AllergyDoc 40 Posted November 21, 2008 (edited) The first table was lifted from a HighFlyingClive post. (I'm sure he stole it from someone else, though.) The second chart was lifted from a long-forgotten watch site. #1 There is actually a European standard for the descriptions used to indicate water resistance on watches. It goes something like this: '30m' or '3 ATM' : Splash proof but should not be submerged. Not suitable for swimming. '50m' or '5 ATM' : Suitable for swimming but not poolside diving. '100m' or '10 ATM' : Suitable for swimming, poolside diving and watersports. '200m' or '20 ATM' Suitable for diving. (Always check manufacturers guide as not all '200m' watches are designed for diving.) Watches with the lowest level of water resistance are labeled simply "water-resistant." They can withstand splashes of water but should not be submerged. Above that (or below it, literally speaking), the most common designations are #2 -50 meters (1 meter is about 3.3 feet), which means the watch is suitable for swimming; -100 meters; indicating it can be worn snorkeling; -200 meters, suitable for recreational scuba diving and, believe it or not, -1,000 meters (roughly three-fifths of a mile). Watches in this last category can endure deep-sea diving. Their gaskets are made of materials that can withstand the helium used in decompression chambers. 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, says Peter Purtschert, technical director at Breitling USA. Keep in mind that the depth specified on the watch dial represents the results of tests done in the lab, not in the ocean. Edited November 21, 2008 by AllergyDoc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onzenuub 309 Posted November 21, 2008 Thats the kind of postings we need over here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted November 22, 2008 Good post. We should incorporate this into a sticky with Noob FAQ's. Other topics could be gen ETA vs. clone (so they know the issue exists), dropshipping, typical customs questions, shipping, etc... I would recommend putting it through several drafts here, with comments, having one thread with a series of organized and clear posts, no rambling or comment, and then lock and sticky it. Then it could be titled Noob Rep Collector FAQ's or something like that... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 82 Posted November 22, 2008 Good post. We should incorporate this into a sticky with Noob FAQ's. Other topics could be gen ETA vs. clone (so they know the issue exists), dropshipping, typical customs questions, shipping, etc... I would recommend putting it through several drafts here, with comments, having one thread with a series of organized and clear posts, no rambling or comment, and then lock and sticky it. Then it could be titled Noob Rep Collector FAQ's or something like that... That's a darned good idea - put it together with the 7750 post and anything else we can pull together.... Once it's done, we'll sticky it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iabounty 8 Posted November 24, 2008 Thats great Doc. But tell me....... Who makes the best Sub? Inquisitive minds want to know........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllergyDoc 40 Posted November 24, 2008 Thats great Doc. But tell me....... Who makes the best Sub? Inquisitive minds want to know........ WM9. Maybe Eurotimez with a couple of changes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coolfire 0 Posted November 25, 2008 Great info there... I remember that HighFlyingClive's post was made in the early days of RWG1... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 996 Posted December 2, 2008 Exelent idea John. Col. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted December 2, 2008 Good post. We should incorporate this into a sticky with Noob FAQ's. Other topics could be gen ETA vs. clone (so they know the issue exists), dropshipping, typical customs questions, shipping, etc... I would recommend putting it through several drafts here, with comments, having one thread with a series of organized and clear posts, no rambling or comment, and then lock and sticky it. Then it could be titled Noob Rep Collector FAQ's or something like that... GREATEST IDEA!!! Especially for noobs like me. I still have no idea what "noobfactory" is, and where is it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chavezzito 121 Posted April 15, 2015 Hahaha...sorry for the necrobump but I found it funny seeing Luth call himself a n00b...I wonder what happened then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RUSH2112 11 Posted April 15, 2015 Hahaha...sorry for the necrobump but I found it funny seeing Luth call himself a n00b...I wonder what happened then? I hope he had a post introducing himself before posting that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
