Digital electronic timepieces

An electronic timepiece comprising a second counter, a minute counter, an hour counter which are connected in cascade, a time correction switch connected to receive a timing signal, a first transfer switch connected to apply said timing signal to said second counter and said minute counter, a day of the week counter, a differentiating circuit connected between said first transfer switch and ground, a second transfer switch for selectively connecting an input terminal of said day of the week counter between an output terminal of said hour counter and said differentiating circuit, a display device, and a third transfer switch for selectively connecting said display device between an output terminal of said day of the week counter and output terminals of said minute and hour counters.