The Apple Watch 3 is one of the older models of smartwatches released though it still gets recent updates of watchOS 7.
Apple Watch Series 3 has a water resistance rating of 50 meters under ISO standard 22810:2010 and an IPX7 rating.
You can use it for shallow-water activities like swimming in a pool or ocean and will stay waterproof for about 30 minutes without being damaged. You can also wash your hands with it on and it will not be damaged since any water that enters it can be ejected out.
Can you shower with a Series 3 Apple Watch?
Though your Apple Watch Series 3 is water-resistant, it is not waterproof. Meaning that it can get water damaged. Apple has also said that though.
Handwashing with your Apple Watch is fine, you probably shouldn’t make a habit of showering with it every day due to the chemical available in shower products since these chemicals can be harmful to your smartwatch. With that being said, the answer is no.
You shouldn’t make it a habit of showering with your Apple Watch Series 3.