Reset time on a seiko solar watch - Seiko Watches

The internal cell may require to be changed. It is very important you use the proper cell for your watch. This is assuming the solar cell is working properly.

the advice is to buy a new one, no one is fitting the batteries to these, due to the high part cost.
even if it's in warranty, seiko just send a new watch out.

Replace the battery, the solar part doesn't mean it charges from the sun it has to do with the movement of the arms (I'm not %100 what that means) I just know it doesn't charge by the sun or any other light source.

It will be ticking in two second intervals, This is because it is very low on power. It should keep correct time and eventually settle down. It needs a long exposure to a nice bright sunny day and it will be fine once it has a good initial charge.

There are three solutions for this problem, contingent upon the model:

With both instances, this is a power saving / low charge / low battery feature of the timepiece.

1) Is your Seiko watch a Kinetic / Solar model? If so, your watch contains a capacitor. The capacitor may be bad, OR if you have not been wearing it on as regular a basis, wind the watch (Kinetic) vigorously for 5 minutes, and if the second hand returns to normal function, the capacitor is most likely fine. If is is a Solar model, expose it to sunlight for 4-6 hours or incandescent light for 24 hours and see if this resolves the problem.

2) Else: if this is a standard battery operated watch, take your watch to an authorized Seiko repair center, or Certified Master Horologist. Make sure that the Seiko Repair Center is using Seiko batteries, else make sure they are installing Energizer only - these two batteries will not leak in your movement. Avoid other batteries at all cost, many of them will leak and ruin your movement.

3). If these solutions do not work, and you have not had your watch serviced in the last 3 to 5 years, you need to service the movement. See the aforementioned parties to begin the process.

4) If your watch is water resistant, and/or you plan on wearing it in the water, make sure to have your watch water tested by the appropriate aforementioned professional to ensure it will withstand proper dynamic and static pressure at the appropriate depths.

You can use ANY 22mm band - any make, any brand, any material.

mcdevito75 here, Simply place your finger nail under the crown (winder) lift it up gently to the set position then turn the crown to set the time.

seiko chronograph set the alarm etc pull the crown out 2 clicks.... set the alarm the same as your current time on your watch..... push the crown in 2 clicks..... than pull the crown out 1 click ..... set the alarm at the desired time with the lower button..... than push the crown in 1 click .... the alarm is ON

or go to this address http://caliber.seikowatches.com/ select the desired language than - alarm chronograph and play the alarm option on your right