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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.

For more details on water resistance ratings click here or for customer support call 1.888.727.2931.

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