PARTS CATALOGUE / TECHNICAL GUIDE

Cal. 5J32A
PARTS CATALOGUE / TECHNICAL GUIDE (p. 1 – 22)

[SPECIFICATIONS]
Cal. No.
5J32A
Item
Movement

(x 1.0)

Movement Outside diameter ø26.4 mm

size
Casing diameter ø25.6 mm

Height 4.15 mm

Time indication 3 hands Hour and minute hands move at 5-second intervals.
(
Second hand moves at 1-second intervals. )
Driving system • Step motor (Load compensated driving pulse type, 2 pieces)

Additional mechanism • Automatic generating system

• Energy depletion forewarning function
• Overcharge prevention function
• Electronic circuit reset switch
• Train wheel setting device
• Date calendar
• Instant setting device for date calendar
• Automatic power save function
• Manual power save function
• Time relay function

Loss/gain Monthly rate at normal temperature range: less than 15 seconds

Regulation system Nil

Measuring gate by quartz tester Use 10-second gate.

Power Power generator Automatic generating system

supply
Electricity Storage
Titanium lithium ion rechargeable battery
Unit (E.S. Unit)

Operating voltage range 0.45 V ~ 2.5 V

Duration of charge Validity of time relay function : Approx. 4 years (Full charge)

Jewels 13 jewels

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 REMARKS ON REPAIRING CAL. 5J32A
Cal. 5J32A is an epoch-making model of SEIKO’s revolutionary KINETIC watches, just like 5J21A/5J22A. It
is equipped with innovative functions that have introduced a completely new concept into the KINETIC
technology SEIKO has cultivated in its long years of precision product manufacturing. In repairing Cal.
5J32A, therefore, you are requested to have the full knowledge of its functions and strictly observe the
repairing and checking instructions provided in this guide so that the watch will be repaired securely.

FEATURES OF CAL. 5J32A

Cal. 5J32A features the power save function that automatically stops the hands from moving if the watch is
left untouched for a certain period of time. When you decide to use it again, swinging the watch several times
will activate the time relay function, which starts the hands moving quickly to indicate the correct time and
resume the normal operation. In this way, Cal. 5J32A conserves the stored electrical energy by stopping the
hands while it is not in use, and, at the same time, it completely eliminates the cumbersome time setting
procedure when it is used again.
Thanks to this innovative mechanism, the duration of charge has increased enormously.

1. POWER SAVE FUNCTION

· While the watch is not in use, the hands stop automatically to minimize the electrical energy
consumed. This is called “the power save function”. Though the hands stop, the built-in IC continues
to compute the time, keeping the watch ready for the next use.
· The power save function can be activated either automatically or manually.

The automatic power save function

· If the watch is left untouched for approximately 72 hours, the power save function is automatically
activated.

The manual power save function

· The power save function can be activated whenever you decide no to use the watch for a long time.
· By pulling out the crown to the first click and pushing it in to the normal position within one second,
the power save function is activated manually.
Notes:
* Do not pull out the crown to the second click while the power save function is in operation. Otherwise,
it is turned off, and the time retained inside the watch will be erased.
* While the second hand is moving at two-second intervals, the power save function cannot be activated
manually.

2. TIME RELAY FUNCTION

· While the power saving function is working, the built-in IC continues to compute the time though the
hands stop. As the watch detects a certain amount of electricity generated by swinging it, the hands
are automatically adjusted to the time retained inside the watch, resuming the normal operation. This
is called the “time relay function”. As it is activated, the hour and minute hands are adjusted first, then,
followed by the second hand.
· By only swinging the watch for 2 to 3 seconds, the time relay function will be activated.

Notes:
* The time relay function will not adjust the date. If you find the date incorrect after it is activated, it is
necessary to adjust the date manually to the current date.
* The accuracy of the time computation by the built-in IC is equivalent to that of conventional quartz
watches. If the power save function has been in operation for a long term before the time relay function
is activated, the time indicated by the hands may include a certain amount of time loss or gain that has
accumulated during that time.

3. DURATION OF CHARGE
· The duration of charge varies depending on the power reserve stored inside the watch. If the watch
is fully charged, the power save function will keep it operating for about four years.

