The Apple Watch 3 is one of the older models of smartwatches released. Though about a few years along, the Apple Watch Series 3 still get recent updates of watchOS 7.
This means it’s a good investment and can perform most of the functions of the newer models.
Is Apple Watch 3 waterproof?
Apple Watch Series 3 is known to have a water resistance rating of 50 meters under ISO standard 22810:2010, an IPX7 rating.
This means that it may be used for shallow-water activities like swimming in a pool or ocean and will stay waterproof for about 30 minutes without being damaged.
A few years after its release, Apple’s Chief Executive Officer, Tim Cook, was reported to have said he even showers with his Apple Watch with no issue, suggesting you could do the same.
A few years after that though, the illustrious company has come forward to say 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 since these can be harmful to your smartwatch.