Seiko Manuals & User Guides

Seiko watch manuals are categorized by their Caliber Code. You can find this 4-character code (e.g., V157, 4R36) on the case back of your watch. Use this code to search for the correct digital instruction booklet.

Seiko Solar watches charge by exposing the dial to light. Direct sunlight is the most efficient power source. If the watch has stopped, place it under a bright light source for the duration specified in your model's manual to recharge it fully.

Support for the SLP series is handled by Seiko Instruments. While many manuals are available here, drivers and software updates are typically hosted on the Seiko Instruments official website.

If you have a quartz watch, the battery typically lasts 2-3 years. When the battery is low, the second hand may move in two-second intervals (EOL indicator). Solar and Kinetic models rely on light or motion and use a capacitor/rechargeable cell, which generally does not require frequent replacement.

Pull the crown out to the second click to set the time. To set the day/date, pull the crown to the first click and rotate it (avoid changing the date between 9:00 PM and 4:00 AM to prevent damaging the mechanism). Refer to the specific manual for your caliber for exact steps.