Note: If the power reserve is depleted completely while the power save function is in operation, the time
relay function may not be activated by swinging the watch. Instead, the second hand starts moving
at two-second intervals.

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➔
Disassembling procedures Figs. : 1 61
➔
Reassembling procedures Figs. : 61 1

Lubricating: Types of oil Oil quantity

Moebius A Normal quantity
Moebius F Liberal quantity
SEIKO Watch Oil S-6

Remarks on removing the winding stem

1 Hour, minute and
To remove the winding stem when taking second hands
out the movement from the case or while
disassembling the parts during repair
work, be sure to pull out the crown to the
first click, and then, remove the winding
stem while pushing the setting lever.
Note: If the winding stem is removed with 2 Dial
the crown at the normal position, it
may not be put back in place.

3 0012 354
Date dial guard screw

4 0353 558
Hour wheel guard spring

5 0808 557
Date dial guard

6 0737 557
Day-date corrector wheel
7 0962 558
Second intermediate wheel
for calendar corrector

8 Date dial

9 0802 557
Date driving wheel
10 0817 558
Intermediate date driving
wheel
0012 354
• Date dial guard screw (2 pcs.) 11 0817 557
• Rechargeable battery clamp screw Intermediate hour wheel
(2 pcs.)
12 0353 557
• Circuit block cover A screw (4 pcs.)
Date driving wheel spring
• Circuit block cover C screw (2 pcs.)
• Circuit block cover B screw (2 pcs.) 13 0271 558
• Train wheel bridge screw (2 pcs.) Hour wheel
• Setting lever spring screw (1 pc.)

0022 490
• Oscillating weight screw (1 pc.)

➡ Please see the remarks on the following pages.

Lubricating of some parts is shown in “II. REMARKS ON DISASSEMBLING AND REASSEMBLING”.

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14 0022 490
Oscillating weight screw

15 0500 537
Oscillating weight

16 0012 354
Rechargeable battery clamp screw

17 4225 522
Rechargeable battery clamp

18 4216 524
Insulator for rechargeable battery

19 3023 24X
Rechargeable battery unit

20 0012 354
Circuit block cover A screw

21 4457 804
Circuit block cover A

22 4457 774
Circuit block cover D

23 0012 354
Circuit block cover C screw

24 4457 773
Circuit block cover C
25 0012 354
Circuit block cover B screw

26 4457 772
Circuit block cover B

27 0198 557
Oscillating weight bridge

28 4000 516
Circuit block

➡ Please see the remarks on the following pages.

Lubricating of some parts is shown in “II. REMARKS ON DISASSEMBLING AND REASSEMBLING”.

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29 1002 557
Intermediate wheel
for generating rotor

30 0012 354
Train wheel bridge screw

31 0125 566
Train wheel bridge

32 4146 522
Generating rotor

33 4002 525
Generating coil block

34 0240 556
Second wheel and pinion

35 0317 557
Intermediate second wheel

36 0241 556
Fourth wheel and pinion
37 0231 556
Third wheel and pinion
38 4146 521
Second rotor
39 4146 523
Hour and minute rotor

40 0281 552
Setting wheel
41 0766 553
Intermediate minute wheel

42 0261 553
Minute wheel and pinion

43 4283 557
Spacer for center wheel
and pinion

44 0221 556
Center wheel and pinion

45 4002 524
Second coil block

46 4002 523
Hour and minute coil block

47 4271 522
Rechargeable battery
connection (+)

➡ Please see the remarks on the following pages.

Lubricating of some parts is shown in “II. REMARKS ON DISASSEMBLING AND REASSEMBLING”.

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48 0012 354
Setting lever spring screw

49 0388 557
Setting lever spring

50 0383 557
Setting lever

51 0384 557
Yoke

52 0391 557
Train wheel setting lever

53 4239 524
Generating stator

54 4239 523
Second stator

55 4239 522
Hour and minute stator

56 Winding stem

57 0282 523
Clutch wheel

58 0962 557
First intermediate wheel for
calendar corrector

59 0027 369
Power saving switch lead pin

60 4408 524
Circuit block spacer

61 0100 556
Main plate

➡ Please see the remarks on the following pages.

