Water Resistance 

The issue of water resistance is a particularly important one when considering which watch to buy. Watches always have their water resistance rating on the case, on Find Watches we always put this information in the product specifications.

Some watches have only minimal water resistance, for example the Seksy range by Sekonda. These watches are designed with fashion in mind. They should be fine if accidentally splashed but they are not intended to be more than beautiful accessories. So no washing up or showering whilst wearing them!

The next common rating of water resistance is 50m or 5 atmosphere. This is where it gets a little more complicated because the depth ‘50m’ does not refer to the depth that the watch can go down to but is representative of how much pressure the watch can withstand. Therefore 50m watches are suitable for swimming, but not for diving as the pressure at the moment of impact with the water would exceed 5 atmosphere. Many of the watches in the Kahuna range are of this rating; perfect for the beach but not designed for water sports.

If you want to do more than just swim you need a 100m or 10 atmosphere rating. These watches, such as the majority of the Caterpillar range stocked on Find Watches, are perfect for water sports including snorkeling.

Divers watches vary in their capabilities. Some watches marked as having 200m water resistance are not suitable for diving, such as the Casio Blue G-Shock. This is a durable watch, but is not specifically designed for diving. Unlike the Citizen Gents divers watch, which is made for divers and as such complies with international standards for divers watches. It is imperative to always check the specific details before using a watch for diving.

Watches with higher ratings than 200m are generally suitable for diving and generally their durability increases as the pressure rating goes up, such as the Citizen Aqualand Titanium Professional Divers Watch which has a 300m water resistance rating.

As always there are exceptions to the rules; Rotary have created a range of ‘Dolphin Standard’ watches. Due to a unique way of screwing in the button these dress watches can be used for swimming, water sports and even in saunas.

Sports watches come in all shapes and sizes. Watches have loads of different functions all designed to enhance sporting excellence and to facilitate greater enjoyment of sport. Watches have the ability to record lap times and split times, they come with countdown timers and stopwatches, there are also high-tech watches that include barometers, altimeters and pedometers. Sports watches can be both analogue, digital or a combination of the two. The ones with digital displays will often have memory so they can record your progress over a number of weeks.

There are a number of things to consider before you buy a sports watch, firstly you need to consider your sport and the things that you need your watch to do. Take into account the weight of the watch, its water resistance rating, its functions and its style (a big watch would not be appropriate for cycling for example.)

Chronograph watches

A chronograph watch is a watch with a number, normally two or three, of sub dials. The functions of the sub dials vary, but commonly include a stopwatch and a breakdown of the second, minute and hour functions into their own dials. These watches are designed predominately for use in sports, although there are many models that use the chronograph function as a stylistic feature. Chronograph watches come in a wide range of styles and have different levels of practical use. The most advanced come with the ability to record multiple split and lap times, with stop watches that are  accurate to 1/100^th of a second.

 Water Resistant Watches

Having a watch that has a suitable water resistance rating for the activity you are undertaking is essential. A watch with a 3 or 5 atm rating is not suitable for jumping into water. Although it can be worn whilst swimming. 100m watches are the ideal standard for most water sports. The rating determines how much pressure can be placed upon the watch rather than the depth to which it can go down. Specialised divers watches are essential kit for divers and there are a number of watches that are specifically designed to be able to resist the pressure of great depths. Other sports may not appear to need such high levels of water resistance, but if a watch is being used as a tool for sports it is probably worth having one that has at least 3 or 5m water resistance.

Materials

Functions are not the only attributes that you should think about if you are buying a sports watch. The material that the watch is made from will determine how practical it is. Titanium watches are always light weight so they are often a favourite for sports enthusiasts. Rubber straps are also popular as they are easy to clean and are likely to last a long time even if they are used in the water. For much the same reason stainless steel bracelets are also popular. It is worth remembering that they are heavier than rubber straps but that they are also more durable.

Best Selling Sports Watches

Casio have a lot of watches that are designed for sports.  Most of the Casio watches are digital so they can have memory in which data can be stored, the digital set up also allows for switching between different functions with ease.  The Casio G-Shock range is designed for adrenalin fueled sports.  This global best selling range is designed to be shock proof so they are perfect for extreme sports.  

