Need to know how to set the time and date on a Columbia CL5008 wristwatch.

To set a basic wristwatch, simply pull the crown (the winder button at the 3:00 position on 99% of watches) out gently - it will click into adjusting position. Wind to send time and then push back in again.

Variations on this are: If you have a watch with date display, the crown will have 2 positions, the first click will be to set the date and the second click (fully out) is to set time. If you need to adjust the date, I suggest you wind the date to the day before you need and then use the second click to wind the hands to the correct date. This way you will be able to know if you have the hour at a.m or p.m position and avoid it have the date changing during the day instead of at night.

One last variation for wristwatches is a screw down crown. Some water resistant and sports models incorporate an added feature whereby the crown is threaded so it can be tightened down to avoid water entering - the most common place water gets into a watch! If you have one of these, you simply need to screw the crown anticlockwise until it pops out and then refer to the instructions above. Don't forget to push and screw the crown back in clockwise when you are done

To set a basic wristwatch, simply pull the crown (the winder button at the 3:00 position on 99% of watches) out gently - it will click into adjusting position. Wind to send time and then push back in again.

Variations on this are: If you have a watch with date display, the crown will have 2 positions, the first click will be to set the date and the second click (fully out) is to set time. If you need to adjust the date, I suggest you wind the date to the day before you need and then use the second click to wind the hands to the correct date. This way you will be able to know if you have the hour at a.m or p.m position and avoid it have the date changing during the day instead of at night.

One last variation for wristwatches is a screw down crown. Some water resistant and sports models incorporate an added feature whereby the crown is threaded so it can be tightened down to avoid water entering - the most common place water gets into a watch! If you have one of these, you simply need to screw the crown anticlockwise until it pops out and then refer to the instructions above. Don't forget to push and screw the crown back in clockwise when you are done

no online manuals for these

mode is the starting place
till time and and date start flashing

not a good idea to push reset while setting this watch
leave you two other buttons to push

http://www.columbia.com/timinginstructions has instructions for all Columbia watch models

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To set your Columbia-
Hold down the set button until the display flashes. You can then use the mode button to cycle through the display features and set them. Use the strt/stp and reset to adjust fields.

For owners manual you will need to contact Columbia.
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Customer service (800) MA-Boyle (800) 622-6953
Mon - Fri, 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. PST
Customer service Canada (800) 265-7067

For the Amritron 45/6975:
From the "Time Telling Mode" (date/time displayed): to set the date and time: Press "reset" unit the date disappears--release; press "mode", the "hour" will flash, press "st/stp" to adjust hour; press "mode", the "minute" will flash, press "st/stp" to adjust minute; continue same sequence to adjust date; when done, press "reset"

it's time for a overhaul and cleaning...the stem may be worn out. Rolexs need this service about every 10 years.

For setting Time & Date...
1. Push "MODE" button three times (change Mode to TimeSet)
Time -> StopWatch -> AlarmTimeSet -> TimeSet -> Time ->...
2. Flashing Second Number Digits
3. Push "RESET" to select...
Second -> Minute -> Hour(12hr<->24hr) ->...
Date -> Month -> Day of Week -> Second -> ....(repeat)
4. Use "START" to set each item...

For setting Alarm ON/OFF
1. Push "RESET" button then Push "START" same time...
Alarm ON -> Alarm OFF -> ... (repeat)

Not sure if you found your answer or not but I managed to locate the manual on the Columbia website. Here it is in case you haven't found yours yet:

http://www.columbia.com/images/PDFs/customer_service/ColumbiaLeaflet_7-05.pdf