Lubricating of some parts is shown in “II. REMARKS ON DISASSEMBLING AND REASSEMBLING”.

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Identification of circuit block

In order to distinguish 5J32 circuit block from 5J21/5J22 circuit blocks, refer to "Identification of 5J
series circuit blocks" on page 22.

Remarks:

8 Date dial

Position of Color of
Part code Position of crown Color of figure
calendar frame background

0878 942 3 o’clock 3 o’clock White Black

0878 943 3 o’clock 3 o’clock Black White

The type of date dial is determined based on the design of cases. (The table above does not cover all
the date dial available.)
Check the case number and refer to “SEIKO Casing Parts Catalogue” or "Watch Parts Catalogue CD-
ROM" to choose a corresponding date dial.

56 Winding stem 0351 557

The type of winding stem is determined based on the design of cases.

Check the case number and refer to “SEIKO Casing Parts Catalogue” or "Watch Parts Catalogue CD-
ROM" to choose a corresponding winding stem.

TECHNICAL GUIDE Cal. 5J32A

• The explanation here is only for the particular points of Cal. 5J32A.
• For the repairing, checking and measuring procedures, refer to the “TECHNICAL GUIDE, GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS”.

I. STRUCTURE OF THE CIRCUIT BLOCK

Hour and minute coil output terminal

C-MOS-IC

Hour and minute coil

detection terminal

Automatic generating
input terminal

Input terminal (+)

Crystal unit

Input terminal (–)

Second coil output terminal

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II. REMARKS ON DISASSEMBLING AND REASSEMBLING

For disassembling and reassembling, be sure to use the universal movement holder.

1 Hands

In case of conventional quartz movements, the hands should be installed immediately after the date
changes by turning the crown. Cal. 5J32A uses a new calendar mechanism that changes without
perceptible clicks, and therefore, the procedure below should be followed to install the hands.

• How to install
1. Pull out the crown to the second click, and
turn it counterclockwise.
2. Check if the date numeral moves in the
calendar frame. When it starts to move,
turn the crown slowly, and stop turning it
when the numeral stops moving.
3. Install the hour hand exactly at the 12
o’clock position.
4. Install the minute and second hands in the
same manner as you would do for a
conventional quartz movement.

4 Hour wheel guard spring Guide tube

• Setting position
Refer to the illustration at right.

Note: Handle the hour wheel guard spring

carefully lest its spring portion should
be deformed.

Hour wheel
guard spring

5 Date dial guard “A” portion

· “A” portion in the illustration at right has

elasticity and is made tight in order to be set to
the guide tube. Make sure that “A” portion is
set securely in position.
· Hook the spring portion “B” of the date dial
guard to the tube as shown in the illustration
at right. Tube

Spring portion “B”

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6 Day-date corrector wheel Please insert the pivot of the

day-date corrector wheel here.
Before setting the day-date corrector wheel, check ▲
the yoke through the tracking hole of the
movement. Set the wheel in such a manner that
its pivot portion passes through the shaded Yoke
portion in the illustration at right.
Tracking hole of
the movement

7 Second intermediate wheel for calendar corrector Dial side

Set the second intermediate wheel for calendar

corrector in the direction as shown in the
illustration at right, taking care not to set it upside Main plate side
down.

Date driving wheel

8 Date dial

Check that the date dial engages securely with

the gear of the date driving wheel as shown in the
illustration at right.

Intermediate date
driving wheel Date dial

9 Date driving wheel

Dial side
Set the date driving wheel in the direction as
shown in the illustration at right. Make sure that
its longer pivot faces the movement side.
Main plate side

• How to install
1. Apply the spring portion of the date driving wheel spring to the lower pivot of the date driving
wheel, and then, slide the date driving wheel in the direction of the arrow in the illustration.
2. Slide the date driving wheel until its gear engages securely with the circumference of the
intermediate date driving wheel.
Intermediate date
driving wheel
Date driving wheel spring

Date driving wheel

Complete setting position

Note: When setting the date driving wheel spring, take utmost care not to deform its shape.