Citizen and Seiko both make high end sports watches, designed with the sporting professional in mind.  They look great and are packed full of functions to enable maximum benefit from sports. Citizen’s Promaster and Skyhawk rangesand Seiko’s Sportura Collection  demonstrate the immense capabilities of sports watches. 

Casio G-Shock – Click to see the range 

It is no secret that G-Shock and Baby-G watches are designed and made by Casio. These world famous watches are built to withstand all kinds of extreme conditions and have built up a huge following from the music, sport and fashion worlds. It is not surprising when you consider that these watches are extremely durable and have loads of useful features like the one pictured which is multi-region radio controlled, solar powered and has many different timing features.

A less well known fact is that Casio G-Shock are always having parties and events to celebrate their success. When Casio put on a G-shock event loads of A-list celebrities clamour to be invited to the  parties. American rap superstar Kanye West and internationally acclaimed RnB singer Estelle have been on the guest list at recent events.

On the 11^th June 2009 the first of 12 secret global parties took place in trendy Soho in the heart of London. The G-Shhhhhh ‘Shock the World’ party was ultra-exclusive and a host of celebrities turned up to party through the night to show their love for everything G-Shock. Dizzee Rascal, Mark Ronson, DJ George Lamb and Fun Lovin Criminals front man Huey Morgan were all there to represent for Casio’s iconic brand.

As an extra G-Shock for the London party, Baby G, the female version of G-Shock, announced they were unveiling the identity of their newest brand ambassador. Who turned out to be none other than the freshest chart sensation Pixie Lott, whose first single went straight to the top of the charts. Her unmatchable determination to succeed under intense pressure and her feminine sense of style won her the place as the face of Casio’s Baby G range. The tough and pretty starlet told the press about her love of Baby G’s, “I’ve been wearing them for years. They’re really funky. They do so many colours which means that you can match them with any outfit and they spice it up and make it look fresh. I think they’re special because they are so girly and fun”

The next of the unstoppable ‘Shock the World’ tour dates took place in Hong Kong on June 26^th. Despite a cyclone warning people turned out in force to be counted as fans of G-Shock and Baby-G. Look out for more news about the upcoming parties. Rumours abound, but it looks like the next cities to be G-Shocked will be Shanghai and New York. Followed in the next six months by Taiwan, Singapore, Tokyo, Paris, Barcelona, Mexico, Korea and Berlin.

Some say: given the car is God designed a man’s game, men in speeding the pace of life experience.

  Must have excellent sense of speed with both wisdom and taste every successful man is a common pursuit. A leisurely yet elegant to wear distribute high-quality sports dazzling watch, can be our attitude toward life and the pursuit of life, a natural show, this watch is undoubtedly the favorite male taste.

　Feelings of a man’s dream, CASIO introduced to the world the latest EQW-1000DB, complete with motor sport design concept, is in the details to fully reflect the feeling of racing machinery, including the use of a stopwatch function operation, the rapid rotation of the small dial, a symbol of speeding sense of speed is even more stunning.

Sebastian. Vettel shines endorsement Casio EDIFICE series 

3D three-dimensional dynamic three-dimensional dial

　　EQW-1000DB using super 3D stereo effect of design, dial up and down the scale on the use of a two-tier two-tier scale, showing a clear and powerful. Pointer by using asymmetric design, 9 o’clock position rotary dial, as well as the surrounding bezel engraved with some speed into account, the perfect performance of a table of active and dynamic characteristics of models to interpret the movement out of EDIFICE innate charm. Another 3D three-dimensional cutting strap and tables ring forging just deal with, so watch the full sense of cool.

　　Precision rotary dial operation

　　EQW-1000DB vehicle movement characteristics in the design and fullest expression. 9 o’clock position of the small dial is a major bright spot, creativity is unique in the use of a stopwatch function will be rapidly rotating, the entire table dynamic, like a car speeding.

