What does a water -resistant wristwatch mean?
If a watch is marked as water-resistant but not engraved, it means that it can withstand accidental spills but not exposure. Water is not too ideal. A watch that is water resistant indicates that it can also withstand moisture. This watch can withstand exposure to water when washing hands or when it rains. Although a watch is water resistant, that doesn't necessarily mean it's suitable for swimming. There are certain types of watches from world-famous brands such as Citizen, Rolex, Seiko, etc., which can resist water and are impervious to moisture.
Important points about water -resistant watches
Rubber ring washer and similar are used in all water resistant watches. It is recommended to avoid exposing the watch to extreme heat to ensure its longevity.
When doing activities in the ocean or environments with sudden changes in weather, use your waterproof watch, make sure to place the face of the watch towards your wrist to safely submerge it in water.
Meanings of "waterproof" and "water resistant" terms
Devices that are waterproof are completely resistant to water and leave no room for water to penetrate inside. Simply put, watches that are waterproof are made in a way that eliminates any gaps that water can seep through.
However, water-resistant watches offer some protection from water and can repel it to some extent. However, they are not completely impervious to water and may fail over time after being exposed to excessive pressure or volume of water, resulting in water ingress.
Water-resistant watches may not allow rain to penetrate, but exposing them to a tap for 5 minutes can cause significant damage to the internal components. The terms waterproof and water-resistant can be used interchangeably for certain purposes, but for others, the difference can have significant consequences.
Testing waterproof clock
There are different methods to test the waterproofness of the watch and to express it: BAR, ATM and meter are used for this. But what do they mean? 3ATM/bar/30m: These types of watches are resistant to rain, hand and face washing, and splashing of water drops. 5ATM/bar/50m: This watch is waterproof and can be used while swimming in shallow places. These watches are not suitable for diving at all. 10ATM/bar/100m: This information indicates that the watch is waterproof and suitable for most water sports such as swimming, sailing and diving in shallow water. Do not use this watch if you plan to jump off cliffs and deep dive. 20ATM/bar200m: This watch is completely waterproof and suitable for diving and is suitable for all water sports and diving.
How often do you need to test your watch's waterproof?
You should test the waterproofness of your watch every year. When changing the watch strap, in case of repairing or replacing batteries, etc., you can ask the experts to perform water resistance or waterproof tests for you.
