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