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12. PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION: Water-resistance performance
There are several types of water-resistant watches, as
shown in the following table. 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
Marine sports
(skin diving)
Scuba diving
(with air tank)
Operation of the
crown or buttons
with moisture
visible
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
OK
NO
NO
Indication
Dial
Case (case back)
Specifications
OK
NO
OK
OK
OK
OK
WATER RESIST
or
No indication
WATER
RESIST(ANT)
Water-resistant to
3 atmospheres
WATER RESIST(ANT)
5 bar or
WATER RESIST(ANT)
Water-resistant to
5 atmospheres
WATER RESIST(ANT)
10/20 bar or
WATER RESIST(ANT)
Water-resistant to
10/20
atmospheres
WR50 or
WATER RESIST
50
WR100/200 or
WATER RESIST
100/200
Moderate exposure
to water (washing,
kitchen work,
swimming, etc.)
Minor exposure to
water (washing
face, rain, etc.)
(The unit “bar” is roughly equal to 1 atmosphere.)
* WATER RESIST(ANT) xx bar may also be indicated as W.R. xx bar.
