How to Set the Time on a Generic Analog Atomic Watch

There are 29 atomic clock locations throughout the world, including England, Japan and the United States. These atomic clocks issue a precise time signal several times a day that can be received by timepieces designed to run based on atomic time. Atomic watches are often solar-powered, which means they do not require a watch battery to run and power up when used or placed in full sunlight on a regular basis. Setting the time on a generic, analog-style atomic watch takes only a few steps and usually needs to be done just once, when the watch is first purchased.

• 1

  Press the bottom button on the right-hand side of the watch to initiate a time signal reception. Hold the button for two seconds and then release. Set the watch near an open window with 12:00 pointing toward the window. Wait two to six minutes for the time signal to be set.

• 2

  Push the bottom button on the left-hand side of the watch and hold for a few seconds to set the correct time zone. Most watches are already set to Eastern Time and will not need to be changed if that is the correct time zone for the user. Push the middle button on the right-hand side of the watch and hold for three seconds until the display flashes and then push the top button on the right-hand side of the watch until the desired time zone is displayed. Push the middle button on the right-hand side of the watch to confirm.

• 3

  Push the bottom button on the left-hand side of the watch to set the alarm feature. Push and hold the middle button on the right-hand side of the watch until the display flashes and then push the top button on the right-hand side to change the time. Press the middle button on the right-hand side of the watch to confirm.