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Printed in Japan
BSJ9SCCG-2002
Thank you very much for choosing a Grand Seiko watch.
For proper and safe use of your Grand Seiko watch, please
read the instructions carefully in this booklet before using it.
Keep this manual handy for easy reference.
Bracelet sizing is available at the retailer from whom the watch was purchased. If you cannot
have your watch band sized by the retailer from whom the watch was purchased because you
received the watch as a gift, or you moved to a distant place, please contact Grand Seiko
international service network mentioned on CERTIFICATE OF GUARANTEE or our website.
The service may also be available on a chargeable basis at other retailers, however, some
retailers may not undertake the service.
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 attached
to the film and may cause rust.
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION -About mechanical watch- ............................................................. 2
Characteristics of a mechanical watch .............................................................. 3
For lifelong use of your mechanical watch ......................................................... 5
CAUTIONS FOR ACCURACY ............................................................................. 8
HANDLING CAUTIONS ....................................................................................... 9
CHECK THE CALIBER NUMBER AND WATER-RESISTANT LEVEL ............. 10
CAUTIONS ON WATER RESISTANCE ............................................................ 11
NAMES OF THE PARTS .................................................................................... 15
HOW TO USE ..................................................................................................... 18
Crown .............................................................................................................. 18
Power reserve indicator ................................................................................... 19
HOW TO USE (FOR CAL. 9S85, 9S68, 9S65, 9S27) ...................................... 20
HOW TO USE (FOR CAL. 9S86, 9S66) .......................................................... 22
List of time zone differences in major regions of the world ........................... 29
HOW TO USE (FOR CAL. 9S64, 9S63) .......................................................... 30
HOW TO USE (FOR CAL. 9S61) .................................................................... 32
FUNCTIONS OF DIVER’S MODEL .................................................................... 33
Unidirectional rotating bezel ............................................................................ 33
Slide adjuster ................................................................................................... 34
THE GRAND SEIKO STANDARD ..................................................................... 35
The Grand Seiko Standard Inspection Certificate ............................................ 37
Cautions for accuracy of mechanical watch .................................................... 38
TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH .......................................... 39
After-sale service ............................................................................................. 39
Guarantee ....................................................................................................... 40
Daily care ........................................................................................................ 41
Band ................................................................................................................ 42
Magnetic resistance (Magnetic influence) ....................................................... 43
Lumibrite ......................................................................................................... 44
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 45
SPECIFICATIONS (Movement) ........................................................................ 46
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English
INTRODUCTION -About mechanical watch-
Thank you very much for purchasing the Grand Seiko mechanical watch.
Take hold of your watch softly.
Hear the watch ticking,
tick tock, tick tock, tick tock,
soft and faint, a dignified sound can be heard.
The sound can be called
the crystal of the craftsmen’s spirit and skill.
Handpicked parts assembled one by one,
carefully, with craftsmanship,
giving life to a mechanical watch.
This is proven by the sound.
Talking about accuracy,
mechanical watches cannot be compared to
quartz watches, that is for certain.
However, the accuracy of a mechanical watch
is pursued by human hands.
Full of spirit and know-how of craftsmen.
A mechanical watch - complicated, sensitive,
and having a human touch.
We would like to let all of you know
the charm of a mechanical watch, which has no bounds.
So we made this handbook, mainly detailing the accuracy.
Wishing you will have a nice time
with your Grand Seiko for a long, long time.
2INTRODUCTION -About mechanical watch-
Quartz watches and mechanical watches - what
is the difference?
We will explain by example
Quartz watches that you have come to be
familiar with.
These are just like airplanes, controlled by
computers.
A battery, IC, and crystal make quartz
watches work accurately, electrically.
Some loss or gain may occur while the watch
is worn.
However, this will be too small to notice in your
daily life.
If a quartz watch resembles an airplane, a
mechanical watch is like a bicycle.
All watch parts work together mechanically to
make it tick.
Thus, a mechanical watch is easily affected
by the outside environment.
If it is hot, the watch tends to lose time. When
power driving the watch becomes short (when
the amount the spring is wound is short),
accuracy becomes unstable.
If the resting position of the watch is changed,
accuracy is also affected.
The rate of loss/gain could be significant that
you will notice in your daily life.
The accuracy is shown by the daily rate
The measured loss/gain of the watch per day
This is called the daily rate.
The accuracy of a mechanical watch is usually shown in
this daily rate.
The accuracy of a mechanical watch changes delicately
day by day,
depending on the condition in which the watch is used or
the outside environment.
Thus,
By only observing loss/gain in one day, you cannot judge
how accurate the watch works.
If you check the average of the daily loss/gain rate, you
can judge the accuracy of the watch.
In the case of quartz watches, the accuracy is usually
shown by the monthly/yearly rate.
Total losses/gains for a month/year are called the loss/
gain rate of quartz watches.
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Mean daily rate / Normal usage accuracy
The accuracy of a mechanical watch varies depending on many things,
such as the amount the spring is wound by movements of your arm, temperature, or resting
position of the watch.
Thus to show the accuracy of a mechanical watch evenly, not depending on the environment,
loss/gain of a mechanical watch is measured
before the inside movements of the watch are put in the case,
under controlled conditions,
with many days of tests.
And the measured rate is called “mean daily rate”.
In both the ISO3159 and Grand Seiko Standard*,
the standard rate is mean daily rate.
* “THE GRAND SEIKO STANDARD” P. 35
This rate is the data measured in an environment that is
artificially controlled,
in order to fairly evaluate/show the abilities of mechanical
watches without being influenced by environmental
changes.
So it is different from “normal usage accuracy”
when you are actually wearing the watch.
The accuracy of a mechanical watch varies delicately day
by day, depending on the environment.
This is like a living thing,
one of the charms that a mechanical watch has.
Normal usage accuracy should be from –1 second/day to +10 seconds (–1 to +8 seconds
for Cal. 9S86 and 9S85, –5 to +10 seconds for Cal. 9S27) /day. If the average of the daily
rates exceeds this level, we would like the responsibility for adjusting it accordingly (The cost
of adjusting the watch is free of charge for three years from the date of purchase.)
To adjust the accuracy as accurately as possible, information such as the rate of loss/gain
of your watch and how you use it, are very important. Please let us know the following when
you ask for adjustment of your watch by our service center.
(1) The average daily loss/gain rates for one week to ten days
Ex. an average of +11 seconds
(2) Approximate hours of wearing the watch in one day in the above period
Ex. Approximately 10 hours
(3) The resting position of the watch while you don’t wear it
Ex. Horizontal - Dial up
Vertical - the crown up
4INTRODUCTION -About mechanical watch-Characteristics of a mechanical watch
For lifelong use of your mechanical watch rule No.1
Wind the mainspring of your mechanical watch at a fixed time.
As there are rules for everything, there is a rule for
winding the spring.
You have not heard this before?
Please keep it in mind.
The mainspring - the source of energy for a
mechanical watch.
When it is fully wound, it can supply the most
stable energy to every part of the watch
movement, and the accuracy of the watch
becomes most stable.
Power the
mainspring
supplies
High
Low
Duration from a fully wound state
Even if your watch is a self-winding type, when you
feel the accuracy is not stable, turn the crown to
wind the mainspring further.
If you work at a desk, etc., and do not move too
much, the spring will not be wound sufficiently.
If your watch is a wind-up mechanical type, turn
the crown every day, at a fixed time to wind the
mainspring sufficiently.
To use the watch with better accuracy, wind the
mainspring every day, at a fixed time.
Please keep to this rule as best as possible.
For instance,
You may make it a rule to wind the spring
When you wake up, or at lunchtime.
For lifelong use of your mechanical watch rule No.2
Place your watch correctly, like this.
Half of one day, twenty-four hours,
when you do not wear your watch.
