This manual provides instructions for operating, charging, and maintaining the Seiko Kinetic Cal. 3M22/5M42/5M43 watches.
This document serves as the user manual for the Seiko Kinetic Cal. 3M22, 5M42, and 5M43 watches. It explains the operation of the Automatic Power Generator, which uses the wearer's arm movement to generate electricity stored in a capacitor, eliminating the need for batteries. The guide details how to charge the watch, set the time and date, and utilize features like the power reserve indicator and energy depletion forewarning function.
| Frequency of crystal oscillator | 32,768 Hz |
|---|---|
| Loss/gain (Monthly rate) | Less than 15 seconds |
| Operational temperature range | -10°C ~ 60°C |
| Driving system | Step motor |
| Duration of charge (Cal. 3M22) | More than 3 days |
| Duration of charge (Cal. 5M42/5M43) | More than 7 days |
It utilizes the movement of the wearer's arm to spin the rotor, generating an electric current that is stored in a capacitor.
No, the watch does not use a battery because it generates its own electrical energy.
The second hand starts moving at two-second intervals to indicate that the capacitor needs recharging.