Seiko 5M43 Manual - Page 25

TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WATCH English s WATER RESISTANCE q Non-water resistance If "WATER RESISTANT" is not inscribed on the case back, your watch is not water resistant, and care should be taken not to get it wet as water may damage the movement. If the watch becomes wet, we suggest that you have it checked by an AUTHORIZED SEIKO DEALER or SERVICE CENTER. q Water resistance (3 bar) If "WATER RESISTANT" is inscribed on the case back, your watch is designed and manufactured to withstand up to 3 bar, such as accidental contact with splashes of water or rain, but it is not designed for swimming or diving. q Water resistance (5 bar)* If "WATER RESISTANT 5 5 bar WR BAR" is inscribed on the case back, your watch is designed and manufactured to withstand up to 5 bar and is suitable for swimming, yachting and taking a shower. q Water resistance (10 bar/15 bar/20 bar)* 10/15/20 bar WR If "WATER RESISTANT 10 BAR", "WATER RESISTANT 15 BAR" or "WATER RESISTANT 20 BAR" is inscribed on the case back, your watch is designed and manufactured to withstand up to 10 bar/15 bar/20 bar and is suitable for taking a bath and shallow diving, but not for scuba diving. We recommend that you wear a SEIKO Diver's watch for scuba diving. 25