1. Rinse after each dive. Thoroughly rinse your watch in fresh water after each dive. You should also rinse it after getting out of a pool to get the chlorine off.

2. Turn the bezel. While you are rinsing your dive watch, if you have a bezel, turn it to get rid of any grit, etc., that might have gotten under the dial.

3. Check gaskets. Scuba watches are waterproof due to rubber or plastic seals inside the watch. These gaskets will eventually deteriorate and affect the water resistance of your watch. Manufacturers suggest these be changed and/or inspected anywhere from every 18 to 36 months. If you dive frequently, have the watch pressure-tested and the gaskets changed/ inspected annually.

4. Don’t wear in a sauna or hot tub. Extreme changes in temperature might affect the sealing capabilities of your dive watch.

5. Screw or Push Down Crowns tightly. Make sure the crown is either screwed in or pushed down all the way before getting in the water. Once in the water, don’t adjust the crown as water could accidentally seep in.

6. Avoid chemicals. Do not expose watches to aerosol sprays, strong chemicals or solvents, which can damage or dry them out.

7. Check for condensation. If you notice condensation under the crystal, take your watch to a professional immediately.

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