What should I pay attention to when wearing a waterproof watch?
Please refer to the waterproof rating and the corresponding use range for the waterproof standard of the watch. Do not use the watch (including the waterproof watch) in hot water baths, saunas, or in environments with large temperature changes. Do not operate the watch's buttons and adjust the crown in the water.
Do you need special attention when using a waterproof watch?
Although the waterproof watch is waterproof, it still needs to be used with care. Please pay attention to the following questions:
The waterproof performance of the watch is not permanent. It may be affected by the aging of the waterproof ring or accidental impact of the crown during use. Therefore, it is necessary to check it at a professional service point regularly.
Generally, the waterproof watch should not be used in hot water baths, saunas, or environments with large temperature changes. Because the waterproof rubber ring is affected by the temperature, it will expand and shrink, and the gap will accelerate and aging, thus affecting the waterproof function.
In particular, except for some models, most waterproof watches cannot operate the buttons and adjust the crown in the water. At the same time, the non-spiral crown should return the crown to the normal position, and the thread crown should be tightened to prevent Water seeps into the watch.
Why do waterproof watches need to be waterproofed regularly?
The waterproof watch is waterproof by the rubber seal ring. The rubber will age under the long-term use and different use environments. The aging rubber ring will reduce the sealing performance of the watch, so the waterproof watch also needs regular waterproof test and Waterproof treatment. It is recommended to perform a waterproof test every year at a professional service point, especially before preparing to wear a watch for some water activities, to ensure that the waterproof and waterproof function of the waterproof watch is normal.
Can I take my watch to swim?
Different watches have different waterproof levels, so the corresponding functions are also different. The watch is generally waterproof with 3 levels:
1) Waterproof level 1: Water resistance up to 30 meters / 100 feet or water resistance up to 50 meters / 165 feet, only to prevent splashing water and rain.
2) Waterproof Level 2: Water resistant to 100 or /330 feet or water resistant up to 200 meters or 660 feet to prevent splashing water and rain and to wear shallow water for swimming.
3) Waterproof rating 3: Waterproof up to 300 meters / 1000 feet, can be worn for free diving or water sports.
So whether the watch can swim or not depends on the level of your watch.
