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Watch Case Water Resistance Rating
Water Resistance Ratings
Have you ever wondered what the water resistance rating on your Breitling watch means? What does 30m water resistance mean? Does it mean that you can put it under 30 meters of water without any worry of leakage? Not quite. The chart below explains what water resistance is in words we can all understand.
ATM | Feet | Metres | Usage |
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1 | 33 | 10 | Showerproof or splashproof. Protected against accidental exposure to water. |
3 | 100 | 30 | Will withstand splashes or brief emersion in water, but is not suitable for swimming. |
5 | 165 | 50 | Suitable for swimming. |
10 | 330 | 100 | Suitable for swimming and snorkeling. |
15 | 500 | 150 | Suitable for snorkeling. |
30+ | 1000+ | 300+ | Suitable for skin diving. |