Waterproof or Water Resistant Watch?

[Mermaid]

Merman needs a new watch for the beach! He has a beautiful stainless steel Raymond Weil that he won't wear anywhere near the water because he thinks it's going to get sunburned. Well, not really, but he refuses to believe that a watch that says "water resistant" means that you can actually--are you ready for this?--actually get into the water with!!!! And I'm tired of telling him that he can swim with his Weil without wrecking it.

So I thought I'd buy him a dedicated Beach Watch. One that he can absolutely swim with. He can't stand not wearing a watch and I know it's been killing him all these years having to swim with a naked wrist. I want to help him.

For those of you who swim with your watches on, are they water -proof or -resistant? Do I really need to buy waterproof if all we're doing here is splashing around on 30-A? Is there any other feature I should be looking for, or a particularly good brand? What I want to get is something cheap (as close to $100 as possible; he already has some good watches and I don't want to spoil him) and sporty. AND swimmable!

Much thanks everyone. :clap_1:

 

[Kimmifunn]

Merman needs a new watch for the beach! He has a beautiful stainless steel Raymond Weil that he won't wear anywhere near the water because he thinks it's going to get sunburned. Well, not really, but he refuses to believe that a watch that says "water resistant" means that you can actually--are you ready for this?--actually get into the water with!!!! And I'm tired of telling him that he can swim with his Weil without wrecking it.

So I thought I'd buy him a dedicated Beach Watch. One that he can absolutely swim with. He can't stand not wearing a watch and I know it's been killing him all these years having to swim with a naked wrist. I want to help him.

For those of you who swim with your watches on, are they water -proof or -resistant? Do I really need to buy waterproof if all we're doing here is splashing around on 30-A? Is there any other feature I should be looking for, or a particularly good brand? What I want to get is something cheap (as close to $100 as possible; he already has some good watches and I don't want to spoil him) and sporty. AND swimmable!

Much thanks everyone. :clap_1:

If you love him...you will buy him a Rolex. But maybe he'll settle for a Tag. Tags are diving watches. Mine says 200 meters. I wear it everywhere, everyday, at the beach, shower- this baby has seen it ALL!

And it's a nice gift...

And I just read you want it under $100. I'm stumped!

 

[kathydwells]

Merman needs a new watch for the beach! He has a beautiful stainless steel Raymond Weil that he won't wear anywhere near the water because he thinks it's going to get sunburned. Well, not really, but he refuses to believe that a watch that says "water resistant" means that you can actually--are you ready for this?--actually get into the water with!!!! And I'm tired of telling him that he can swim with his Weil without wrecking it.

So I thought I'd buy him a dedicated Beach Watch. One that he can absolutely swim with. He can't stand not wearing a watch and I know it's been killing him all these years having to swim with a naked wrist. I want to help him.

For those of you who swim with your watches on, are they water -proof or -resistant? Do I really need to buy waterproof if all we're doing here is splashing around on 30-A? Is there any other feature I should be looking for, or a particularly good brand? What I want to get is something cheap (as close to $100 as possible; he already has some good watches and I don't want to spoil him) and sporty. AND swimmable!

Much thanks everyone. :clap_1:

Water-Resistant means that it can get a little rain on it, a little splash of water, but it is NOT water-proof. You can not immerse it in water. He needs a Water-Proof to swim in.

 

[Miss Kitty]

Timex!

 

[Landlocked]

If you love him...you will buy him a Rolex. But maybe he'll settle for a Tag. Tags are diving watches. Mine says 200 meters. I wear it everywhere, everyday, at the beach, shower- this baby has seen it ALL!

And it's a nice gift...

And I just read you want it under $100. I'm stumped!

A Rolex to wear while he swims?

Good Lord man!

 

[Miss Kitty]

A Rolex to wear while he swims?

Good Lord man!

I'm still waiting on you to apologize to Darlene, but you make a good point.

NOTHING SHINY!!!!! The sharks will get Merman!

EDIT: I knew shiny looked funny with an 'e'.

 

[Mermaid]

Timex!

From Target, my little purring p***y cat?

My brother has a Tag and I will be the first to say it's a fab watch. When our condo starts bringing in the $$ I'd love to get him one! But in the meantime, a "holdover" will have to do.

So now I'm confused--why do watches say "water resistant to 100 meters (for example)--if they're allergic to more than a little bit of water? Who showers in 100 meters of water? We want to go swimming. Cheap swimming.

 

[Landlocked]

I'm still waiting on you to apologize to Darlene, but you make a good point.

NOTHING SHINEY!!!!! The sharks will get Merman!

I don't share!

You know, that's true about shiny stuff. That's why I don't swim with a belt. :shock:

Seriously, I go nuts without my watch. Feels like I forgot my underwear or something, but I force myself to leave mine in the car when I get to the beach. I don't see it again till the ride home. :clap_1:

 

[Mermaid]

I don't share!

You know, that's true about shiny stuff. That's why I don't swim with a belt. :shock:

Seriously, I go nuts without my watch. Feels like I forgot my underwear or something, but I force myself to leave mine in the car when I get to the beach. I don't see it again till the ride home. :clap_1:

LL, that's exactly what Merman is like! Before he even rolls out of bed in the morning, he has his watch on. He hates not having it on his wrist.

 

[Landlocked]

LL, that's exactly what Merman is like! Before he even rolls out of bed in the morning, he has his watch on. He hates not having it on his wrist.

My wife bought me a somewhat cheapo watch that I love and I have never had any problems with it. I forgot the name of it so nevermind. crap...