The accuracy while you do not wear the watch is included in “normal
usage accuracy”.
The mechanical watch that you take off.
Which position should the watch be put in?
The loss/gain of a mechanical watch
depends on the resting position of the watch.
In one position, the watch tends to gain, in another position, it doesn’t.
For instance, while you are sleeping at night,
when you do not wear your watch,
put the watch in various positions for seven to eight hours, such as
placing it with its face turned up,
or with the crown up, to find the best resting position for the watch for
reducing the loss/gain that occurs while you are wearing your watch.
Horizontal
-dial up
Vertical-
3 o’clock
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For lifelong use of your mechanical watch rule No.3
Accuracy will vary depending on the temperature.
A piece of metal of about 0.1 mm, as thin as a hair,
is wound.
That is the key that controls the accuracy of all
mechanical watches.
<<Balance>>
Balance
spring
Metals expand and contract depending on the
temperature.
This characteristic of all metals also applies to the
balance spring.
This affects the accuracy of a mechanical watch.
In other words,
When it is hot, the balance spring expands and
the watch tends to lose.
When it is cold, the balance spring contracts and
the watch tends to gain. This is typical.
For lifelong use of your mechanical watch rule No.4
Keep your mechanical watch away from magnetic objects.
After you take off your watch,
do you leave it by your cell phone?
Or put it on a television or next to your PC?
Do you put it in your bag with your cell phone?
Watches do not like magnetism.
They may lose or gain when affected by magnetism.
To make your mechanical watch work more accurately,
it is important not to leave the watch close to magnetic
objects for a long time.
In particular, cell phones, televisions and speakers of PCs
have strong magnetism.
A magnetic necklace, a clasp of a handbag, magnetic parts
of refrigerators,
there are many magnetic objects around us.
Please be careful.
6INTRODUCTION -About mechanical watch-For lifelong use of your mechanical watch
For lifelong use of your mechanical watch rule No.5
Do not give your mechanical watch a strong shock.
When you play golf, tennis or baseball.
When you play a sport that gives your arm a strong
impact.
Please take off your mechanical watch.
There are reasons for this.
For instance,
at the moment you hit a golf ball with a club,
the impact of the ball against the club is about 1
ton.
The impact is given to your wrist,
and this will affect very small parts inside your
mechanical watch.
Sometimes, the impact will deform or break a
watch part.
“Good shot” for you becomes “bad shock” for your
watch.
For lifelong use of your mechanical watch rule No.6
Overhaul, once every three years
Love your watch, once every three years.
Talk about an overhaul.
In the case of a mechanical watch, there is no
need to change your battery.
However,
maintenance of your watch is also necessary.
Once every three years,
please take your watch to our service center for
examining and cleaning every part of your watch.
Once you start using it,
your watch never takes a rest.
And in the case of a mechanical watch, power
given to its gear is stronger,
compared to a quartz watch.
So parts may wear,
oil may dry or be insufficient in some parts.
Especially,
the first three years after you start using your
watch is the period when
each part gets used to one another,
and contacting each other causes additional
metal powder.
The first overhaul is
the key to the life of your mechanical watch.
Please keep in mind
an overhaul, once every three years
can be considered
love for your watch.
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CAUTIONS FOR ACCURACY
Normal usage accuracy of a mechanical watch varies depending on individual customer’s
use conditions such as winding state of the mainspring by movement amount of the
customer’s arm per day, temperature environment, and position (orientation of a watch).
Accordingly, the actual normal usage accuracy when the watch is used by a customer may
differ from the numerical value of each item specified in the Grand Seiko Standard.
The target range of normal usage accuracy when the watch is actually used by a customer
is set to –1 to +10 seconds (–1 to +8 seconds for Cal. 9S86 and 9S85, –5 to +10 seconds for
Cal. 9S27) per day.
To correctly judge the normal usage accuracy, please use the watch for not only one day,
but also approximately one week to 10 days under normal use conditions to check loss or
gain of time. If the average value per day exceeds the target range, we will adjust the watch.
(Adjustment is provided free of charge for three years after purchase, then charged thereafter.
For more details, please refer to the instruction manual.)
The enclosed Grand Seiko Standard Inspection Certificate certifies the values of a movement
single unit before assembly in a case which are measured under an artificially controlled
environment in the production factory passed the Grand Seiko Standard Inspection.
Should the certificate be lost or after repair or adjustment, it cannot be reissued.
8CAUTIONS FOR ACCURACY
HANDLING CAUTIONS
bWARNING
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 Grand Seiko
international service network mentioned on CERTIFICATE OF GUARANTEE or our website.
Keep 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 be
harmful to the health of the baby or child.
bCAUTION
To indicate the risks of light injuries or material damages unless the
following 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
or rises above 35°C for a long time
Places affected by strong magnetism or
static electricity
Places affected by strong vibrations
Places of high humidity
Dusty places
If you observe any allergic symptoms or skin irritation
Stop wearing the watch immediately and consult a specialist such as a dermatologist or an
allergist.
Other cautions
Replacement of the metallic band requires professional knowledge and skill.
Please ask the retailer from whom the watch was purchased for replacement of the metallic
band, as there is a risk of hand or finger injury and fear of losing parts.
Do not disassemble or tamper with the watch.
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 band
and 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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CHECK THE CALIBER NUMBER AND
WATER-RESISTANT LEVEL
About the caliber number
The caliber number is a four-digit number that indicates the model of a movement (mechanical
part of a watch). The Grand Seiko watch is mounted with an exclusive movement, and the
mechanical caliber number starts with “9S”, the spring drive caliber number starts with “9R” and
the quartz caliber numbers are indicated with 4 digits starting with “9F”, “8J” and “4J”.
How to check the caliber number
The four-digit model number on the case back is the caliber number.
9
R
6
5
-
0
A
A
0
9
R
6
5
-
0
A
A
0
Water resistant
performance
Case Number
<Regular case back> <See-through case
back>
<Diver’s watch case
back>
Ex.9S85-00A0
Caliber Number
* The above illustrations are examples and may differ from the case back of the watch you
purchased.
Water resistance
Refer to the table below for the description of each degree of water resistant
performance of your watch before using.
Indication on the case back Water resistant performance Conditions of Use
No indication Non-water resistance Avoid drops of water or sweat
WATER RESISTANT Water resistance for everyday life
The watch withstands accidental
contact with water in everyday life
b
WARNING
Not suitable for swimming
WATER RESISTANT
5 BAR
Water resistance for everyday life
at 5 barometric pressures
The watch is suitable for
swimming.
WATER RESISTANT
10 (20) BAR
Water resistance for everyday life
at 10 (20) barometric pressures
The watch is suitable for diving not
using an air cylinder.
DIVER'S WATCH 200m or
AIR DIVER'S 200m
The watch can be worn for diving
using a compressed air cylinder
and can withstand water pressure
to a depth of 200 meters.
The watch is suitable for genuine
scuba diving use.
DIVER'S WATCH 600m FOR
SATURATION DIVING or
He GAS DIVER'S 600m
The watch can be worn for diving
using helium gas and can
withstand water pressure to a
depth of 600 meters.
The watch is suitable for
saturation diving.
* The orientation and design of the display may vary depending on the model.
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CAUTIONS ON WATER RESISTANCE
b CAUTION
Do not turn or pull out the crown when the
watch 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 resistant
performance of the watch is deteriorated.
Immediately consult the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or
Grand Seiko international service network mentioned on CERTIFICATE
OF GUARANTEE or our website.
Do not leave moisture, sweat and dirt on the
watch for a long time.
Be aware of a risk that a water resistant watch may lessen its water resistant
performance 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 or
a sauna.
Steam, soap or some components of a hot spring may accelerate the
deterioration of water resistant performance of the watch.
