Something that is water-resistant does not allow water to pass through it easily, or is not easily damaged by water. Microfibre fabrics are both water resistant and windproof
To be called "water-resistant",the Federal Trade Commission requires that a watch not admit moisture if immersed for 5 minutes at a depth of 34 feet (15 lbs per square inch) and for at least 5 minutes at a depth of 113 feet (50 lbs per square inch)
Will withstand splashes of water or rain but should not be worn while swimming or diving
Used to describe fabrics that initially repel water under low impact, but eventually get soaked This is achieved through dense construction or coating Most nylon, microfiber, and other shell fabrics are water resistant, but not waterproof
A watch bearing the inscription "water-resistant" on its case back can handle light moisture, such as a rainstorm or sink splashes, but should not be worn swimming or diving If the watch can be submerged in water, it must state at what depth it maintains water-resistance, i e 50 meters (165 feet) or more on most sport watches Below 200 meters, the watch may be used for skin diving and even scuba diving depending upon the indicated depths Sometimes water-resistance is measured in atmospheres (ATM), which is equal to 10 meters of water pressure (Some European-made watches use the term "bar" instead) Straps other than metal bracelets may not be water-resistant New water-resistant versions of nylon, rubber, and other synthetics are a trend in sport watches Watches come in different water resistant depths and diver's depths
A watch that is moderately waterproof & will withstand unexpected exposure to water for a very short time (such as splashes) Does not always mean the watch is submersible