Functions to adjust the time
GPS signal reception GPS signal reception
Time zone adjustment function
To adjust the time zone and time by GPS signal reception (time zone adjustment):
This watch displays the precise local time, including DST (Daylight Saving Time), through signals received from GPS satellites and by using one press of a button to specify the time zone that you are in.
Use this function when you travel to a region corresponding to another time zone.
Manual time adjustment function
To adjust only the time by GPS signal reception (manual time adjustment):
Displays the precise current time of the currently set time zone by receiving GPS signals from GPS satellites.
Use this function to adjust the time to the precise time during normal use.
Automatic time adjustment
Automatic time adjustment:
Judges inside the watch the timing suitable for GPS signal reception from GPS satellites and automatically starts reception.
Displays the precise current time of the currently set time zone.
Manual time zone setting
To set the watch to the local time of the destination in an airplane, etc. (Manual time zone setting):
The time zone of the main-dial can be changed.
Also the time of the sub-dial is adjusted by manual time zone selection before use.
DST (Daylight Saving Time) setting
Set DST (Daylight Saving Time):
The DST (Daylight Saving Time) of the main-dial and the sub-dial can be set manually.
Functions to charge
Solar Charging Function
About charging:
The watch converts light to electrical energy and charges the battery, using the solar cell beneath the dial. The watch will operate for about 6 months on a full charge.
Charging status display function
Check the charging status:
Roughly displays the energy charged in the watch. Also shows whether the watch is able to receive GPS signals.
Power Save Function
The seconds hand stops at the 15-second position/45-second position (Power save function):
The Power Save mode can be activated in order to reduce unnecessary energy consumption when the watch is left without an adequate light source.
Function for reception
In-flight mode (
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When boarding (in-flight mode ()):
Function to prevent the GPS signal reception function from working.
Set this mode when boarding an airplane, etc.
Satellite acquisition status display function
To adjust the time zone and time by GPS signal reception (time zone adjustment):
Displays by the seconds hand the number of GPS satellite from which GPS signals are received during GPS signal reception.
Reception result display function
Check that reception was successful (reception result display):
Displays the latest reception result (success/failure).
Time zone setting check function
Check the time zone and DST (Daylight Saving Time) settings:
Displays the currently set time zone.
Other functions
Dual time display function
To adjust time on sub-dial:
The time of an area different from the time of the main-dial is displayed with the sub-dial at the 6 o’clock position (12-hour) and the AM/PM hand.
Automatic hand position alignment function
Adjusting the preliminary position of the hour, minute, second, and indicator hands (Automatic hand position adjustment function):
Automatically corrects misalignment when the hands are misaligned due to external factors such as magnetic influence.
Automatic leap second reception function
Leap second (Automatic leap second reception function):
Automatically receives leap second data when leap second data reception is necessary.
Switch function for the main-dial and sub-dial
Switching between the main-dial and sub-dial (Time Transfer Function):
Your watch can switch between the times of its main-dial and sub-dial.
It can also switch DST.