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Can I use the Apple Watch SE for a 60-90 minute pool lap workout? Some articles say only 30 minutes??
Apple Watch SE, watchOS 9
The Apple article does not give a maximum duration. It will depend on the level of charge.
Swim with your Apple Watch - Apple Support
Apple never ever use the term Waterproof.
The SE and Series Watches are water resistant for shallow swimming, the Ultra for shallow diving .
However they are not guaranteed water resistant and if they leak it's tough luck on you.
It's why I never even get mine wet.
PS 50 metre and 100 metre ratings don't mean that you can use them at that depth. It's a world wide Watch industry mythical rating relating to testing routines.
replaced 3 watches in 6 months. I swim 1 hour almost everyday.
I just gave you the link with the warnings so they demonstrably did warn you.
It is rare for Apple Watch to leak so to have three Watches leak in a row suggests to me some out-of-spec usage. Diving to the bottom of deep end for example? Showering with shampoo?
I assume you didn't get free replacements.
Ok that’s good, thank you!
You're most welcome!
Is that a good or a bad observation?
Thanks, I swim 1 hr most days too so hope my watch fares better than that, it is supposed to be waterproof up to a certain depth I thought…
Very bad. Apple sells must warn customers that se series not suitable for swimming (instead of replacing it frequently).
They do
"Water-resistance isn’t a permanent condition and can diminish over time."
About the water-resistance of your Apple Watch – Apple Support
They not
I followed all the instructions in the article, problem not solved.
Pool workout
