About handling of a watch
- Q4
- Are there any precautions to keep in mind when handling water resistant watch?
- A4
- The following applies to watches with WATER RESIST or WATER RESISTANT marked on the back cover.
“WATER RESIST” or “WATER RESISTANT” models
• Do not use your watch for scuba diving or other types of diving that requires air tanks.Water resistance under daily useEnhanced water resistance under daily use5 atmospheres10 atmospheres20 atmospheresMarkingOn watch front or on back coverNO BAR mark5BAR10BAR20BARExample of daily useHand washing, rainYesYesYesYesWater-related work, swimmingNoYesYesYesWindsurfingNoNoYesYesSkin divingNoNoYesYes
• Watches that do not have WATER RESIST or WATER RESISTANT marked on the back cover are not protected against the effects of sweat. Avoid using such a watch under conditions where it will be exposed to large amounts of sweat or moisture, or to direct splashing with water.
• Even if a watch is water resistant, note the usage precautions described below. Such types of use reduce water resistance performance and can cause fogging of the glass.
– Do not operate the crown or buttons while your watch is submersed in water or wet.
– Avoid wearing your watch while in the bath.
– Do not wear your watch while in a heated swimming pool, sauna, or any other high temperature/high humidity environment.
– Do not wear your watch while washing your hands or face, while doing housework, or while performing any other task that involves soaps or detergents.
• After submersion in seawater, use plain water to rinse all salt and dirt from your watch.
• To maintain water resistance, have the gaskets of your watch replaced periodically (about once every two or three years).
• A trained technician will inspect your watch for proper water resistance whenever you have its battery replaced. Battery replacement requires the use of special tools. Always request battery replacement from your original retailer or from an authorized CASIO service center.
• Some water-resistant watches come with fashionable leather bands. Avoid swimming, washing, or any other activity that causes direct exposure of a leather band to water.
• Your water-resistant watch has been tested in accordance with International Organization for Standardization regulations.
“AIR DIVER’S 200M” or “DIVER’S WATCH 200M” models
• A diver’s watch is designed to withstand pressure up to 200 meters. Do not wear this watch at depths greater than the depth marked on it. It can be worn while skin diving, scuba diving, etc. Do not use a diver’s watch for deep diving (diving with a gas mixture) or at a depth greater than that indicated.
• The buttons of your watch can be operated while submerged. Do not operate the crown while the watch is submerged.
• After submersion in seawater, use plain water to rinse all salt and dirt from your watch.
• To maintain water resistance, be sure to have the gaskets of your watch replaced regularly (once every two years).
• A trained technician will inspect your watch for proper water resistance whenever you have its battery replaced. Battery replacement requires the use of special tools. Always request battery replacement from your original retailer or from an authorized CASIO service center.
• Your diver’s watch has been tested in accordance with International Organization for Standardization regulations.