 This is undoubtedly so that we think of car racing, Casio EDIFICE warm memories for the car can be traced back in the Red Bull Racing F1 car, in the galloping full speed Biao, with wisdom and speed to create one after another brilliant moment.

　　Sebastian – Vettel shines endorsement

　　Casio EDIFICE series, this invited Sebastian. Vettel for endorsement. FI racing history as the youngest race winner, Sebastian. Vettel has created a new historic peak, let F1 world, set off for his crazy off.

 His wisdom and genius on the pitch speed of Mercedes-Benz, has been completely EDIFCIE pursuit of “the wisdom of both the speed” concept coincides with.

 Between the precision and elegance, in the sports and business, between the charm of a beautiful painted arc.

 Casio EDIFICE series

 Sebastian. Vettel shines endorsement Casio EDIFICE series

Endorsement of a famous film star Anna Tsuchiya Casio BABY-G watch series, reflects a fashion, youth, personality, and treason. Will be known as the fashion trends of young people target the female watches her endorsement as a gift for my girlfriend a gift, is a good choice carefully boyfriend! 

 Beautiful, tough, lovely BABY-G watch series coincides with the personality characteristics and Anna, rich colors, fashionable styling, a variety of functions, BABY-G has become the trend of women were competing to buy a watch preferred.

  Endorsement of a famous film star Anna Tsuchiya Casio BABY-G watch series, reflects a fashion, youth, personality, and treason. Will be known as the fashion trends of young people target the female watches her endorsement as a gift for my girlfriend a gift, is a good choice carefully boyfriend!

Ultra-thin design

　　The new listing BGD-102 a perfect continuation of BABY-G of the customary features. And sophisticated ultra-thin design, it is the greatest feature of the table section (the thickness of the dial is only 11.1MM), light and comfortable, more suitable for summer wear. By design, the gem-shaped bezel, shiny, like a beautiful bracelet, very decorative.

Rich colors

　　BGD-102 has a variety of optional colors, so you have the amazing possibilities. To wear it, choose a different color, with a different beautiful clothes, especially the candy color table models, super Sweety, is the wave of the currently most popular. The likes simple beauty, choose a simple white and black, is enough to show unique charm. Combined with shiny silver bezel, immediately highlights the endless charm.

 Endorsement of a famous film star Anna Tsuchiya Casio BABY-G watch series, reflects a fashion, youth, personality, and treason. Will be known as the fashion trends of young people target the female watches her endorsement as a gift for my girlfriend a gift, is a good choice carefully boyfriend!

　　Mode cutscenes

　　BGD-102 already has five kinds of display modes can provide choice, the highlight of which is an increase of dynamic transitions animation model, an increase of fashion degree of creative design, but also more interesting.

　　100 meters waterproof

　　Of course, wear it, beauty of girls do not worry no good place, 100 meters waterproof, fully satisfy you. Whether in the pool or at the beach, you can enjoy the frolicking, having fun playing in the water.

  In addition, accurate to 1 / 100 second stopwatch function, remote time, various functions such as automatic calendar provides a more convenient super.

Outdoors is a way of life, adventure is a kind of attitude to life. Long journey alone, or about the Sanwuzhiji, away from earthly noise, into the depths of nature, we can feel the vital pulse of nature, enjoy the experience of outdoor adventure brought about by the passion and fun. And be working with our counterparts, in addition to high-tech outdoor sports equipment, a high-tech outdoor watch, is also indispensable ideal partner.

   Casio PROTREK quality watch brand new hiking series of PRX-2000YT, by CASIO unique cutting-edge technology, using a variety of techniques to monitor subtle changes in nature, unique triple-sensor technology and a new load of solar energy, wave reception 6 Bureau, making it to help you conquer a mountain, swim the deep sea of professional outdoor equipment wrist.

   Limited sale

   The new issue of Climbing Series PRX-2000YT, using the world’s limited means available in the world, only a limited sale of 1000, in mainland China is limited to 50, which for those who like mountain climbing, is temptation, there must excellent value for collection. A PROTREK top of the limited edition, PRX-2000YT each are printed only on the back engraved with limited series of numbers, each number is unique, only you all.

