CITIZEN INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of this Citizen watch. Before using the watch, read this instruction manual carefully to ensure correct use. After reading the manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.
Visit the Citizen website (http://www.citizenwatch-global.com/) to view visual guides for operation of your watch. Some models may be equipped with external features (calculation scale, tachymeter, etc.). Visual guides for operation of such external features can also be found on the website.
To check the movement number
A case number—4 alphanumeric characters and 6 or more alphanumeric characters—is engraved on the case back. The first 4 characters of the case number represent the movement number of the watch. An example shows "ΔΔΔΔ" as the movement number.
Engraving position example: An illustration shows a watch case back with engraved numbers and symbols. The text indicates that the first 4 characters of the case number represent the movement number. An example shows 'ΔΔΔΔ' as the movement number. The engraving position may differ depending on watch model.
Safety Precautions (IMPORTANT)
This manual contains instructions that should be strictly followed at all times not only for optimal use, but to prevent any injuries to yourself, other persons or property. Read the entire booklet (especially, pages 12 to 19) and understand the meaning of the following symbols:
Safety advisories:
- ? DANGER: Highly likely to cause death or serious injury
- ⚠️ WARNING: Can cause serious injury or death
- ❗ CAUTION: Can or will cause minor or moderate injury or damage
Important instructions:
- [Warning/Caution symbol] followed by instructions that should be followed or precautions that should be observed.
- [Prohibited symbol] followed by prohibited matters.
Before Using This Watch
Protective Stickers
Be sure to remove any protective stickers that may be on your watch (case back, band, clasp, etc.). Otherwise, perspiration or moisture may enter the gaps between the protective stickers and the parts, which may result in a skin rash and/or corrosion of the metal parts.
Band Adjustment
Citizen does not recommend attempting to adjust the watch band yourself. If not adjusted correctly, the band may become detached leading to an injury or loss of your watch. Some retailers may supply a band adjustment tool with your purchase.
For band adjustment, consult the retailer where the watch was purchased or your nearest Authorized Citizen Service Center. Some repair shops may charge a nominal fee for adjustment if the watch was not purchased directly from them.
Features
There are four different designs of multi-hand analog quartz watch:
- Model with date/day indicators (Cal. 6325)
- Model with date/day indicators and a moon age display (Cal. 6320, 6321)
- Model with date/day/24-hour indicators (Cal. 6329)
Component Identification
CAL. 6320 & CAL. 6321
Diagrams of watch faces. Features include a Day indicator, Date indicator, Moon age display, and a Crown with positions labeled 0, 1, and 2. Position 0 is the normal position. Position 1 is for date setting (rotate counterclockwise) and moon age setting (rotate clockwise). Position 2 is for setting the time and day.
CAL. 6325 & CAL. 6329
Diagrams of watch faces. Features include a Day indicator, Date indicator, and a Crown with positions labeled 0, 1, and 2. Model 6329 also has a 24-hour indicator. Position 0 is the normal position. Position 1 is for date setting (rotate counterclockwise). Position 2 is for setting the time and day. The 24-hour hand moves with the hour hand; pay attention to a.m. and p.m. when setting the time.
Setting the Time and Calendar
Setting the Time and Day
Before setting the time, ensure that the a.m./p.m. setting is correct.
- Pull the crown out two steps to position 2.
- Rotate the crown to set the time and day.
- Return the crown to the normal position 0 in sync with a reliable time source.
- You cannot fast-forward the day setting. The day changes every time you advance the hour hand 1 day (24 hours).
- Rotate the crown clockwise to set the hour and minute hands. If you rotate it counterclockwise, the day may not change properly.
- The day changes during a.m. time.
Setting the Date
- Pull the crown out one step to position 1.
- Rotate the crown counterclockwise to set the date.
- Return the crown to the normal position 0.
Do not change the date while the hour hand is indicating between 9 p.m. and 1 a.m. If you change the date during this time, the date may not change to the following day.
