Yep! All of the men's surf watches featured in this collection are water-resistant. What would a surf watch be if it couldn't withstand waves of water? The amount of water resistance you get with each watch model may vary, though. Look for the ATM rating on the watch product page to see how it's rated. 10 ATM, for example, means that the surf watch can withstand 100 meters of water pressure.
Collection: Men's Surf & Tide Watches
Nixon Men's Surf & Tide Watch FAQs
Are Nixon surf watches water-resistant?
Can salt water damage a Nixon surf watch?
Salt water can potentially cause damage if it penetrates the watch case and gets to the internal mechanisms of a digital surf watch. But we've built all of the surf watches in this collection to keep that water out. After each exposure to ocean water, it's important that you rinse your watch with fresh water to help maintain its life.
Is there anything I can do to care for my Nixon surf watch?
Yep! There are a few things you can do, like rinsing your surf watch with fresh water after each use. For more tips, check out our recommendations for surf watch care.
Nixon’s roots are deeply set in Men's Surf Watches. Boasting good looks, brains, and brawn combined, our expansive line of surf watches rate second-to-none. If you are looking for the world's best watches to wear while surfing, you've come to the right place.
The best tide watches for surfing are waterproof by nature and come with a high water resistance rating. And they're rugged enough to withstand the regular wear and tear that comes with getting in the water daily when you're catching waves.
Choose a digital surf watch with tide tracking functionality or opt for the classy look of analog tide that can double as a great everyday men's wrist watch. The extra surf specific features are what make surf and tide watches stand out. Time your session or use tide data to plan when you'll start another surf session at your favorite local spots. Here are the beaches you'll find data for in one of our tide watches.
And you won't have to take the watch off! These types of watches have water resistance that keeps them ticking even when wet. However, be sure to take care of your surf watch to make sure it stands the test of time. The better you take care of watch, there's no telling how many waves you ride with it.
Whether you’re a pro looking for surf functionality with all the features or you're just looking for a waterproof watch that looks great on and off the beach, you'll find the perfect style with Nixon. If you want to see even more looks, browse all of our men's watches and find something that speaks to you.
Or shop our collection of products made from recycled ocean plastic for true sustainability. In that collection, you'll find some of our most sustainable surf watch models.
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