A waterproof solution
Article from WatchWorld UK 2011-02 about the water resistance of watches, written by Jan C. Hubert.
About the article
Water in all its forms, from sweat to rain, from water vapour to swimming pools, has long been a major problem for watches. Throughout the history solutions have been devised for these various problems, from simple to ingenious. The best of these solutions have contributed to the reliability and therefore the popularity of the watch and are still used today.