Re: [Paddlewise] Watches

From: Kees van der Meij <keesvdm_at_xs4all.nl>
Date: Sat, 10 May 2003 07:50:53 +0200
Hi all,
>
> For paddling it's hard to find better bang-for-the-buck value than Timex.
> Regular Timex Ironman from superstore for $ 20-30 with rating 100m
protects
> from a short-time shallow immersion - from my experience.  I am not sure
how
> it will work for divers, though.

AFAIK, the depth ratings as used by the watch industry are greatly
exaggerated. 50m is barely suitable to get wet at all, 100m will stand an
average swim, and only 200m+ are suitable for a moderate dive.

Kees
who wears a Casio Geotrail model rated at 100m when paddling.

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