What ratings in bar and metres mean
Water resistance is stated in bar or metres and tested in the laboratory under static pressure. 3 bar protects against splashes, from 10 bar swimming is safe and genuine dive watches start at 20 bar. What matters most is that the crown is fully pushed in or screwed down – an open crown is the most common cause of moisture getting inside.
How a water-resistant watch is built
Gaskets on the caseback, crystal and crown reliably keep water out. Dive watches add screw-down casebacks, unidirectional rotating bezels and reinforced crystals. The gaskets are made of elastomers and lose elasticity over time. If you regularly wear your watch in the water, you should have its water resistance checked every one to two years.
From everyday wear to the deep sea
In this selection you will find both robust dive watches and elegant models that can handle any encounter with water in everyday life. For frequent use in water, a rubber or steel bracelet is the more practical choice than leather. All watches are inspected by HORANDO and shipped with the manufacturer's warranty; we will be glad to advise you on the limits of individual models.