If water-resistant level of your watch is defined
as “WATER RESISTANT”
b WARNING
Do not use the watch in scuba diving or
saturation diving.
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
Do not pour running water directly from
faucet.
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.
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CAUTIONS ON WATER RESISTANCE
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If water-resistant level of your watch is defined as
“DIVER'S WATCH 200m” or “AIR DIVER'S 200m”
bWARNING Never use the watch in saturation diving using helium gas.
While diving, never operate the watch in any other manner than
described in this instruction manual.
bCAUTION Before using the diver’s watch, you have to be properly trained in
various types of diving and possess the requisite experience and skill
to dive safely. When diving, strictly abide by the rules of diving.
If water-resistant level of your watch is defined
as “DIVER'S WATCH 600m FOR SATURATION
DIVING” or “He GAS DIVER'S 600m”
bWARNING This product is compatible with saturation diving. Do not use this
product for saturation diving unless you have acquired the
requisite experience and techniques for safe saturation diving,
thoroughly familiarized yourself with the operation and handing of
this product, and inspect all functions of this product prior to each
dive.
Make sure you carefully check the depth rating indicated on the
watch dial or on the case back, and never use the watch
underwater deeper than the specified depth.
While diving, never operate the watch in any other manner than
described in this instruction manual.
bCAUTION Before using the diver’s watch, you have to be properly trained in
various types of diving and possess the requisite experience and skill
to dive safely. When diving, strictly abide by the rules of diving.
12 CAUTIONS ON WATER RESISTANCE
Precautions for diving (common during scuba
diving and saturated diving)
Before diving
Inspect the following items before diving.
“NAMES OF THE PARTS”→ P. 15
1
2
4
3
65
1The time is correctly set.
2Turn the crown to wind up the watch
so that it does not stop in the water.
“Screw down crown”→ P. 18
“How to wind the mainspring”→
P. 20
3The rotating bezel turns smoothly.
(The bezel rotation must not be too
loose or too tight.)
“Unidirectional rotating bezel”→
P. 33
4The crown is completely screwed in.
“Screw down crown”→ P. 18
5No abnormalities such as flaws or
cracks exist on the band or glass.
6The band is reliably fixed with spring
bars, buckles or other parts.
bCAUTION If you notice any abnormalities, contact the retailer from whom the
watch was purchased or Grand Seiko international service network
mentioned on CERTIFICATE OF GUARANTEE or our website.
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CAUTIONS ON WATER RESISTANCE
English
While diving
Make sure to observe the following instructions when you wear the watch while diving.
Wear the watch within the water depth
indicated on the dial.
Do not operate the crown or buttons
underwater.
Take care not to bump the watch against hard
objects such as rocks.
Bezel rotation may become slightly harder
underwater, but this is not a malfunction.
After diving
Please follow the care instructions below after diving.
Rinse the watch in fresh water and wipe it thoroughly dry.
Do not pour running water directly from a faucet onto the watch. Soak the watch in a container
filled with water to wash it.
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NAMES OF THE PARTS
9S85, 9S68, 9S65, 9S27 (Regular models)
1Hour hand
2Seconds hand
3Minute hand
4Date
5Crown
9S85 (Diver’s model)
1Hour hand
2Seconds hand
3Minute hand
4Date
5Crown
6Rotating bezel
3
4
5
1
2
How to set the time and date→ P. 20
3
6
5
1
24
How to set the time and date→ P. 20
FUNCTIONS OF DIVER’S MODEL→ P. 33
Precautions for diving→ P. 13
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NAMES OF THE PARTS
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9S86, 9S66 (Regular models)
1Hour hand
2Seconds hand
324-hour hand
4Minute hand
5Date
6Crown
9S86 (Model with a rotating bezel)
1Hour hand
2Seconds hand
324-hour hand
4Rotating bezel with a 24-hour
indicators
5Outer frame of the dial with a
24-hour indicators
6Minute hand
7Date
8Crown
4
6
1
3
2
5
How to set the time and date→ P. 22
8
7
1
3
2
4
5
6
How to set the time and date→ P. 22
Unidirectional rotating bezel→ P. 33
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9S64, 9S61
1Hour hand
2Seconds hand
3Minute hand
4Crown
9S63
1Hour hand
2Seconds hand
3Minute hand
4Power reserve indicator
5Crown
* The orientation and design of the display may vary depending on the model.
3
4
1
2
How to set the time→ P. 32
3
5
1
2
4
How to set the time→ P. 31
Power reserve indicator→ P. 19
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NAMES OF THE PARTS
English
HOW TO USE
Crown
There are two types of crowns, the regular one and one that can be locked.
Please confirm the crown of the watch that you are using.
While pressing
the crown in, turn
it in the direction
indicated by the
arrow.
The crown
turns.
The crown
does not
turn.
Normal crown
Pull out the crown and operate it.
Screw down crown
Unlock the crown
before operating it.
After operating the
crown, lock it.
Unscrew
Rotate while
pressing
the crown in.
* By locking the crown by screw, a
screw down crown can prevent
malfunction and increase water
resistance.
* Be careful not to screw the crown
in by force as it may damage the
slots of the crown.
* Turn the crown from time to time. → P. 41
Screw down crown
The screw down crown features a mechanism that can securely lock the crown when
it is not being operated in order to prevent any operational errors and to improve its
water resistant performance.
It is necessary to unlock the screw down crown before operating it.
Once you have finished operating the crown, make sure to relock it.
To unlock the crown
Turn the crown counterclockwise (6 o’clock
direction) to unscrew it. Now the crown can be
operated.
To lock the crown
Turn the crown clockwise (12 o’clock
direction) while gently pressing it in toward the
watch body until it stops.
Crown locked
Unlock the crown
before operating it. Crown unlocked After operating the
crown, lock it.
Unscrew
Rotate while pressing
the crown in.
* When locking the crown, turn it slowly with care, ensuring that the screw is properly engaged.
Be careful not to push it in forcefully, as doing so may damage the screw hole in the case.
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Power reserve indicator
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 will
allow the watch to run for extra time.)
Power reserve indicator
* The continuous operating time of the watch may vary depending on the condition of use,
such as the number of hours you wear the watch or the extent of your movement while
wearing it.
* In a case where you wear the watch for a short period of time, observe the power reserve
indicator to check the level of the remaining power. If necessary, manually wind the
mainspring.
How to read the power reserve indicator
Power reserve
indicator
Winding state of
the mainspring Fully wound Half wound Unwound
Number of
hours the watch
can run
Approximately 72 hours
(3 days)
Approximately 36 hours
(1.5 days)
The watch either stops
or is running down.
* This watch is configured so that the spring cannot be over-wound.
Once the mainspring is fully wound, the mainspring slips inside, disengaging the winding
mechanism. When this happens, you can still turn the crown without damaging the watch,
however, please refrain from excessive operation of the mainspring.
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HOW TO USE
Power reserve indicator
English
HOW TO USE (FOR CAL. 9S85, 9S68, 9S65, 9S27)
How to wind the mainspring
This watch is an automatic winding type (with manual winding function).
The mainspring can be sufficiently wound automatically by natural movement of the arm
while normally worn on the wrist. In addition, it can be wound by turning the crown.
A stopped watch can be started by arm movement when it is worn on the wrist, however,
before wearing the watch, wind the mainspring sufficiently and set the time and date. When
winding the mainspring, turn the crown at the normal position clockwise (12 o’clock
direction) slowly. If you turn the crown counterclockwise (6 o’clock direction), it will turn
free.
The mainspring is sufficiently wound when the crown is turned approximately 45 times for
Cal. 9S85, 60 times for Cal. 9S68 and 9S65, and 30 times for Cal. 9S27. When the
mainspring is in the full-winding state, it is designed so that the mainspring slips if it is
overwound. Therefore, it is not necessary to worry about breaking the mainspring,
however, please refrain from excessive operation.