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14 Oscillating weight screw

Oscillating weight screw

· Before tightening the oscillating weight screw,

check that the gear of the oscillating weight
wheel securely engages with the pinion of the
intermediate wheel for generating rotor (“A”
portion in the illustration).
· Tighten the oscillating weight screw firmly, “A” portion
applying more force than usual. If the
oscillating weight screw becomes loose,
electricity generation will be defective.

15 Oscillating weight

• Lubricating
Lubricate the ball-bearing of the oscillating
weight as shown in the illustration at right.

Note: Be sure to lubricate at the position and

in the quantity specified in the
illustration.

19 Rechargeable battery unit

• How to remove “C” portion

Insert the tip of the tweezers into the “A”

portion gap in the illustration, and pry up the “B” portion
rechargeable battery unit to remove it.

• How to install Minus lead terminal

Set the minus lead terminal to the guide post
“B” in the illustration, push “C” portion down
vertically so that the rechargeable battery unit
is well seated in position. “A” portion

Notes:
* Take utmost care not to short-circuit the (+) and (–) terminals, as this will deteriorate the battery unit.
* Never clean the rechargeable battery unit, as it is an electronic part containing an IC.

20 Circuit block cover A screw

Before tightening the circuit block cover A screw,

check that the pivots of the generating rotor and
intermediate wheel for generating rotor, “A” and
“B” portions in the illustration, respectively, are
securely set to the oscillating weight bridge.
“B” portion

“A” portion

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27 Oscillating weight bridge

29 Intermediate wheel for generating rotor

32 Generating rotor

· Lubricate the ball-bearing of the oscillating weight bridge as shown below before reassembling it to
the main plate.
· Lubricate the upper and lower pivots and other portions of the generating rotor and intermediate
wheel for generating rotor as shown in the illustration.

Oscillating weight bridge Intermediate wheel for generating rotor

Intermediate wheel
for generating rotor Generating
rotor

Note: Be sure to observe the position, type of oil and quantity of the lubrication specified in the
illustration.

28 Circuit block

The portions indicated by the arrows in the

illustration have elasticity and are made tight for
the guide tubes to which they are set. After
setting the circuit block, press down those
portions to make sure that it is well seated.

34 Second wheel and pinion

35 Intermediate second wheel

36 Fourth wheel and pinion

37 Third wheel and pinion

38 Second rotor

39 Hour and minute rotor

40 Setting wheel

41 Intermediate minute wheel

42 Minute wheel and pinion

For the discrimination and setting position of these parts, refer to the table on the next page.

Lubricating: : Moebius A 11
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38 Second rotor 36 Fourth wheel and pinion 37 Third wheel and pinion

39 Hour and minute rotor

35 Intermediate second wheel 40 Setting wheel

34 Second wheel and pinion

42 Minute wheel and pinion 41 Intermediate minute wheel
Case back side

Main plate side

Note: Do not set the intermediate

minute wheel upside down.

• Lubricating
For the lubrication of these parts, refer to the illustrations below.

Note: Be sure to observe the position, type of oil and quantity of lubrication specified in the illustration.

Intermediate Minute wheel Third wheel Fourth wheel Hour and

minute wheel and pinion and pinion and pinion minute rotor
Setting wheel

Center wheel and pinion

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Notes:
Second Intermediate Second wheel
rotor second wheel and pinion * Lubricate the minute wheel and pinion before
reassembling it to the train wheel bridge. When
lubricating it, take care not to stain the pinion with oil.

* Do not lubricate the lower pivots of the third wheel and

pinion and intermediate second wheel excessively. Be
sure to observe the specified quantity.

43 Spacer for center wheel and pinion

• Setting position
See the illustration at right.

• How to install
“A” and “B” portions have elasticity and
are made tight for the guide tubes to which
they are set. After setting the spacer for
center wheel and pinion, press down those
portions so that it is well seated in position.

Note: Take utmost care not to deform or

damage the portion that makes
contact with the center wheel and
“A” portion “B” portion
pinion.

48 Setting lever spring screw

49 Setting lever spring

• How to install
· Check that the setting lever spring is
securely set in position before tightening
the setting lever spring screw. Setting lever spring

· Then, gently bend the spring portion of

the setting lever spring so that it catches Setting lever spring screw

the tube of the setting lever.

Note: Take care not to bend the spring

Tube of the setting lever
portion more than necessary.

