DETOMASO BOTTONE DT1064 Mode D'emploi page 13

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Waterproof properties
The water resistance of your DETOMASO watch has been tested to be
10 ATM.
This means that it is splashproof and that you may wash your hands or take
a bath or a shower with it. You may also swim with it but it is not suitable for
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 important 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 DETOMASO watch has been tested and has a water resistance of 10
ATM. The specification „10 ATM" is not to be confused with the diving depth;
it is simply the definition of the inspection pressure. An inspection pressure of
10 ATM is reached at a depth of 100 m. You cannot go diving 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 sun-
bathing. 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.
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