How to set the time and date (6R55)

The watch is provided with a date function and is so designed that the date changes once every 24 hours.

The date changes around 12 o’clock midnight. If AM/PM is not properly set, the date will change at 12 o’clock noon.

1. Pull out the crown to the first click.

For models with screw down crown, please unlock the crown before operating it.



Pull out the crown to the first click

1. The date can be set by turning the crown.

Turn it until the previous day’s date appears.

Ex.) To display the date as “6,” then set this to “5.”
Turn the crown counterclockwise to set the date.

1. Pull out the crown to the second click and set the time.

Pull out the crown to the second click when the seconds hand is at the 12 o’clock position; the seconds hand stops on the spot.

Turn the crown to advance the hands until the date changes to the next. The time is now set for the A.M. period. Advance the hands to set the correct time.

1. Push the crown back in to the normal position in accordance with a time signal.

The seconds hand immediately starts moving.

The telephone time signal service is helpful for setting the seconds hand exactly.

For models with screw down crown, please be sure to lock the crown after operating it.

It is necessary to adjust the date at the end of February and 30-day months.

Ex.) To adjust the date in the A.M. period on the first day of a month following a 30-day month

The watch displays “31” instead of “1.” Pull out the crown to the first click.

Turn the crown counterclockwise to set the date to “1” and then push the crown back in to the normal position.