• Lubricating
See the illustration at right.

Lubricating: : Moebius A : Moebius F : SEIKO Watch Oil S-6 13

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50 Setting lever
“A” portion
51 Yoke

52 Train wheel setting lever Yoke

• Make sure that the spring portion of the yoke

(“A” in the illustration) makes secure contact
with the pin.
Note: If a defective contact occurs between Setting lever
the spring portion of the yoke and the
pin, the manual power save function
may not be activated.

• Lubricating
Clutch wheel
See the illustration at right.

• When installing the setting lever, insert the

tube on its underside properly into the long
slot of the train wheel setting lever (“B” in the
illustration). To facilitate the setting procedure,
“B” portion
push the train wheel setting lever in the
direction of the arrow in the illustration before
installing the setting lever.

Train wheel setting lever

59 Power saving switch lead pin

• Do not remove the power saving switch lead pin Power saving switch
except when necessary. lead pin

• When installing the power saving switch lead pin, Make sure that there
press it in securely to the circuit block spacer. is no gap.

Note: If the power saving switch is not securely fixed

to the circuit block spacer or if it comes off, the
manual power save function may not be
Circuit block spacer
activated.

60 Circuit block spacer

▲
• “a”, “b”, “c” and “d” portions in the illustration
have elasticity and are made tight for the tubes
d
of the movement to which they are set. After
setting the circuit block spacer, press down a
these portions so that it is well seated in
position.
Enlarged view
• When pressing in “a” portion, press down of “a” portion
only the portion indicated by the arrow in the
enlarged view.
c
Note: Take care not to damage the shaded
portion, as this will prevent the smooth b
movement of the setting lever spring.

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III. VALUE CHECKING AND ADJUSTMENT

● Coil block resistance

Second coil block : 2.00 KΩ ~ 2.45 KΩ

Hour and minute coil block :
Coil for driving hands : 1.00 KΩ ~ 1.20 KΩ
rotation
Coil for detecting generation : 280 Ω ~ 360 Ω
of the rotor

Note: Measure the coil block resistance after installing each coil block to the movement, checking that
stable measurements may be obtained.

* The motor driving the hour and minute hands uses a special driving system so that they move quickly
to indicate the current time immediately after the time relay function is activated. The hour and minute
coil block has two layers of coils, one for driving hands and the other for detecting generation, and
rotation of the it is
rotor,
and it is necessary to measure the resistance of each layer of coil.

• The illustration below shows the patterns to which the probes of the tester should be applied to measure
the resistance of the respective coils.
a
Patterns for checking A Patterns for checking
the coil for driving hands
B b the coil for detecting generation
rotation of the rotor

● Checking for leakage between coil for driving hands and coil for detecting generation
rotation of the rotor

* If the hour and minute hands do not move properly when the time relay function is activated, that is, if
they remain stopped or will not move smoothly, check for the leakage between coil for driving hands
and coil for detecting rotation generation.
of the rotor. This checking is required only if such a problem is found.
If leakage is detected, replace the hour and minute coil block with a new one.

How to check the leakage

1. Make the tester ready for measuring the resistance.
2. Apply the probes of the tester to 1 “A” and “a”, 2 “A” and “b”, 3 “B” and “a”, and 4 “B” and
“b”, respectively, to measure the resistance.
3. If the four measurements obtained are all infinitely great, that is, if the resistance was unable to be
measured for all the four cases, there is no leakage between coil for driving hands and coil for
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● Generating coil block resistance

340 Ω ~ 440 Ω

Note: Measure the generating coil block resistance after installing it to the movement, checking that
stable measurements are obtained.

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● Current consumption

For the whole movement

(while the hands are moving): Less than 0.70 µA (with 1.55 V supplied from a battery)
For the circuit block alone : Less than 0.13 µA (with 1.55 V supplied from a battery)

* The current consumption for the circuit block alone is approximately equivalent to that obtained while
the power save function is in operation.
If the duration of charge is shorter than normal while the watch is left untouched, it is necessary to
measure the current consumption while the power save function is in operation. In that case, however,
measure the current consumption for the circuit block alone instead to decide if the watch is defective
or not.

