If you want to wear your watch or smartwatch in the shower or when swimming, you're looking for a waterproof watch. The ATM or IP certification indicates how waterproof a watch is. We say the watch is waterproof if it has at least ATM certification 5 or IP certification X8. In that case, you can swim with it. Do you want to do water sports or go diving? You'll need a better water resistance.
It can be difficult to choose a waterproof smartwatch of watch, because the words 'waterproof' and 'water resistant' are being used interchangeably. Always check the ATM or IP certification. We say a watch is waterproof if you can shower or swim with it. You can do this when:
Some watches have been IP tested. This test indicates the dust and water resistance of the watch. The disadvantage of this test is that it doesn't include water pressure. That's why we recommend you to now go snorking or diving with the watch, unless it's specifically indicated. The IP classification works with 2 numbers. The first one indicates the dust resistance, the second one the water resistance. This means we're looking at the second number.
The level of water resistance is often expressed in ATM (atmosphere). Check per classification to see how waterproof a watch is exactly:
Even though waterproof watches are suitable for swimming, there are a couple other things you can keep in mind to enjoy your waterproof watch for longer.
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