Tungsten Carbide & Ceramic Watches

General Care for your Handcrafted Watch

How do I know that my watch is water resistant?
Answer : There should be a water resistant rating on the watch dial or at the back of the watch casing. If you can't find such rating then your watch is NOT water resistant.

What does water resistant rating means?
Answer : ATM or "atmospheres" is the amount of pressure a watch can withstand before leaking. A 3 ATM watch will withstand pressures equivalent to about 30 meters or 100 ft under water. That said it is important to note that this is a measure of pressure NOT depth. For example a watch rated 3 ATM worn in the shower will likely leak. The pressure from the water coming from the shower hitting the seals of the watch is far greater than 3 atmospheres.

What are the various levels of water resistance?
Answer : The following are real world examples of water resistance of each ratings:
Water Resistant 3 ATM - 5 ATM - Can withstand splashes of water while washing hand or in the rain, watch should not be submerged.
Water Resistant 10 ATM - Suitable for swimming but should not be used for diving. Always ensure that the screw down crown is locked.
Water Resistant 15 ATM - Suitable for snorkeling.
Water Resistant 20 ATM - Suitable for skin diving.
Diver's 200 meters meets ISO standards and suitable for scuba diving.

Tips to Keep your Watch Water Resistant

Avoid chemicals like chlorine, perfume, alcohol etc. as they corrode the gaskets.
Reduce exposure to heat ie. radiation and hot water.
No watch should be worn in shower and hot water.
Always rinse a watch after wearing it in the sea or swimming pool for watches 10 ATM upwards.
Get the seals / gaskets checked every year.

How often does a watch's water resistance need to be checked?

All water resistant watches need to have their water resistance checked everytime the battery is changed or the case is opened for any other reason. That's because when the case is opened, the gaskets that keeps the water out is dislodged. If the watch is worn in the water frequently, or exposed to a lot of sweat; it should be checked at least every two years and if exposure to water is very frequent every year.

How does magnetism affect watches?

The time loss (sometimes stoppage) can be caused by magnetism. The analogue quartz watches use permanent magnet for their step rotor. If the watch has been near a strong magnetic source the step rotors normal rotation is interrupted. It resumes its normal operation when the watch is taken beyond the reach of magnetism. The result is time loss or gain. This phenomena does not cause permanent damage to the watch. It is important that you as a watch owner understands the magnetic effect on your watch so keep it away from magnetic sources like: magnetic blankets, electric blankets, mobile phone, radio clocks, TV sets, Hifi speakers, microwave etc.

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