Can Apple Watch Go In Salt Water! It Should Not?

Can An Apple Watch Go In Salt Water FI

From a very early age we are taught to not take chances when it comes to our gadgets and water. These two things don't mix up well and it make sense why. However, in recent times a trend has been seen rising, and it is ability of smart devices to remain unfazed under water presence.

Today it is pretty common to see a billboard for a smartwatch or smartphone saying it is "water resistant." Even when there is confusion around the term 'water resistant' and there are many meanings to it. Either way Apple Watches aren't any different here. Marketed to be safe from water, there is more to their functionality especially around the salt water.

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While your Apple Watch can go into salt water and remains unfazed. It should be noted the more time it will stay in the salty water body the more dangerous could it become to the smartwatch's integrity.

Salt Water Vs Fresh Water: Difference

In the world there are two types of water body you are more than likely to come across.

  • Salt Water Body
  • Fresh Water Body

While salt water is mainly composed of sodium chloride and other chemicals like magnesium chloride and sulfate, fresh water contains dissolved minerals that keeps its salinity level low. Objects can float in both of them – depending on the other various factors. What is the major difference between the two is their ability to conduct electricity.

Salt water is a good conductor of electricity due to the presence of dissolved ions such as sodium and chloride. So electrical devices that comes into contact with salt water can potentially suffer from the malfunction due to charged particles. Whereas the same couldn’t be said about fresh water. It is poor conductor and it is safe.

So Can An Apple Watch Survive Salt Water?

Apple Watches have a reputation to maintain and it does quite well to do so. For sure earlier Apple Watches (Series 0 and Series 1) weren’t the best they could be, the latest releases have all been super hit among the fans. A big factor of which was the Apple quick response to make it’s smartwatches water resistant.

Apple Watch Water Tolerance

Before we proceed further it is important to note there is difference between water resistant and water proof. We have talked about it before. Apple Watches are NOT water proof. They are water resistant. Which means they can tolerate the water body but are not immune to its completely.

And that bring us to the question: Can an Apple Watch go in Salt Water?

The simple answer is “Yes” but the not simple answer is “No.”

Why Apple Watch can go into Salt Water

After the release of Apple Watch Series 2 each Apple Watch till Apple Watch 7 (Series 7 is certified IP6X dust resistant) has been given rating of ISO standard 22810:2010. In simple words it means they could tolerate water level till the depth of 50 meters.

If you’d ask anyone that’s more than enough to engage in activities. So you could swim, surf, do water skiing, or engage in jet ski race, there is no problem. You would have even more freedom if you’d have Apple Watch Ultra which has rating of 100 meters.

Why Apple Watch shouldn’t go into Salt Water

There is no doubt Apple Watches are an expensive option. They don’t come cheap and not everyone can afford them easily. So to take care of them is important aspect of owning them. Which brings us to the dilemma of Salt Water and Apple Watches.

Can Apple Watch Survive In Salt Water

Although, it is true that Apple has made sure their smartwatches can withstand the pressure of water at certain depths. What many seems to forget is that device ability to remain tolerant is fragile – at best. With time your Apple Watch would lose its sharp edge making it prone to damage from Salt Water. Not to mention you are never sure enough how saline water body is. On the edge Apple Watch and more than usual saline water can result in serious consequences.

What To Do If Apple Watch Comes Into Contact With Salt Water?

Given Apple has allowed to take Apple Watches into ocean many people go to swim with their smartwatches. In which case as a precaution it should be made routine to use the damp cloth (splash fresh water on it) to wipe your Apple Watch.

Also put extra attention on the bands, disconnect them and clean the place where bands connect. Many times salt can build up there and cause issue with the grip of your Apple Watch. 

Things To Avoid While Wearing Apple Watch?

As mentioned above Apple Watches ability to remain resistant fades with time. However, if you are not cautious about these following factors. There is more than good chance it would happen sooner than later.

  • Dropping or subjecting the watch to other impacts. Although Apple Watches are durable they can still break.
  • Exposing the watch to soap or soapy water while showering or bathing
  • Exposing the watch to perfume, solvents, detergent, acids, acidic foods, insect repellent, lotions, sunscreen, oil, or hair dye
  • Exposing Apple Watch models other than Apple Watch Ultra to high-velocity water, such as while water skiing
  • Wearing the watch while cliff diving or high diving
  • Wearing the watch in a steam room
  • Wearing Apple Watch models other than Apple Watch Ultra in a sauna
  • Wearing Apple Watch Ultra in a sauna above 55° C (130° F)

In case your Apple Watch comes into contact with these substance you should try to clean your smartwatch using lint-free cloth with warm fresh water. Apple suggests chemicals found in these items could negatively affect water seals and acoustic membranes of your watch and lead to a compromise.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. But you should always clean it after you are done swimming. And before you go make sure it is certified water resistant.

Apple Watch Series 7 isn’t waterproof but water resistant. Secondly, it is IP6X dust resistant, so water isn’t the only thing it can keep it bay.

By cleaning it using warm fresh water using lint-free cloth and then let it dry for some time.

Ezhan Javed

CMO At Chronoat

“What am I if not the words I write?” is something I’ve asked myself quite often. So, I feel it is my duty being CMO at Chronoat to not only write to inform but inspire.

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