Is a 5 ATM Watch waterproof?
Is a 5 ATM Watch waterproof?
What is 5ATM and what does this mean for my Samsung Device? The above devices have been certified to 5ATM standards. This means that they are water resistant to up to 50 metres in depth for 10 minutes. They are now suitable for low-velocity and shallow-water activities, including swimming.
Can I wear a 5 ATM watch in the shower?
The answer is yes and no. It is safe to wear such watches while taking a cold shower. however, it is not a great idea to wear such type of watch during a hot shower. It is because hot water can expand the watch and increase the chance of water getting into the movement.
Is 5 bar watch good for swimming?
5 bar or 5 ATM water resistant watch is a watch waterproof sealed to dive at 50 meters. It is suitable for limited exposure to water (swimming, wearing it into the shower, occasional splashes). In other words, do not dunk the watch in water.
Where are ice watches made?
For some context, Ice Watches is a Belgian brand (the first I’ve covered on this blog), founded in 2006. As with most fashion watches they are designed where the company is based, but are fully constructed in China; utilising Japanese Miyota quartz movements.
Where is ICE watch from?
Belgium
It is said that a tree can be judged by its roots: they remain firmly planted in Belgium thanks to the efforts of the Ice-Watch brand’s founder and CEO, Jean-Pierre Lutgen.
What is ATM water resistant?
Water resistance is stated as a depth ( ATM or Meters ) this means that it has been tested in a laboratory to with stand a static pressure for a short period only at the stated depth. During diving into a pool the pressure on the watch is greater at the impact point with the water.
What does ATM stand for water resistant?
ATM is simply an abbreviation of the word ATMOSPHERE and this relates the the amount of pressure a watch is designed to endure, pressure increases the deeper you go underwater. On our website, we group watches into 3 categories of water resistance these are; splash-proof, waterproof and dive.
