How water resistant is the Seiko SNK809?

How water resistant is the Seiko SNK809?

Features & Movement The Seiko Men’s SNK809 comes with a featured black canvas strap to compliment the colour scheme of the watch, and all of the buckle-style clasp holes on the strap have been expertly reinforced with leather to make them last longer. Unfortunately, this watch only has a water resistance level of 30m.

Can you swim with the Seiko SNK809?

It is stamped on the back “Water Resistant” which is the lowest value for waterproofing. The manual says that rating means “withstand up to 3 bar, such as accidental contact with splashes or rain but not designed for wearing while swimming or diving”. I’ve worn mine swimming and free diving. It’s fine.

Is a Seiko 5 waterproof?

Only 100m of water resistance. It’s not a “Professional” dive watch. But that’s what the Prospex family is for. The new Seiko 5 line has a respectable 100m water resistance rating.

Can I shower with my Seiko?

They are not designed to withstand warm water. When your watches cools down after the shower, moist air gets sucked into the case. Doing this repeatedly will deteriorate the movement, even if your watch is water resistant or if it’s a dive watch with a depth rating of 100 m or more.

How do I set my Seiko SNK809?

The most foolproof way to go about setting the date and time is to start working from the previous date. So pull out the crown to position 2 (midway position), turn it clockwise until the previous day’s date appears, and then anti-clockwise until the previous day of the week appears in the language you want.

Is the Seiko SNK809 a field watch?

This incredibly affordable mechanical military field watch has been a best-seller for many years and holds a dear place in many men’s hearts. While this classic Seiko 5 has some obvious flaws, it is generally considered a top-tier gateway watch; today we’re going to find out why.

Are Grand seikos water proof?

The Grand Seiko 9F61 movement is accurate to within +10/-10 seconds per year. So, there’s no worry that it will need to be reset. The 43.6mm case also features a water resistance rating of 200 meters, a screw-down crown, sapphire crystal, and a clean dial design that is devoid of a date window.

Can I swim with Seiko 5 sports?

I did swim with it just fine. The recent Seiko 5 Sports models are rated to 100m which really is plenty for recreational diving. That said, these are fashion-divers with good water resistance, they’re not actual dive watches in terms of ruggedness and meeting all the other ISO standards.

Can you wear a dive watch in the pool?

Yes, you can use your dive watches to swim or shower. Diving watches normally have at least a water resistance rating of 20 ATM, which is equivalent to a depth of 200 m or 656 ft.

Can you wear Rolex in shower?

All Rolex watches except for the Cellini use the Oyster case, which means they have a water-resistance of at least 100m. Generally speaking, it is not recommended to wear your Rolex watch when showering.