How to set the time and date
To set date independently, refer to Date (Day of the week) setting.
Some models may not have date/day of the week.
Time setting
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Pull out the crown to the second click.
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Turn the crown to set the time.
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Push the crown back in to the normal position in accordance with a time signal.
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.
For models with screw down crown, please unlock the crown before operating it.
![V131D_Set Time-2-1](/-/media/HtmlUploader/Common/Seiko/Home/instructions/html/SEIKO_V131_V145_V147_V157_V158_D_EN/assets/fig/V131D_Set--Time-2-1_BONDILfvxikuqp.png)
In order to set the time accurately, turn the minute hand 4 to 5 minutes ahead and then return it to the correct time.
![V131D_Set Time-2-2](/-/media/HtmlUploader/Common/Seiko/Home/instructions/html/SEIKO_V131_V145_V147_V157_V158_D_EN/assets/fig/V131D_Set--Time-2-2_BONDILffawgiky.png)
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.
![V131D_Set Time-2-3](/-/media/HtmlUploader/Common/Seiko/Home/instructions/html/SEIKO_V131_V145_V147_V157_V158_D_EN/assets/fig/V131D_Set--Time-2-3_BONDILxklshdiv.png)
Date (Day of the week) setting
Date/day of week-displaying models are so designed that the date changes once every 24 hours.
The date (day of the week) changes around 12 o’clock midnight. If AM/PM is not properly set, the date will change at 12 o’clock noon.
CAUTION
Do not set the date (day of week) within the following time frames. Amending the date during this time period may cause problems such as the date failing to change the next day or may cause damage.
Date-displaying models: 9:00 pm to 1:00 am
Date/day of week-displaying models: 9:00 pm to 4:00 am
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Pull out the crown to the first click.
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Turn the crown to set the date (day of the week).
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Push the crown back in to the normal position.
For models with screw down crown, please unlock the crown before operating it.
![V131D_Set Time-3-1](/-/media/HtmlUploader/Common/Seiko/Home/instructions/html/SEIKO_V131_V145_V147_V157_V158_D_EN/assets/fig/V131D_Set--Time-3-1_BONDILbdrqkulc.png)
Day of the week can be displayed either in Japanese or English by your choice.
Some models display the date and day of the week in the reverse order.
![V131D_Set Time-3-2 + How to set Date 3-2](/-/media/HtmlUploader/Common/Seiko/Home/instructions/html/SEIKO_V131_V145_V147_V157_V158_D_EN/assets/fig/V131D_Set--Time-3-2_BONDILzcusdncz.png)
Date*
Day of the week*
For models with screw down crown, please be sure to lock the crown after operating it.
![V131D_Set Time-3-3](/-/media/HtmlUploader/Common/Seiko/Home/instructions/html/SEIKO_V131_V145_V147_V157_V158_D_EN/assets/fig/V131D_Set--Time-3-3_BONDILlstrrvdj.png)
Manual date adjustment at the end of the month
It is necessary to adjust the date at the end of February and 30-day months.
Some models may not have date/day of the week.
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 to set the date to “1” and then push the crown back in to the normal position.
Some models display the date and day of the week in the reverse order.
For models with screw down crown, please be sure to lock the crown after operating it.
![V131D_Set Time-3-4](/-/media/HtmlUploader/Common/Seiko/Home/instructions/html/SEIKO_V131_V145_V147_V157_V158_D_EN/assets/fig/V131D_Set--Time-3-4_BONDILovstxhbe.png)
CAUTION
Avoid amending the date within the following time frames. Doing so may cause damage.
Date-displaying models: 9:00 pm to 1:00 am
Date/day of week-displaying models: 9:00 pm to 4:00 am