How water-resistant is my watch? What do the different depth ratings mean?Updated 9 months ago
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:
- 30m: Washing hands
- 50m: Washing hands, Light swimming
- 100m: Washing hands, Light swimming, Snorkelling, Poolside Diving, Surfing
- 200m: Washing hands, Light swimming, Snorkelling, Poolside Diving, Surfing, Recreational Scuba Diving
- To maintain water resistance, do not press any buttons under water unless your watch is indicated as 200m water-resistant.
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