Water Resistance - DETOMASO DT-YG103 Handbuch

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Water resistance

The water resistance of your DETOMASO watch has been tested to be
10 ATM.
This means that it is splashproof and that you may wash your hands or take
a bath or a shower with it. You may also swim with it but it is not suitable
for diving. A is not a permanent characteristic; it should be tested annually
and in particular before the watch is put under exceptional strain, as the
seals deteriorate gradually in daily use. The seals are the important factor in
guaranteeing the water resistance of a watch. These age naturally and are
also affected by perspiration and acids. ISO 2281 stipulates which standards
have to be met by a new watch. The level of water resistance is given in atm
and noted on the base of the casing.
Your DETOMASO watch has been tested and has a water resistance of 10
ATM. The specification "10 ATM" is not to be confused with the diving depth;
it is simply the definition of the inspection pressure. An inspection pressure
of 10 ATM is reached at a depth of 100 m. You cannot go diving with this
watch. In some cases a short-term higher pressure than the guaranteed ins-
pection pressure may be enforced on the seals, for example when swimming
or diving into water.
Watches are at particular risk when the wearer dives into water after sun-
bathing. The combination of the impact pressure with the negative pressure
caused by the sudden drop in temperature can quite easily cause damage.
It is important to check and, if necessary, replace seals when the battery is
replaced.
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