How to measure the current consumption for the whole movement (while the hands are moving)

1. Disassemble unnecessary parts to make the movement ready for the measurement.
Follow the disassembling procedure illustrated in this manual until you remove the rechargeable
battery unit, and then, reassemble the oscillating weight. As a result, the rechargeable battery unit,
insulator for rechargeable battery and rechargeable battery clamp are removed from the movement.
2. Apply the minus terminal to “a” portion in the illustration and plus terminal to the circuit block cover
A, respectively.

“a” portion

Circuit block cover A

3. For a few seconds after the probes of the tester are applied to the movement, the IC is in the quick
start mode, and current consumption cannot be measured properly. To switch the IC from the quick
start to the normal hand movement mode, move the oscillating weight from side to side continuously
for more than three seconds with the tester connected to the movement. The IC will detect the
electricity generation and will be switched to the normal hand movement mode.

Note: When moving the oscillating weight from side to side, take care lest the minus terminal of the
tester touches the oscillating weight.

Oscillating weight

4. After checking that the IC has been switched to the normal hand movement mode and a stable
measurement can be obtained, read the measurement.
If the measurement value remains high or unstable, repeat step “3” above.

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Notes:
* Light may increase the current consumption, resulting in an inaccurate measurement. If the current
consumption exceeds the standard value, protect the movement from light with a black cloth or the
like after following step “3” above, and make a measurement again.
* When the current consumption for the whole movement exceeds the standard value while the current
consumption for the circuit block alone is within the standard value range, a driving pulse may be
generated to compensate for the heavy load applied on the gear train, etc. In that case, overhaul and
clean the movement parts, and then, measure the current consumption for the whole movement again.

How to measure the current consumption for the circuit block alone

1. Connect the tester to the circuit block as shown in

the illustration.

“A” portion

2. With the tester connected to the circuit block, short-circuit “A” portion in the illustration and the input
pattern (–) with a conductive tweezers for approximately 1 second. The IC will be switched from the
quick start to the normal hand movement mode.
3. Checking that a stable measurement is obtained, read the current consumption.

Notes:
* The current consumption measurement for the circuit block alone is particularly susceptible to light,
and a value higher than the actual measurement may be obtained if the circuit block is exposed to light.
Protect the circuit from light with a black cloth or the like after following step “2” above, and then,
measure the current consumption.
* If the current consumption for the circuit block alone exceeds the standard value, the duration of the
charge will be shorter than specified. In that case, replace the circuit block with a new one.

● Checking the automatic generating system

1. Apply the probes of the tester as shown in the

illustration, and measure the voltage of the
rechargeable battery. The obtained voltage is called
the “initial voltage”.
Notes:
* When applying the minus probe of the tester to
the rechargeable battery, take care not to short-
circuit the lead terminal (–) and the rechargeable
battery clamp.
* If a short-circuit has occurred, leave the watch
untouched for more than ten minutes, and
measure the voltage again, checking that a stable
measurement is obtained.

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2. Close the case back tentatively, and swing the watch

from side to side 200 times at a rate of 2 to 3 swings a
second, making an arc of approximately 20 cm.
3. Within 3 minutes after swinging the watch, measure
the voltage of the rechargeable battery in the same
manner as in step “1” above.

4. Refer to the table below, and decide whether the automatic generating system is normal or defective.

[ Initial voltage and guidelines of normal/defective decision ]

Initial voltage Guidelines of normal/defective decision

After charging, the voltage of rechargeable battery has increased 0.1 V or

0.45 V ~ 1.0 V more from the initial voltage.

After charging, the voltage of rechargeable battery has increased 0.05 V or

1.01 V ~ 1.2 V
more from the initial voltage.

* The guidelines specified in the above table apply only when the initial voltage is within the range
between 0.45 V and 1.2 V.
* The amount of electricity generated by swinging the watch varies depending on the manner in which
you swing it, such the rate of swinging and the size of the swinging arc. Please note, therefore, that
checking through the procedure above provides only the guideline of normal/defective decision.

