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Is the Watch5 Pro waterproof?

(Topic created on: 02-28-2023 03:20 PM)
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SkyMacLean
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As title says.

But when I asked samsujg employees they are mixed. Yes, no, maybe, 30mins max, don't let water touch at all even in the Waterlock mode.

The manual has mixed views too. Don't let the watch stay in water...but the watch can go under water up to 45m for 30mins. So what it is? Don't get it wet at all...or get it wet for 30mins max? 

Thanks again in advance





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Joce1
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It's Never a good idea to put any watchs in water. It can support rain, water spread even an accidental drop in water. But get it back to your wrist as soon as possible 😂 A real diving watch is ISO certified for this 👍🏻
SkyMacLean
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It's so confusing though. Watch has a swimming tracker...but not good for swimming hahaha thanks for the quick response
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RedDogRabbit
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The Galaxy Watch 5 has a ip rating of ip68.

IP = Ingress Protection. 

6 = Dust Tight. 

8 = Survives being submerged in water.

This means that a device with an ip68 rating, is SUPPOSED to be able to survive being submerged to a depth of 6 meters for up to 30 minutes.

However, the Galaxy Watch 5, also has an additional rating of 5ATM, which means that it is Certified water resistant to a depth of 50 meters, which suggests that you can safely swim with the Galaxy Watch 5. 

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Joce1
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Not in real live. I know it because I am à diver and I have 4 real diving watchs 😉

https://www.braceletsdemontres.com/etancheite-a-l-eau-atm#
RedDogRabbit
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You would know better than me. I've only been diving in the Caribbean a few times. 

Plus, I don't have a Smart Watch, I prefer my TAG.

My info for the Galaxy Watch 5 is from XDA. 

https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-galaxy-watch-5-water-resistance/

Joce1
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A Tag is a Tag 👍🏻😉
Joce1
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Swimming should be OK. But what I am saying is do not dive. Even not scuba diving it's not made for that
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Deeezzyyy
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NOTHING is waterproof. There are so many people confusing the terms "waterproof" and "water resistant"...

The watch 5 pro is water RESISTANT. You can get it wet for max 30 mins continuously and at a max depth of 1m or 1.5m, I don't remember exactly.

But that's only for clean fresh water.

If you go into the sea with salt water, it is best to not have your watch on as the salt can damage it.

Also for pools, it may be OK but make sure you rinse it right away afterwards.

Helenna
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Hi, yes as said by Deeezzyyy, The watch 5 pro is water resistance.

The Galaxy Watch 5's IP68 dust and water resistance rating means 50 meters under the ISO standard 22810:2010.

It is not suitable for diving or high-pressure water activities. If the device or your hands are wet, they must be dried thoroughly prior to handling that it is completely dust-tight and can also survive underwater at a depth of 1.5 meters (5 feet) for up to 30 minutes without water leaking in.

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