You will find an indication of your watch's water resistance on the watch dial or on the case back. You should see one of the following designations: 200M or 20 BAR, 100M or 10 BAR, 50M or 5 BAR, or you may see nothing at all. It is important that you follow the recommendations in the chart below for your watch and take note of the following precautionary tips:
- Do not operate the crown when wet
- If the watch is exposed to salt water, rinse it in fresh water and then wipe it thoroughly dry
- Caution: Leather straps are not water resistant except where indicated, even if the watch head is water resistant
| Condition of use Indication On the dial or Case back |
Accidental contact with water, such as splashes and rain |
Swimming and taking a shower |
Diving and snorkelling |
Scuba diving |
| No indication | N | N | N | N |
| Water Resistant | Y | N | N | N |
| Water Resistant 50M or 5 BAR |
Y | Y | N | N |
| Water Resistant 100M or 10 BAR or above |
Y | Y | Y | N |