Okay, so I’ve been messing around with this watch I got. It says “50m water resistant” on it, and I was like, “What the heck does that even mean?” So, I did a little digging and tried some stuff out myself.
First off, I wore it while washing my hands a bunch of times. You know, just normal hand-washing, getting some water splashed on it. No problems there. The watch kept ticking just fine, didn’t fog up or anything.
- Hand-washing test: Passed with flying colors.
Next, I took it into the shower. Now, I wasn’t blasting the watch directly with the shower head, but it definitely got wet. Again, no issues. I was a bit nervous, not gonna lie, but it held up.
- Shower test: Surprisingly, also a pass.
Then came the swimming pool. I went for a swim, just some casual laps, nothing too crazy. I kept checking the watch every now and then. And guess what? Still working perfectly. I was pretty impressed at this point.
- Swimming pool test: Another success!
But here’s where I drew the line: I didn’t try diving deep or anything like that. After reading up a bit, it seems like the “50m” thing doesn’t actually mean you can go 50 meters deep. It’s more about the water pressure, and diving can increase that pressure a lot.
- Deep diving test: Nope, didn’t risk it.
Also, I read something about not using it for things like jet-skiing or scuba diving. Makes sense, those activities probably put a lot more stress on the watch than just swimming.
My Conclusion
So, from my little experiment, here’s what I figured out: A “50m water resistant” watch is good for everyday stuff like washing hands, getting caught in the rain, and even some light swimming. But, it’s probably not a good idea to push it too far. No deep diving or high-pressure water activities. It’s a tough little watch, but it’s not invincible. It seems like a good idea to not push it too far and avoid doing those other things.
Anyways, that’s my experience. Hope this was helpful for someone out there. Just remember, take care of your stuff, and it’ll last longer.