6 Bureau of Radio

   Casio original six Bureau of radio reception for the first time applied to PROTREK series. Can receive from various parts of the world’s standard time can be high sensitivity to receive the current global base stations for all six different frequency radio signal and automatically correct the time. This is for those who love outdoor adventure is undoubtedly good news, whether you are trekking in the nature are positioned, they can get accurate time, Yong forward line.

   Solar-powered system

   Engaging in outdoor adventure sports, in addition to have a precise time, watch equipment, electricity is also essential. PRX-2000YT equipped with a solar-powered systems, through the built-in solar panels to absorb sunlight, even a weak fluorescent sources can also be absorbed into and converted into electricity. Electricity will be saved to the inner solar cells, which then come to the table shall supply the energy needs of the various functions, low power consumption and no need to replace the battery, it is no need to worry about lack of electricity. The use of this technology, but also fully reflected in the Casio brand has consistently adhered to the philosophy of environmental protection.

   Triple-sensor technology, ultra-thin design

   PRX-2000YT, an innovative triple-sensor technology, unprecedented achievement slim body design of the table. It is the sensors, electronic components with high-density assembly technology, realized PROTREK thinnest (11.3mm) of solar radio table, precision, the ultra-thin form allows you to ease into the body naturally, surf the heaven and earth. At the same time it is measurable direction, atmospheric pressure / temperature and altitude, whether you’re climbing mountains or deep sea diving, can be clear that the direction and obtain detailed and accurate pressure altitude and other data and images, allowing you to use and Discrimination . This wrist equipment, give you the outdoor adventure provides the most reliable support.

   The high-end materials

   In order to highlight the strong sense of PROTRE series, PRX-2000YT table ring, strap, the back cover and some other have adopted titanium material, combined with high-end links and grinding technology, a strong jump in the light texture on top. At the same time onto the table frame and table coated with black IP-ion coating, while the middle part of the strap is applied rose gold IP-ion coating, show a lean and luxurious character.

   In addition, in order to cope with a full range of outdoor adventure requirements, PRX-2000YT other functions such as tidal icons, automatic backlight, 100 meters waterproof, sunrise and sunset time display, dual LCD display, world time, alarm, etc. are also fully equipped. Of course, high-tech addition, PRX-2000YT, mirror polishing technology, clear and translucent sapphire, the perfect interpretation of a function of the United States outdoor sports.

New conference to “watch the world’s leading solar energy waves” as the theme, fully demonstrated the perfect combination of technology and design CASIO product concept. Conference, the media and guests watched the scene in Japan, the United Kingdom and China and other parts of the radio reception and experience to bring high-tech shock; in the product display area, a new table listing a variety of CASIO radio show a perfect design . CASIO is the world’s first launch of six Bureau of radio watch company, This time the wave form will be introduced simultaneously in the global market, CASIO through its own R & D, “the world’s leading solar radio watch,” the electronic technology development to a new height, and continually refresh the industry standard clock to CASIO advocated by the “create contribution” to the brand concept in China and get people.

   This is the magic of radio table of human civilization development is accompanied by the development of timekeeping devices, from the sundial, water clock, hourglass, to the mechanical watches, quartz table to the current wave form, it is the desire to grasp every minute and every second from the did not stop, the pursuit of smaller, more precise timer ideal has never changed. Before the mid-70s, machine table clocks occupy more than 90% market share, by the early 80s, quartz watches took possession of 2 / 3 of the market.

   In 1995, CASIO launched the first in the German market, radio table, followed by Japan, North America, Europe and other countries have begun to use the CASIO radio table. Wave form different from the previous timing tool is completely without manual operation, watch the built-in antenna can automatically receive standard time radio signals to automatically decode and correct when the minutes and seconds, date, and weeks, and all other information, convenient and accurate.

   As the standard time wave was measured from all over the use of cesium atomic clock and fired, the accuracy error of a second before hundreds of thousands, can be said that following the wave table is the table of mechanical watches and quartz watches and clocks another new standard for the industry. CASIO wave form, is the irreplaceable leader in this field. As of May 2007, CASIO become the first home appliance sales of ultra-wave table 10 million manufacturers, while the table occupies the world’s airwaves for about 40% of the share.

