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Waterproof Watches - A Guide by Nordgreen

Waterproof Watches - A Guide by Nordgreen

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Waterproof Watches - A Guide by Nordgreen
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Waterproof watches are great accessories. They don’t show just time; they show the style of the person wearing them. At Nordgreen, every watch we make is minimalistic, stylish, and elegant. Our style represents our simple Scandinavian way of life. Our watches are a well-balanced ratio of technology and design. Also, we make some of the most stylish watches for men on the market. We take a lot of pride in making watches people love to wear. The term "waterproof watches", however, needs some explanation.

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PI42GM3LGUGS &Pioneer gunmetal watch - green sunray dial - 3 link strap
PI42GM3LGUGS &Pioneer gunmetal watch - green sunray dial - 3 link strap

Pioneer

Green Sunray Dial - 3-Link
£249.00
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Pioneer - BUNDLE Black Dial Rose Gold | Brown Leather / Black Leather / Navy Leather Strap
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BUNDLE Black Dial Rose Gold | Brown Leather / Black Leather / Navy Leather Strap
£159.00 £317.00
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PI42SILEBRGS &Pioneer mens tan watch - sunray green dial - silver case
PI42SILEBRGS &Pioneer mens tan watch - sunray green dial - silver case

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Green Sunray Dial - Brown Leather
£229.00
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PI42GMVEDOXX &Pioneer gunmetal watch - white dial - dove grey leather strap
PI42GMVEDOXX &Pioneer gunmetal watch - white dial - dove grey leather strap

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White Dial - Dove Grey Vegan Leather
£115.00 £229.00
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PI42SILEBLNA &Pioneer silver watch mens - navy blue dial - black leather strap
PI42SILEBLNA &Pioneer silver watch mens - navy blue dial - black leather strap

Pioneer

Navy Dial - Black Leather
£229.00
PI42SINYBLBL &Pioneer silver watch mens - black dial - black nylon strap
PI42SINYBLBL &Pioneer silver watch mens - black dial - black nylon strap

Pioneer

Black Dial - Black NATO
£229.00
PI42GMNYAGBL &Pioneer gunmetal watch - black dial - olive green nylon strap
PI42GMNYAGBL &Pioneer gunmetal watch - black dial - olive green nylon strap

Pioneer

Black Dial - Olive Green NATO
£219.00
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PI42SIMESIGS &Pioneer silver watch men - sunray green dial - mesh strap
PI42SIMESIGS &Pioneer silver watch men - sunray green dial - mesh strap

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Green Sunray Dial - Mesh
£239.00
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Pioneer - BUNDLE Black Dial Rose Gold | Olive Green NATO / Brown Leather / Rose Gold Mesh Strap
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BUNDLE Black Dial Rose Gold | Olive Green NATO / Brown Leather / Rose Gold Mesh Strap
£159.00 £317.00
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PI42GMMEBLBL &Pioneer gunmetal watch - black dial - black mesh strap
PI42GMMEBLBL &Pioneer gunmetal watch - black dial - black mesh strap

Pioneer

Black Dial - Black Mesh
£249.00
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PI42GM5LGUGS &Pioneer gunmetal watch - green sunray dial - 5 link strap
PI42GM5LGUGS &Pioneer gunmetal watch - green sunray dial - 5 link strap

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Green Sunray Dial - 5-Link
£125.00 £249.00
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PI42SILEBLBS &Pioneer silver watch mens - brown sunray dial - black leather strap
PI42SILEBLBS &Pioneer silver watch mens - brown sunray dial - black leather strap

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Brown Sunray Dial - Black Leather
£115.00 £229.00
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PI42GMRUBLNA &Pioneer mens watch rubber strap - blue dial - gun metal case
PI42GMRUBLNA &Pioneer mens watch rubber strap - blue dial - gun metal case

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Navy Dial - Black Silicone
£110.00 £219.00
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PI42GMMEGUBS &Pioneer gunmetal watch - brown sunray dial - mesh strap
PI42SIMESIBS &Pioneer silver watch mens - brown sunray dial - mesh strap

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Brown Sunray Dial - Mesh
£120.00 £239.00
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PI42SILEBLGS &Pioneer silver watch men - sunray green dial - black leather strap
PI42SILEBLGS &Pioneer silver watch men - sunray green dial - black leather strap

