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Water resistance
WARNING
Water Resistance
Water-related use
Minor exposure to
water (washing face,
rain, etc.)
Swimming and
general washing
work
Skin diving, marine
sports
Scuba diving using
an air tank
Operate the crown
or button when the
watch is wet
Name
Indication
Specification
Dial or Case back
Non-water resistant — Non-water resistant
NO NO NO NO NO
Everyday-use water resistant watch WATER RESIST Water-resistant to 3 atmospheres
OK NO NO NO NO
Upgraded everyday use water-
resistant watch
W. R. 5 bar Water-resistant to 5 atmospheres
OK OK NO NO NO
W. R. 10/20 bar
Water-resistant to 10 or 20
atmospheres
OK OK OK NO NO
• Refer to the watch dial and the case back for the indication of the water resistance of your watch. The
following chart provides examples of use for reference to ensure that your watch is used properly. (The unit
“1bar” is roughly equal to 1 atmosphere.)
• WATER RESIST(ANT) ××bar may also be indicated as W.R.××bar.