart
Ex. 1 1 Use the stopwatch to determine
Tachymeter how many seconds it takes to go
CHRONOGRAPH scale: “90” 1 km or 1 mile.
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minute hand ▲
2 Locate the second marker on the
CHRONOGRAPH B Reset / CHRONOGRAPH
second hand:
main dial that corresponds to the
second hand Split /Split release measured seconds, and the
40 seconds
tachymeter scale it indicates gives
“90” (tachymeter scale figure) x
Ex.: 15 minutes and 10.6 seconds the average speed per hour.
1 (km or mile) = 90 km/h or mph
✩ After the measurement exceeds 1 minute, the CHRONOGRAPH 1/10-
second hand stays at “0” position. Tachymeter scale can be used only when the time required is less than 60 seconds.
When the measurement is stopped, it will move to indicate the elapsed 1/10 Ex. 2: If the measuring distance is extended to 2 km or miles or shortened to
seconds. 0.5 km or miles and CHRONOGRAPH second hand indicates “90” on
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 tachymeter scale:
“90” (tachymeter scale figure) x 2 (km or mile) = 180 km/h or mph NOTES ON OPERATING THE WATCH
“90” (tachymeter scale figure) x 0.5 (km or mile) = 45 km/h or mph
ADJUSTING CHRONOGRAPH HAND POSITION
● The “0” position of the CHRONOGRAPH 1/10-second hand differs depending on the
To measure the hourly rate of operation models.
* Some models have the “0” position of the CHRONOGRAPH 1/10-second hand at 3
Ex. 1 1 Use the stopwatch to measure the and 9 o’clock sides of the small dial. In that case, check if the hand is level with its
both ends pointing to those “0” positions.
time required to complete 1 job.
▲ ● The CHRONOGRAPH minute hand moves correspondingly with the CHRONOGRAPH
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second hand.
Tachymeter ● The hands move quickly if the respective buttons are kept pressed.
scale: “180” 2 Locate the second marker on the
main dial that corresponds to the
CHRONOGRAPH TIME/CALENDAR SETTING
second hand: measured seconds, and the
20 seconds tachymeter scale it indicates gives ● Do not set the date between 9:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. Otherwise, the date may not
change properly.
the average number of jobs ● When setting the hour hand, be sure to check that AM/PM is correctly set. The watch
“180” (tachymeter scale figure) x
accomplished per hour. is so designed that the date changes once in 24 hours.
1 job = 180 jobs/hour
* 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 date changes, the time is set for the A.M. period. If
Ex. 2: If 15 jobs are completed in 20 seconds: not, the time is set for the P.M. period.
● When setting the minute hand, first advance it 4 to 5 minute ahead of the desired time
“180” (tachymeter scale figure) x 15 jobs = 2700 jobs/hour and then turn it back to the exact minute.
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 ● While the crown is at the second click, do not press the buttons. Otherwise, the
CHRONOGRAPH hands will move. To reset them to “0” position, see “ADJUSTING BATTERY CHANGE
CHRONOGRAPH HAND POSITION” on page 4.

CHRONOGRAPH 2 Battery life : Approx. 2 years

● While the chronograph is counting, do not pull out the crown to set the time. Otherwise, Years Battery : SEIKO SR920SW
the chronograph operation cannot be made.
● The CHRONOGRAPH 1/10-second scale and hand differ in design and shape depending
on the models. ● If the chronograph is used for more than 60 minutes a day, the battery life may be
* Some models have the CHRONOGRAPH 1/10-second scale graduated on the upper less than the specified period.
● As the battery is inserted at the factory to check the function and performance of
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half of the small dial and the hand which is so designed that both ends can indicate

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the elapsed 1/10 second. In that case, read the marker on the scale where either end the watch, its actual life once in your possession may be less than the specified
of the hand points to. period.
● When the battery expires, be sure to replace it as soon as possible to prevent any
malfunction.
● We recommend that you contact an AUTHORIZED PULSAR DEALER for battery
replacement.

