So I come home from work and I found out my watch was somehow mixed with the laundry and my sister ended up washing in the washing machine with my clothes. The watch still works and doesn't have and visual marks or scratches on it. I'm surprised it made it since she used hot water and 2 rinses. I guess these things are more durable than I thought, so I wanted to share this story.
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my sister washed my watch in the washing machine.
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I would keep an close eye on it. Hot water degrades the adhesives and sealants used to keep moisture out of the device. Just because there isn't immediate damage, doesn't mean there isn't a long term one.
Is it cleaner than it was before?
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Yes. I've read of cases where extreme-quality divers watches failed in hot tubs.
I was about to ask if your MacBook Pro also took a trip through the wash
No need to wash the MacBook Pro for the keyboard to fail.
I’m not lucky
Mine went through the washing machine too and have a tiny crack in screen that probably let water in
If it's gen 2 or 3 you're meant to be able to swim with it on
i swam everyday with the series 0 with nary a problem. even tim cook admitted he showered with his series 0.
if it was my sister i wouldn't take her court buddy. I bet the watch isn't more important then sister Series 0 was officially splash resistant so running in the rain or taking a shower was a normal feature. Swimming means submerging the watch and that could result in problems. I swam with my S0 from time to time and never had any problems, but there plenty of people online who damaged their S0 like that...
Showered, swam, hot tubbed with a series 0 and it’s still ticking (so to speak). Apples stuff are usually very conservative in their ratings. You’re fine.
it also depends how hot she washed your watch. 40C or around 104F should not be a problem.
At least according to the temperatures Apple says are okay (and there’s likely some leeway too)
“Apple Watch is designed to work best in ambient temperatures between 32° to 95° F (0° and 35° C), and should be stored between ambient temperatures of -4° and 113° F (-20° and 45° C).”
At least according to the temperatures Apple says are okay (and there’s likely some leeway too)
“Apple Watch is designed to work best in ambient temperatures between 32° to 95° F (0° and 35° C), and should be stored between ambient temperatures of -4° and 113° F (-20° and 45° C).”