Setting the Time

Setting the Time

How to Set the Time on NH34, NH35, NH36, and VK63 Movements

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Setting the time on any SWC watch is easy, and I’ll guide you through it step by step.

Before We Start

  • Find a Safe Spot: Hold your watch over a soft surface — just in case it slips.
  • Avoid Setting the Time Between 9 PM and 3 AM: This can damage the date mechanism.
  • Unscrew the Crown (if applicable): Turn it counterclockwise until it releases to the first position.

NH34, NH35, and NH36 Movements

Reliable and trusted, these Seiko movements are great choices. The NH34 features a GMT hand, while the NH35 and NH36 have a date and day-date complication only.

Steps to Set the Time

  1. Pull the Crown to the Right Position:
    • Fully unscrew the crown until it pops out.
    • Normal Position: Manual winding.
    • First Position: Set the date (NH35), date and day (NH36), or day and 24 time (NH34)
    • Second Position: Set the time.
  2. Set the Time:
    • Pull the crown to the second position.
    • Rotate it to move the hands. Check the AM/PM cycle if the watch has a date.
  3. Set the Date:
    • Push the crown to the first position and rotate to adjust the date (and day or 24 hour time, for NH36 and NH34 movements).
  4. Secure the Crown:
    • Push it all the way in and screw it down.

NH35 instructions

VK63 Movement (Meca-Quartz Chronograph)

This hybrid movement delivers quartz accuracy with mechanical chronograph feel.

  1. Pull the Crown to the Correct Position:
    • First Position: Adjust the date.
    • Second Position: Set the time.
  2. Set the Time:
    • Pull the crown to the second position and rotate to set the hands.
  3. Set the Date:
    • Push to the first position and turn to adjust the date.
  4. Use the Pushers:
    • Located at 2 o’clock (A) and 4 o’clock (B).
    • A: Start/stop the chronograph.
    • B: Reset the chronograph hands.

    To use: Press A to start, again to stop, then press B to reset.

    VK63 chronograph instructions

  5. Reset the Chronograph Hands (if needed):
    • Pull the crown to the second position and use pushers to realign hands.
  6. Secure the Crown:
    • Push it back in and screw it down if required.

TIP: If anything feels off, don’t hesitate to contact me or visit a professional watchmaker.

Thank you!

Thanks again for choosing Somerville Watch Company. We proudly use Seiko movements for their dependability and performance.

You’re now ready to enjoy your custom timepiece. If you ever need help or have questions, reach out — we’re always happy to assist!