Plain-English Watch Guide

Water ratings made simple

The number is a lab rating. It does not mean the watch can go that deep. Use this guide to see what is safe.

Quick Reference

Choose by what you plan to do

Splash resistant

Good forRain, hand washing and small splashes

AvoidSwimming, showers and strong water spray

50 m

Good forSwimming in calm, shallow water

AvoidSnorkelling, diving or pressing buttons in water

100 m

Good forSwimming and snorkelling

AvoidScuba diving or using buttons underwater

200 m

Good forSwimming, snorkelling and rough surface water

AvoidScuba unless the watch says Diver’s 200 m

Casio chart showing suitable activities for each water-resistance rating
Casio’s activity guide. Check the manual for your exact watch.

Three rules to protect your watch

01

Do not press buttons underwater

Water can enter when you press a button. Only do this if the manual says it is safe.

02

Keep it away from heat and soap

Hot showers, saunas and soap can damage the seals.

03

Rinse after salt water

Use fresh water, then dry the watch.

Source: Casio Degree of Water Resistance