* It is recommended that you wear the watch on your wrist more than 10 hours a day to keep
the mainspring wound up. If the mainspring is not wound up sufficiently, the watch may
lose or gain time. If you do not wear the watch on your wrist, wind the mainspring up
sufficiently by turning the crown by hand every day at a fixed time.
bCAUTION
Do not set the date between 10:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. (between 11:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m.
for Cal. 9S27).
If the date is set during this period of time, the date may not change when the next day
comes, or this may cause damage.
Due to its gear train mechanism, for setting the time of the mechanical watch correctly, the
hands should be set back once slightly and then set forward to the correct time.
How to set the time and date
This watch is equipped with the date display function. The date changes once every 24 hours
at around midnight.
Therefore, if the a.m./p.m. is incorrectly set, the date will change around 12:00 p.m.
2The date can be set by turning the
crown clockwise (12 o’clock
direction).
First turn the crown clockwise until
the previous day’s date from the
desired date appears.
1Pull out the crown to the first click.
First click position
(If the watch is equipped with the
screw down crown, unscrew the
crown before pulling it out.)
Ex.If you want to set the date
to “6,” set the date to “5”
by turning the crown
clockwise.
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3Pull out the crown to the second click when the seconds hand is at the 12 o’clock position.
(The seconds hand stops.)
Turn the crown counterclockwise (6 o’clock direction) to rotate the hands clockwise until
the desired date appears. When the date changes, the time is a.m. Further turn the crown
to set the current time.
Normal position
First click
position
Second click
position
4Push the crown back into the normal
position in accordance with a time
signal. The watch starts operating.
bCAUTION For models with a screw down crown, remember to screw the crown
in.
Date adjustment at the end of the month
It is necessary to adjust the date after February (which has 28 days, 29 days in a leap year)
and a 30 day month.
Ex.To adjust the date in the a.m. period on the first day of a month following a 30-day
month
On the first day, “31” is displayed. Pull out the
crown to the first click. Turn the crown
clockwise (12 o’clock direction) to set the
date to “1”, and push the crown back in to the
normal position.
First click position
bCAUTION For models with a screw down crown, remember to screw the crown
in.
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How to wind the mainspring
This watch is an automatic winding type (with manual winding function).
The mainspring can be sufficiently wound automatically by natural movement of the arm
while normally worn on the wrist. In addition, it can be wound by turning the crown.
A stopped watch can be started by arm movement when it is worn on the wrist, however,
before wearing the watch, wind the mainspring sufficiently and set the time and date. When
winding the mainspring, turn the crown at the normal position clockwise (12 o’clock
direction) slowly. If you turn the crown counterclockwise (6 o’clock direction), it will turn
free.
The mainspring is sufficiently wound when the crown is turned approximately 45 times for
Cal. 9S86 and 60 times for Cal. 9S66. When the mainspring is in the full-winding state, it
is designed so that the mainspring slips if it is overwound. Therefore, it is not necessary to
worry about breaking the mainspring, however, please refrain from excessive operation.
* It is recommended that you wear the watch on your wrist more than 10 hours a day to keep
the mainspring wound up. If the mainspring is not wound up sufficiently, the watch may
lose or gain time. If you do not wear the watch on your wrist, wind the mainspring up
sufficiently by turning the crown by hand every day at a fixed time.
How to set the time and date
To set the time and date, set the 24-hour hand and minute hand first, and then set the hour
hand and date.
When setting the time, make sure that the mainspring is sufficiently wound.
How to set the time
1Make sure that the mainspring is sufficiently wound and the watch is working.
* When setting the date and time, ensure that the watch is working.
Normal position
First click
position
Second click
position
2Unlock the crown.
“Screw down crown”→ P. 18
3Pull out the crown to the second click
when the seconds hand is pointing at
the “0” second position. The seconds
hand will stop on the spot.
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Set the 24-hour
hand and
minute hand.
Normal position
First click position
Second click
position
First click position
4Turn the crown counterclockwise (6
o’clock direction) to rotate the 24-
hour hand and minute hand
clockwise and set them to the current
time.
While doing so, set the minute hand
a few minutes behind the correct
time, and then slowly advance it to
the desired time.
* Only the 24-hour and minute
hands are to be set first. Even if
the hour hand is indicating
incorrect time, or the date may be
altered depending on the
position of the hour hand, it is not
necessary to make an
adjustment at this stage.
5Push the crown back in
simultaneously with the time signal.
* The setting of the 24-hour,
minute and seconds hands is
now completed.
6To move on to the hour hand and
date setting, pull out the crown to the
first click.
7Turn the crown to set the hour hand.
While turning the crown, the moment
the date changes is midnight. When
setting the hour hand, be sure that
AM/PM is set correctly.
Set the date also at this point if
necessary.
* The crown can be turned in either
direction to set the date,
however, it is recommended to
turn the crown in the direction
which enables you to set the date
with a smaller adjustment.
* Turn the crown slowly, checking
that the hour hand moves in one-
hour increments.
* When setting the hour hand, the
other hands may move slightly.
However, this is not a
malfunction.
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Normal position
First click position
8Push the crown back in to complete
the time setting.
Relock the crown.
“Screw down crown”→ P. 18
How to set the date
Two full rotations of the hour hand will change the date for one day.
The date advances one day by turning the hour hand two full rotations clockwise (for 24
hours), while the date is set back one day by turning the hour hand two full rotations
counterclockwise.
* Manual date adjustment is required on the first day after a month that has less than 31
days: February, April, June, September and November.
1Make sure that the mainspring is sufficiently wound and the watch is working.
* When setting the date and time, ensure that the watch is working.
First click position
4Each time the hour hand makes two full rotations by turning the crown, the date is adjusted
one day. While turning the crown, the moment the date changes is midnight. When setting
the hour hand, be sure that a.m./p.m. is set correctly.
2Unlock the crown.
“Screw down crown”→ P. 18
3Pull out the crown to the first click.
Turning the crown clockwise (12 o’clock
direction):
Each time the hour hand makes two full
rotations, the date is advanced one day.
* The crown can be turned in either direction
to set the date, however, it is recommended
to turn the crown in the direction which
enables you to set the date with a smaller
adjustment.
* Turn the crown slowly.
* When setting the hour hand, the other hands
may move slightly. However, this is not a
malfunction.
Turning the crown counterclockwise (6
o’clock direction):
Each time the hour hand makes two full
rotations, the date is set back one day.
Before date
adjustment
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5Upon completion of setting, make sure that the time indicated is correct, and then push
the crown back in. The date setting is now completed.
Relock the crown.
“Screw down crown”→ P. 18
* The date is designed to work in conjunction with the movement of the hour hand,
therefore, incorrect setting of a.m./p.m. will cause the date to change at noon.
* The crown can be turned in either direction to set the date, however, it is recommended
to turn the crown in the direction which enables you to set the date with a smaller
adjustment.
* Turn the crown slowly, checking that the hour hand moves in one-hour increments.
* When setting the hour hand, the other hands may move slightly. However, this is not a
malfunction.
How to use the 24-hour hand
This watch has two different types of 24-hour hand usage.
<Type 1> : 24-hour hand as an
a.m./p.m. indicator
Simply using the 24-hour hand to show the
24-hour time as an a.m./p.m. indicator. (This
is the standard usage type for the 24-hour
hand.)
Both the hour hand and the 24-hour hand are
indicating the Japan time 10:00 a.m.
<Type 2> : 24-hour hand as a dual
time indicator
Using the time difference adjustment
function, set the 24-hour hand to indicate a
time different from the time that the hour and
minute hand indicate, which is of a place in
a different time zone area with at least one
hour of time difference from where you are.
