What does a TM mean on a citizen watch?

What does a TM mean on a citizen watch?

The alternate time mode
26. The alternate time mode allows you to set the time in any region other than the featured five cities in 15 minute increments. • The alternate time mode (A-TM) is not radio controlled and operates as a “normal” watch with accuracy of +/- 15 seconds per month. ■ Setting the alternate time.

What does SMT mean on Citizen watches?

One thing the watch won’t do for you automatically is adjust for Daylight Savings Time (“SMT”).

Why does the second hand on my citizen eco drive keep stopping?

Why? This means the battery is at a low charge level (insufficient charge warning function). After having the battery sufficiently charged, the second hand will return to the normal operation.

What does LTM mean on Citizen watch?

local time
When power generation stops as a result of light not shining on the solar cell during the time (TME) or local time (L-TM) mode, the power save feature is activated and the second hand stops at the 0 seconds position to save power. The 24 hour hand, hour hand and minute hand continue to move normally.

How can I tell if my Citizen watch is vintage?

Dating a vintage Citizen watch is relatively straightforward when it has a serial number on the case back. The key is knowing which decade the watch was produced in, and the Movement Table is useful for determining that. The first three numbers in the serial are used for the date – the first number is the year.

How can you tell if a Citizen watch is real?

If at all possible check the watch band, genuine Citizen watch logos are engraved with a model no. Alternatively check that the Citizen logo is in the correct font and in the center of the case back.

How long do Citizen Eco-Drive watches last?

Life Expectancy According to reports from Citizen Watches, the solar cells and secondary battery used in Eco-Drive watches will last for up to 10 years.