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Important handling information
Exposure to liquid Apple Watch is water resistant but not waterproof. You may, for example, wear and use
Apple Watch during exercise (exposure to sweat is OK), in the rain, and while washing your hands. If water
splashes onto the watch, wipe it off with a nonabrasive, lint-free cloth. Try to minimize exposing
Apple Watch to perfume, soap, solvents, detergent, acids or acidic foods, soapy water, insect repellent,
lotions, sunscreen, oil, or hair dye. Follow the instructions below in the “Cleaning and care” section if
Apple Watch comes into contact with them.
Apple Watch Series 1 and Apple Watch (1st generation) have a water resistance rating of IPX7 under IEC
standard 60529. Apple Watch Series 1 and Apple Watch (1st generation) are splash and water resistant,
but submerging Apple Watch Series 1 and Apple Watch (1st generation) is not recommended.
Apple Watch Series 2, Apple Watch Series 3, and Apple Watch Series 4 have a water resistance rating of
50 meters under ISO standard 22810:2010. This means that they may be used for shallow water activities
like swimming in a pool or ocean. However, Apple Watch Series 2, Apple Watch Series 3, and Apple Watch
Series 4 should not be used for scuba diving, water skiing, or other activities involving high velocity water
or submersion below shallow depth.
Water resistance is not a per manent condition and may diminish over time. Apple Watch cannot be
rechecked or resealed for water resistance. The following may affect the water resistance of Apple Watch
in particular and should be avoided:
Dropping Apple Watch or subjecting it to other impacts.
Exposing Apple Watch to soap or soapy water, for example while showering or bathing.
Exposing Apple Watch to perfume, solvents, detergent, acids or acidic foods, insect repellent, lotions,
sunscreen, oil, or hair dye.
Exposing Apple Watch to high velocity water, for example while water skiing.
Wearing Apple Watch in the sauna or steam room.
Not all bands are appropriate for water use. For example, the stainless steel and leather bands are not
water resistant and should not be exposed to liquids.
Cleaning and care Keep Apple Watch clean and dry. Clean and dry Apple Watch, the band, and your skin
after workouts or heavy sweating. Dry Apple Watch and the band thoroughly if they are exposed to fresh
water. Clean Apple Watch if it comes in contact with anything that may cause stains or other damage,
such as dirt or sand, makeup, ink, soap, detergent, acids or acidic foods, or comes in contact with liquids
other than fresh water, including those that may lead to skin irritation such as sweat, salt water, soapy
water, pool water, perfume, insect repellent, lotions, sunscreen, oil, adhesive remover, hair dye, or
solvents. The Apple Watch and band colors may vary or fade over time.
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