In the same way as the iPhone, Apple watches are water resistant, but not waterproof. Let's see what is safe to do while wearing your watch and what water activities you should avoid.
Apple Watch water resistance
The Apple Watch Series One has a water resistance rating of IPX7. This means that it is splash proof and should survive a fall into water up to three feet deep.. Despite this, it is not recommended to leave it submerged. If you still have a Series One, taking her swimming with you is not the best idea, but sweat from your workout or a little rain won't hurt her.
Apple Watch Series Two and newer are explicitly designed for use in the water to track swim workouts. Instead of the IP standard, they use ISO 22810: 2010, which is the watch industry standard for waterproof and water resistant watches. Under this standard, are rated up to around 150 pies (O 50 meters), or five atmospheres of pressure.
It is important to note that, even though your Apple Watch is waterproof, it is possible that the strap is not. The following official Apple bands are not waterproof:
- Classic buckle
- Leather loop
- Modern buckle
- Milanese
- Link bracelet
The following bands are waterproof:
- Sports band
- Sports loop
- Nike Sport Band
- Correa Loop Nike Sport
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Shallow water is fine
Then, What does all this mean to you and your Apple Watch?
If you have a Series One, it's okay to fall into shallow water, but you should not wear your watch to swim in open water. It would probably be alright, but it's not designed to withstand that.
If you have a Series Two or newer, swimming in shallow water in a pool, or even in the ocean, it's totally fine. Whenever you start a swim workout, your Apple Watch will automatically lock the screen from responding to random ghost touches from the water.
To unlock it when I get back to dry land, just turn the digital crown. Ejects the water inside through the speakers.
Deep and dynamic problems
Although the Apple Watch Series Two and newer have a rating of around 150 pies, that doesn't mean you can safely use them at that depth. Rather, the seals have been tested at a pressure identical to 150 pies (five atmospheres) in static water. Despite this, it's easy to overcome that pressure even in shallow water if you fall while water skiing or move while surfing.
Then, even though a recent Apple Watch is theoretically capable of surviving the depths of diving, it almost certainly will not in practice. In the same way, if you plan to do something quick, difficult or dramatic in the water, it is better to leave your watch on dry land.
Even firing a cannon from a height towards the bottom of a pool could be enough to damage your Apple Watch..
Wash after use
The seals on an Apple Watch are not designed to resist corrosion or chemicals. After swimming, either in a pool or in the sea, you must wash your watch with clean water.
At the same time, even though you can use a Series Two or newer in the shower, some of the chemicals in shampoos, soaps and body washes can damage the seals. Wash your Apple Watch immediately if you have any of these substances.
Hot water and steam can also cause problems
In the same way, Apple watches are only rated for temperate waters. Hot water from a Jacuzzi or steam from a sauna can also damage the seals.. It is better not to use your Apple Watch on a spa day.
Water resistance deteriorates over time
The water resistance of your Apple Watch is not permanent. Seals and gaskets that prevent water ingress break over time and cannot be repaired or replaced. An older Apple Watch may not survive in the same situations that a new one can handle.
Exposing your Apple Watch to things like hot water, solvents or high pressure can wear out the seals, even if you don't break them at that time.
Waterproof, but not waterproof
All Apple Watches are reasonably waterproof. As long as you don't water ski or dive with him regularly, you don't need to remove your watch every time it gets a little wet.
Be sensible and do not plunge directly into the abyss.
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