   CASIO three leading core technology wave table radio to receive the sixth inning CASIO launched the world’s first original six Bureau of radio watch, the world may be high sensitivity to receive all six base stations of different radio frequency signals, including China, Japan (Fukushima and Kyushu 2 base stations), the United Kingdom, Germany, North America, the standard radio, and automatically correct the time and date information. Even in different countries and regions, mobile, and can automatically receive radio waves, so watch with the local standard time maintain a high degree of unity.

   High-capacity solar-powered system, CASIO’s original high-capacity solar-powered system, even in the weak fluorescent, it is also can produce enough electricity to drive a stopwatch, alarm, backlight, radio receivers and other sensors, as well as a huge variety of energy functions. To provide convenient use of the watch, it is also in line with CASIO has been advocating the concept of environmental protection, reducing battery replacement on the Earth’s environment impact.

    Tough movement receives accurate time but also have precise movements to ensure that the time is properly displayed. CASIO This time the wave form listing also used the new “tough movement”, to effectively prevent external impact on the movement and hence resulted in the damage caused by the time displayed by the error. Impact-resistant nature of research and development of this new use of “tough movement” in, CASIO found a metal and resin material combinations of the most sophisticated use of light-weight resin and metal mixed-assembly structure, a substantial increase in plane crash occurs, watch core of the anti-damage, anti-sag and anti-deformation capacity to achieve an unprecedented impact of resistance. Pointer auto-correction, in the hour 55 minutes 0 seconds, the system automatically checks for errors and automatically correct hours, minutes and seconds, the pointer position. To ensure that the time display correctly.

Casio OCW-T400 pairs of significant wave form

　Casio superior high-end extension of the use of advanced technology and materials, combined with designers carefully designed to create a series of waves of OCEANUS sublimation of the table to make OCW-T400, science and technology and feel a sense of both the top dual display design is its greatest characteristics (mechanical and electronic liquid crystal pointer combination of new pairs of significant movement), radio wave technology to bring a sense of high quality sports style design, so that the wearer not put it down.　　

Perhaps you have already used to by a pointer to obtain the time and sometimes unavoidable but also look carefully to find the location of the pointer, now you can rest assured, this kind of trouble will be away from you. OCW-T400 brings dual display capabilities, fully taking into account our eyes need, display pointer, the position at 9 o’clock displays currently being used in functional status, battery power, radio reception status, etc.; in 3 point position The small-cap, liquid crystal can be simply identified with the upper part of the world’s major cities of the time. The location of these points are all using pure metal design style, which undoubtedly brought a clear sense of the time to read again to ensure the beauty of the table models.

   The upper and lower pairs of the table models the design of liquid crystal display window to ease the re-sublimation. The upper liquid crystal display cities, weeks and so on, the lower liquid crystal display date, time, etc., of the Department’s intention is based on different functions of two different display fonts, so please rest assured that when you look at the eyes of the table will not spend, you can to abandon the traditional indicators show habits, look at the bottom of the liquid crystal display bar, simple and intuitive clarity.

　6 Bureau of radio receivers

 Of course, the accuracy of dual display, or receive radio waves from its powerful function, high sensitivity to receive the current global base stations for all six different frequency radio signals, including China, Japan (Fukushima and Kyushu 2 base stations), the United Kingdom, Germany, North America, the standard radio, and automatically correct the time and date information. Even in different countries and regions, mobile, and can automatically receive radio waves, so watch the local standard time to maintain a high degree of consistent, accurate timing, there is no error. Another radio table Casio Tough Movement robust proprietary technology, the movement to ensure the stability of the radio receiver.

