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The Seiko SLQ021 Kinetic chronograph is one of the flagship Seiko watches. A technological work of art and a limited edition. It is available now at www.USWatches.com. If you are lucky enough to own one, or curious about how it works read on..
TIPS ON READING THE HANDS
The minute hand turns a full circle in 30 minutes. The indicated
scale, therefore, should be read differently depending on the
position of the hour hand.
Ex.)The minute hand indicates “10”:
Measured time is either “10 minutes” or “40 minutes”. Check
the position of the hour to decide which to choose.
“1 hour and 10 minutes” – (The hour hand is nearer to the 1-
hour marker)
“1 hour and 40 minutes” – (The hour hand is nearer to the 2-
hour marker)
Ex.)“1 hour 55 minutes 50 seconds and 9/10th”:
Second hand reading – (The second hand almost points to
“51” but should be read as “50” as the 1/10 second hand
indicates “9”)
Minute hand reading – (The minute hand almost points to
“26” but should be read as “55” as the measured seconds are
“50” and the hour hand is nearer to the 2-hour marker. Refer
to the first example in this section)
HOW TO USE THE CHRONOGRAPH
Before using the chronograph be sure to reset the hands to
the “0” position.
• Check that the watch is operating normally. If the watch has
stopped completely or if the second hand is moving at twosecond
intervals, charge the watch sufficiently (see “HOW TO
CHARGE AND START THE WATCH”).
• If the hands are moving, press the start/stop button once, then
press the reset button once to reset the hands to the “0”
position. If the hands have stopped moving, press the reset
button once to return the hands to “0” position. If the hands do
not return, press the start/stop button again followed by the
reset button.
1. Standard Measurement
• Press button B to start.
• Press button B to stop.
• Press button A to reset.
2. Accumulated Elapsed Time Measurement
• Press button B to start.
• Press button B to stop.
• Press button B to restart.
• Press button B to stop.
• Press button A to reset.
Restart and stop of the chronograph can be repeated by pressing
button B.
Notes:
• You may feel that the buttons of the watch are harder to press
compared to those of conventional watches. This is due to the
special construction the watch uses for the chronograph
function, and is not a malfunction.
• While the chronograph is being used, the watch consumes 10
times the amount of energy required by time indication alone.
Before using the chronograph, therefore, make sure that the
watch is charged sufficiently.
• When using the chronograph for the first time after the watch
has been charged to start operation, be sure to reset the
chronograph even if the hands are at “0” position.

The Seiko SLQ021 Kinetic chronograph is one of the flagship Seiko watches. A technological work of art and a limited edition. It is available now at www.USWatches.com. If you are lucky enough to own one, or curious about how it works read on..
HOW TO SET THE TIME/CALENDAR
1. Unscrew the crown (if screwdown type) and pull out to the first click.
2. Turn crown counter clockwise until the previous day’s date appears.
3. Pull crown out to the second click when the second hand is at the 12 o’clock
position. The second hand stops on the spot.
4. Turn crown clockwise until the present date appears.
5. Set the hour and minute hands to present time. Be sure AM and PM are set
accordingly.
6. Push crown back in to the normal position in accordance with a time signal.
7. Screw in (if screwdown type) the crown.
Notes:
• Do not set the date between 10:00 PM and 2:00 AM, otherwise
it may not change properly. If it is necessary to set the date
during that time period, first advance the time ahead of 2:00
AM, set the date and then reset the correct time.
• The date changes instantly when the hands move past the 12
o’clock marker at midnight. When the date is set by turning the
hands, however, it may change gradually between 2:00 AM and
6:00 AM. This is not a malfunction.
• When setting the hour hand, check that AM/PM is set correctly.
The watch is designed so that the calendar changes once in 24
hours. Turn the hands past the 12 o’clock marker to determine
whether the watch is set for the AM or PM period. If the date
changes the time is set for the AM period. If the date does not
change, the time is set for the PM period.
• When setting the minute hand, advance it 4 to 5 minutes ahead
of the desired time and then turn it back to the exact minute.
• When setting the time, make sure that the second hand is
moving at one-second intervals.
• It is necessary to adjust the date at the end of February and 30-
day months. In this case, pull the crown out to the first click and
turn it counter-clockwise until the desired date appears.
CHRONOGRAPH
The chronograph can measure up to 12 hours, 6 minutes and
12.2 seconds in 1/10 second increments. The measured time is
indicated by small hands that move independently of the hands
for time indication.
To be continued..

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