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Apple Watch Proves 'More Waterproof Than Anticipated' in New Test
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This may be the least popular model ordered and in abundant supply. It's also the same model that Apple was offering to expedite shipping to developers.
It's great to see the Apple Watch can sustain some limited exposure to water. But stories like this oversimplify water resistance and may send the wrong message to users. This will encourage folks to perform activities with their watch that may eventually result in water resistance failure.
The Apple Watch is designed to withstand light and infrequent exposure to water. Every time you expose it to the conditions warned against in the user guide (including swimming), you may be weakening its water resistance and increasing the chance that it will leak and fail in the future.
The Apple Watch is designed to withstand light and infrequent exposure to water. Every time you expose it to the conditions warned against in the user guide (including swimming), you may be weakening its water resistance and increasing the chance that it will leak and fail in the future.
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Don't expect the new macbook to work so well underwater though
I dunno. There's fewer ports for the water to get in ###
Anyone fancy trying it? ####
I believe they originally wanted to use the neon lime green sport but people were having seizures and projectile vomiting from the sight of the band.
Blue was safer and more humane for all.
I rarely take my watch off, even when showering or sleeping. Basically only take it off to rinse it after swimming in salt water.
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They still need to do an actual swim test.... Nobody swims like that... That was just an extended submersion test. Swimming causes increased pressure and I'm guessing would definitely not be good for the watch
From the Apple Watch User Guide:
“Water resistance is not a permanent condition and Apple Watch cannot be rechecked or resealed for water resistance.”
“Submerging Apple Watch is not recommended.”
“Try to minimize exposing Apple Watch to these substances and follow the instructions below in the “Cleaning and care” section if Apple Watch comes into contact with them: Soap, detergent, acids or acidic foods, and any liquids other than fresh water, such as salt water, soapy water, pool water, perfume, insect repellent, lotions, sunscreen, oil, adhesive remover, hair dye, or solvents.”
“The following may affect the water resistance of Apple Watch and should be avoided: Dropping Apple Watch or subjecting it to other impacts. Submerging Apple Watch in water for long periods of time. Swimming or bathing with Apple Watch. Exposing Apple Watch to pressurized water or high velocity water, for example, showering, water skiing, wake boarding, surfing, jet skiing, and so on. Wearing Apple Watch in the sauna or steam room.”
Every time you expose your Apple Watch to the conditions listed above, you may be weakening its water resistance and increasing the chance that it will leak and fail in the future. Even watches that are explicitly designed for swimming and diving must be periodically inspected and seals checked and/or replaced. This is not possible with an Apple Watch.
I would love for this to be true, but the more I've researched this the less optimistic I am. Making the Apple Watch more water resistant (there's no such thing as water proof) would require adding o-ring type seals and gaskets at every seam, which in turn would require the case of the Watch to be thicker. This would be particularly challenging with the digital crown and the speaker and microphone. I think Apple is highly unlikely to do this in the foreseeable future.
The second someone tries this, and presses a button, they will ruin their Watch, and swear they did nothing different than this test. #watergate
I involuntarily swam with an iPhone 3GS in my pocket for a few minutes in the middle of a lake after my boat flipped over a few years ago. Got out of the water, panicked about how my iPhone was almost certainly a goner, then discovered it worked fine.
Still, it's not something I recommend figuring out for yoruself.
Still, it's not something I recommend figuring out for yoruself.
I only take mine off after showering, swimming, washing hands, etc. just to dry it off.
If they wanted more page hits, they should use the Gold Apple Edition watch for both water and scratch tests.
I do. Haven't taken my Rolex off for over a year (except to get through airport security).
It would be cool to use while swimming, but I won't be doing it until a newer revision with a higher waterproof rating. The shower though, I don't understand. Getting soap/shampoo/water in the crevices of the watch just seems gross.