Today we’ll be taking you through how to set the day, date, and leap year on a Seiko perpetual calendar. While it may seem daunting at first, the tips and tricks we show you in this guide will have you setting your Seiko Perpetual Calendar accurately in just a few easy steps, feel free to follow along with our step-by-step guide here or check out the video below. This is the perfect guide for perpetual calendar veterans and beginners. I'll be demonstrating all of this on a Seiko Coutura SSC698P.
Overview:
- How To Set The Time On A Seiko Perpetual Calendar Watch
- How To Set The Day, Date And Year On A Seiko Perpetual Calendar Watch
- How To Set An Alarm On A Seiko Perpetual Calendar Watch
- Our Favourite Perpetual Calendar Watches
How To Set The Time On A Seiko Perpetual Calendar Watch
First, we’re going to get the time set correctly on your Seiko Perpetual Calendar. To do that pull the crown out into the second position and rotate the crown clockwise to turn the time forwards and rotate the crown anticlockwise to turn the time backwards. Make sure to set the time 1 to 2 minutes ahead of the current time, so you have enough time to get the 24-hour display set precisely as well.
To adjust the 24-hour display press the bottom button which will turn the 24-hour time in 1-minute increments. To make it turn faster, hold the button down. Press the crown in to complete setting the time.
How To Set The Day, Date And Year On A Seiko Perpetual Calendar Watch
With the crown pulled out into the second position, press the top button which will change the way into day setting mode. Press the bottom button to change to the current day.
Press the top button again to date setting mode. Press the bottom button to change the date in 1-day increments. The numbers 1 through 31 are set into the bezel insert.
Press the top button again to set the month. Press the bottom button, which will move the calendar hand through the numbers 1-12. I’m writing this in April so I would set mine to 4.
Press the top button one last time to set the year. Pressing the bottom button will cycle between 1 2 3 and 0. The last leap year was in 2020, I’m currently writing this in 2023 so I would set it to 3. To save the day, date, & year setting press the crown in.
How To Set An Alarm On A Seiko Perpetual Calendar Watch
To set an alarm on your Seiko Perpetual Calendar pull the crown out into the first position and you will see the hand in the day display move from the current day to the AL (alarm) position. You will then be able to set an alarm on the 24-hour display by moving the time forwards by pressing the top button and backwards by pressing the bottom button. Push the crown in to save the alarm.
If you would like to remove your alarm pull the crown out into the second position and then push the crown back in.
Our Favourite Perpetual Calendar Watches
Seiko Coutura SSC698P Stainless Steel Black Solar Mens Watch
$562.50
$750.00
• Perpetual Calndar • Water Resistance : 100m / 10ATM / 320ft • Stainless Steel Case • 44mm Case Diameter • Sapphire Glass • Stainless Steel Bracelet • Push Button Buckle • Solar - Powered By Any Light Source • Stop… read more
Citizen Promaster Sky JY8085-81E Black Stainless Steel Mens Watch
$899.00
$1,250.00
PROMASTER SKY Collection takes performance and style to new heights and uses Eco-Drive to draw power from any light source. • Designed to be a solid and dependable timepiece for seasoned travellers with world time functions displaying time for up… read more
