Can I wear my Breitling while swimming or showering?
That depends on your particular model. A watch that is water resistant to 30 meters is basically splash proof. You probably do not want to shower with a watch rated at less than 50 meters. For regular surface swimming, a 100 meter watch should be fine. For any serious diving, you want a watch rated at 200 meters or more. If your watch has a screw-down crown (and/or chronograph pushers), make sure to screw it down before exposing your watch to water. Obviously, bracelets and rubber straps are waterproof while luxurious leathers are not. How tightly should I screw down the crown? Screw the crown down firmly but do not force it any further once you feel significant resistance. Why am I having difficulties screwing down the crown? Push the crown in gently until you feel the first bit of resistance. Then turn it counter-clockwise (as if you were unscrewing it) until you feel the crown settle into the threads. Only then start screwing it down. This will ensure proper alignment. The crown sho
