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HANDLING CAUTIONS

WARNING

To indicate the risks of serious consequences such as severe injuries unless the following safety regulations are strictly observed.

Immediately stop wearing the watch in the following cases.

If the watch body or band becomes edged by corrosion etc.

If the pins protrude from the band.

Immediately consult the retailer from whom the watch was purchased or Grand Seiko international service network mentioned on CERTIFICATE OF GUARANTEE or our website.

Keep the watch, parts and battery out of the reach of babies and small children.

Care should be taken to prevent a baby or a small child from accidentally swallowing the parts or battery.

If a baby or child swallows the battery or accessories, immediately consult a doctor, as it will be harmful to the health of the baby or child.

Do not remove the battery from the watch.

Replacement of the battery requires professional knowledge and skill. Please ask the retailer from whom the watch was purchased for battery replacement.

Do not recharge the battery, as doing so can generate heat which may cause bursting, leakage or ignition.

CAUTION

To indicate the risks of light injuries or material damages unless the following safety regulations are strictly observed.

Avoid wearing or storing the watch in the following places.

Places where volatile agents (cosmetics such as polish remover, bug repellent, thinners, etc.) are vaporizing

Places where the temperature drops below 5°C or rises above 35°C for a long time

Places affected by strong magnetism or static electricity

Places affected by strong vibrations

Places of high humidity

Dusty places

Do not leave a dead battery within the watch for a long time as leakage may occur.

If you observe any allergic symptoms or skin irritation

Stop wearing the watch immediately and consult a specialist such as a dermatologist or an allergist.

Other cautions

Adjustment of the metallic band requires professional knowledge and skill.
Please ask the retailer from whom the watch was purchased for replacement of the metallic band, as there is a risk of hand or finger injury and fear of losing parts.

Do not disassemble or tamper with the watch.

Keep the watch out of the reach of babies and children. Extra care should be taken to avoid risks of any injury or allergic rash or itching that may be caused when they touch the watch.

When disposing of used batteries, follow the instructions of your local authorities.

If your watch is of the fob or pendant type, the strap or chain attached to the watch may damage your clothes, or injure the hand, neck, or other parts of your body.

Please keep in mind that if a watch is taken off and placed down as it is, the case back, the band and the clasp will rub against each other possibly causing scratches on the case back. We recommend placing a soft cloth between the case back, the band and the clasp after taking off your watch.