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Indication
Specifications
Examples of use
Minor exposure to
water (washing face,
rain, etc.)
Moderate exposure
to water (washing,
kitchen work,
swimming, etc.)
Marine sports
(skin diving)
Scuba diving
(with air tank)
Operation of the
crown or button with
moisture visible
Dial
Case
(case back)
WATER RESIST or
no indication
WATER RESIST(ANT)
Water-resistant to
3 atmospheres
OK
NO
NO
NO
NO
WR 50 or
WATER RESIST 50
WATER RESIST(ANT)
5 bar or WATER
RESIST(ANT)
Water-resistant to
5 atmospheres
OK
OK
NO
NO
NO
WR 100/200 or
WATER RESIST
100/200
WATER RESIST(ANT)
10bar/20 bar or WATER
RESIST(ANT)
Water-resistant to
10/20 atmospheres
OK
OK
OK
NO
NO
* WATER RESIST(ANT) xx bar may also be indicated as W.R. xx bar.
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.
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.
Precautions
