20 Most Recent Citizen Eco-Drive Calibre 8700 Wrist Watch - Page 4 Questions & Answers

The Eco-Drive Chronograph models need at least 72 hours to reach a full charge under a bright desk lamp. After this time period, you may need to perform an "all reset."

ALL RESET
All Eco-Drive models require an 'all reset' after charging from a complete loss of power or a low
power state. This is much like rebooting a computer after a power interruption enabling the movement to recognize the fully charged energy cell. This is one of the most frequently overlooked steps, especially on "simple" analog models, and if not performed, may result in irregular operation of the watch although it is fully charged.

'All-reset' for 'simple' analog models - those with no special features other than the time and
date feature (not perpetual calendar):

1. After fully charging the watch, gently pull the crown out to the time setting position.
2. After thirty seconds, return the crown to the closed position next to the case.
3. After the 'all-reset' is complete, be sure to set the time and date (if applicable.)
4. If your watch features a screw-down crown, be sure to securely tighten the crown against the case.
   

'All reset' for multi-feature and perpetual calendar models:

1. Procedures for these types of watches vary by model. Be sure to refer to the instruction manual and/or our web site at www.citizenwatch.com for complete information.

After you have completed both these steps and the watch still doesn't hold a charge, you probably have a faulty capacitor. I’m happy to help further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/jeremy_69f3cc28d95bf514

You can get instructions from the Citizen web site.

Go to "citizen.com" and on the upper right there is a menu. Click on "technical
support" and then on "setting instructions"

Fill in the information required from the back of your watch and then click on
"get setting instructions"

Hi,
1-goto this link http://www.citizenwatch.com/COA/English/settings.asp
2-follow the instructions to get user manual for your watch

see here: (manual download on the left)
http://www.abt.com/product/31068/Citizen-BL800054L.html
or:
http://www.citizenwatch.com/COA/English/settings.asp
or:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RF3hC1hgZz4
or:
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_set_my_citizens_eco_drive_calibre_8700

good luck
AB

Follow the link
http://www.citizenwatch.com/CUK/English/settingsresults.asp?caliber=0870

On Leap Years, the function dial is to be set to '0'.
Add one for each year after...
So, for 2011, set the function dial to '3' since it has been 3 years since 2008, the last leap year. Next year it should move/be set to '0' again since 2012 is a leap year.

its a solar watch meaning you have to completely charge the watch under artificial light for 24 hours or full sun for 6 hours

After the alarm has been set, press button B (lower right) to turn the alarm ON or OFF and the press the crown back to the normal running position (i.e. next to the case).

When you do this, the time should reset itself to your local time.

If you haven't got instructions, go to http://www.citizenwatch.com/Technical/English/Abbreviated/E870_condensed.pdf to view the full set of instructions.

1-turn the crown til the mode hand points to "time"

2-pull out the crown 2 clicks to time correction

3- adjust to the correct time

4-push crown in

Eco-drive watch should work for 1 year out of light. Take it out of the drawer and place in light, and check that the pin on the side is pushed in all the way.

browse through my tips and you will find link for all Citizen watch manual downloads.