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Waterproof properties
The water resistance of your Yves Camani watch has been tested to be 5 ATM.
This means that it is splashproof and that you may wash your hands or take a
bath with it. However, the watch is not to be worn in the shower or when swim-
ming or diving. Waterproofness is not a permanent characteristic; it should
be tested annually and in particular before the watch is put under exceptional
strain, as the seals deteriorate gradually in daily use. The seals are the impor-
tant factor in guaranteeing the waterproofness of a watch. These age naturally
and are also affected by perspiration and acids.
ISO 2281 stipulates which standards have to be met by a new watch. The
level of waterproofness is given in atm and noted on the base of the casing.
Your Yves Camani watch has been tested and has a water resistance of 5
ATM. The specification „5 ATM” is not to be confused with the diving depth; it
is simply the definition of the inspection pressure. An inspection pressure of
5 ATM is reached at a depth of 50 m. You cannot go diving or swimming with
this watch.
In some cases a short-term higher pressure than the guaranteed inspection
pressure may be enforced on the seals, for example when swimming or diving
into water. Watches are at particular risk when the wearer dives into water
after sunbathing. The combination of the impact pressure with the negative
pressure caused by the sudden drop in temperature can quite easily cause
damage. It is important to check and, if necessary, replace seals when the
battery is replaced.
