Have you treated yourself to an Orient Sun and Moon Automatic RA-AK0803Y Watch? Excellent choice! You've acquired a watch with a unique design and fascinating features. To ensure you enjoy this beautiful piece for a long time, we have compiled the most important information on its care and handling for you here.
Safety First: What You Need to Watch Out For
Before we get into the details, here are two important notes:
- WARNING: Ignoring certain instructions can, in the worst case, lead to serious injury. So, read carefully!
- CAUTION: If you disregard other instructions, your beautiful watch could be damaged.
The Sun and Moon RA-AK0803Y Watch in Daily Life: What You Should Pay Attention To
Water Resistance: Protects, But Not for Every Adventure
- Your Sun and Moon RA-AK0803Y watch is water-resistant. This protects it from everyday splashes, like from washing your hands or being in the rain.
- But be careful: Swimming or diving is off-limits! Leather straps, which are often used with these models, and water are not good friends.
- Ensure the crown is always fully pushed in to minimize water entry.
- If your watch gets wet, pat it dry immediately with a soft, dry cloth.
- Even though it has some water resistance, avoid strong, direct streams of water.
Protection from Shocks: Elegance Needs Care
- Your Sun and Moon RA-AK0803Y watch is a stylish accessory, not intended for extreme sports activities.
- You can wear it for gentle sports like golf, but for activities with strong vibrations, it's better to take it off.
- Protect it from falls and hard impacts.
Magnetism: An Invisible Source of Interference
- Strong magnetic fields can affect the fine mechanisms of your watch. Keep it away from magnets, such as those found in speakers, some handbag clasps, or other magnetic devices.
- If your watch is exposed to magnetism, it may run inaccurately for a short time. In most cases, the accuracy will return to normal once it is no longer exposed to the magnetic field.
Vibrations: Can Affect Accuracy
- Strong vibrations, such as from riding a motorcycle or working with jackhammers, can temporarily affect the accuracy of your watch.
Temperatures: Avoid Extremes
- Very high or very low temperatures can disrupt the function of your watch.
- Avoid exposing your watch to extreme heat, such as in a sauna. This can not only damage the watch but also lead to skin burns.
Chemicals, Gases, etc.: Caution is Advised
- Chemicals can damage your watch. Be careful when handling gases, mercury, solvents, cleaning agents, adhesives, paints, medications, perfume, and cosmetics.
- These substances can cause discoloration, deformation, or damage to the case, strap, dial, and other parts.
Important Notes:
- Do not open it yourself! If you have problems with your watch, contact a professional.
- Small parts of the watch are not a toy for children!
- If you experience skin irritation from the watch or strap, stop wearing it and consult a doctor.
Luminous Materials: For Good Visibility in the Dark
- Some models have luminous hands or dials.
- This luminous paint stores light and releases it in the dark. The brightness diminishes over time. How brightly and for how long it glows depends on how much light it has previously absorbed.
Water-Resistant Strap: Pay Attention to Care
- If your watch has a leather or nylon strap that has been treated to be water-resistant, note that this effect may diminish over time.
Names and Functions of the Parts of the Orient Sun and Moon RA-AK0803Y Watch
Here are the parts of your watch:
A: Hour hand
B: Minute hand
C: Second hand
D: Day of the week
E: Date
F: 24-hour hand
G: Crown
H: Dial
The crown has different positions:
1. Normal position
2. First click: Calendar setting
3. Second click: Time setting
The position of the crown, date, etc., can vary depending on the model. Some models have a bezel and an inner rotating ring.
Identifying the Caliber Number: The Heart of Your Watch
The caliber number tells you about the movement in your Orient Sun and Moon RA-AK0803Y watch.
You can find it on the warranty card or on the back of your watch.
Setting the Time and Calendar (Using the Orient Sun and Moon RA-AK0803Y Watch as an Example)
Since your Orient Sun and Moon Automatic RA-AK0803Y watch belongs to the F6B or F6C caliber family, here are the instructions for setting the time and calendar on your watch:
Setting the time:
- Pull the crown out to the second click when the second hand is at the 12 o'clock position. The second hand will then stop.
- Turn the crown counter-clockwise to set the time.
- Important: When setting the time, first turn the hands back a little and then advance them to the exact time.
- Make sure to set the correct time of day (a.m. or p.m.), as the date changes at midnight.
- Push the crown back to the normal position.
- The 24-hour hand moves with the hour hand and cannot be set separately.
Setting the calendar:
- Pull the crown out to the first click.
- Turn the crown counter-clockwise to set the day.
- Turn the crown clockwise to set the day of the week.
- Push the crown back to the normal position.
Correcting the date:
Remember to correct the date at the end of months with fewer than 31 days. Set the date to the first day of the following month and then to the correct day.
Using Special Features
Some models have a rotating bezel or an internal rotating ring display, which you can use to measure elapsed time or to remember specific times. The operation of these functions is explained in the instruction manual.
Automatic and Manual Winding
Your Orient Sun and Moon RA-AK0803Y watch is an automatic watch that winds itself through your movement. Wear it regularly to keep it running.
If it stops, swing it back and forth a few times to get it going again. Then, set the time and date.
You can also wind the watch by hand. To do this, turn the crown clockwise in the normal position.
A fully wound watch runs for about 40 hours. For optimal accuracy, wear it daily.
I hope this guide helps you to optimally care for your Orient Sun and Moon RA-AK0803Y watch and enjoy all its features!