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 ● 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 “0” position. WARNING
CROWN Pull out to second click. ● Do not remove the battery from the watch.
A ▲ ● If it is necessary to take out the battery, keep it out of the reach of
children. If a child swallows it, consult a doctor immediately.
Press and hold at the same
A and B time for 2 seconds.*
● Never short-circuit, tamper with or heat the battery, and never expose
▲ it to fire. The battery may burst, become very hot or catch fire.
Press repeatedly to reset
A
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B CHRONOGRAPH 1/10-
▲ second hand to “0” position.** CAUTION
● The battery is not rechargeable. Never attempt to recharge it, as this
Press repeatedly to reset
* The CHRONOGRAPH
second hand turns half a
B CHRONOGRAPH second and
may cause battery leakage or damage to the battery.
circle counterclockwise ▲ minute hands to “0” position.**
and then returns where it
was. The CHRONO- CROWN Turn to set the time.
GRAPH 1/10-second ▲
hand turns a full circle
clockwise and stops. Push back in to normal
** The hands move quickly CROWN
if the respective buttons position.
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 * Before using the water resistance 5, 10, 15 or 20 bar watch in water, be sure the
TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH crown is pushed in completely.
Do not operate the crown when the watch is wet or in water. If used in sea water,
WATER RESISTANCE ● Water resistance (5 bar)* 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
● Non-water resistant If “WATER RESISTANT 5 BAR” the water resistance 10, 15 or 20 bar watch, be sure to observe the following:
is inscribed on the case back, your • Do not operate the crown when the watch is wet with soapy water or shampoo.
If “WATER RESISTANT” is not • If the watch is left in warm water, a slight time loss or gain may be caused. This
inscribed on the case back, your 5 bar WR watch is designed and manu- condition, however, will be corrected when the watch returns to normal
watch is not water resistant, and factured to withstand up to 5 bar temperature.
care should be taken not to get it and is suitable for swimming, yachting and taking NOTE:
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wet as water may damage the movement. If a shower. Pressure in bar is a test pressure and should not be considered as corresponding
the watch becomes wet, we suggest that you ● Water resistance (10 bar/15 bar/20 bar)*
to actual diving depth since swimming movement tends to increase the
have it checked by an AUTHORIZED PULSAR
If “WATER RESISTANT 10 BAR”, pressure at a given depth. Care should also be taken on diving into water.
DEALER or SERVICE CENTER.
“WATER RESISTANT 15 BAR”
● Water resistance (3 bar) 10/15/20
bar WR
or “WATER RESISTANT 20 BAR” TEMPERATURES shorten the battery life. Do not leave
is inscribed on the case back, your watch in very low temperatures
If “WATER RESISTANT” is inscribed Your watch works with stable below –5° C (+23° F) for a long time
on the case back, your watch is your watch is designed and manufactured to +50°C
accuracy within a temperature since the cold may cause a slight time
designed and manufactured to withstand up to 10 bar/15 bar/20 bar and is -5°C range of 5° C and 35° C (41° loss or gain.
withstand up to 3 bar, such as acci- suitable for taking a bath, shallow diving, but not F and 95° F). However, the above conditions will be
Temperatures over 50° C corrected when the watch returns to
dental contact with splashes of water or rain, but it is for scuba diving. We recommend that you wear a (122° F) may cause battery leakage or normal temperature.
14 not designed for swimming or diving. PULSAR Diver’s watch for scuba diving. 15
 CARE OF CASE AND BRACELET MAGNETISM
To prevent possible rusting Your watch will be adversely
of the case and bracelet affected by strong magnetism.
caused by dust, moisture and Keep it away from close
perspiration, wipe them contact with magnetic objects.
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periodically with a soft dry
cloth.
PERIODIC CHECK
SHOCKS & VIBRATION
It is recommended that the
Light activities will not affect watch be checked once every
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your watch, but be careful not 2-3 2 to 3 years. Have your

Years watch checked by an
to drop your watch or hit it
against hard surfaces, as this AUTHORIZED PULSAR
may cause damage. DEALER or SERVICE CENTER to ensure
that the case, crown, buttons, gasket and
CHEMICALS crystal seal remain intact.

Be careful not to expose the PRECAUTION REGARDING

watch to solvents, mercury, CASE BACK PROTECTIVE FILM
cosmetic spray, detergents,
adhesives or paints. If your watch has a protective
Otherwise, the case, film and/or a sticker on the
bracelet, etc. may become case back, be sure to peel
discolored, deteriorated or damaged. them off before using your
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