Pioneer

Green Sunray Dial - Black Leather
£229.00
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PI42GMMEBLXX &Pioneer gunmetal watch - white dial - black mesh strap
PI42GMMEBLXX &Pioneer gunmetal watch - white dial - black mesh strap

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White Dial - Black Mesh
£239.00
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PI42GM5LGUXX &Pioneer gunmetal watch - white dial - 5 link strap
PI42GM5LGUXX &Pioneer gunmetal watch - white dial - 5 link strap

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White Dial - 5-Link
£259.00
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PI42SI5LSIBS &Pioneer silver watch mens - sunray brown dial - 5 link strap
PI42SI5LSIBS &Pioneer silver watch mens - sunray brown dial - 5 link strap

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Brown Sunray Dial - 5-Link
£125.00 £249.00
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Pioneer - BUNDLE Black Dial Rose Gold | Brown Leather / Black Leather / Rose Gold Mesh Strap
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BUNDLE Black Dial Rose Gold | Brown Leather / Black Leather / Rose Gold Mesh Strap
£164.00 £327.00
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Pioneer - BUNDLE Brown Sunray Dial Silver | 3-Link / Brown Leather
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BUNDLE Brown Sunray Dial Silver | 3-Link / Brown Leather
£144.00 £288.00
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PI42SINYNANA &Pioneer silver watch mens - navy blue dial - navy blue nylon strap
PI42SINYNANA &Pioneer silver watch mens - navy blue dial - navy blue nylon strap

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Navy Dial - Navy NATO
£229.00
Pioneer - BUNDLE Black Dial Silver | Silver Mesh / Navy NATO / Black Leather Strap
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BUNDLE Black Dial Silver | Silver Mesh / Navy NATO / Black Leather Strap
£154.00 £307.00
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PI42GMVENANA &Pioneer gunmetal watch - navy blue dial - navy vegan leather strap
PI42GMVENANA &Pioneer gunmetal watch - navy blue dial - navy vegan leather strap

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Navy Dial - Navy Vegan Leather
£239.00
PI42SILEBCNA &Pioneer silver watch mens - navy blue dial - black croc leather strap
PI42SILEBCNA &Pioneer silver watch mens - navy blue dial - black croc leather strap

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Navy Dial - Black Croc Leather
£115.00 £229.00
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PI42GMMEBLNA &Pioneer gunmetal watch - navy blue dial - black mesh strap
PI42GMMEBLNA &Pioneer gunmetal watch - navy blue dial - black mesh strap

Pioneer

Navy Dial - Black Mesh
£249.00
Pioneer - BUNDLE Black Dial Silver | Silver Mesh / Black Leather Straps
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BUNDLE Black Dial Silver | Silver Mesh / Black Leather Straps
£139.00 £278.00
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PI42SINYBLNA &Pioneer silver watch mens - navy blue dial - black nylon strap
PI42SINYBLNA &Pioneer silver watch mens - navy blue dial - black nylon strap

Pioneer

Navy Dial - Black NATO
£229.00
Vegan
PI42GMVENAXX &Pioneer gunmetal watch - white dial - navy leather strap
PI42GMVENAXX &Pioneer gunmetal watch - white dial - navy leather strap

Pioneer

White Dial - Navy Vegan Leather
£239.00
Pioneer - BUNDLE Black Dial Silver | Silver Mesh / Olive Green NATO / Black Leather Strap
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Pioneer

BUNDLE Black Dial Silver | Silver Mesh / Olive Green NATO / Black Leather Strap
£154.00 £307.00
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PI42SINYAGNA &Pioneer silver watch mens - navy blue dial -olive green nylon strap
PI42SINYAGNA &Pioneer silver watch mens - navy blue dial -olive green nylon strap

Pioneer

Navy Dial - Olive Green NATO
£229.00

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What are waterproof watches for men?

In the last century, the term “waterproof” was widely in use. Almost every industry claimed its products were waterproof. However, with the rise of customer protection, that term was denounced as misleading. The waterproof watch should mean its perfectly protected against water ingress in every situation. However, no watch on the market can meet those conditions. The complexity of the watch design makes that impossible. Finally, the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) prohibited the term "waterproof watch”.  The U.S. FTC (Federal Trade Commission), which enforces truth-of-advertising, has also deemed the term "Waterproof" inappropriate. So, there are no waterproof watches for men and women, only water-resistant ones.

