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Frequency and Accuracy| frequency of crystal oscillator | 32, 768 Hz |
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| loss/gain (monthly rate) | ±15 seconds |
Operating Environment| operational temperature range | −10°C to +60°C |
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| normal temperature range | 5°C to 35°C |
Power| power source | secondary battery, 1 piece |
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| duration of operation (without power save) | approximately 6 months |
| duration of operation (with power save) | approximately 2 years |
Enables automatic local time setting worldwide via GPS signals and supports 40 time zones.
The watch utilizes solar energy for power, requiring light exposure for charging.
Watch automatically syncs time based on GPS signals and user activity patterns.
Details charging times under various light conditions for optimal battery performance.
Indicator hand shows GPS reception capability; second hand indicates energy level.
Details low charging states and energy depletion warnings indicated by the second hand.
Standard time zones based on UTC, adopted by countries and regions worldwide.
Universal standard time coordinated internationally via agreement, used as the primary time standard.
System to extend daylight by advancing time by one hour, adopted regionally.
Localizes the time zone with a single button operation, supporting DST manually.
Steps to adjust time zone by directing watch upward for GPS signal reception.
Advises on potential issues near time zone boundaries and manual setting recommendations.
Allows manual setting of the time zone when automatic adjustment is not possible.
Step-by-step guide to adjust the main-dial time zone using the crown.
Adjusts the sub-dial to reflect the time zone setting, outside of automatic adjustment.
Guide to setting the sub-dial time zone using the crown and button B.
Manually enables Daylight Saving Time on the main-dial by advancing the hour hand.
Manually disables Daylight Saving Time on the main-dial by returning the hour hand.
Manually sets Daylight Saving Time on the sub-dial, affecting the hour and minute hands.
Manually disables Daylight Saving Time on the sub-dial by adjusting the indicator hand.
Sets the watch to the precise current time within the currently set time zone.
Steps to manually adjust time by receiving GPS signals, involving Button A.
Disables GPS functions to prevent interference with aircraft electronics.
Instructions on how to activate the in-flight mode using Button B.
Instructions on how to deactivate the in-flight mode by carrying out operation ①.
Compensates for deviations between universal time and atomic time by adding a second.
Automatically receives leap second data from GPS signals when additions occur.
Details when and how leap second data is received, taking up to 18 minutes.
Displays the outcome of GPS signal reception for time or time zone adjustments.
Indicates the success or failure of leap second data reception.
Identifies the watch type and potential time zone data configuration date via the case back number.
Procedure to update time zone settings when official time zones change, using manual adjustments.
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