I've purchased two "water proof diving watches" good to 600 feet. The first one leaked the first time in the water, the second lasted a year before flooding. These were expensive $80 watches, too.
Since my second watch was no longer under warranty, I took the advice from a veteran diver to "go to Rite Aid and get yourself an underwater watch for $20." He said, "I've been diving with mine for two years."
However, I'm confused with the specs: Water resistant to 100 feet or three atmospheres -- light rain or bathing is OK, but NO diving or snorkeling.
By the way, I know 100 feet is four atmospheres. How can it say "water resistant to 100 feet" when it's only good for light rain or bathing?
Has anyone actually used one of these watches (SHARP) to go diving with?
2006-11-09 09:26:59 · 8 answers · asked by psychosolodiver 6 in Sports ➔ Swimming & Diving
u should get a water resistant watch. ive been swimming w/ one 4 a while, and any depth is ok.
2006-11-10 13:37:00 · answer #1 · answered by CC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A water resistance rating of 100M indicates that it is suitable for recreational surfing, swimming, snorkeling, sailing and water sports as specified by the ISO 2281 standard. It doesn't mention shallow diving, but brief free dives in the 10-20 foot range should be ok especially if you don't try to use any controls on the watch at depth. As long as you aren't looking to invest much in the watch it seems like a pretty safe risk.
2016-05-22 01:15:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Water resistant" is a tricky term. I worked at Zales for a year, and learned that there's a HUGE difference between "water resistant" and "waterproof". It's amazing that your second watch didn't leak, considering it wasn't waterproof. Water resistant, we learned from the Seiko and Citizen sales representatives, just means that you can accidentally get some water on it and it won't immediately stop working. It's not actually meant to submerge.
I know it sounds stupid, but that's what the watch reps said, and my Citizen watch was $425.00.
Your best bet is to use specifically "waterproof" watches, even though the terms are rather misleading. It'll save you money in the long run!
If you ever invest in a really expensive watch, I know that Rolex has some completely waterproof watches that are very attractive. In my opinion, though, they're a bit too pricey!
2006-11-09 09:34:10 · answer #3 · answered by Eve 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The depth ratings on watches refer to the static pressure that they are designed to withstand without leaking. That means being at that depth without moving. When you are moving the pressure being experience be the watch is higher and can cause the watch to leak. If you are going to be diving then you need to have a watch designed for that. You can buy relatively inexpensive watches that are rated for 200 meters and those should serve pretty well.
2006-11-12 13:29:03 · answer #4 · answered by stlouiscurt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water Proof and Water Resistance is two different things.
You should only use a Diving Watch if you want to make sure it will keep ticking
2006-11-09 09:28:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well if it say 100 feet is because it haved been proof to be efective to that depth but some time the copanys said no scuba because they dont want to take responsabilitys for any accident but im sure you can i use a 15 dlls watch to dive for 1 year with out problem
2006-11-10 13:01:54 · answer #6 · answered by jonathan_vs 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never dived before. I can't scuba dive either. You're best bet is to get waterproof ones when available. Check with the company before you buy.
2006-11-09 09:28:57 · answer #7 · answered by Kristen H 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
usually water resistance no. But water proof you can.
2006-11-09 09:32:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