How to set your STOWA correctly

General information
Remove your watch from your wrist before adjusting it, and use both hands if possible. This will give you a better feel for the mechanism.

Winding − The Difference
Automatic: Winds automatically through wrist movement. When the watch has stopped, approximately 20−30 turns of the crown are sufficient. The design prevents “over-winding.”
Manual Winding: Wind by hand daily until you feel distinct resistance. Do not continue winding beyond this point.

Setting the Time (same for both)
Pull the crown out to the outermost position.
For precise setting: Stop the second hand at 12 o’clock, advance the time slightly and then turn it back to the desired minute. Push the crown back in exactly at the top of the minute.

Setting the date (same for both)
Use the middle crown position (quick-set).

Important: Do not set the date between 9:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m., as the mechanism is in the process of switching over.

Winding
As with automatic watches: When worn regularly, the rotor handles the winding. If the watch has stopped: Turn the crown approximately 20−30 times.

Setting the Time
Pull the crown out fully − the movement stops.
For second-by-second adjustment: Stop the small second hand at 60 and start it again simultaneously.

Setting the Date
Use the side pusher on the case (e.g., with a toothpick) or the middle crown position (quick-set).
The same rule applies here: Do not use the quick-set function between 9:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m.

Using the Stopwatch Function
Start/stop using the upper push button (2 o’clock); reset using the lower push button (4 o’clock). Timings of up to 30 minutes are possible.