Shower with AW3 (POLL)

[Neodym]

RMSko referenced the stainless steel band. Just where exactly in the band are these seals and membranes you're referencing?

His post in the context of this thread did not reveal (to me) whether he referred solely to the band or whether that was an additional information given.

As long as the stainless steel band is connected to an Apple Watch body, though, it is still recommendable to avoid contact with soapy and oily liquids, as chances are they would not only get in contact with the band, but also with the seals and membranes in the watch itself.

 

[JaisHTX]

I shower with it after my evening workouts just so the band and watch get the sweat washed off of it.

 

[TravisPNW]

I don't care to get soapy water in and around the watch and it takes all of 4 seconds to take it off and set it on bathroom counter before jumping in the shower.

If the band/face needs cleaning I'll hand wash/rinse them.

 

[JaisHTX]

You are correct about the soap. Apple does not recommend any soaps or lotions used on the Apple Watch.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204522

Well I haven't been able to follow that for my Series 2 or 3 (currently). Sunscreen is a must in Houston when outdoors, and it gets all over my watch I also get soap and shampoo on it.

 

[deeddawg]

His post in the context of this thread did not reveal (to me) whether he referred solely to the band

I quoted the part of his post I was addressing. I'm unsure why the context of my comment was so unclear to you.

It was also somewhat tongue in cheek, and that seemed pretty self-evident so I didn't think it'd need a smiley. Apparently it did.

 

[ZebraDude]

I regularly wear my AW in the shower after a lunchtime run or an after-work gym workout. The watch sees little to no contact with body wash suds in this instance. Never an issue in the year I owned my AW2, so I have no concerns with my AW3.



FYI, they've been making residential and commercial kitchen sinks out of stainless steel for a very long time. They seem to hold up pretty well to frequent contact with water and soap.

No, it's not the Stainless Steel but the water seals that can fail with the soap...

 

[TravisPNW]

No, it's not the Stainless Steel but the water seals that can fail with the soap...

Quoted so all those who shower with the watch can read it again.

 

[BrettApple]

Hmm, I've had my Series 0 since June of 2015 and have taken many showers with it over the last almost two and a half years and zero damage so far. Apparently I shouldn't be washing it off with soap though? That's how I get the smoke smell after a campfire or grilling session off of it... Hmm. I will take the bands off and thoroughly wash them but that should be safe as it's not on the watch. But sometimes I do it watch and all. (42mm S0 Sport with Product Red sports band FWIW).

 

[0000757]

I've been showering with mine since Series 0, man.

 

[rattler]

I’ve been showering with mine for a year now and it works fine. I highly doubt that regular soap or shampoo is caustic enough to cause any damage to the rubber gaskets, as long as it’s rinsed off.

 

[JoshVB]

I just upgraded from a Series 0 SS to a Series 3 SS and I plan to wear the new watch during my daily shower. I’ve had the Series 0 since just after its launch in 2015 and probably never missed a shower without wearing it. I also have a hot tub that it went into almost daily durning the evening. No issues with the Series 0 watch at all, and it was subjected to all kinds of soap and chlorine. However, I would only wear my various rubber Apple bands with it if it were to get wet. My more expensive Apple leather bands never saw any water. I expect to use my new Series 3 in the same way, and shower with it every single day

Josh

 

[Mlrollin91]

I shower with my S3, I showered with my S0 every single day.

 

[cseggleton]

You are correct about the soap. Apple does not recommend any soaps or lotions used on the Apple Watch.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204522

darn it...I love putting lotion on my AW3 to keep it soft and supple!!!

 

[Leica Dad]

I do sometimes, I figure that might also clean the watch after workout.

 

[sambaman1]

There is no direct evidence that Tim Cook actually said this in quotes. This was actually an employee (In Germany) stating they actually overheard or was privately told Tim Cook Mentioned this about the first generation Apple Watch when it launched in 2015, that he showered with it on. Although I'm inclined to believe that he did say this, it was never actually confirmed Concretely.

