Water resistence informs the user as the the durability of the watch when put into contact with water. Water resistance is indicated in various methods. Sometimes water-resistance is measured in Atmospheres (ATM), which is equal to 10 meters of water pressure or 1 Bar.
Watches come in different Water resistant depths and diver's depths:
Water resistant:
Will withstand splashes of water or rain but should not be worn while swimming or diving.
Water tested to 50 meters: 5ATM: 5bar:
Suitable for showering or swimming in shallow water.
Water tested to 100 meters: 10ATM: 10bar:
Suitable for swimming or snorkeling.
Water tested to 150 meters: 15ATM: 15bar:
Suitable for snorkeling.
Water tested to 200 meters: 20ATM: 20bar:
Suitable for skin diving.
Diver's to 150 meters—Meets ISO Standards and is suitable for scuba diving.
Diver's to 200 meters—Meets ISO Standards and is suitable for scuba diving. |
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