Water Resistance Ratings Explained: What the Numbers on a Watch Really Mean
Water resistance is measured in lab conditions and does not describe every activity. Here is how the ratings are read and what to avoid.
Author: Samuel Brandt
Samuel Brandt spent thirteen years working behind the counter and then as a service coordinator for a watch retailer in Chicago. He handled sizing adjustments, strap swaps and engraving requests for thousands of gift purchases and learned that most disappointments came from the wrist measurement, not the movement. He writes Timepiece Guide for the buyer who wants a watch that sits right.
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Watch Case Size, Lug Width and Strap Fit: Getting the Measurements Right
Case diameter and lug width decide how a watch sits on the wrist. Here is how to measure, what to compare and how straps change the fit.