What does 10 atm mean on a Fossil watch?

What does 10 atm mean on a Fossil watch?

5 ATM/bar/50m: This watch is waterproof and can be worn during swimming without jumping from a diving board. 10 ATM/bar/100m: This watch is waterproof and good for most watersports like swimming, sailing and snorkeling in shallow water. If you plan on jumping off cliffs and diving, don’t wear this watch.

What does 5 atm mean on a watch?

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.

What does 3 atm mean on a watch?

splash resistant
3ATM is splash resistant. Ok for wearing in the rain, hand washing, other occasional contact with water. Most Grace & Co fashion watches are 3ATM. 5ATM is suitable for swimming, fishing, other outdoor activities. 10ATM is suitable for snorkelling and swimming but not for scuba diving.

Can you shower with 5 atm?

5 BAR / 5 ATM / 50m / 165ft: Your watch can withstand splashes, shower and is suitable for swimming. It is not suitable for water sports, pool-side diving or sea diving.

What does 10 bar mean on a watch?

10 BAR / 10 ATM / 100m / 330ft: Your watch is suitable for swimming, snorkelling but not suitable for high board diving or aqua diving.

How many meters underwater is 10 bar?

100 meters
100 meters/ 328 feet/ 10 bar: are often called divers watches and can be used for snorkeling, swimming, and other water sports, but not high board diving or sub aqua diving.

Can I swim with fossil Gen 5?

Gen 4, Sport, Gen 5+ – Yes, your smartwatch is Swimproof. In addition to being water resistant up to 30M, this device passes a 10,000-stroke swim test and can be worn while swimming in shallow water or showering. Microphone and touchscreen may not work properly while the watch is in water or not completely dry.

How deep can a 10 atm watch go?

Watches with 10 ATM (100 meters/330 feet) are allowed for swimming and snorkeling but not for any diving. Watches with 20 ATM (200 meters/660 feet) are perfect for any water sports activities, such as scuba or skin diving.

What is the difference between water resistant and waterproof watches?

Simply put, a water-resistant luxury watches can withstand contact with for a certain amount of time or under certain conditions, while a “waterproof” watch should, in theory, be impenetrable by water.

What is the meaning of 10 atm on a watch?

Assuming you see that on the dial or case back of a watch, 10 ATM is the water resistance mark for that watch. Roughly converts to around 100m depth of water pressure.

What is the depth of ATM in watch?

I ATM is equivalent to roughly 10 meters. A watch that is rated to 10 ATM is good to a depth of 100 meters , which is approximately 330 feet. Its easy to forget that at sea level you are already at 1 ATM.

What does 3 atm water resistant mean?

Google Search “ what is 3 ATM water resistant” or “what does 3ATM mean”. 30m, 3 atm = Splash resistant. Ok for rain, hand washing, other occasional contact with water. 50m, 5 atm = Suitable for swimming, fishing, other outdoor activities. 100m, 10 atm = Suitable for snorkeling and other prolonged contact with water, but not for scuba.

Can you wear a 3 ATM Watch in the shower?

The level of sealing, of course. A 3ATM watch is equivalent to about 30m of water pressure, but contrary to popular belief DOES NOT mean you can submerge the watch. They are splashproof and rainproof but should not be worn in the shower.