[ For your information ]

1. Number of swings and power reserve

· When the power reserve in the rechargeable battery is depleted and the watch stops completely,
swinging it approximately 500 times at a rate of 2 to 3 times a second will start the second hand
moving at normal one-second intervals instead of two-second intervals. If the second hand still
moves at two-second intervals after 500 swings, swing the watch further until it moves at one-
second intervals.
· While the second hand is moving at one-second intervals, approximately 200 swings will reserve
up to one day of power.

2. The number of days over which the watch is worn and power reserve
· Wearing the watch continuously for 12 hours will accumulate approximately one and a half
additional days of power reserve.
If you wear the watch every day for 12 hours over a period of a week, approximately 10 days of power
reserve will be secured in the rechargeable battery. While the power saving function is in operation
and the hands are stopped, this amount of power reserve will keep the watch operating for
approximately 2 months.

● Checking the manual power save and time relay functions

Cal. 5J32A is equipped with the automatic and the manual power save functions to conserve the stored
energy and the time relay function to start the hands moving to indicate the current time as the power
save function is canceled.

Note: The checking procedure below can be performed only while the watch is operating. If the watch
stops completely, swing the watch until the second hand starts moving at one-second intervals.
Swing it further more than 200 times, and then, proceed to the checking procedure.

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Checking procedure

1. Adjust the time of the watch to a base time indicated

by another watch.
2. Pull out the crown to the first click and push it back
in to the normal position within one second. The
manual power save function is activated, and the Normal position
second hand stops moving.
First click
Notes:
* Take care not to pull out the crown all the way
to the second click.
* If this happens by mistake, resume the checking
(Pull out the crown and push it
procedure from step “1”. back within one second.)

3. Leave the watch untouched for more than one

minute, making sure that the power save function
is in operation.
4. Swing the watch continuously for 2 to 3 seconds. The watch detects the generation of electricity, and
the hands move to indicate the current time.
5. If the time indicated by the watch is identical with the base time used in step “1”, the manual power
save and time relay functions are normal.

Note: If the power save function has been in operation for a long term before the time relay function
is activated, the time indicated by the watch and the base time may differ slightly though the
watch is normal. This is because the two watches are different in time accuracy and different
amounts of time loss or gain have accumulated during that time.

IV. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

The following are the tips on repairing Cal. 5J32A, which you will find helpful in working on the watch.

Important functions characteristic of Cal. 5J32A

1) The power save function is activated after the watch is left untouched for approximately 72 hours.
2) The manual power save function is activated by pulling out the crown to the first click and pushing
it in to the normal position within one second.
3) While the second hand is moving at two-second intervals, the power save function cannot be
activated either automatically or manually.
4) If the crown is pulled out to the second click while the power save function is in operation, the time
computed by the built-in IC will be canceled, thus disabling the time relay function.
5) The built-in IC does not compute the date, and the time relay function will not adjust the date. If the
power save function has been active for more than one day before the time relay function is activated,
it is necessary to adjust the date to the current date.
6) The accuracy of the time computed by the built-in IC while the power save function is in operation
is equivalent to that of conventional quartz watches. If the power save function has been active for
a long term before the time relay function is activated, the time indicated by the hands may include
a certain amount of time loss or gain that has accumulated during that time.
7) If the power reserve is depleted while the power save function is in operation, the time relay function
may not be activated by swinging the watch, Instead, the second hand starts moving at two-second
intervals.

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Problems, causes and methods of repair

See the
Problems Possible causes Methods of repair and checking page below.

The quickness of the 1) T h e c o i l f o r d e t e c t i n g 1) Check the resistance of the coil for Page 15
hand movement after generation of the hour and detecting generation. Replace the hour
the activation of the minute coil block is broken. and minute coil block if the coil is broken.
time relay function has
reduced a little.

The oscillating weight 1) The coil of the generating 1) Check the resistance of the generating Page 15
rotates at an abnormally coil block is broken. coil block. Replace the generating coil
high rate, and no block if the coil is broken.
charging is made.
2) The pivot of the generating 2) Remove the broken piece of the Page 11
rotor is broken. (The pinion generating rotor, and replace and
of the generating rotor and lubricate the generating rotor. (Overhaul
the gear of the intermediate and clean if necessary.)
wheel for generating rotor
are out of mesh.)

