G-Shock 5 BAR Water Resistance:
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Water Resistance Rating: 5 BAR (also shown as 5 ATM or 50 meters / 165 feet)
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Meaning: The watch is water-resistant up to a pressure of 5 atmospheres, which is equivalent to a depth of 50 meters under static water pressure.
What You Can Do With a 5 BAR G-Shock:
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✅ Wear it in the rain
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✅ Hand washing
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✅ Showering
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✅ Light swimming (surface level)
What You Should Avoid:
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❌ Snorkeling
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❌ Diving
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❌ Water sports with high-velocity water
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❌ Hot water (e.g., saunas, hot tubs)
Note:
Most modern G-Shock watches typically come with a higher water resistance, such as 20 BAR (200m), making them suitable for more intense water activities. If yours is labeled 5 BAR, it’s likely one of the more fashion-oriented or limited-edition models, or it could be a Baby-G variant or a hybrid model.
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