There are so many people ask the waterproof rating,this article is to let you know watch and smartwatch Waterproof.If there are any questions ,please feel free to ask us.
Usually IP67 & IP68 waterproof is for electronic products ,like smartwatch waterproof and water resistance,IP means Ingress Protection,67 is the standard of waterproof standard, IP67 water resistance is resistance to rain and splashes.You can not swim and take shower,
IP68 waterproof ,you can not swim, and you can not take shower in warm water,because warm water will increase the press ,Water vapor can enter the watch.So we suggest when you take shower ,please don’t wear your watch, when you are swimming,if possible you protect your watch is better ,because the band in sea,the water have salty ,it is harm your watch band case etc.If you are wearing bluetooth call smartwatches, you can not swim, because the smartwatc have bluetooth speaker, there are small holes on the watch case,Water can get into your watch and harm your watch battery，so for the electronic watches, we don’t suggest wear in water.
What is 3ATM /5ATM ,3ATM vs 5ATM
3 ATM and 5 ATM usually use in traditional watch,3 ATM is 30 meters waterproof ,it is Splash resistant. for rain, hand washing, other occasional contact with water,5ATM is 50 meters water resistance,Suitable for swimming, fishing, other outdoor activities. 10 ATM is 100 meters waterproof,so No. ATM means No.x 10 =waterproof meters .10 ATM you can dive in sea .
What is 3 Bar/5 Bar ,3 Bar vs 5 Bar.
3 Bar and 5 Bar usually use in traditional watch,3Bar is 30 meters waterproof ,it is Splash resistant. for rain, hand washing, other occasional contact with water,5 Bar is 50 meters water resistance,Suitable for swimming, fishing, other outdoor activities. 10 Bar is 100 meters waterproof,so No. ATM means No.x 10 =waterproof meters .10 bar you can dive in sea .
For all of the waterproof standards,if you can swim etc. I make a table,hope it can help you ,if there are any questions,please feel free to ask us .
| Waterproof | Item | USE Occasion |
| IP67 | smartwatch and other electronic products | for small rain, hand washing, other occasional contact with water,can not take shower in warm water |
| IP68 | smartwatch and other electronic products | for rain, hand washing, other occasional contact with water,swim(if you wear smartwatch with bluetooth call function, don’t suggest use ),can not take shower in warm water |
| 3 ATM | 30 meters waterproof,for traditional watch,quartz watch,Automatic watch,Digital watch etc. | for small rain, hand washing, other occasional contact with water |
| 5ATM | 50 meters waterproof,for traditional watch,quartz watch,Automatic watch,Digital watch etc. | for rain, hand washing, other occasional contact with water,swim,can not take shower in warm water |
| 10 ATM | 100 meters waterproof,for traditional watch,quartz watch,Dive Watch,Automatic watch,Digital watch etc. | for rain, hand washing, other occasional contact with water,swim,Dive,can not take shower in warm water |
| 3 Bar | 30 meters waterproof,for traditional watch,quartz watch,Automatic watch,Digital watch etc. | for small rain, hand washing, other occasional contact with water |
| 5 Bar | 50 meters waterproof,for traditional watch,quartz watch,Automatic watch,Digital watch etc. | for rain, hand washing, other occasional contact with water,swim,can not take shower in warm water |
| 10 Bar | 50 meters waterproof,for traditional watch, quartz watch,Automatic watch,Digital watch etc. | for rain, hand washing, other occasional contact with water,swim,Dive,can not take shower in warm water |