With the strong backing, that the design of appearance is like icing on the cake. OCW-T400 rather texture of the dial handle, strap elegant and cutting-edge, and even the interface between the dial and the strap is at extremely carefully, streaming linear precision cutting, wearing comfortable, beautiful and the not less. In addition, OCW-T400 powerful features make it more attractive: 6 Bureau waves, super-solar-powered systems, the pointer automatically repair, alarm, automatic electronic backlight, world time (can show 48 cities), countdown and so on. OCW-T400 to wear a sports bar is definitely cool enough to Liang.　　

Casio OCW-T400 pairs of significant wave form

 Casio superior high-end extension of the use of advanced technology and materials, combined with designers carefully designed to create a series of waves of OCEANUS sublimation of the table to make OCW-T400, science and technology and feel a sense of both the top dual display design is its greatest characteristics (mechanical and electronic liquid crystal pointer combination of new pairs of significant movement), radio wave technology to bring a sense of high quality sports style design, so that the wearer not put it down.

 Casio G-SHOCK watches surfing experience of the marine atmosphere  Surfing and extreme sports enthusiasts, as an arena, marine reserves countless desirable also passionate elements. Surfing in the enjoyment of the sea during the period to challenge the limits movement, displaying a perfect skill, invariably demand a tightly wrapped around the wrist between the trusted partner. Casio G-SHOCK in the summer, timely launch of the world’s surfing Foundation sponsored Model G-5500SRF, as well as the Summer Surf Series G-LIDE (GLX-5500/5600A). In the cool sea breeze sea between the summer to accompany you to experience the unique atmosphere

G-5500SRF-2DR

 

   G-5500SRF commemorate the table models, collectible value

 

   G-SHOCK long-term sponsorship of the world’s top surfers in hand with extreme sports enthusiasts, in particular the launching Surfing Association Surfrider Foundation (SRF) co-issued table models to celebrate the anniversary of the SRF 25. G-5500SRF used for the design of sea water blue axis and, through special treatment, show a sense of dazzling sheen, symbolizing the beauty of the sea. Luminescence with table back SRF wave patterns Jiewei logo pattern, back engraving with “Surfrider Foundation” the words, and with a special commemorative packaging printed with 25 words, on behalf of SRF has created a total of 25 years. For all G fans, the very commemorative and collectible value.

    This table shall issue the ultimate goal is to make people concerned about the ocean, which is long-term investment and protection of SRF is ocean, G-SHOCK watch is hoped that by issuing co-operation to arouse people’s awareness of environmental protection and marine conservation to make copies of the Earth’s energy.

Solar

    G-5500SR through the built-in solar panels to absorb sunlight, even a weak fluorescent source can also be absorbed into. Panels will be absorbed into the source of light into electrical energy and stored in the watch inside the solar cells, to ensure the operation of various functions watch. And you need not worry about electricity usage time, once fully charged can continue to run for two years without replacing the battery, Casio has been advocated by the philosophy of environmental protection is evident.

    G-LIDE series of ultra-thin delicate, colorful

   G-LIDE Series launched new products, are all ultra-thin compact design, worn on the wrist, the light and comfortable, ideal for summer beach campaign. In the color is also unusual mix of rich, blue and white, Hei Zi, green, all is bright and cheerful colors the ocean, showing summer, warm and dynamic. Transmission out of the bright colors at the same time vigor, and no shortage of fashion sense, at the beach playing in the waves on the ride, you are the beautiful scenery of the trend.

Specifically for surfing and extreme sports design

    As a special for those who love surfing and extreme sports introduced new products, its waterproof properties and seismic performance are beyond doubt. 200 meters waterproof, so your surfboard on their own passion. Another G-SHOCK has always been a solid seismic quality, even if you play any extreme sports, are not so watch was damaged. So, wear it, You just enjoy enjoying to play. Lunar and tidal data with map information display feature that allows you easy access to accurate information and data.

  

Strong sense of gloss

 Summer style in order to highlight the table a whole paragraph of the gloss has emerged as a strong, very fit and hot summer, as well as marine sports vitality and dynamism. Combined with pattern printed on the table to bring the design, and the other models the entire table looks very elegant and enhances touch.

   Summer heat, you may wish to surf the table of the new models tightly around your wrist, the always ready to proceed to sea, it will be your best summer partner.