The compass is functional only within the northern hemisphere, and it may not function properly at lower latitudes (South of the Tropic of Cancer) depending on the season of the year. Please use the compass in places where the direction of the sun can be determined.
While keeping the dial level, point the hour hand towards the sun. The direction of south is indicated by the middle point of the arc between the 12 o’clock marker and the time indicated by the hour hand.
The compass is so designed to provide only a rough indication of directions, and should not be used where accuracy is critical.
For models with the rotating compass inner ring
Turn the crown for the rotating compass inner ring to set “S” on the rotating compass inner ring to the direction of the south.
Hour hand
12 o’clock
Sun
East
West
South
North