However, the first generation Apple Watch does have an IPX7 splash resistance rating. Although many have showered with it, experiencing no problems using it in the shower, which Apple likely undermined it's rating.


https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205000

https://9to5mac.com/2015/02/25/apple-watch-water-apple-pay-europe/

https://www.technobuffalo.com/2015/02/25/apple-watch-water-resistance-shower/

https://amp.businessinsider.com/tim-cook-apparently-showers-with-his-apple-watch-2015-2
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Except Apple directly states not to and it wouldn't be worth risking warranty or costly repairs:

Direct from Apples website:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205000

"We recommend not exposing Apple Watch to soaps, shampoos, conditioners, lotions, and perfumes as they can negatively affect water seals and acoustic membranes."

[doublepost=1533242925][/doublepost]My Apple Watch Series 0 got dead pixels after showering every day with it for 3 years. Showering is an obvious use case for a "sports" watch (or any watch really). It is unreasonable (and disgusting) not to use soap on an object that touches your sweaty skin all day long, for several years. So, I hope the new Apple watch redesign (fall 2018?) is shower proof.

 

[broadbean]

I hope the new Apple watch redesign (fall 2018?) is shower proof.

It’s been “swim proof” since Series 2. I still shower with my Series 0, but no longer swim with it.

 

[nnoble]

Can’t think of any reason to wear it while showering (10 minutes), apart from testing it’s waterproof credentials. My addiction to I.T. is nowhere near that intense.

 

[broadbean]

My addiction to I.T. is nowhere near that intense.

Some people like to take their watches off, some don’t. Nothing to do with addiction. Back when I had quartz watches with batteries lasting years, I had no reason to take them off at all! Except to change to a different one, cleaning, or giving the wrist some catch-up tan...

 

[cynics]

Depends on the band on it.

If its a leather band no. Metal band typically not although I have before because I had soda spilled on it. And if its a nylon band than yes.

Since I wear my watch to work I use a nylon band (because they are cheap and easy to clean) during the week. So for the most part I wear my watch in the shower 5 days a week. Been doing that for 8 months without a problem. I do this rinse out the band which will typically get a swear stink after a few weeks otherwise.

I use body soaps and such over it as well.

If it ever broke I will use AppleCare, if it was declined I'd pay the out of warranty cost. I'm not going to allow myself to worry too much about a watch.

 

[DeepIn2U]

just a quick poll to see who does it? i personally dont!

Poll is pretty much useless, and needs to be adjusted:
Bands affect this (leather bands too expensive and is not water resistant)
Watch model would also skew results as those with porcelain Watch Edition models would worry about scratches or bangs on soap dishes and such.

 

[Krayzkat]

I always take my AW3 off when showering after a workout, and wash it by hand under (we’ll actually not directly under) the tap, then towel dry it.

The amount I sweat I need to take the watch off to give it a good clean, if I don’t there’s salt deposits on the sensors underneath. Also, not having a watch on allows me to wash my wrist properly too.

 

[Darrensk8]

Poll is pretty much useless, and needs to be adjusted:
Bands affect this (leather bands too expensive and is not water resistant)
Watch model would also skew results as those with porcelain Watch Edition models would worry about scratches or bangs on soap dishes and such.

I don’t worry about it at all and I’ve showered with mine a lot

 

[DeepIn2U]

I don’t worry about it at all and I’ve showered with mine a lot

Completely forgot about this thread was hoping you’d have added a tad more clarity.

 

[rayward]

I don’t wear my watch until I’ve had my shower in the morning. It stays on its charger overnight. I wouldn’t worry about it getting wet per se, but hot water and soap are probably not great for it.

I wear mine overnight (for the silent alarm and sleep tracking) and charge it while going through my morning shower routine. Seems a little frivolous to wear the watch in the shower; just because you can doesn't mean you should!

 

[Southern Dad]

I wore my Series 0 about 23 hours per day. I only charge it for an hour a day. This included in the shower. The same applies to my Series 3 Nike LTE. I wear it 23 hours a day, including the shower.