Shopping by everyday smartwatch water resistance rating and not sure what IP67, IP68 or 1ATM actually promise? They’re not the same standard, and REXQU’s everyday-style lineup uses all three, so knowing the difference matters more than it looks like on a spec sheet.
IP67, IP68 and 1ATM: What Each Rating Covers
IP67 and IP68 come from the same ingress-protection scale. The second digit is what matters for water: a 7 means the device is protected against temporary immersion in up to 1 meter of water for about 30 minutes, while an 8 means it’s rated for deeper or longer submersion, though the exact depth and time vary by manufacturer testing.
1ATM is a different system borrowed from traditional watchmaking, meaning the case can handle roughly the pressure found at 10 meters. In everyday terms it comfortably covers rain, sweat and hand-washing, but — like IP67 — it isn’t a rating built around swimming or sustained water exposure.
Everyday Smartwatch Water Resistance by REXQU Model
- REXQU Syntra ($149.97) — IP68 rated, always-on AMOLED, 7–10 day battery.
- REXQU Luxora ($129.97) — IP68 rated, multi-sport tracking, heart rate and blood oxygen.
- REXQU Spectrum ($129.97) — IP67 rated, chronograph-style case, blood pressure trends.
- REXQU Flow ($129.97) — IP67 rated, 1.95″ square display, 5–10 day battery.
- REXQU Prisma ($129.97) — IP67 rated, 1.95″ AMOLED in six colors.
- REXQU Verve ($129.97) — 1ATM rated, 800-nit AMOLED, 100+ sport modes.
What Everyday Smartwatch Water Resistance Doesn’t Cover
None of these ratings are permanent or guaranteed for life. Seals compress and gaskets age, so resistance can weaken after drops, a cracked case, or a few years of daily wear — especially if the watch has been opened for a battery or strap repair. Hot showers and steam are also harder on seals than a quick splash, since heat and pressure interact differently than plain water immersion.
If regular swimming or pool laps are the actual goal, a dedicated 5ATM-rated fitness or rugged watch is the safer choice over an everyday-style model — even one rated IP68. The ratings tell you what the case was tested against, not what it’s designed to be used for daily.
How to Check the Rating on Your Own Watch
Every REXQU everyday-style product page lists its exact rating under the specifications section, and it’s worth checking before you shower, exercise or get caught in rain with a new watch rather than assuming. For the full technical definitions behind each IP digit, the Wikipedia entry on the IP Code breaks down exactly what each test involves.
Everyday Care Tips That Actually Extend the Rating
Rinse the case and band under plain fresh water after exposure to sweat, sunscreen or pool chemicals, since residue left in the gaps around buttons and the charging contacts can degrade seals faster than water alone. Let the watch dry fully before placing it on its magnetic charger, too — most everyday models use exposed charging pins rather than a sealed port, and charging while damp is one of the more common ways owners run into corrosion issues over time.
Skip extreme temperature swings where possible as well. Moving straight from a hot shower into cold air, or the reverse, stresses seals more than steady-temperature water exposure does.
FAQ
Is IP68 always better than IP67 for everyday smartwatch water resistance? Generally yes for depth and duration, but both comfortably handle the rain-and-sweat use case most everyday wearers actually face.
Can I shower with a 1ATM or IP67 everyday smartwatch? Brief exposure to water is fine, but hot water, steam and soap residue are harder on seals over time, so many manufacturers still recommend avoiding showers as a matter of long-term care.
Browse the full Everyday Style smartwatch collection or compare specs in the Everyday Smartwatch Buying Guide.