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The most important feature in a water resistant watch are the gaskets or O-rings. Typically made of rubber, nylon, or Teflon, these form the watertight seals at the joints where the crystal, case back, and crown meet the watch case. Additionally, water resistant watch cases are lined with a sealant that help keeps the water out.

The thickness and material of the case are important factors in determining whether they can be safely worn underwater. The case must be sturdy enough to withstand underwater pressure without caving in. Usually, cases are made of titanium or gold-plated steel; solid gold cases can be water resistant if they are thick enough.

Water Resistant 1000m

These top of the line divers watches can endure the pressures deep sea diving. Their gaskets are made of material that can withstand the helium used in decompression chambers, and some have valves that let the wearer release the helium that has seeped into the watch, so the case won’t explode as the watch and diver adjust to normal atmospheric conditions.

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