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Best Apple Watch Band for Swimming

I just received my Apple Watch 3 ... LOVE IT but I am a little apprehensive of wearing it to swim because of worry about the watch falling off ... what is the best (safest) watch band for swimming?

Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 4.0.1

Posted on Oct 30, 2017 7:41 AM

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Posted on Oct 31, 2017 2:54 PM

I switched from the sports band to the woven nylon band for swimming. On more the one occasion my watch flew off my wrist trying to clasp the sports band, once shattering the screen. If find the woven nylon band clasp more secure and I've had no trouble rinsing it under water after my daily swim and drying it out.

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Oct 31, 2017 2:54 PM in response to SRCampbell

I switched from the sports band to the woven nylon band for swimming. On more the one occasion my watch flew off my wrist trying to clasp the sports band, once shattering the screen. If find the woven nylon band clasp more secure and I've had no trouble rinsing it under water after my daily swim and drying it out.

Oct 30, 2017 7:44 AM in response to SRCampbell

Hi


The leather and stainless steel bands are not water resistant, so should not be worn when swimming.


I suggest wearing the Sport Band, which can be cleaned (along with your Apple Watch) and fully dried immediately after swimming, ready for comfortable ongoing wear.


More information:

About Apple Watch water resistance - Apple Support

Cleaning your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Best Apple Watch Band for Swimming

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