Hour hand : Japan time 10:00 a.m.
24-hour Hand : London time 1:00 a.m.
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Time difference adjustment function
For example, while traveling abroad and staying in a place with a different time from where
you live, you can conveniently set the watch to indicate the local time in the different time
zone area without stopping the watch.
The hour hand indicates the time of the place where you currently are, while the 24-hour hand
indicates the time of the place of origin.
The date works in conjunction with the movement of the hour hand. If the time difference is
correctly adjusted, the watch displays the correct date of the place where you are staying.
How to use the time difference adjustment function
1Make sure that the mainspring is sufficiently wound and the watch is working.
* When setting the hour hand to use the time difference adjustment function, ensure that
the watch is working.
First click position
4Turn the crown to set the hour hand to indicate the time of the place where you are staying.
Make sure that a.m./p.m. and date are correctly set.
* The date is designed to work in conjunction with the movement of the hour hand,
therefore, incorrect setting of a.m./p.m. will cause the date to change at noon.
“List of time zone differences in major regions of the world”→ P. 29
Turning the crown
clockwise (12
o’clock direction):
The hour hand is
advanced one
hour.
Turning the crown
counterclockwise
(6 o’clock
direction): The
hour hand is set
back one hour.
* The crown can be turned in either direction to set the date, however, it is recommended
to turn the crown in the direction which enables you to set the time difference with a
smaller adjustment.
* Turn the crown slowly, checking that the hour hand moves in one-hour increments.
* While turning the crown, the moment the date changes is midnight.
* When setting the hour hand, the other hands may move slightly. However, this is not a
malfunction.
2Unlock the crown.
“Screw down crown”→ P. 18
3Pull out the crown to the first click.
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5Upon completion of setting, make sure that the time indicated is correct, and then push
the crown back in. The setting procedure is now completed.
Relock the crown.
“Screw down crown”→ P. 18
* If you set the time during any time between 9:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m., temporarily set the
hour hand back to 8:00 p.m., and then set the time.
Selectable display mode
With the time difference adjustment function, the watch features a dual time display which
shows time in two different time zones. It offers two display modes which you can select to
suit your needs and preference.
Ex.1
Hour hand and date : Area A (Japan)
24-hour Hand : Area B (London)
Ex.2
Hour hand and date : Area B (London)
24-hour Hand : Area A (Japan)
Set the 24-hour hand first, and then set the hour hand.
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How to use the bi-directional rotating bezel
Some models may have a bi-directional rotating bezel, the rim of the glass.
By utilizing the 24-hour indicators imprinted on the rotating bezel, the watch can
independently display the time in one or two different time zones in addition to the time
indicated by the hour hand.
Ex.To set the 24-hour hand to indicate the time in Paris and Bangkok which are located
in two different time zones, while setting the hour hand to display 10:08 a.m., Japan
time.
* To use the 24-hour indicators on the rotating bezel to indicate the hour in Bangkok.
1First, set the mark on the rotating bezel to the 12 o’clock position.
2Refer to “Time difference adjustment function”→ P. 26, and set the hour and minute hands
to 10:08 a.m. and align the 24-hour hand with “2” on the rotating bezel.
Time in Paris is 8 hours behind Japan except for summer seasons when daylight saving
time is observed.
3There is a +6-hour time difference between Paris and Bangkok; the time in Bangkok is 6
hours ahead of the time in Paris (when daylight saving time is not in effect). Turn the rotating
bezel counterclockwise to move the mark back 6 hours on the 24-hour indicators.
The hour in Paris is shown by the 24-hour hand pointing to “2” (2:00 a.m.) of the 24-hour
indicators on the dial (or the outer frame of the dial), while the hour in Bangkok is shown
by the 24-hour hand pointing to “8” (8:00 a.m.) of the 24 hour indicators on the rotating
bezel.
* “List of time zone differences in major regions of the world”→ P. 29
Turn the rotating bezel
counterclockwise 6
gradations, so that the 24-hour
indicators on the rotating bezel
are advanced for 6 hours.
Bangkok 8:00 a.m.
Paris 2:00 a.m.
24-hour hand
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List of time zone differences in major regions of the world
Names of the cities
Time difference
from Universal
Time Coordinated
(UTC)
Time difference
from Japan
Standard Time
(JST)
Other cities in the same
region
Tokyo +9 hours 0 hours Seoul
Beijing +8 hours -1 hour Hong Kong, Singapore
Bangkok +7 hours -2 hours Jakarta
Dacca +6 hours -3 hours
Karachi +5 hours -4 hours
Dubai +4 hours -5 hours
Jeddah +3 hours -6 hours Baghdad
Cairo +2 hours -7 hours HAthens
HParis +1 hour -8 hours HRome, HBerlin
HLondon 0 hours -9 hours
HAzores -1 hour -10 hours
HRio de Janeiro -3 hours -12 hours
Santo Domingo -4 hours -13 hours
HNew York -5 hours -14 hours HMontreal
HChicago -6 hours -15 hours HMexico City
HDenver -7 hours -16 hours
HLos Angeles -8 hours -17 hours HVancouver
HAnchorage -9 hours -18 hours
Honolulu -10 hours -19 hours
Midway Island -11 hours -20 hours
HWellington +12 hours +3 hours HAuckland
Nouméa +11 hours +2 hours
HSydney +10 hours +1 hour Guam
* Regions marked with H use daylight saving time
* The time zone differences of each region and use of daylight saving time are based on data
as of January 2019. These are subject to change according to the governments of the
respective countries or regions.
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HOW TO USE (FOR CAL. 9S64, 9S63)
How to wind the mainspring
This watch is a manual winding type.
In order to wind it up completely, please refer to the following table;
In case the watch is supposed to be
wound up every day.
About 20 turns of the crown will wind up the
watch fully.
In case the watch was not wound up more
than three days.
About 60 turns of the crown will wind up the
watch fully.
For Cal. 9S63 models, look at the power reserve indicator to check the winding state
(remaining power).
“Power reserve indicator”→ P. 19
From the state of the mainspring being sufficiently wound, it continuously operates for
approximately 72 hours or more.
If the mainspring is not wound up sufficiently, the watch may lose or gain time. To attain a
high accuracy, we suggest that the mainspring is wound up fully once a day at a fixed time.
* When the watch is used from a state in which the mainspring is unwound to a stop, it does
not move immediately even if the mainspring is wound with the winding crown. This is
because of the mechanical watch’s feature that the mainspring torque (force) is weak at
the beginning of mainspring winding. The seconds hand starts moving when the
mainspring is wound to reach a certain degree of torque strength, while the watch can be
made to move advance by shaking it to rotate the balance wheel forcibly.
Do not pull out the crown.
(If the watch is equipped with
the screw down crown,
unscrew the crown.)
Slowly turn the crown clockwise
(12 o’clock direction) to wind
the mainspring.
bCAUTION For models with a screw down crown, remember to screw the crown
in.
Generally speaking, the crown of the manual winding mechanical watch cannot be turned
further when it is wound up fully. However, the crown of the Cal. 9S64 and 9S63 can be turned
endlessly even after the watch is fully wound up. If you keep turning the crown, that gives no
effect to winding, but the watch is so designed as to make the winding a little tighter and not
to damage the watch. However, please refrain from excessive operation.
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How to set the time
First click position
* The orientation and design of the display may vary depending on the model.
1Pull out the crown when the seconds
hand is at the 12 o’clock position.
(The seconds hand stops.)
Turn the crown to set the hour and
minute hands to the desired time.
2Push the crown back in to the normal
position in accordance with a time
signal. The watch starts operating.
Tips for more accurate time setting (For Cal. 9S63)
To ensure effective operation of the 9S63 mechanism, observe the following instructions
when you set the time.
