Wie wasserdicht sind BOTTA-Uhren?
Alle aktuellen BOTTA Armbanduhren sind so konstruiert, dass sie einem Prüfdruck von 5 atm standhalten und damit im Alltagsgebrauch einen sehr guten Feuchtigkeitsschutz gewährleisten.
5 atm - Was bedeutet das in der Praxis?
Nach der Endmontage und ein weiteres Mal vor dem Versand, wird jede einzelne BOTTA-Uhr mit einem speziellen Messgerät auf Druckdichtheit geprüft. Damit können Sie als Träger dieser Uhr sicher sein, dass diese den üblichen Alltagsbelastungen problemlos standhält. Das heißt, sie widersteht Staub, Regen, Händewaschen, Spritzwasser, Eintauchen in Waschbecken und ähnlichen flachen Gefäßen. Prinzipiell halten Uhren in dieser Dichtigkeitsklasse auch Duschen und Baden stand, wir raten jedoch dazu, die Uhr davor abzulegen.
Swimming only from 10 atm
Only with a water tightness class of 10 atm and higher, swimming with a wristwatch is possible.
When jumping into the water or fast movements in the water, as is the case when swimming, high pressure peaks can occur, which lead to water ingress.
Watches with a test water-resistance of 10 atm are usually much larger and more massive due to their design, but are also heavier and have screwed crowns. This in turn makes everyday handling more difficult and makes a delicate design impossible. For this reason, we at BOTTA do without such measures on principle. In our opinion, 5 atm water resistance is the ideal compromise between moisture protection and slim, elegant watch cases.
How to keep your watch permanently waterproof
However, the water resistance of a watch is not a permanent feature. The seals of the case and crowns weaken slightly over time, which reduces the pressure resistance accordingly.
Every time the watch is opened (e.g. when the battery is changed) the seals can be damaged, which is why we at BOTTA generally replace the bottom seal as a precautionary measure every time the battery is changed and check the tightness of the entire watch using a pressure gauge.
With proper handling and qualified service, you can assume that your BOTTA watch will remain permanently protected against water ingress and environmental influences.
