"Apple Watch and Water: What You Can (and Can't) Do Safely"

An Apple Watch is no longer merely a watch but has become our dear assistant in matters of health, fitness, and daily work. And on top of all these, so many questions sprouted in the minds of people: is the Apple Watch really waterproof? Let's get the answer to this mystery.

What Is Meant By Water-Resistant Apple Watch?

Right from the very start, the Watches have never been called waterproof but water-resistant. By which it means it can withstand sweat, rain, light splashes, hand washes, and so on. But deep waters and prolonged exposures would be an entirely different perspective.

Water-Resistance Ratings Differ For The Different Range:

Watch Series 1: Light water only, such as hand washing.

Watch Series 2: and newer can be worn in the pool - up to 50 meters of water.

So, maybe you might swim with your Watch? Yes, Series 2 and later can be used in swimming pools for normal swimming, mainly for shallow exposures. However, Apple itself does not specify deep waters such as diving or scuba diving.

Situations To Be Careful About:

• Hot showers and hot tubs. Water resistance can change in hot water.
• Soda, tea, or saline water. Some chemicals or saltwater can damage the rotating seal.
• Submerged pressure: Deep water immersion or scuba diving would pose risks.

This Should Be Done Following Water Exposure

Once water gets exposure, get your Watch out of it as soon as you can. The water can also be expelled from inside the Series 2 and above by using "Water Lock" mode.

The Watches may not be completely waterproof, but they would surely withstand mundane exposure to water and swimming when used properly. If potential users keep their watches away from deep water and chemical solutions, they will be cuffed safe for a long time. For normal swimming and aquatic sports, water-resistance specifications should be consulted, which if followed, guarantee a long life for your Watch.