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In the watch industry, water resistance is generally indicated as meters, which
means the static water pressure of that depth. Polar uses this same
indication system. Water resistance of Polar products is tested according to
International Standard ISO 22810 or IEC60529. Every Polar device that has
water resistance indication is tested before the delivery to stand water
pressure.
Polar products are divided into four different categories according to their
water resistance. Check the back of your Polar product for the water
resistance category, and compare it to the chart below. Please note that
these definitions do not necessarily apply to products of other
manufacturers.
When performing any underwater activity, the dynamic pressure generated
by moving in water is greater than the static pressure. This means that
moving the product under water subjects it to a greater pressure than if the
product were stationary.
Marking on
the back of
the product
Water res-
istant IPX7
Wash
Bathing
splashes,
and swim-
sweat,
ming
raindrops
etc.
OK
-
Skin
SCUBA
diving
diving
with
(with
snorkel
air
(no air
tanks)
tanks)
-
-
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Water resistant
characteristics
Do not wash
with a pressure
washer.
Protected
against splashes,
raindrops etc.
Reference stand-
ard: IEC60529.
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