Answered: Is the Apple Watch waterproof?
The Apple Watch can live in the water, but how much water—and for how long? This guide answers these key questions and more.
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Everything you need to know about your Apple Watch's water resistance.
Apple Watch can live in the water, but at what depth, and for how long?
From the very first Apple Watch to the most recent Watch Series 10 and Watch Ultra 2 , the brand’s smartwatches have provided some protection against water.
However, this doesn’t mean Apple defines the Apple Watch as waterproof. Instead, like most in the industry, the brand describes its Watches as water resistant.
However, this doesn’t mean Apple defines the Apple Watch as waterproof. Instead, like most in the industry, the brand describes its Watches as water-resistant.
‘Water resistance’ typically means protection against water for a certain amount of time and in certain conditions. Technically, something ‘waterproof’ should mean it’s impenetrable by water.
If you’re unsure about the level of protection your Apple Watch model offers and the types of water-based activities it can withstand, this guide is for you. Over the last decade, we’ve tested every version in the water to confirm Apple’s claims. Let’s dive in.
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