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Water resistance
The water resistance of your DETOMASO watch has been tested
to be 10 ATM.
This means that it is splashproof and that you may wash your
hands or take a bath or a shower with it. You may also swim
with it but it is not suitable for diving. A is not a permanent
characteristic; it should be tested annually and in particular
before the watch is put under exceptional strain, as the seals
deteriorate gradually in daily use. The seals are the important
factor in guaranteeing the water resistance of a watch. These
age naturally and are also affected by perspiration and acids. ISO
2281 stipulates which standards have to be met by a new watch.
The level of water resistance is given in atm and noted on the
base of the casing.
Your DETOMASO watch has been tested and has a water
resistance of 10 ATM. The specification “10 ATM” is not to be
confused with the diving depth; it is simply the definition of the in-
spection pressure. An inspection pressure of 10 ATM is reached
at a depth of 100 m. You cannot go diving with this watch. In
some cases a short-term higher pressure than the guaranteed
inspection pressure may be enforced on the seals, for example
when swimming or diving into water.
Watches are at particular risk when the wearer dives into water
after sunbathing. The combination of the impact pressure with
the negative pressure caused by the sudden drop in temperature
can quite easily cause damage. It is important to check and, if
necessary, replace seals when the battery is replaced.
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