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Q: My exercise is paddleboarding. IS it safe to wear my watch for this activity based on the water resistance rating?

My exercise is paddle boarding. Is it safe to wear my watch for this activity based on the water resistance rating?

Posted on Sep 25, 2015 9:09 AM

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Q: My exercise is paddleboarding. IS it safe to wear my watch for this activity based on the water resistance rating?

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  • by Jonathan UK,Solvedanswer

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Sep 25, 2015 4:27 PM in response to chubqueen
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    Sep 25, 2015 4:27 PM in response to chubqueen

    Hi

     

    Handling information for Apple Watch includes:

     

    Apple Watch is splash and water resistant but not waterproof. You can, for example, wear and use Apple Watch during exercise, in the rain, and while washing your hands. Apple Watch has a water resistance rating of IPX7 under IEC standard 60529. Submerging Apple Watch, however, is not recommended. The leather bands are not water resistant.

     

    Water resistance is not a permanent condition and Apple Watch cannot be rechecked or resealed for water resistance. The following may affect the water resistance of Apple Watch and should be avoided:

     

    • Submerging Apple Watch in water for long periods of time.
    • Swimming or bathing with Apple Watch.
    • Exposing Apple Watch to pressurized water or high velocity water, for example, showering, water skiing, wake boarding, surfing, jet skiing, and so on.

     

    More information: https://help.apple.com/watch/#/apd707b42a5e