1Pull out the crown to the first click when the seconds hand is at the 12 o’clock position.
(The seconds hand stops.)
2Turn the crown counterclockwise (6
o’clock direction) and stop when the
minute hand is about one fourth of
the way between the minute you
want to set and the next minute.
3Turn the crown clockwise (12 o’clock
direction) to return the minute hand
to the desired time.
4Gently push the crown back in to the
normal position.
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How to wind the mainspring
This watch is an automatic winding type (with manual winding function).
The mainspring can be sufficiently wound automatically by natural movement of the arm
while normally worn on the wrist. In addition, it can be wound by turning the crown.
A stopped watch can be started by arm movement when it is worn on the wrist, however,
before wearing the watch, wind the mainspring sufficiently and set the time. When winding
the mainspring, turn the crown at the normal position clockwise (12 o’clock direction)
slowly. If you turn the crown counterclockwise (6 o’clock direction), it will turn free.
The mainspring is sufficiently wound when the crown is turned approximately 60 times.
When the mainspring is in the full-winding state, it is designed so that the mainspring slips
if it is overwound. Therefore, it is not necessary to worry about breaking the mainspring,
however, please refrain from excessive operation.
* It is recommended that you wear the watch on your wrist more than 10 hours a day to keep
the mainspring wound up. If the mainspring is not wound up sufficiently, the watch may
lose or gain time. If you do not wear the watch on your wrist, wind the mainspring up
sufficiently by turning the crown by hand every day at a fixed time.
bCAUTION
For models with a screw down crown, remember to screw the crown in.
Due to its gear train mechanism, for setting the time of the mechanical watch correctly, the
hands should be set back once slightly and then set forward to the correct time.
How to set the time
First click position
1Pull out the crown when the seconds
hand is at the 12 o’clock position.
(The seconds hand stops.)
Turn the crown to set the hour and
minute hands to the desired time.
2Push the crown back in to the normal
position in accordance with a time
signal. The watch starts operating.
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FUNCTIONS OF DIVER’S MODEL
Unidirectional rotating bezel
By using the rotating bezel, you can measure the elapsed time since the start of an
event or an activity such as diving.
This watch has a unidirectional rotating bezel. As the evaluation of the remaining air in your
cylinder is based on the information of the elapsed time of the dive, the rotating bezels for a
diver’s watch is designed to rotate only counterclockwise, so that the watch is prevented from
displaying the elapsed time shorter than it actually is.
bCAUTION Make sure that you check the correct remaining amount of air in your
cylinder before diving. Use the display of the elapsed time by the
rotating bezel only as a guide during diving.
How to use the rotating bezel
1At the start of the activity, for which you want to measure the elapsed time (for example,
when you start diving), rotate the bezel so that the mark on the bezel is aligned with
the minute hand.
2Read the graduation on the rotating bezel to which the minute hand is pointing.
Ex. When you start diving at 10:10.
Start of the dive After 15 minutes has elapsed
Align the mark
with the minute
hand
Rotating direction of the
bezel
Elapsed
time
Read the graduation on the
rotating bezel to which the
minute hand is pointing.
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Slide adjuster
If your watch has a metallic band equipped with a slide adjuster mechanism, you can
easily adjust the bracelet length by yourself. This is very useful when you wear the
watch over a wetsuit or a heavy winter clothing.
How to use the slide adjuster
1Lift up the flap approximately 90° and press it down further approximately 20°, and hold it
there.
* You may feel slight resistance, but doing this requires only a light force. Please do not
push the flap down forcibly.
2Lightly pull the bracelet on the 6 o’clock side of the watch along the curved line of the
bracelet.
* Again, doing this requires only a light force. Please do not pull the bracelet forcibly.
* The slider can be pulled out approximately 30 mm. Be careful not to pull it out beyond
the limit mark inscribed on it.
1
2
Flap Bracelet on the 12
o’clock side of your
watch
Bracelet on the 6
o’clock side of your
watch
3Holding down the push button, lift up the clasp to release the buckle, and strap the watch
on your wrist.
4Close the clasp first (4-1) and then the flap (4-2).
5With the hand which is not wearing the watch, adjust the length of the slider so that the
watch fits well around your wrist.
5
3
5
4
4 -1
4-2
Limit mark (upper surface)
Slider Clasp
Push button
Buckle
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THE GRAND SEIKO STANDARD
Your Grand Seiko watch is built to the very highest standards to ensure that it keeps time as
accurately as possible. In this section, we define the Grand Seiko Standard, what it means and
how your watch is tested against it.
The “Grand Seiko Standard” is our own accuracy standard. Your watch has been tested
individually and has met this standard. All Grand Seiko calibers are tested in the same way and
for the same period but there are two standards, one for Grand Seiko men’s watches and
another for Caliber 9S27 which is used in Grand Seiko’s women’s watches. This is because
the smaller size of Caliber 9S27 results in a different level of precision.
“The Grand Seiko Standard defined”→ P. 36
The movement in your Grand Seiko watch has been tested in our facilities for a period of 17
days, in six different positions and at three different temperatures. It has achieved or surpassed
the standards of accuracy shown on page 36, with the accuracy being defined as a gain or
loss per day (the “mean daily rate”).
The Grand Seiko Special Standard
The Grand Seiko Special Standard is a precision standard even higher than the Grand Seiko
Standard.
Watches that meet this standard are designated by the word “SPECIAL” printed on the dial.
We specify “target values” for actual use and these are -1 second to +10 seconds per day
for all calibers except 9S85 and 9S86 (-1 to + 8) and -5 to +10 for 9S27.
To judge the precision of your watch against these values, please measure the gain or loss
over a week to ten days, and not just for one day, and in normal conditions.
If the mean daily rate is outside these levels, we will adjust the watch free of charge within
three years of purchase. After that period, such adjustments will be chargeable. Equally, the
adjustment will be chargeable if the watch has been subject to any of the conditions below.
The watch has been used in ways that are not in line with the recommendations in this
booklet, such as allowing it to be magnetized.
It has been opened or tampered with by anyone other than a Grand Seiko repair center.
It has been damaged as a result of a natural disaster such as a flood, fire or earthquake.
Guaranteed conditions have been altered.
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The Grand Seiko Standard defined
Item Unit Standard Cal. 9S27 Special
Standard
Mean daily rate in
six positions Second/day −3.0 +5.0 −3.0 +8.0 -2.0 +4.0
Mean variation of
daily rate Second/day Less than 1.8 Less than 3.2 Less than 1.6
Maximum daily
rate between two
consecutive daily
rates in the same
position
Second/day Less than 4.0 Less than 6.0 Less than 3.0
Variation of rate
between
positions
horizontal and
vertical
Second/day -6.0 +8.0 -8.0 +10.0 -5.0 +7.0
Maximum daily
rate between
mean daily rate
and any
individual rate
Second/day Less than 8.0 Less than 13.0 Less than 7.0
Variation of daily
rate per 1 °C
between 8 °C and
38 °C
Second/day/ -0.5 +0.5 -0.6 +0.6 -0.3 +0.3
Variation of daily
rate per 1 °C
between 23 °C
and 38 °C
Second/day/ -0.5 +0.5 -0.6 +0.6 -0.3 +0.3
Rate-resumption Second/day -5.0 +5.0 -6.0 +6.0 4.0
Number of positions in inspection 6 positions
Condition of temperature
in inspection 8, 23, 38
Length of tests 17 days
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Description of Grand Seiko Standard Terminology
Item Meaning
Position in inspection
Five orientations are specified by the International Standard ISO3159
so as to carry out various kinds of tests for time keeping. In addition
thereto, in the GS inspection, 12 o’clock Up position in the state where
a watch taken off the wrist is placed, is added, six orientations are
specified. (Dial Up, Dial Down, 12 o’clock Up, 3 o’clock Up, 6 o’clock
Up, and 9 o’clock Up)
Mean daily rate in six
positions
Mean value of a total of 12 daily rates measured in six different
positions, respectively, for two days. This is a target value indicating
basic loss/gain per day of a watch, however, it is required to
comprehensively judge the actual accuracy performance in
consideration of other items.