Setting the Moon Age
The moon age indicator provides a rough indication of the moon age or moon phase, not its actual shape.
a. Model with moon age scale
1. Determine the moon age for the day. Look in a newspaper to find out the moon age for the day.
2. Pull the crown out one step to position 1.
3. Rotate the crown clockwise to turn the moon shape, and set the center of the moon to the indicated value on the moon age scale (e.g., 4.4).
b. Model without moon age scale
1. Determine the moon age for the day. Look in a newspaper to find out the moon age for the day.
2. Pull the crown out one step to position 1.
3. Rotate the crown to set the moon shape to the closest moon age (0, 7, 15, or 22).
c. How to see the moon age
Moon Phase | Moon Age | Illustration Description |
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New moon | 0 | A dark crescent shape. |
First quarter | 7 (Neap) | A half-moon shape, right side illuminated. |
Full moon | 15 (Spring) | A full circle representing the moon. |
Last quarter | 22 (Neap) | A half-moon shape, left side illuminated. |
You can set the moon age more precisely at new moon (moon age: 0) or full moon (moon age: 15).
Water Resistance
⚠️ WARNING: Water Resistance
Refer to the watch dial and the case back for the indication of the water resistance of your watch. The following chart provides examples of use for reference to ensure that your watch is used properly. (The unit "1 bar" is roughly equal to 1 atmosphere.)
WATER RESIST(ANT) ××bar may also be indicated as W.R.xxbar. Non-water resistant models are not designed to come into contact with any moisture. Take care not to expose a watch with this rating to any type of moisture.
Name | Indication (Dial or Case back) | Specification |
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Non-water resistant watch | — | Non-water resistant |
Everyday-use water resistant watch | WATER RESIST(ANT) | Water resistant to 3 atmospheres |
Upgraded everyday-use water resistant watch | WATER RESIST(ANT) 5 bar | Water resistant to 5 atmospheres |
Upgraded everyday-use water resistant watch | WATER RESIST(ANT) 10/20 bar | Water resistant to 10 or 20 atmospheres |
Water resistance for daily use (to 3 atmospheres) means the watch is water resistant for occasional accidental splashing.
Upgraded water resistance for daily use (to 5 atmospheres) means that the watch may be worn while swimming, but is not to worn while skin diving.
Upgraded water resistance for daily use (to 10/20 atmospheres) means that the watch may be worn while skin diving, but not while scuba or saturated diving using helium gas.
Water-related use
Activity | Non-water resistant | 3 Atmospheres | 5 Atmospheres | 10/20 Atmospheres |
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Minor exposure to water (washing face, rain, etc.) | NO | OK | OK | OK |
Swimming and general washing work | NO | NO | OK | OK |
Skin diving, marine sports | NO | NO | NO | OK |
Scuba diving using an air tank | NO | NO | NO | NO |
Operate the crown or button when the watch is wet | NO | NO | NO | NO |
Precautionary Items and Usage Limitations
To Avoid Injury
- Be particularly careful when wearing your watch while holding a small child, to avoid injury.
- Be particularly careful when engaged in strenuous exercise or work, to avoid injury to yourself and others.
- Do NOT wear your watch while in a sauna or other location where your watch may become excessively hot, since there is the risk of burns.
- Be careful when putting on and taking off your watch, since there is a risk of damaging your fingernails, depending on the manner in which the band is fastened.
- Take off your watch before going to bed.
Precautions
- Always use the watch with the crown pushed in (normal position). If the crown is of the screw lock-type, make sure it is securely locked.
- Do NOT operate the crown or any push buttons when the watch is wet. Water may enter the watch causing damage to vital components.
- If water enters the watch or the watch fogs up and does not clear up even after a long time, consult your dealer or Authorized Service Center for inspection and/or repair.
When Wearing Your Watch
Band
- Leather, genuine skin and rubber (urethane) bands will deteriorate over time due to perspiration, body oils and dirt. Be sure to replace the band periodically.
- The durability of a leather band may be affected when wet (fading, peeling of adhesive), owing to the properties of the material. Moreover, wet leather may cause a rash.
- It is recommended to take off the watch if it gets wet, even if the watch itself is water resistant.
- Do not wear the band too tightly. Try to leave enough space between the band and your skin to allow adequate ventilation.
- The rubber (urethane) band may be stained by dyes or soil present in or on clothing or other accessories. Since these stains may not be removable, caution is required when wearing your watch with items that tend to easily transfer color (articles of clothing, purses, etc.). In addition, the band may be deteriorated by solvents or moisture in the air. Replace with a new one when it has lost elasticity or become cracked.
- Request adjustment or repair of the band in the following cases: You notice an abnormality with the band due to corrosion. The pin of the band is protruding.
