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Water resistance of Polar products is tested according to International Standard ISO 2281. Products are divided into three different categories
according to their water resistance. Check the back of your Polar product for the water resistance category and compare it to the chart below.
Please note that these defi nitions do not necessarily apply to products of other manufacturers.
Marking on the
case back
Water resistant
Water resistant
30m / 50m
Water resistant 100m
Wash splashes, sweat,
raindrops etc.
X
X
X
Bathing and
swimming
X
X
Skin diving with
snorkel (no air tanks)
X
SCUBA diving
(with air tanks)
Water resistant
characteristics
Splashes, raindrops etc.
Minimum for bathing
and swimming
For frequent use in water
but no SCUBA diving