POLAR AW200 - Manual (Page 40)

Water resistance of Polar products is tested according to International Standard ISO 2281. Products are
divided into three 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 definitions do not
necessarily apply to products of other manufacturers.
Marking on
the case
back Wash
splashes,
sweat,
raindrops
etc. Bathing and
swimming Skin diving
with snorkel
(no air tanks) SCUBA diving
(with air
tanks) Water
resistant
characteristics
Water
resistant
x - - -
Splashes,
raindrops etc.
Water
resistant
50m
x x - -
Minimum for
bathing and
swimming
Water
resistant
100m
x x x -
For frequent
use in water
but not SCUBA
diving
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