- Citizen does not recommend attempting to adjust the watch band yourself. Special expertise and experience is required for proper adjustment. If not adjusted correctly, the band may become detached leading to loss of your watch. Some retailers may supply a band adjustment tool with your purchase. For band adjustment, consult the retailer from where the watch was purchased or your nearest Authorized Citizen Service Center. Some repair shops may charge a nominal fee for adjustment if the watch was not purchased directly from them.
Temperature
The watch may stop or the function of the watch may be impaired in extremely high or low temperature. Do not use the watch in places where the temperature is outside the operating temperature range as stated in the specifications.
Magnetism
Analog quartz watches are powered by a step motor that uses a magnet. Subjecting the watch to strong magnetism from the outside can cause the motor to operate improperly and prevent the watch from keeping time accurately. Do not allow the watch to come into close proximity to magnetic health devices (magnetic necklaces, magnetic elastic bands, etc.) or the magnets used in the latches of refrigerator doors, clasps used in handbags, the speaker of a cell phone, electromagnetic cooking devices and so on.
Strong Shock
Avoid dropping the watch or subjecting it to other strong impact. It may cause malfunctions and/or performance deterioration as well as damage to the case and bracelet.
Static Electricity
The integrated circuits (IC) used in quartz watches are sensitive to static electricity. Please note the watch may operate erratically or not at all if exposed to intense static electricity.
Chemicals, Corrosive Gasses and Mercury
If paint thinner, benzene or other solvents or products containing these solvents (including gasoline, nail-polish remover, cresol, bathroom cleaners and adhesives, water repellent, etc.) are allowed to come into contact with the watch, they may discolor, dissolve or crack the materials. Be careful when handling these chemicals. Contact with mercury such as that used in thermometers may also cause discoloration of the band and case.
Always Keep Your Watch Clean
- Rotate the crown while it is pressed in fully and press the buttons periodically so they do not become stuck due to accumulations of foreign matter.
- The case and band of the watch come into direct contact with the skin in the same manner as undergarments. Corrosion of the metal or unnoticed soiling such as that caused by perspiration and dirt can soil sleeves and other portions of clothing. Keep your watch clean at all times.
- The case and band of the watch come into direct contact with the skin. If you think there is something wrong, discontinue wearing the watch immediately and consult your physician.
- In the case of accumulation of sweat or dirt on a metal band or case, clean thoroughly using a brush and neutral detergent. In the case of a leather band, wipe clean using a dry cloth.
- Leather bands may become discolored by perspiration or dirt. Always keep your leather band clean by wiping with a dry cloth.
Caring for Your Watch
- Wipe any dirt or moisture such as perspiration from the case and crystal with a soft cloth.
- For a metallic, plastic or rubber (urethane) watchband, wash any dirt off with water. Remove the small amounts of dirt trapped between the crevices of the metallic band with a soft brush.
- For a leather band, wipe off dirt using a dry cloth.
- If you will not be using your watch for an extended period of time, carefully wipe off any perspiration, dirt or moisture and store in a proper location, avoiding locations subject to excessively high or low temperatures and high humidity.
When Luminous Paint is used for your watch
The paint on the dial and hands helps you with reading the time in a dark place. The luminous paint stores light (daylight or artificial light) and glows in a dark place. It is free from any radioactive substance or any other material harmful to a human body or environment.
- The light emission gradually becomes weaker as time passes.
- The duration of the light ("glow") will vary depending on the brightness, types of and distance from a light source, exposure time, and the amount of the paint.
- The paint may not glow and/or may dissipate quickly if exposure to light was not sufficient.
Specifications
Type | Specification |
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Type | Analog quartz watch |
Timekeeping accuracy | Within ±20 seconds per month when worn at normal operation temperatures (between +5°C and +35°C) |
Quartz crystal frequency | 32,768Hz |
IC (Integrated Circuit) | 1C / MOS-LSI 1 pc. |
Operating temperature range | - 10°C ~ + 60°C |
Display functions | • Time: hours, minutes, seconds • Time: 24-hour (Cal. 6329 only) • Calendar: Date, day of the week • Moon age (Cal. 6320 and 6321) |
Additional functions | • Date fast-forward setting function • Second hand stop function |
Battery | Battery 1 pc.(SR621SW) |
Battery life | Approximately 2 years |
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
CE Mark
Model Numbers: AG8, ED8, Cal. 632, CTZ-B8170