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Q: Is the iwatch series 2 always waterproof

Hello,

 

so weird question I know that the iwatch series 2 is waterproof but is it always waterproof. There is a water option to put the watch in to, but if I was to say fall into a river would it be safe If I didn't put it in the waterproof Mode first? The Apple staff didn't know at both lakeside and Covent Garden so I turn to you!

 

thanks in advance

Apple Watch Series 2

Posted on Oct 1, 2016 12:46 PM

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Q: Is the iwatch series 2 always waterproof

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  • by Jonathan UK,

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Oct 1, 2016 4:19 PM in response to burge040b
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    Oct 1, 2016 4:19 PM in response to burge040b

    Hi

     

    Apple Watch Series 2 is water resistant, not waterproof. The watch's water resistance means that it:

     

    • May be used for shallow-water activities (eg swimming in a pool or ocean).
    • Should not be used for activities involving submersion below shallow depth or high-velocity water (including scuba diving or waterskiing).

     

    Series 2 models remain water resistant regardless of whether or not you enable Water Lock before exposing them to water.

     

    If your watch gets wet under other circumstances than tracking a swimming workout or than when Water Lock has been turned on beforehand, follow these steps to manually clear water from it:

     

    • Swipe up on the bottom of the watch face to open Control Center > tap on Water Lock > turn the Digital Crown to immediately unlock the screen again and to clear any water from inside the speaker.

     

    More information:

    About Apple Watch water resistance - Apple Support

  • by Slamingo,

    Slamingo Slamingo Oct 1, 2016 5:02 PM in response to burge040b
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    Oct 1, 2016 5:02 PM in response to burge040b

    Yes.

     

    The Water Lock feat  is simply there to avoid accidental taps on the face which can happen when water is touching it.