The oscillating weight 1) The gear of the oscillating 1) If the gear of the oscillating weight and Page 10
will not rotate. weight and the pinion of the the pinion of the intermediate wheel for
intermediate wheel for generating rotor are intact, reassemble
generating rotor are out of them to the movement.
mesh.

2) The pivot of the generating 2) Remove the broken piece of the Page 11
rotor is broken. (The pinion generating rotor, and replace and
of the generating rotor and lubricate the generating rotor. (Overhaul
the gear of the intermediate and clean if necessary.)
wheel for generating rotor
engage with each other.)

The current consump- 1) When the measurement is 1) After connecting the tester, move the Page 16
tion for the whole of the made, the IC is still in the oscillating weight more quickly for a
movement exceeds the quick start mode. (When the longer period of time, and then, make
standard value. current consumption the measurement again.
measures about 200 µA, it is
likely that the IC is in the
quick start mode.)

2) The load applied on the gear 2) If the current consumption for the circuit Page 17
train, etc. has increased, and block alone is within the standard value
the driving pulse to compen- range, overhaul and clean the movement
sate it has been generated. parts, and then, make the measurement
again.

The current consump- 1) The light from outside the 1) Shut out the light, and make the Page 17
tion for the circuit block movement is affecting the measurement again.
alone exceeds the measurement.
standard value.
2) When the measurement is 2) Switch the IC to the normal mode, and Page 17
made, the IC is still in the make the measurement again.
quick start mode. (When the
current consumption
measures about 200 µA, it is
likely that the IC is in the
quick start mode.)

3) The IC is out of order. 3) Replace the circuit block.

The manual power save 1) T h e e n e r g y d e p l e t i o n 1) Swing the watch until the second hand Page 18
function cannot be forewarning function is in moves at one-second intervals, and then,
activated. operation. check if the manual power save function
is activated.

2) The power save switch lead 2) Check if the power save switch lead pin Page 14
pin is not in contact with the is set in position. Check if the yoke
yoke. functions properly.

3) The yoke and the movement 3) Check if the spring portion of the yoke Page 14
do not conduct electricity. catches the pin of the movement while
making contact with it.

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See the
Problems Possible causes Methods of repair and checking page below.

Swinging the watch 1) The energy stored in the 1) Swing the watch until the second hand Page 18
while the power save rechargeable battery has moves at one-second intervals, and
function is active will not been depleted while the activate the power save function
activate the time relay power save function is in manually to check if the time relay
function. (Swinging the operation. function can be activated.
watch starts the second
hand moving at two-
second intervals.)

Swinging the watch 1) There is electric leakage 1) Check for leakage of the hour and minute Page 15
while the power save inside the hour and minute coil block. Replace the part if leakage is
function is active will not coil block. detected.
activate the time relay
function. (Swinging the
watch will not start the
second hand moving at
all.)

After the time relay 1) There is electric leakage 1) Check for leakage of the hour and minute Page 15
function is activated, inside the hour and minute coil block. Replace the part if leakage is
the hands do not make coil block. detected.
the quick movement
smoothly, or the hands
indicate a time that
differs greatly from the
correct time.

The date numeral does 1) As the date driving wheel 1) Correct the deformation of the date Page 9
not appear in the center spring is deformed, the date driving wheel spring. Replace the date
of the calendar frame. driving wheel does not driving wheel if it is deformed to the
contact with the intermediate extent that the correction is impossible.
date driving wheel, thus
making the date driving
wheel turn irregularly.

* For the troubleshooting of such defects as conventional quartz watches have in common, refer to the
“TECHNICAL GUIDE, GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS”.

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Interchangeability among the new 5J32 parts and existing 5JCAL. series parts

CAL. 5J32 5J22 5J21

Part name Part code

Train wheel 0125556

bridge
0125557

0261553
Minute wheel
and pinion 0261552

0282523
Clutch wheel
0282522

4408524
Circuit block
spacer 4408521
* Dedicated part code
4408523 for 5J21 only
0100556
Main plate 0100557
* Dedicated part code
0100558 for 5J21 only

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Identification of 5J series circuit blocks

CAL. 5J32 5J22 5J21

Part code 4000516 4000679 4000689

* *

External
appearance * Some circuit blocks have a
hole shown in dotted line.

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