To

preserve the quality of your watch

l Necessary procedure after battery change WATER RESISTANCE l Water resistance (5 bar)* TEMPERATURES CARE OF CASE AND BRACELET
After the battery is replaced with a new one, or in case WARNING l Non-water resistant
I f WAT E R R E S I S TA N T 5 B A R i s
To prevent possible rusting of the case
any of the hands should move improperly, follow the inscribed on the case back, your watch is Your watch works with stable accuracy
procedure below to reset the STOPWATCH hands to 0 If WATER RESISTANT is not inscribed designed and manufactured to withstand within a temperature range of 5 C and and bracelet caused by dust, moisture and
position. l Do not remove the battery from the watch. on the c a s e bac k, your watc h is n ot up to 5 bar and is suitable for swimming, 35 C (41 F and 95 F). perspiration, wipe them periodically with a soft
A * T h e S T O P W AT C H l If it is necessary to take out the battery, keep water res i s t a nt , a n d c a re s h o ul d b e yachting and taking a shower. Temperatures over 60 C (140 F) may dry cloth.
minute hand moves taken not to get it wet as water may cause batter y leakage or shor ten the
correspondingly with it out of the reach of children. If a child swal-
lows it, consult a doctor immediately. damage the movement. If the watch l Water resistance (10 bar/15 bar/20 bar)* battery life. Do not leave your watch in very low SHOCKS & VIBRATION
the STOPWATCH sec-
becomes wet, we suggest that you have it checked If WATER RESISTANT 10 BAR, WATER temperatures below 10 C (+14 F) for a long time
ond hand. l Never short-circuit, tamper with or heat the
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* T h e S T O P W AT C H by an AUTHORIZED ALBA DEALER or SERVICE RESISTANT 15 BAR or WATER since the cold may cause a slight time loss or gain. Light activities will not affect your watch,
battery, and never expose it to re. The bat-
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but be careful not to drop your watch or hit

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hands move quickly if CENTER. RESISTANT 20 BAR is inscribed on the However, the above conditions will be corrected
the respective buttons tery may burst, become very hot or catch case back, your watch is designed and when the watch returns to normal temperature. it against hard surfaces, as this may cause
are kept pressed. re. l Water resistance (3 bar) manufactured to withstand up to 10 bar/15 damage.
B If WATER RESISTANT is inscribed on MAGNETISM
bar/20 bar and is suitable for taking a bath,
CROWN Pull out to second click. CAUTION the case back, your watch is designed and shallow diving, but not for scuba diving. We recommend CHEMICALS
s manufactured to withstand up to 3 bar, that you wear a ALBA Divers watch for scuba diving. Your watch will be adversely affected by
Press and hold simultaneously for 2 such as acci dental contact with splashes strong magnetism. Keep it away from Be careful not to expose the watch to
A AND B seconds or longer. l The battery is not rechargeable. Never at- of water or rain, but it is not designed for * Before using the water resistance 5, 10, 15 or 20 close contact with magnetic objects. s o l v e n t s , m e r c u r y, c o s m e t i c s p r a y,
tempt to recharge it, as this may cause bat- bar watch in water, be sure the crown is pushed in
* The STOPWATCH second hand turns counter clockwise, swimming or diving. completely.
detergents, adhesives or paints. Otherwise,
and then returns to where it was. tery leakage or damage to the battery. Do not operate the crown when the watch is wet or in the case, bracelet, etc. may become
NOTE:
PERIODIC CHECK discolored, deteriorated or damaged.
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Pressure in bar is a test pressure and should not be con- water. If used in sea water, rinse the watch in fresh
Press to reset the STOPWATCH water and dry it completely.
A OR B second and minute hands to the 0
sidered as corresponding to actual diving depth since
swimming movement tends to increase the pressure at It is recommended that the watch be PR E C AU TI O N R E G A R D I N G C A S E
* When taking a shower with the water resistance 5 bar
position. a given depth. Care should also be taken on diving into watch, or taking a bath with the water resistance 10, 15 checked once every 2 to 3 years. Have BACK PROTECTIVE FILM
A: The hands move counterclockwise. water. or 20 bar watch, be sure to observe the following: your watch checked by an AUTHORIZED
B: The hands move clockwise. Do not operate the crown when the watch is wet with ALBA DEALER or SERVICE CENTER to If your watch has a protective film and/or
s soapy water or shampoo. ensure that the case, crown, buttons, gas- a sticker on the case back, be sure to peel
Turn to set the time. If the watch is left in warm water, a slight time loss ket and crystal seal remain intact. them off before using your watch.
CROWN or gain may be caused. This condition, however,
Push back in to normal position. will be corrected when the watch returns to normal NAEVD53X
temperature.
 Characteristics Screw down crown Stopwatch hand position adjustment Time setting Stopwatch Notes on operating the watch Battery change
n Time/Calendar: [for models with screw down crown] l Before setting the time, be sure to check that the l Before setting the time, check that the stopwatch l The stopwatch can measure up to 60 minutes in one Time setting
STOPWATCH hands are in the 0 position when measurement is stopped. second increments. Standard measurement 2 Battery life : Approx. 2 years
l Hour, minute and second hands the STOPWATCH is reset (for resetting the STOP- l The measured time is indicated by the STOPWATCH
l Do not press any button when the crown is at the second
Second Minute hand click position, as this will move the STOPWATCH hands. Years Battery : SEIKO SR920SW
Unlocking the crown WATCH, see "STOPWATCH"). hands that move independently of the center and A A B