Mean variation of daily rate
Mean value of a total of six variations of daily rates between the first
day and second day when measured in six different positions for two
days each. It indicates the degree which daily accuracy stabilizes in
each position.
Maximum daily rate between
two consecutive daily rates in
the same position
Maximum value of a total of six variations of daily rates between the
first day and second day when measured in six different positions for
two days each. It indicates the degree which accuracy per day changes
at maximum according to positions.
Variation of rate between
positions horizontal and
vertical
Indicates loss/gain in two positions at which a watch is most frequently
used in daily life. It is a difference between mean daily rates for two
days when a watch is placed in the Dial Up position and mean daily
rates for two days when a watch is placed in the 6 o’clock Up position.
Maximum daily rate between
mean daily rate and any
individual rate
Maximum difference value between daily rates for 12 days in the test
initial stage and mean daily rates. It indicates the degree at which the
daily rate varies according to the manner for placing a watch.
Variation of daily rate per 1 °C
between 8 °C and 38 °C
Variation in daily rates per 1 between 38 and 8 in the same
position (Dial Up position). It indicates loss/gain in the temperature
environment (taken-off state from the wrist) where a watch is used.
Variation of daily rate per 1 °C
between 23 °C and 38 °C
Variation in daily rates per 1 between 38 and 23 in the same
position (Dial Up position). It indicates loss/gain in the temperature
environment (worn state of the wrist) where a watch is used.
Rate-resumption
Value obtained by subtracting mean daily rates of initial two days from
daily rate of the last inspection day. It indicates the degree at which
daily rate stabilizes after usage for a predetermined period.
The Grand Seiko Standard Inspection Certificate
This certificate accompanies your watch. It shows the precision values achieved by the
movement before the watch was cased and that the movement met the Grand Seiko
Standard. The precision tests were conducted in an artificially controlled environment in
our facility. The certificate shows the caliber number, the movement’s individual number
and the case’s individual number.
Normal usage accuracy of a mechanical watch varies depending on individual customer’s
use conditions such as winding state of the mainspring by movement amount of the
customer’s arm per day, temperature environment, and position (orientation of a watch).
Accordingly, the actual normal usage accuracy when the watch is used by a customer may
differ from the numerical value of each item specified in the Grand Seiko Standard.
bCAUTION
Your Grand Seiko Inspection Certificate is unique and cannot be replaced or reissued if lost
or after maintenance or adjustment.
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THE GRAND SEIKO STANDARD
English
Cautions for accuracy of mechanical watch
Mechanical watches have a mechanism that is moved by power generated when the
mainspring is unwound, and small metal parts physically work together to control the
accuracy. Fragile metal parts of a mechanical watch are easily influenced by external
environment such as temperature, gravity, and shock. Also, conditions of use such as normal
usage time and winding state of the mainspring can influence the loss/gain of the watch.
1Accuracy of mechanical watch is “mean daily rate.”
Accuracy of the quartz watch is indicated monthly or annually such as a monthly rate of
±15 seconds or annual rate of ±10 seconds. This indicates the degree of total difference
in accuracy when the quartz watch is continuously used for a month or a year.
To the contrary, accuracy of the mechanical watch is normally indicated as a “mean daily
rate.”
Accuracy of the mechanical watch slightly varies each day as it is influenced by various
conditions of use, and it is normally unstable. Then it is required to judge whether the
accuracy is satisfactory or not by checking the mean values in the case of use for a week
to ten days, but not for only one day.
For normal usage accuracy of Grand Seiko mechanical watch, -1 to +10 seconds (–1 to
+8 seconds for Cal. 9S86 and 9S85, –5 to +10 seconds for Cal. 9S27) per day are specified
as target values. If the mean value exceeds the abovementioned target value in the normal
usage condition when the watch is used for a week to ten days, we will adjust it.
* Adjustment is provided free of charge for three years after purchase, then charged
thereafter. However, please note that the parts that are age-deteriorated due to long
duration of use may not be adjusted to your desired accuracy. For details, refer to pages
P. 35 and P. 39.
2Factor influencing accuracy -1: Wound amount of the mainspring
In order to use the mechanical watch at better accuracies, it is required to supply a constant
strong energy wherever possible to respective parts.
In the state where the mainspring is fully wound, accuracy is stable, however, when the
mainspring is unwound to weaken energy to be supplied, the parts controlling accuracy
tends to be externally influenced, and accuracy becomes unstable.
In order to use a mechanical watch at a steady accuracy, it is recommended to use it in a
condition where the mainspring is sufficiently wound.
3Factor influencing accuracy -2: Temperature influence
Mechanical watch parts are metal which slightly elongate and contract by change in
temperature, and this influences accuracy. Normally, under high temperatures, it tends to
lose time, and under low temperatures, it tends to gain time.
4Factor influencing accuracy -3: Difference by position (orientation of a watch)
Parts related to accuracy of a mechanical watch are also influenced by the earth’s gravity.
For example, gain or loss differs when a watch is horizontally placed and when it is vertically
placed in the 12 o’clock up position.
When the watch is not worn on the wrist, accuracy errors that occur while wearing can also
be compensated to some extent according to the position. Try to place it in various positions
to find the position appropriate to your watch.
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WATCH
After-sale service
Notes on guarantee and repair
Contact the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or Grand Seiko international
service network mentioned on CERTIFICATE OF GUARANTEE or our website 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 retain
it.
For repair services after the guarantee period has expired, if the functions of the watch can
be restored by repair work, we will undertake repair services upon request and payment.
Replacement parts
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 and
cleaning (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 power-
transmitting wheels. To ensure these parts work together properly, periodic inspection
including cleaning of parts and movement, oiling, adjustment of accuracy, functional check
and replacement of worn parts is needed. Inspection and adjustment by disassembly and
cleaning (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 of
your watch mechanical parts may deteriorate, abrasion of the parts may occur due to
contamination 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 and
adjustment by disassembly and cleaning (overhaul). For replacement of parts, please
specify “GRAND 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.
When your watch is inspected and adjusted by disassembly and cleaning (overhauled),
the movement of your watch may be replaced.
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English
Guarantee
Within the guarantee period, we guarantee free repair/adjustment service against any
defects according to the following guarantee regulations, provided that the watch was
properly used as directed in this instruction booklet.
Guarantee coverage
The watch body (movement, case) and metallic band.
Exceptions from guarantee
In following cases, repair/adjustment services will be provided at cost even within the guarantee
period or under guarantee coverage.
Exchange of leather, silicone, or fabric band.
Troubles or damage to the case, glass, or band, caused by use.
Scratches or grime caused by accidents or improper usage.
Troubles and damage caused by acts of God, natural disasters including fire, floods or
earthquakes.
Text in certificate has been altered.
No certificate is presented.
Procedure to claim free repair services
For any defects under guarantee, submit the watch together with the attached certificate
of guarantee to the retailer from whom the watch was purchased.
In the case where you cannot accept the guarantee from the retailer from whom the watch
was purchased due to gift-giving or relocation, etc., ask Grand Seiko international service
network mentioned on CERTIFICATE OF GUARANTEE or our website by attaching the
certificate without fail.
Others
For the watch case, dial plate, hands, glass, band etc., some alternative parts may be used
for repair if necessary.
For length adjustment service of metallic band, ask the retailer from whom the watch was
purchased or Grand Seiko international service network mentioned on CERTIFICATE OF
GUARANTEE or our website.
