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wide"}]},"entry_sources":{"design_originality":["https://wornandwound.com/seiko-still-makes-a-cartier-tank-lookalike-and-they-just-introduced-three-new-references/","https://gradewatches.com/fossil-mens-carraway-stainless-steel-watch-review-pros-cons-fossil-carraway-mens-watch/"],"5_atm_water_resistance":["https://gradewatches.com/fossil-mens-carraway-stainless-steel-watch-review-pros-cons-fossil-carraway-mens-watch/","https://www.hewore.com/seiko-tank-swr049-review/"],"30mm_case_width_vs_compact_rivals":["https://gradewatches.com/fossil-mens-carraway-stainless-steel-watch-review-pros-cons-fossil-carraway-mens-watch/","https://wornandwound.com/seiko-still-makes-a-cartier-tank-lookalike-and-they-just-introduced-three-new-references/","https://twobrokewatchsnobs.com/timex-1976-lexington-reissue/"]}},"strap_quality_and_care":{"title":"Faux-croc strap quality, comfort, and care","entries":{"nubuck_lining":"A soft nubuck lining on the underside of the strap increases wearing comfort and helps it feel secure against the wrist, a refinement that elevates the daily-wear experience above typical unlined leather bands.","scratch_hiding_texture":"The raised embossed scales help disguise minor scratches and scuffs that would stand out on smooth leather, so the strap looks sharper for longer even with regular wear — a practical advantage for a watch worn daily."},"entry_quotes":{"nubuck_lining":[{"url":"https://gradewatches.com/fossil-mens-carraway-stainless-steel-watch-review-pros-cons-fossil-carraway-mens-watch/","quote":"Comfortable soft nubuck strap lining"}],"scratch_hiding_texture":[{"url":"https://www.foleyandcorinna.com/what-is-croc-embossed-leather/","quote":"Practical texture: like other embossed finishes, the raised scales disguise scratches and scuffs, so a croc-embossed bag wears well and stays looking sharp."}]},"entry_sources":{"nubuck_lining":["https://gradewatches.com/fossil-mens-carraway-stainless-steel-watch-review-pros-cons-fossil-carraway-mens-watch/"],"scratch_hiding_texture":["https://www.foleyandcorinna.com/what-is-croc-embossed-leather/"]}},"water_resistance_limits":{"title":"Water resistance limits with a leather strap","entries":{"safe_daily_exposure_envelope":"Given both the case and strap, the Carraway is safe for handwashing with minimal splashing, walking in light rain, and sweat, but should be taken off before any activity that would fully wet the strap, including swimming, showering, or even prolonged heavy rain — the 5 ATM rating alone would allow more, but the strap restrains it.","lab_static_rating_vs_real_world_pressure":"The 5 ATM rating is a laboratory measurement under static conditions, but activities like splashing or sudden immersion can create momentary pressure spikes well above 50m equivalent that breach the seals — so this watch can handle rain and 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Water is applied evenly and slowly in a chamber. In real use, a cannonball, a racing dive, or even an abrupt turn while swimming creates dynamic pressure spikes that can far exceed the static number."}]},"entry_sources":{"safe_daily_exposure_envelope":["https://drwatchstrap.com/water-resistant-vs-waterproof/","https://www.timepieceking.info/shower-50m-water-resistant-watch/"],"lab_static_rating_vs_real_world_pressure":["https://weknowwatches.com/watch-water-resistance-guide/"]}}}},"handle":"carraway-faux-croc-leather-watch-6528-6078","storefront_path":"/en/men-accessories/watches/carraway-faux-croc-leather-watch--6528-6078","storefront_url":"https://ai.simons.ca/en/men-accessories/watches/carraway-faux-croc-leather-watch--6528-6078"}}