The waterproof watch has water resistance standards. Standards are engraved in the form of marks on the back of wristwatches to show how water resistant the watch is. New watches are subjected to static pressure for leakage testing. The pressure test can be directly expressed in units of measurement such as pressure load, atmosphere, and water depth in meters.
What is the meaning of water resistance for the clock?
Waterproof watch is a watch with water resistance feature, which means that it has the ability to protect against moisture. This watch can withstand some water from washing hands or getting caught in the rain. However, water resistance doesn't mean you can swim with your watch. Some types of waterproof watches, which are resistant to water, are given features such as 100 meters / 10 atmospheres / 10 bar. This watch, which is waterproof and a type of diving watch, has no problem staying underwater for a while with 100 meters of water resistance. It may even stay underwater for a long time on a recreational diving tour.
how can the clock be tested at home?
A water-resistant watch can be in contact with water to some extent and conditions. For example, if the back of your watch that has water resistance is engraved that it is water resistant up to 30 meters, it does not mean that you can dive in 30 meters of water. Today, most watches are water resistant. But it is better to know that this does not mean that they are always waterproof or even sealed against water. It may be quite confusing to be aware of all these conditions.
How to recognize that an hour is waterproof?
The degree of water resistance is given by the watch manufacturer and is based on 3 factors: crown, watch case and gaskets. However, day to day conditions such as changing batteries and aging gaskets may reduce the watch's water resistance over time. For this reason, we recommend that you test your watch to make sure that water does not enter the watch case. There are different methods to determine whether a watch is water resistant: parameters such as pressure in BAR, atmosphere in ATM and distance in meters are used for this purpose.
What is the meaning of waterproof clock parameters?
The parameters of each watch are engraved on the back of the watch as ATM/bar/m. Below are some of its standard examples: - 3 ATM / bar / 30 m: This watch is resistant to rain and splashing water. – 5 ATM / bar / 50 m: This watch is water resistant and can be worn on your wrist while swimming without jumping off the diving board. These types of watches are not suitable for use in snorkeling or diving. - 10 ATM / bar / 100 m: This watch, which is waterproof, is 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 for scuba diving. – 20 ATM / bar / 200 m: This watch is waterproof or dive resistant, suitable for all kinds of water sports and diving. Also, it is better to know that if your watch does not have any text or symbol regarding waterproofness, it is probably not even protected against water splashes or hand sweat.
What is the moisture inside the glass of clock?
Moisture inside the watch glass does not necessarily mean that your watch is leaking. If a watch is suddenly cooled, moisture will appear on the back of the glass. The liquid inside the watch turns into a light mist on the inside of the glass. After some time, this moisture disappears again. If the drops are larger, chances are your watch is not waterproof and needs to be repaired. If so, repair it immediately to prevent further damage.
