Seiko 5M42 Watch User Manual


 
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CAPACITOR
The watch is provided with a capacitor to store the electrical energy generated by the
Automatic Power Generator.
Cal. 3M22 : When the watch is fully charged, the watch keeps operating for
more than 3 days.
Cal. 5M42/5M43 : When the capacitor is fully charged, the watch keeps operating for
more than 7 days.
POWER RESERVE INDICATOR
The current power reserve of the capacitor is indicated by the second hand at the press
of a button.
ENERGY DEPLETION FOREWARNING FUNCTION
When the energy stored in the capacitor is reduced to an extremely low level, the second
hand starts moving at two-second intervals to indicate that the capacitor needs
recharging by swinging the watch from side to side.
QUICK-START FUNCTION
Even when the watch completely stops operating, swinging it several times can start
the hands moving. For details, see page 19.
ROTATING BEZEL
Up to 60 minutes of elapsed time can be shown.