Other retailers may undertake the service on a chargeable basis or may not undertake the
service.
Free repair services are guaranteed only under the period and conditions specified in the
certificate of guarantee.
It does not affect specific legal rights of a consumer.
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Daily care
The watch requires good daily care
Do not wash the watch when its crown is at the extended position.
Wipe away moisture, sweat or dirt with a soft cloth.
After soaking the watch in seawater, be sure to wash the watch in clean pure water and
wipe it dry carefully. Do not pour running water directly from a faucet onto the watch. Put
some water into a bowl first, and then soak the watch in the water to wash it.
* If your watch is rated as “non-water resistant” or “water resistant for daily use”, do not wash
the watch.
“CHECK THE CALIBER NUMBER AND WATER-RESISTANT LEVEL”→ P. 10
Turn the crown from time to time
In order to prevent corrosion of the crown, turn the crown from time to time.
The same practice should be applied to a screw down crown.
“Crown”→ P. 18
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Band
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 a
long 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.
Leather band
A leather band is susceptible to discoloration and deterioration from moisture, sweat and
direct 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 daily
use.
Silicone band
As for material characteristics, the band is easily dirtied, and may be stained and
discolored. Wipe off dirt with a wet cloth or cleaning tissue.
Unlike bands of other materials, cracks may result in the band being cut. Take care not to
damage the band with an edged tool.
Notes on skin irritation and allergy
Skin irritation caused by a band has various reasons such as allergy to metals or leathers, or
skin 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 band
and your wrist.
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Magnetic resistance (Magnetic influence)
Affected by nearby magnetism, a watch may temporarily gain or lose time or stop operating.
Indication on the case
back Conditions of use Certified level
No indication
* For diver’s model
Keep the watch more than 5 cm away
from magnetic products. 4,800 A/m
Keep the watch more than 1 cm away
from magnetic products. 16,000 A/m
MAGNETIC RESISTANT
40000A/m
The watch can maintain its
performance in most cases where it is
brought close to (at least 1 cm spaced
from) magnetic products not only in
normal daily life circumstances but
also in a special work environment.
40,000 A/m
* A/m (ampere meter) is the international unit (SI unit) for indicating the magnetic field.
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
The reason why this watch is affected by magnetism
The built-in balance spring is provided with a magnet, which may be influenced by a strong external
magnetic field.
Smartphone, cellular phone, tablet terminal
(speaker, magnet of cover)
AC adapter Bag
(with magnet
buckle)
AC-powered
shaver
Magnetic
cooking device
Portable radio
(speaker)
Magnetic
necklace
Magnetic health
pillow
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Lumibrite
If your watch has Lumibrite
Lumibrite is a newly-developed luminous paint that absorbs light energy of the sunlight and lighting
apparatus in a short time and stores it to emit light in the dark. For example, if exposed to a light of more
than 500 lux for approximately 10 minutes, Lumibrite can emit light for 3 to 5 hours. Please note, however,
Lumibrite emits the light it stores, the luminance level of the light decreases gradually over time. The
duration of the emitted light may also differ slightly depending on such factors as the brightness of the
place where the watch is exposed to light and the distance from the light source to the watch.
* In general, when you enter a dark place from a bright environment, your eye cannot adapt to the
change in light levels quickly. At first, you can hardly see anything, but as time passes, your vision
gradually improves. (Dark adaptation of the human eye)
* Lumibrite is a luminous paint that is completely harmless to human beings and the natural
environment; containing no noxious materials such as radioactive substance.
Reference data on the luminance
Condition Illumination
Sunlight Fine weather 100,000 lux
Cloudy weather 10,000 lux
Indoor (Window-side
during daytime)
Fine weather more than 3,000 lux
Cloudy weather 1,000 to 3,000 lux
Rainy weather less than 1,000 lux
Lighting apparatus
(40-watt daylight
fluorescent light)
Distance to the watch: 1 m 1,000 lux
Distance to the watch: 3 m 500 lux (average room luminance)
Distance to the watch: 4 m 250 lux
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Troubleshooting
Troubles Possible Causes Solutions
The watch stops
operating. The mainspring has not been wound.
Wind the mainspring or swing the watch
for a few times so that the watch will start
operating.
If this action does not correct the condition,
consult the retailer from whom the watch
was purchased.
The watch
temporarily loses/
gains time.
The watch has been left in extremely high
or low temperatures for a long time.
Normal accuracy will resume when the
watch returns to normal temperature.
The watch was brought into close contact
with a magnetic object.
Accuracy cannot be recovered. Restoring
the original accuracy requires
demagnetization (repair). Consult the
retailer from whom the watch was
purchased.
The watch was dropped, worn while
playing active sports, hit against hard
surfaces, or exposed to strong vibrations.
Accuracy cannot be recovered. Consult
the retailer from whom the watch was
purchased.
Inspection, adjustment, and overhaul
cleaning have not been performed for the
watch for more than 3 years.
Consult the retailer from whom the watch
was purchased.
The date changes
during daytime. A.m./p.m. is not correctly set. Advance the hour hand for 12 hours and
reset the time and date.
Blur in the display
persists.
Small amount of water has got inside the
watch due to deterioration of the gasket,
etc.
Consult the retailer from whom the watch
was purchased.
* For the solution of troubles other than above, contact the retailer from whom the watch was
purchased.
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SPECIFICATIONS (Movement)
Caliber no. 9S86, 9S85
Common features Hour Hand, Minute Hand, Seconds Hand, Date.
Extra features for Cal. 9S86 only 24-hour hand, Time difference adjustment function
interrelated with the day display
Vibrations 36,000/hour (10/second)
Loss/gain (Grand Seiko
Standard) Mean daily rate*: -3 to +5 seconds
Loss/gain (Grand Seiko Special
Standard) Mean daily rate*: -2 to +4 seconds
Driving system Automatic winding type with manual winding function
Power reserve For 55 hours or more.* From the state of the mainspring being
sufficiently wound.
Jewels 37 jewels
Caliber no. 9S66, 9S68, 9S65, 9S61, 9S64, 9S63
Common features Hour Hand, Minute Hand, Seconds Hand.
Extra features for Cal. 9S66, 68,
65 Date
Extra features for Cal. 9S66 only 24-hour Hand
Extra features for Cal. 9S63 only Power reserve indicator
Vibrations 28,800/hour (8/second)
Loss/gain Mean daily rate*: -3 to +5 seconds
Driving system
9S66, 9S68, 9S65, 9S61: Automatic winding type with
manual winding function
9S64, 9S63: Manual winding type
Power reserve For 72 hours or more.* From the state of the mainspring being
sufficiently wound.
Jewels
9S66, 9S68, 9S65: 35 jewels,
9S63, 9S61: 33 jewels,
9S64: 24 jewels
Caliber no. 9S27
Features Hour Hand, Minute Hand, Seconds Hand, Date.
Vibrations 28,800/hour (8/second)
Loss/gain Mean daily rate*: -3 to +8 seconds
Driving system Automatic winding type with manual winding function
Power reserve For 50 hours or more.* From the state of the mainspring being
sufficiently wound.
Jewels 35 jewels
Mean daily rate*: A mean value of daily rates in a condition where the movement before
assembly in a case are measured in 6 positions in a fixed manner under
artificially controlled environment for 17 days.
Caution: Depending on conditions of use (such as normal usage time, temperature
environment, and winding state), accuracy may exceed the abovementioned range. Therefore,
for normal usage accuracy when it is actually used, -1 to +10 seconds (-1 to +8 seconds for
Cal. 9S86 and 9S85, –5 to +10 seconds for Cal. 9S27) per day are specified as target values.
* The specifications are subject to change without prior notice due to product improvement.
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