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l Date displayed in numerals (VD53 only) hand l When the time is set, the 24-hour hand move correspond-
24-hour hands. ingly with the hour and minute hands.
* If either of the STOPWATCH hands is not at the "0" l If the stopwatch is used for more than 2 hours a day, the
n Stopwatch: 1 Turn the crown counterclockwise until position, reset them , following the procedure below: l Before using the stopwatch, be sure to check that START STOP RESET
l When setting the hour hand, check that the 24-hour hand battery life may be less than the specified period.
you no longer feel the the crown is set at the normal position and that the
l Measures up to 60 minutes in one second
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is correctly set. l As the battery is inserted at the factory to check the func-
threads turning. STOPWATCH hands are reset to the 0 position. Accumulated elapsed time measurement
HOUR.
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5 l When setting the minute hand, first advance it 4 to 5 tion and performance of the watch, its actual life once in
2 Crown can be pulled out. minute hand A * If the STOPWATCH hands do not return to the "0" posi- minutes ahead of the desired time and then turn it back your possession may be less than the specified period.
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tion when the stopwatch is reset, follow the procedure in to the exact minute. l When the battery expires, be sure to replace it as soon as
Display and Crown/Buttons Hour hand Date (VD53 only) "STOPWATCH HAND POSITION ADJUSTMENT ".
START possible to prevent any malfunction.
Locking the crown 45
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STOP RESTART STOP RESET
Date setting (VD53 only) l We recommend that you contact an AUTHORIZED ALBA
Hour hand Minute hand 30
CROWN STOPWATCH
1 Push Crown back in to normal position. Split time measurement l It is necessary to adjust the date on the first day after a DEALER for battery replacement.
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minute hand
STOPWATCH 1 Pull out to first click, and turn clockwise until the 30-day month and February. l After the battery is replaced with a new one, adjust the
2 Turn Crown clockwise
STOPWATCH
A
second hand B previous days date appears(VD53 only). A Start / Stop / Restart A B B A B l Do not set the date between 9:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m., as

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minute hand while pressing it lightly 2 Pull out to second click when the second hand is at the date may not change properly. If it is necessary to set
a b c until tight. CROWN Pull out to second click. the 12 oclock position. The second hand will stop 60 24 START SPLIT SPLIT STOP RESET the date during that period of time, first change the time Battery life indicator
When the battery nears its end, the second hand moves
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on the spot. And advance the hour and minute

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RELEASE to any time outside of this period, set the date, and then
Second
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hands by turning the crown. at two-second intervals instead of normal one-second

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5 Press A or B to reset the STOPWATCH second

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5 reset to the correct time.

24 - hour hand
A and minute hands to the 0 position. 3 Turn clockwise until the desired date appears intervals. In that case, have the battery replaced with a
B OR (VD53 only). B Reset Stopwatch new one as soon as possible.
A: The hands move counterclockwise.
4 Turn to set the hour and minute hands. l Restart and stop of the stopwatch can be repeated by
STOPWATCH B B: The hands move clockwise. STOPWATCH pressing button A.
* The watch remains accurate while the second hand
second hand Date (VD53 only) s 5 Push back in to normal position in accordance second hand is moving at two-second intervals.
with a time signal. l Measurement and release of split time can be repeated
a: Normal position b: First click c: Second click CROWN Push back in to normal position. by pressing button B.