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7. 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
Dial
Case (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)
10bar/20 bar or
WATER RESIST
WATER RESIST(ANT)
100/200
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Minor exposure to
Specification
water (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,
Marine sports
kitchen work,
(skin diving)
swimming, etc.)
NO
NO
OK
NO
OK
OK
Operation of the
Scuba diving
crown or button with
(with air tank)
moisture visible
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
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