Seiko 5M42 User Manual

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■ CAPACITOR
The watch is provided with a capacitor to store the electrical energy generated by the
Automatic Power Generator.
Cal. 3M22
:
When the watch is fully charged, the watch keeps operating for
more than 3 days.
Cal. 5M42/5M43 :
When the capacitor is fully charged, the watch keeps operating for
more than 7 days.
■ POWER RESERVE INDICATOR
The current power reserve of the capacitor is indicated by the second hand  at the press
of a button.
■ ENERGY DEPLETION FOREWARNING FUNCTION
When the energy stored in the capacitor is reduced to an extremely low level, the second
hand starts moving at two-second intervals to indicate that the capacitor needs
recharging by swinging the watch from side to side.
 QUICK-START FUNCTION
Even when the watch completely stops operating, swinging it several times can start
the hands moving.  For details, see page 19.
■ ROTATING BEZEL
Up to 60 minutes of elapsed time can be shown.