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How water-resistant is my watch? What do the different depth ratings mean?

Most Timex watches come with a water-resistant rating of: 30m (meters), 50m, 100m or 200m. Here are the activities each of those ratings allow:. For more details on water resistance ratings click here or for customer support call 1.888.727.2931.

What are the differences between watch crystal (or glass) materials?

Timex offers three different materials of watch crystal (the lens/glass that covers and protects the watch dial). Those materials are: Acrylic, Mineral and Sapphire. The type of watch crystal can be found under “Specs” on each product page. AcrylicAc

What is the difference between quartz, automatic and hand-wound (mechanical) watch movements?

Hand-wound (manual) movements are mechanical movements comprised of gears, wheels and springs housed within the watch case. The watch is powered by winding the crown which stores energy that the watch uses to turn the hands. The power stored though d