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15. Precautions
WARNING:
Water-resistance performance
There are several types of water-resistant watches, as shown in
the following table.
The unit "bar" is roughly equal to 1 atmosphere.
* WATER RESIST(ANT) xx bar may also be indicated as W.R.
xx bar.
Indication
Case
Dial
(case back)
WATER
WATER
RESIST
RESIST(ANT)
or no indication
WATER
WR 50 or WATER
RESIST(ANT) 5 bar or
RESIST 50
WATER RESIST(ANT)
WR 100/200 or
WATER RESIST(ANT)
WATER RESIST
10bar/20 bar or
WATER RESIST(ANT)
100/200
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Minor exposure to water
Specifications
(washing face, rain, etc.)
Water-resistant to
OK
3 atmospheres
Water-resistant to
OK
5 atmospheres
Water-resistant to
OK
10/20 atmospheres
For correct use within the design limits of the watch, confirm the level of water-
resistance of your watch, as indicated on the dial and case, and consult the table.
Examples of use
Moderate exposure to
water (washing, kitchen
Marine sports
work, swimming, etc.)
(skin diving)
NO
NO
OK
NO
OK
OK
Operation of the
crown or button
Scuba diving
(with air tank)
with moisture visible
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
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