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How waterproof is the Apple Watch?

Written by Robyn

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4 November 2024

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How waterproof is the Apple Watch?

You prefer to wear your Apple Watch all day. Even when you're in the pool, taking a shower, or doing the dishes. How waterproof is this smartwatch? And what if soap or perfume gets on it? In this article, we'll explain how waterproof the various models are.

Compare the Apple Watch Series

WaterproofnessSuitable for diving
Apple Watch Ultra 2Waterproof up to 100mUp to 40m
Apple Watch UltraWaterproof up to 100mUp to 40m
Apple Watch Series 10Waterproof up to 50mNo
Apple Watch Series 9Waterproof up to 50mNo
Apple Watch Series 8Waterproof up to 50mNo
Apple Watch Series 7 Waterproof up to 50mNo
Apple Watch SE (2020/2022)Waterproof up to 50mNo
Apple Watch swim and shower

Swim and shower with the Apple Watch

From the Apple Watch Series 2 onward, these smartwatches are waterproof up to a 50m depth. That means you can completely submerge the Watch in the water. You can easily wear your Apple Watch when you go swimming in the sea or a pool or take a shower. You can only keep the Apple Watch Ultra on while diving, water skiing, or during other water activities. The water speed and depth would be too much for the other models. In the water, the Apple Watch automatically locks the screen. Click on the Digital Crown when you're done swimming or out of the water. The smartwatch will then vibrate to remove the water.

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Apple Watch watch straps water

Water-resistant Apple Watch straps

Feel free to dive into the water with silicone Apple watch straps. Not all Apple Watch straps are water-resistant. It's not a good idea to swim or shower with the metal and leather straps. The nylon straps are also unsuitable for swimming.

Apple Watch waterproof shampoo perfume sauna

Note: be careful with shampoo, perfume, and saunas

The Apple Watch is waterproof, and you'll want to keep it that way. That's why Apple doesn't recommend to expose the smartwatch to products like shampoo and perfume. These products could affect the waterproofness.

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