Dive into Water-Resistant Watch Care
Find the perfect luxury diver’s watch for your underwater adventures and learn how to care for it properly before and after diving in.
Dive into Water-Resistant Watch Care

ZENITH watches feature different levels of water resistance. Watches rated to 3 ATM will withstand splashes or being immersed briefly in water, but they are not suitable for swimming. At 5 ATM, you can wear your watch while swimming. If you plan to wear your watch while snorkelling, practising extreme water sports, or diving, look for one rated to 10 ATM and pay attention to the recommended depth.
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Whether you’re going deeper than ever before or just splashing around, ZENITH has a water-resistant watch to suit your lifestyle. For those who venture deep underwater, an automatic diver’s watch such as the DEFY Extreme Diver or DEFY Revival A3648, modelled on ZENITH’s vintage diver’s watch, is equipped to be the perfect companion. Read on to find out more about caring for your water-resistant watch.
Caring for your water-resistant watch properly is important to keep it in good condition.
Before getting your watch wet, ensure the crown is fully pushed in, flush against the case. If your watch has a screw-down crown and pushers, fully secure these features. Do not use the crown or pushers while your watch is submerged or wet. Be careful if you wear your watch in the shower, as a powerful spray could unintentionally move the crown or pushers. After exposure to salt water, rinse your watch carefully in fresh water and always wipe your watch dry after using it underwater.
Discover these Swiss diver’s watches, available in modern and vintage designs.
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Discover these Swiss diver’s watches, available in modern and vintage designs.
With depth-defying performance and legibility, the ZENITH DEFY Extreme Diver is a modern timepiece inspired by a long line of DEFY diver’s watches. Made for a new generation, the DEFY Revival A3648 retains signature features of the original model launched in 1969. Designed for professional divers, both watches are rated to 60 ATM, allowing you to dive to the deepest depths with reliability and style.