I am going to swim with my Apple Watch!!!

[Azzin]

It will, trust me.

This is not a reflection on you or your knowledge at all, but I don't trust anyone that uses the phrase "Trust me".

 

[Zaft]

I'm not really familiar with the ratings, but does IPX7 mean it can be submerged? If yes then apple shouldn't be giving this rating. Makes no sense to be confusing.

 

[student_trap]

I wear this in the pool, its great. After all, it's designed for this purpose (counts laps too!).

I wouldn't wear it in the pool, just seems a bit foolish to me.

 

[ditzy]

No offense but do you know how it sounds saying that Apple would go to court in order to deny a simple warranty claim. Apple has built an IPx7 waterproof watch. The percentage of water failures is probably going to be well under <.01%.

Refurbish/replacements probably costs Apple <$100. Much easier, less expensive and most important customer relations friendly just to swap it out and move along.

I bet there will not be a single warranty claim denied on the bases of water damage alone.

For the sport or watch lines, I agree, I'm not sure for the edition line.

 

[Caseynd]

drops in toilet, flushes. lets test the GPS! find my watch!

 

[Julien]

For the sport or watch lines, I agree, I'm not sure for the edition line.

If anything this even seems less likely. The Edition has a profit margin of several 100%. It contains the same electronics (and same costs) that would be damaged. The case is 100% reusable and could easily be re-smelted into a new Edition. Way too much profit involved with high end customers to worry about a $50 worth of electronics.

Apple could very well offer a loaner Edition while yours is repaired and returned to you. The Edition will probably be handled as an almost concierge type service.

Also the absolute number of Editions that will be sold will be small.