What is the mean water resistant?

How much water can your watch handle? Here's a look at what those "water-resistant" standards really mean on a training watch. read more

The term "water resistant" long ago replaced "water proof" as the acceptable terminology for watch manufacturers. read more

Water Resistant 50 Meters / 5 Atmospheres / 5 Bar So you've got a watch with 50 meters of water resistance. Congratulations, you are hereby allowed to swim with it. However, you should minimize exposure to the water and probably still take it off. And by no means whatsoever should you dive with your watch. 50 meters of depth will not do it any favors. read more

Keep your water resistant watches clean - a quick rinse in cool, still water and a wipe with a soft cloth should do it. Have your watch professionally serviced and tested every couple of years. Unless you have overhauled and tested them, keep your vintage divers out of the water. They have lived lives of adventure and earned their retirement. read more