Water resistance in watches is measured in terms of atmosphere (ATM). These are measurements used in the watch industry to indicate how much pressure a watch can endure, not the depth to which the watch can be worn. This belief is a common misconception.

For example, if your watch is 5 ATM water resistant, this simply refers to how much pressure the watch case can withstand, not the depth to which it can be worn. When exposing any watch to water, ensure the crown is pushed in fully and seated securely, or screwed down completely if it is a screw down crown.

Most Pangino watches have a water resistance rating between 3 ATM and 5 ATM. If your Pangino watch falls within range, we DO NOT recommend prolonged exposure to or submerging in water, such as during swimming, showering, and any other extensive water contact activity.

Please adhere to our guidelines below based on your Pangino watch’s level of water resistance (which can be found on its caseback, marked next to “WATER RESISTANT” or “WR”, or in the specifications section of its product page on our website). Please also take into account whether your watch has a screw down crown or not.

If it does not, we do not recommend prolonged exposure to water. In general, unless classified as a dive watch with an appropriate level of water resistance, and a screw down crown (which should be screwed down during water contact), we do not recommend exposing any watch to water for a prolonged period of time.

Any water damage caused to any watch bought from Pangino, including damage caused by a lack of adherence to the water resistance guidelines, is not covered under warranty nor is it Pangino’s responsibility whatsoever.

Please note that water resistance ratings are not a permanent state of being. Exposure to harsh environments such as chlorinated pools, salt water, and any chemicals, can cause the gaskets (which seal the watch) to become weaker. This can compromise its level of water resistance. We recommend maintaining your watch by keeping it clean and dry, and free of any salt or chemicals.

Furthermore, we recommend avoiding the wearing of any watch while showering, regardless of its water resistance rating, as hot water or steam can fog the watch crystal or get moist air into the movement.

Your watch can withstand most brief, light water contact that can occur during daily usage, such as accidental splashes from hand washing, light rain, or sweat. However, it is not suitable for being submerged into water at all, and should not be worn during swimming or showering, or any other extensive water activity.

We do not recommend showering with any watch, regardless of its water resistance rating, as hot water or steam has the potential to fog the watch crystal or get moist air into the movement.

Your watch can withstand most water contact that can occur during daily usage, such as accidental splashes from hand washing, rain, or sweat. It is also suitable for occasional and brief exposure to shallow water for short time periods. However, it is not suitable for being exposed to or submerged under water for prolonged periods of time, such as during swims, water sports, or diving.

We do not recommend showering with any watch, regardless of its water resistance rating, as hot water or steam has the potential to fog the watch crystal or get moist air into the movement.

Your watch is suitable for being submerged in water during activities such as swimming, surfing, and snorkeling. However, it is not suitable for activities such as high-impact water sports, high board diving, aqua diving, or any sort of deep diving.

We do not recommend showering with any watch, regardless of its water resistance rating, as hot water or steam has the potential to fog the watch crystal or get moist air into the movement.

Your watch is suitable for being submerged in water during activities such as swimming, surfing, snorkeling, water sports, and some limited diving.

We do not recommend showering with any watch, regardless of its water resistance rating, as hot water or steam has the potential to fog the watch crystal or get moist air into the movement.

Your watch is suitable for being submerged in water during activities such as swimming, surfing, snorkeling, high-impact water sports, scuba diving, or deep diving.

We do not recommend showering with any watch, regardless of its water resistance rating, as hot water or steam has the potential to fog the watch crystal or get moist air into the movement.