Citizen Watch - Water Resistance Ratings and Usage

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Precautionary items and usage limitations
• Evenifyourwatchhasahighlevelofwaterresistance,pleasebecarefulofthefollowing.
• If your watch is immersed in sea water, rinse thoroughly with fresh water and wipe with a dry cloth.
• Donotpourwaterfromatapdirectlyontoyourwatch.
• Takeoffyourwatchbeforetakingabath.
• Ifseawaterentersthewatch,placethewatchinaboxorplasticbagandimmediatelytakeitinfor
repair. Otherwise, pressure inside the watch will increase, and parts (crystal, crown, push button,
etc.) may come off.
CAUTION
When Wearing Your Watch
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• Leather,genuineskinandrubber(urethane)bandswilldeteriorateovertimeduetoperspiration,
body oils and dirt. Be sure to replace the band periodically.
• Thedurabilityofaleatherbandmaybeaffectedwhenwet(fading,peelingofadhesive),owing
tothepropertiesofthematerial.Moreover,wetleathermaycausearash.
• Itisrecommendedtotakeoffthewatchifitgetswet,evenifthewatchitselfiswater-resistant.
• DoNotwearthebandtootightly.Trytoleaveenoughspacebetweenthebandandyourskinto
allow adequate ventilation.
• The rubber (urethane) band may be stained by dyes or soil present in or on clothing or other accessories.
Since these stains may not be removable, caution is required when wearing your watch with items that
tend to easily transfer color (articles of clothing, purses, etc.). In addition, the band may be deteriorated
bysolventsormoistureintheair.Replacewithanewonewhenithaslostelasticityorbecomecracked.