TECHNICAL INFORMATION

WATER RESISTANT

For instance, diving pressure on the watch is clearly greater at the impact point with the water during poolside diving. Condensation can also be a problem. A sealed watch will pick up body warmth in water and this remains in the case. If the watch is then suddenly plunged into water that is some degrees colder, moisture can then be created within the watch and become visible as small droplets under the glass. This normally dissipates of its own accord once the watch is removed from the water, but this is not always the case. The watch may then need to be returned to the watchmaker for inspection.
3 ATM/98 FT
Suitable for everyday use. Will withstand accidental splashing but NOT suitable for swimming
 
6 ATM/164 FT
Suitable for everyday use and swimming but NOT for poolside diving, snorkelling or water sports.
 
10 ATM
Suitable for everyday use including swimming and snorkelling but NOT suitable for highboard diving or sub-aqua diving.
 
20 ATM
Suitable for all high impact water sports and scuba diving at depths NOT requiring helium gas. At these depths however it is recommended that a professional divers watch be purchased.