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Timex Ironman 50-Lap Stainless Steel Watch

Item #TMX0050 | 0 in Stock

What does 100M water resistant mean? Can I swim with it on?

By vlk3205707 June 21, 2011

What does 100M water resistant mean? Can I swim with it on?

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By Arthur Debowski Departmentofgoods.com Employee June 21, 2011

You can swim with the watch. The 100M of water resistance indicates that the watch can withstand the intrusion of water at pressures experienced at 100m of depth. A watch rated for 100M of water resistance is suitable for recreational water activities but NOT diving.

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Tech Specs:

Housing Material:
stainless steel 
Strap Material:
stainless steel 
Heart Rate Monitor:
no 
Digital Compass:
no 
Chronograph:
yes 
Backlight:
yes, Indiglo 
Water-Resistant:
yes, 100m 
Alarms:
Weekday Indicator:
yes 
Battery Type:
CR2016 
Battery Life:
2 years 
Face Size:
large 
Recommended Use:
Ironman, training, casual 
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