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Old 09-23-2007, 09:50 PM
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water proof

In recent years (at least the past 10) I have never seen anything referred to as water proof. My guess is there is too much liability with a claim of water proof. Every watch I've owned has always been water resistant to a certain depth, even if it is a dive watch.

A Rolex is water resistant so long as you don't unscrew the crown to change the time. The same is true for non-dive Suunto instruments - they are not designed to be operated under heavy water pressure, even though they can take the pressure if you are not pushing the buttons. Suunto has a very successful dive line, which is specifically designed to operate under water.

I've never had a leak in any of my Suunto's, and have used them in the pool/shower etc - but when I go diving - I where a dive watch.
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