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Given the watch is 50M approved; can this now be used to SCUBA?
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Read here to have a 101 understanding of ISO ATM water ratings.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_Resistant_mark
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_Resistant_mark
No, read the footnotes in the specs...not recommended for SCUBA. Could it work? Probably but not advised.
"Apple Watch Series 2 has a water resistance rating of 50 meters under ISO standard 22810:2010. This means that it may be used for shallow-water activities like swimming in a pool or ocean. However, Apple Watch Series 2 should not be used for scuba diving, waterskiing, or other activities involving high-velocity water or submersion below shallow depth."
"Apple Watch Series 2 has a water resistance rating of 50 meters under ISO standard 22810:2010. This means that it may be used for shallow-water activities like swimming in a pool or ocean. However, Apple Watch Series 2 should not be used for scuba diving, waterskiing, or other activities involving high-velocity water or submersion below shallow depth."
Also to the OP. If you have to ask and don't understand then you don't need it and it is 100% water safe for any activity you will do.
Ok, since we seem to not understand my question here; i'll try again.
How can the watch NOT be SCUBA usable, if according to the specs, it can WITHSTAND 50M depth.... It's not a dive computer, but why advertise 50m depth, yet not be usable for such depth.
How can the watch NOT be SCUBA usable, if according to the specs, it can WITHSTAND 50M depth.... It's not a dive computer, but why advertise 50m depth, yet not be usable for such depth.
Because of reasons 
Basically Apple is trying to indemnify themselves from lawsuits and claims when people try it and the watch fails.
As I said, it very well could go that deep and not have issues but just know any failed attempt will be met with "we told you so" from Apple along with denial of warranty coverage because it was used in a manner that did not follow their recommendations.
Basically Apple is trying to indemnify themselves from lawsuits and claims when people try it and the watch fails.
As I said, it very well could go that deep and not have issues but just know any failed attempt will be met with "we told you so" from Apple along with denial of warranty coverage because it was used in a manner that did not follow their recommendations.
Read the link Julien posted: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_Resistant_mark#Water_resistance_classification
And, again... why would you even consider taking the device diving if it will not be useful? That's just not reasonable.
The
Watch Series 2 can safely be used for all average, normal swimming activities in salt and fresh water. It's as simple as that.
And, again... why would you even consider taking the device diving if it will not be useful? That's just not reasonable.
The
Watch Series 2 can safely be used for all average, normal swimming activities in salt and fresh water. It's as simple as that.