First, it is worth asking – what makes a watch “waterproof” in the first place?
It seems like an easy distinction to make, but the more you think about it, the harder it becomes.
After all, Apple watches are computers, and even if you don’t know a tablet from a table, you probably know computers and water don’t mix.
To an extent, no watch is waterproof.
There is always a limit to how much water a watch can take.
If you place the most water resistant watch and chuck it into the Pacific Ocean, the water will kill it for sure.
When water gets into watches or computers, oftentimes it’s RIP.
But what about in a less extreme circumstance?
This is something that Apple admits itself.
They say that their watches can be used for exercise in which you sweat, and in the rain or when washing your hands.
On the other hand, you probably don’t want to dive into the ocean while wearing one.
There are two main factors that make a watch “waterproof” – resistance to water pressure and sealant.
The latter is just what it sounds like, how tightly sealed a watch is.
While no watch can be 100% sealed, the best and most waterproof watches are nearly so, making it extremely difficult for water to get in and cause damage, especially at shallow to medium depths.
This factor of waterproofing watches can be improved by using tougher, more naturally water resistant materials.
The former refers to how well a watch resists the crushing force of water pressure.
Both of these reasons combined are why you will typically see watches listed as “waterproof” to a certain depth – 100 m, 200 m, and so on.
So now, let’s list the waterproof Apple watches so far