Brass Munkey

If you’re someone who spends a considerable amount of time in or near water, or you just want the guarantee of full functionality of your watch if you ever accidentally drop it in water, then you may want to look into specially-designed water resistant watches. There are many different levels in water resistance among watches, with the lowest being those that are merely marked as “water resistant.” This means that they should not be purposely operated or worn around water, it just indicates that the watch ought to be okay in an accidental circumstance of water contact, nothing more. Then there are the watches with the water resistance levels indicated, usually starting with the 30 meter (100 feet) range. These are able to withstand small splashes and rain, but should not be submerged for long periods of time. There are also water-tested ones that go from 50-200 meters below water. The 50 meter (165 feet) watches are safe to wear in the shower or when swimming in shallow water, though it is usually recommended to have at least a 100 meter-tested watch for swimming, just to be safe. Finally, the 150 meter (500 feet) and 200 meter (660 feet) diver watches are ISO certified and are suitable for activities such as scuba diving. When looking at your lifestyle and hobbies, it’s important to factor these into your watch-buying decision. If you’re only a light swimmer, perhaps, then it is unnecessary to have anything above the 150 meter caliber. Upon purchasing one of these watches, it’s imperative to take good care of it after exposing it to water. If you go swimming in salt water, for example, be sure to rinse your watch off with fresh water as soon as possible to ensure its longevity. Also, wearing your watch in extreme water temperatures, for instance, a hot tub, could be detrimental to your watch’s design, thus it is generally advised against. With the right watch for your water-based activities and the proper care of it, your watch ought to last for many years to come.