All Skav watches are fitted with sapphire glass. It is strong, long lasting and is almost impossible to scratch. Where other brands choose the much cheaper mineral glass, Skav consciously chose for sapphire glass. We use sapphire glass because we want to deliver best possible quality to you.

What exactly is sapphire glass?

It is a very hard, transparent material made of crystallizing aluminum oxide at very high temperatures. Chemically, synthetic sapphire is the same as the natural sapphire used in jewelry, but it's lacking the coloring agents that give the gemstone its various hues. When it is heated, the synthetic sapphire forms round masses that are sliced into pieces with diamond-coated saws. These disks are then ground and polished into watch crystals. (One reason sapphire crystals are relatively expensive is that the tools required to make them are costly)
Sapphire (whether natural or synthetic) is one of the hardest substances on earth. It measures 9 on the Mohs scale, which is a system for rating the relative hardness of various materials. (Diamond measures 10, the highest rating.)

In your Skav Watch we use synthetic sapphire glass and we re pretty sure you'll love it. Just like us.

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We guarantee your Skav watch, for a period of 24 months from its date of purchase, against all manufacturing defects that may arise. This guarantee covers the watch case, movement, dial, hands and any metal bracelet. This guarantee only applies to Skav watches purchased at an approved Skav dealer and where the watch details have been filled in correctly.

Not included:
This guarantee does not cover the glass, battery or bracelets made of a material other than metal. Also scratches caused by normal use are not inlcuded. Defects caused by wrongful use, accidents or neglect or defects that have been caused by the changing of batteries. Also lightning, fire- water- or transportation damages, or other events of force majeure are not covered.

In the event of failure:
In order for the guarantee to apply, you must present your watch together with this filled in guarantee card at your authorized Skav dealer or the Skav distributor in your country. A list of distributors can be found on www.skav.com.

The guarantee as described above, is provided in addition to the rights granted to you in accordance with the applicable legislation.

All Skav watches come with a 2 year international guarantee,( The guarantee can be downloaded here) are made of stainless steel and have a European made Sapphire glass. The steel is made according to European rules, that means there is no nickel being added to the steel or used on the surface of the watch. This makes our Skav watch friendly for people with sensitive skin.

The Sapphire glass has hardness 9. Only diamond is harder with hardness 10. This Sapphire glass ensures long lasting pleasure of your watch. It will continue to look nice and not wear down like synthetic or mineral glasses do.

All watches, except for the Eko watch, are 3ATM Water-Resistant. The Eko watch is 10 ATM Water-Resistant and therefore also fitted with a screw-down crown.

Below is a guide to water-resistance values and their intended use.

Water Resistant

Timepieces marked "Water Resistant"by ISO 2281 have passed the following test only; 30 minutes under water at a depth of 1 m (3ft) followed by 90 seconds under a pressure corresponding to 20m (66ft) . "3 ATM" and "Water Resistant"are NOT suitable for swimming.

Timepieces marked "10 ATM Water Resistant" are suitable for everyday use including swimming and snorkelling but NOT suitable for highboard diving or sub-aqua diving.

Usage

The crown must be in the normal or "Screw Down" position and must NOT be worked when wet. Dry with a soft cloth after immersion. Keep in mind that water-resistance is not a permanent condition. For example, the gaskets that are fitted in the crown, case back and glass will deteriorate with time and should be inspected and changed periodically. It is good practice to change the battery hatch or case back seals whenever the battery cell is changed.
 

Note: The metres value does not relate to a diving depth but to the air pressure used in the course of the water resistance test. (DIN 8310, ISO 2281, NIHS 91-10) We recommend to have your watch tested annually by one of our authorized Service Center?s, especially before summer holidays