Guides and care

Knowledge Centre

Practical guidance for setting, wearing and maintaining your Edelman or Seiko Mod watch. View the concise guide for each topic and add your own explanatory video later if desired.

NH35

Setting the date and time

How to wind the movement and set the time and date without straining the mechanism.

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1. Unscrew the crown if it is a screw-down crown. Gently wind the movement by turning the crown clockwise about 20 to 30 times.

2. Pull the crown out to the first position to adjust the date. Preferably do not change the date when the time is between approximately 9:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m.

3. Pull the crown out further to set the time. Afterwards, push the crown all the way back in and screw it down carefully.

NH34 GMT

Setting the GMT hand

Learn how to use local time and a second time zone correctly.

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1. First wind the automatic movement gently.

2. Use the first crown position for the date and the additional GMT hand. The direction of rotation determines which function is adjusted.

3. Use the second crown position for the regular hour and minute hands. Afterwards, check that the crown is fully closed.

VK63

Using the chronograph

Start, stop and reset the chronograph, and realign the hands.

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Start and stop: use the upper pusher. Reset: stop the chronograph first, then use the lower pusher.

Do not leave the chronograph running continuously without need, and never force the pushers. Contact us if a chronograph hand does not return exactly to zero after resetting.

Maintenance

Cleaning your watch

Safe care for the case, bracelet and sapphire crystal.

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Wipe the watch with a soft, slightly damp microfibre cloth. For a steel bracelet, you may use a soft brush and lukewarm water, but only when the crown is fully closed.

Avoid aggressive cleaning products, solvents, hard brushes and ultrasonic cleaning without professional inspection.

Water resistance

What does 100 metres mean?

When you should and should not use a watch under water.

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Water resistance to 100 metres is suitable for everyday use and swimming, provided the crown and case are properly closed and in good condition.

Never operate the crown or pushers under water. Avoid hot water, saunas and major temperature changes. Have the water resistance checked periodically and after the case has been opened.

Bracelet

Shortening and adjusting the bracelet

Tips for a comfortable fit and correct use of the clasp.

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A metal bracelet should fit comfortably without pinching the wrist. If in doubt, have links removed professionally and keep all removed links and pins.

After adjustment, check that all screws or pins are firmly secured and that the clasp locks safely.