What are water-resistant watches?

Water-resistant watches can get in touch with the water. This is an important feature for everyday use. So, all Nordgreen watches are water-resistant, but waterproof watches are hard to come by. In short, water-resistance shows us how well the watch is sealed against water entering it. The level of water resistance is usually indicated in bars, atmospheres, foot, or meters. In Nordgreen, we prefer to use the atmosphere indicator (ATM). The usual place to put the level of water resistance is on the back of the case. However, there are certain differences between the levels of water resistance.

What are the levels of water resistance for watches?

  • 3 ATM/100 feet/30 meters - usual for everyday watches, it can withstand water splashes. Generally, rain and hand washes should be ok, but nothing more.
  • 5 ATM/165 feet/50 meters - suitable for showering, swimming in shallow depths, and fishing. Also suitable for wearing in the pool; just avoid longer underwater swims.
  • 10 ATM/330 feet/100 meters - great for water sports, snorkelling, surfing, and sailing.
  • 20 ATM/660 feet/200 meters - mostly used for professional water sports and by professional military forces. Still not enough for deep-sea diving. 

However, to avoid common mistakes, we need to explain a few things. A watch with the 100 meters indicator can’t go 100 meters under the water. All the watches are tested in laboratories under controlled terms. The most standard two tests are a dry test and a wet test.  

  1. Dry test: The watch is placed into a special chamber. The testing machine increases the air pressure and observes the case size. If the case even slightly expands, the watch is not water-resistant.
  2. Wet test: A special chamber filled with half air and half water. The watch is outside the water at the start. The machine then increases the air pressure while immersing the watch in the water. Once when the watch is fully underwater, the air pressure slowly decreases. During that process, if any air bubble comes to the surface, well, bad luck. The watch is not water-resistant. This method is usually used for the precise detection of weak spots on the watch.

Nordgreen line of watches for men

At Nordgreen, we take pride in what we do and how we do it. Our Scandinavian heritage and way of life are all about balance. We are especially proud all our lines of watches can be worn by both men and women, which includes our waterproof watches for men. Our lead designer, Jakob Wagner, is in charge of designing the looks. Every watch comes with the precise Japanese quartz movement by Miyota. We use only top-notch 316L stainless steel for the case of our watches. This type of steel is highly resistant to scratches. Also, it doesn’t cause allergies and is completely safe to wear. One of our trademarks is interchangeable straps for watches. You can choose from Italian leather, vegan leather, nylon, and mesh, regarding the materials. As for the colours, in our wide offer, you will surely find your fit.

Pioneer line

The Pioneer line is our pride and joy, as every line of our watches. Celebrating the Danish science tradition, Pioneer was inspired by the wind-turbines. The exclusive Chronograph feature is a plus in this flawless design. Jakob won the Red Dot designing award in 2020 for the Pioneer watch line. This was the fourth Red Dot award in his amazing career. It is also one of our most waterproof watches.

Every watch in our Pioneer line has water resistance up to 5 ATM, or 50 meters. Also, it comes with a domed Sapphire Crystal dial window. You can choose from blue, black or white dial colours. As for the case colour, gunmetal, silver, and rose gold are available. The Pioneer line comes in one unique size, 42 mm. This size is most likely best for male hands. With the Pioneer line, we wanted to create waterproof watches men would love to wear daily.

The Native line

Balance is the most important thing in our lives. With this in mind, Jakob designed the Native line, dedicated to balance. Using his designer’s superpowers, he created a perfect balance between a timeless classic and a modern minimalistic look.

The watches in the Native line have water resistance up to 3 ATM, or 30 meters. In short, they are great for everyday use. Pick from four different case colours available - gunmetal, gold, rose gold, or silver. Also, three dial colours are available, blue, black, and white. Three case sizes of 32 mm, 36 mm, and 40 mm make this watch a perfect pick for every age and gender.

Philosopher line

The Philosopher line of watches celebrates the human mind and thinking differently. Conical case and asymmetric second hand secure all your attention to this watch.

The Philosopher line has a 3 ATM, or 30 meters water resistance. Two case sizes are available, as well as the four different case colours. Take your pick from the women's rose gold, gold, silver, or gunmetal. As for the dial colour, a white dial is a classical choice.

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