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Water resistance of Polar products is tested according to International Standard ISO 2281. Products are divided into three categories according to their water resistance. Check the back of your Polar product for the water resistance category, and compare it to the chart below. Please note that these definitions do not necessarily apply to products of other manufacturers.
Marking on | Wash | Bathing and | Skin diving | SCUBA diving | Water | |
the case | splashes, | swimming | with snorkel | (with air | resistant | |
back | sweat, |
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Water | x | - | - | - | Splashes, | |
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resistant | x | x | - | - | bathing and | |
50m |
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resistant | x | x | x | - | use in water | |
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