Please use the compass in places where the sun is visible or its location is known.
The compass is so designed to provide only a rough indication of directions, and should not be used where accuracy is critical.
Using the 24-hour hand
Before using the compass, it is necessary to set the 24-hour hand to the current time of your area.
If daylight saving time (summer time) is in effect in your area, be sure to set your watch one hour behind the current time before using the rotating compass.
In the Northern Hemisphere
In low latitude areas (south of the Tropic of Cancer), the compass may not function properly at certain times of the year.
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Set “N (North)” on the rotating compass bezel (ring) to the 12 o’clock marker.
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While keeping the dial level, point the 24-hour hand in the direction of the sun.
“N” may be another mark.
In the case of a ring, it may have a crown, etc. for operation.
The direction marks on the rotating compass indicate the corresponding directions.
24-hour hand
12 o’clock marker
Sun
East
West
South
North
In the Southern Hemisphere
In low latitude areas (north of the Tropic of Capricorn), the compass may not function properly at certain times of the year.
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Set “S (South)” on the rotating compass bezel (ring) to the 24-hour hand.
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While keeping the dial level, point the 12 o’clock marker in the direction of the sun.
In the case of a ring, it may have a crown, etc. for operation.
The direction marks on the rotating compass indicate the corresponding directions.
24-hour hand
12 o’clock marker
Sun
East
West
South
North
Using the hour hand
Before using the compass, it is necessary to set the hour hand to the current time of your area.
If daylight saving time (summer time) is in effect in your area, be sure to set your watch one hour behind the current time before using the rotating compass.
In the Northern Hemisphere
In low latitude areas (south of the Tropic of Cancer), the compass may not function properly at certain times of the year.
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While keeping the dial level, point the hour hand in the direction of the sun.
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Set “S (South)” on the rotating compass bezel (ring) to the middle point of the arc between the 12 o’clock marker and the time scale indicated by the hour hand.
The direction marks on the rotating compass indicate the corresponding directions.
In the case of a ring, it may have a crown, etc. for operation.
Hour hand
12 o’clock marker
Sun
East
West
South
North
In the Southern Hemisphere
In low latitude areas (north of the Tropic of Capricorn), the compass may not function properly at certain times of the year.
-
While keeping the dial level, point the 12 o’clock marker in the direction of the sun.
-
Set “N (North)” on the rotating compass bezel (ring) to the middle point of the arc between the 12 o’clock marker and the time scale indicated by the hour hand.
The direction marks on the rotating compass indicate the corresponding directions.
“N” may be another mark.
In the case of a ring, it may have a crown, etc. for operation.
Hour hand
12 o’clock marker
Sun
East
West
South
North