Water resistance

The water resistance of THOMAS SABO watches depends on the model. The scale ranges from simple splash-proof watches (1 ATM) to sports watches designed for swimming (10 ATM).

A water-resistant watch is designed to prevent outside elements such as water, air and dust from entering the watch movement. The watch’s level of water resistance is expressed in »ATM« (»physical standard atmosphere«), a measure for pressure. Buyers can find information regarding ATM on the back of the casing. Please note: the higher the specified value ( from 1 ATM to 30 ATM ),the more resistant your watch will be against water. A watch with water resistance up to 5 ATM can be worn in the shower or bath, but not for diving or swimming. This requires at least 10 ATM.

The water resistance of a watch must be checked professionally over time, since wear, changing batteries or damage to the sealing ring can impair water resistance.

	Water resistance 1 ATM (Water splashes, rain)
	Water resistance 5 ATM (Bathing, washing, showering)
	Water resistance 10 ATM (Swimming, snorkelling)

Cleaning and care

Please observe the following care instructions to ensure a long life for your watch:

• Please avoid exposing your watch to extreme environmental conditions such as strong sunlight or very high or low temperatures. Extreme temperatures will shorten the life of the battery.
• Avoid wetness unless your watch is designed to withstand it.
• Leather and satin wristbands cannot tolerate wetness and humidity very well. Please make sure this dry at all times, as they might otherwise become porous and brittle.
• Never actuate the push buttons or adjust the crown under water.
• If water or condensate can be seen inside the glass, have your watch serviced by a professional. Trapped water may impair the function of the watch.
• Avoid extreme shocks or blows. Your watch is designed to withstand blows within the scope of normal use.
• Avoid using soaps or other chemicals that might damage your watch. Chemicals, solvents or greases may discolour or damage the casing and wristband.

You can remove dust or dirt from your watch very easily with a soft, lightly-dampened cloth. Please always use pure water only and no cleaning agents. The cleaning cloth should be untreated (no silver cleaning cloth or the like). Do not immerse your watch in water unless it is water-resistant (see information on the case back).

We recommend having the watch serviced once a year to ensure a long life without malfunctions. The water resistance of the watch, in particular, might be impaired through impact or non-professional opening of the casing; it should therefore be checked regularly.

This THOMAS SABO product is subject to Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of Europe on waste electrical and electronic equipment, respectively the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG). This product came on the market after August 13, 2005 and is not allowed to be disposed of with normal household waste. Please use your local authority's return system for disposing of this product and also comply with all other regulations in connection with this