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Waterproof properties
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. Waterproofness 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 waterproofness 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 waterproofness 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 inspection 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.
