What to do if my Seiko Watch is unable to receive GPS signals?
If your Seiko Watch isn't receiving GPS signals, charge it by exposing it to light until the indicator hand points to the middle or full position.
Why does the second hand on my Seiko Astron 8X82 stop at the 45-second position during reception?
If the second hand on your Seiko Watch stops at the 45-second position before reception is completed, especially under low temperatures (0°C or less) where charging capacity and efficiency are lowered, regularly charge the watch by exposing it to light.
Operating Environment| operational temperature range | -10°C to +60°C |
|---|---|
| loss/gain (monthly rate) | ±15 seconds per month |
| frequency of crystal oscillator | 32, 768 Hz |
Power| power source | Secondary battery, 1 piece |
|---|---|
| duration of operation | Approximately 6 months |
| power save duration | Approximately 2 years |
Immediate actions to take in critical situations like corrosion or protruding pins.
Do not use for scuba diving; caution against faucet water pressure.
Describes ideal conditions for receiving GPS signals, like open skies.
How to set the local time via GPS signal reception by one button press.
Detailed instructions on adjusting the watch's time zone using GPS signal reception.
How to manually adjust the watch to the precise current time for the set time zone.
Detailed instructions for manually setting the watch time using GPS signal reception.
Explains how the watch automatically adjusts time by exposure to light and previous settings.
Details on manual time, time zone, and leap second data reception methods.
How to understand the second hand and indicator hand displays for reception results.
How to perform standard and accumulated elapsed time measurements using buttons.
Instructions for split time measurement and timing two competitors.
Step-by-step guide for resetting the stopwatch in various states.
Describes Power Save 1 where the second hand stops at 15-sec, affecting some functions.
Details Power Save 2 where the second hand stops at 45-sec, halting most functions.
Critical warnings regarding battery replacement and safe charging practices.
Steps to check charging status, in-flight mode, and stopwatch status for reception problems.
Guidance on manually setting time when GPS reception fails or time is inaccurate.
Detailed instructions for manually setting the watch time, including crown and button operations.
Diagnosing issues like incorrect time gain/loss and verifying time zone/DST settings.
Troubleshooting common issues related to second hand movement and power save modes.
Addresses issues like reception not starting, failed reception, and time zone mismatches.
Resolving problems with time discrepancies and non-activation of automatic time adjustment.
Addresses misalignment of small second hand, general hand issues, and time gain/loss.
Resolving problems with the solar battery not resuming normal movement after charging.
Correcting misaligned date indicators and stopwatch hands after reset.
Fixing indicator hand misalignment and issues with button/crown operation.
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