Wow I am so excited about the Apple Watch. But the many versions are a bit confusing; my main question about it is: will all iWatch collections be waterproof? Or is it just the sport collection?
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Are all Apple Watch versions waterproof?
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On their website the Apple Watch page shows a guys covered in water, so I would assume they are all water resistant.
It would only make sense that they all are.
It would only make sense that they all are.
That is what I would think too. They said Apple Watch was meant to be used anytime anywhere, so that should mean it is waterproof
I think if it were waterPROOF, they would have made mention of that in the keynote. I'm sure it's resistant, but I'd keep it out of the water.
Perhaps they didn't highlight it because it is not yet ready for final release. Maybe in early 2015 on launch they'll have it totally waterproof and your that as a feature.
If it was going to be waterproof they would know that by now. Also, I don't think people really want to be swimming with these watches, so I'm not sure how much demand there is for that right now. Resistant seems sufficient right now.
So what exactly is water resistant? Does it mean I can shower with it and wash my hands with it, but can't go swimming with it?
Yep, pretty much.
Actually, there is no such thing as "water proof" and I'm not sure why people keep throwing it around in this thread as if it's a technical term.
There are just degrees of water resistance. I think I heard a rumor that the iWatch would be water resistant up to 20 meters, which means it can withstand the pressure of being under water at up to 20 meters. Most athletic swimmers' type watches are resistant up to 100 or 300 meters. So 20 meters is pretty basic which would keep it safe while, indeed, washing your hands or being dropped in the toilet. But the fact that they haven't made a big deal out of it says to me that it's not intended to be taken in the shower or the pool or anything like that.
You think it makes sense to bump an 11 year old thread? The OP hasn't posted since 2019.
I think some water submersion is fine as it's designed into the watch. There's a native Pool Swim app that I use everyday during my hour-long lap swim. And I know of many other daily lap swimmers and their watches are fine.
I think water sports, diving, or deep water activities are another story, and as I understand the Ultra may be better suited for those. Though this is an old thread, it's good to clarify as I'm new to the watch too (SE2).
I think water sports, diving, or deep water activities are another story, and as I understand the Ultra may be better suited for those. Though this is an old thread, it's good to clarify as I'm new to the watch too (SE2).