Water Resistant or Water Resistant Code on the Watch

        Today's watch is an important requirement to bring when you leave home. In addition to knowing the time watch can also boost the appearance for more kece. On sale based on brand and quality, and even more expensive when the watch is really waterproof or cooler called water resistant. Good waterproof when used while bathing, swimming, diving and other activities directly in contact with water. But do you know what kind of waterproof watches? In every watch must be listed water resistant / non water resistant, or anyone who uses the codes in accordance with the ability of waterproof. The code is usually written around the clock face or on the back. Here I will explain some existing code.

Water Resistant Code on the Watch

ATM = Atmospheres, 1 ATM = 10 Meters

Classification: 10 meters is not the actual depth as the depth of the dive, but it remains airtight until the pressure is equivalent to a depth of 10 meters. Simply put is 10m of water pressure.

1. 3 ATM / 100 Feet (WR 30M)

This means that this watch can survive to a depth of 30 meters with time only 90 seconds under the pressure of the atmosphere. This type of clock is waterproof for activity: water splashes, raindrops, sweat, moisture, and exposed water that has no pressure.

2. 5 ATM / 160 Feet (WR 50M)

Same with the first point and as pembedanya is the depth that can be achieved is 5 ATM = 50 meters and can already be used for bathing and exposure to heavy rain directly.

3. 10 ATM / 300 Feet (WR 100M)

Water resistance to a depth of 10 ATMs = 100 meters. And can be used for swimming, snorkeling, and recreational water sport activities.

4. 20 ATM / 660 Feet (WR 200M)

Waterproof to 20 ATM depth = 200 meters. Can be used for diving activities without the use of dive tools, such as dive tubes, and dive tools needed during a long dive.

5. 30 ATM / 1000 Feet (WR 300M)

Waterproof to 30 ATM depth = 300 meters. This watch can be used for diving activities that use diving equipment because it can last up to 2 hours. Such as scuba diving activities and has tested its ability.

6. 50 ATM / 1650 Feet (WR 500M)

Waterproof to 50 ATM depth = 500 meters. Waterproof for diving activities with a depth of up to 50 meters with a time of 2 hours and has been tested for its ability.

     Wristwatches are not recommended for bathing and shampooing because the body of the clock will contact with chemicals that can cause damage to the body of the clock. And do not rotate the clock settings or push the button on the clock while diving as it can make the water gap enter.