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WATER RESISTANCE OF POLAR PRODUCTS
In the watch industry, water resistance is generally indicated as meters, which means the static water
pressure of that depth. Polar uses this same indication system. Water resistance of Polar products is tested
according to International Standard
ISO 22810 or IEC60529. Every Polar device that has water resistance
indication is tested before the delivery to stand water pressure.
Polar products are divided into four different categories according to their water resistance. Check the back
of your Polar product for the water resistance category, and compare it to the chart below. Please note that
these definitions do not necessarily apply to products of other manufacturers.
When performing any underwater activity, the dynamic pressure generated by moving in water is greater than
the static pressure. This means that moving the product under water subjects it to a greater pressure than if
the product were stationary.
Marking on the back
of the product
Wash
splashes,
sweat, rain-
drops etc.
Bathing and
swimming
Skin diving
with snorkel
(no air tanks)
SCUBA
diving
(with air
tanks)
Water resistant char-
acteristics
Water resistant IPX7 OK - - - Do not wash with a pressure
washer.
Protected against splashes,
raindrops etc.
Reference standard:
IEC60529.
Water resistant IPX8 OK OK - - Minimum for bathing and
swimming.
Reference standard:
IEC60529.
Water resistant
Water resistant
20/30/50 meters
Suitable for swim-
ming
OK OK - - Minimum for bathing and
swimming.
Reference standard:
ISO22810.
Water resistant 100
meters
OK OK OK - For frequent use in water but
not SCUBA diving.
Reference standard:
ISO22810.
LIMITED INTERNATIONAL POLAR GUARANTEE
• This guarantee does not affect the consumer’s statutory rights under applicable national or state laws
in force, or the consumer’s rights against the dealer arising from their sales/purchase contract.