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Skin sensitivities Some people may experience reactions to certain materials used in jewelry,
watches, and other wearable items that are in prolonged contact with their skin. This can be
due to allergies, environmental factors, extended exposure to irritants like soap, sweat, or other
causes. You may be more likely to experience irritation from any wearable device if you have
allergies or other sensitivities. If you have known skin sensitivities, please take special care
when wearing Apple Watch. You may be more likely to experience irritation from Apple Watch
if you wear it too tightly. Remove Apple Watch periodically to allow your skin to breathe.
Keeping Apple Watch and the band clean and dry will reduce the possibility of skin irritation.
If you experience redness, swelling, itchiness, or any other irritation or discomfort on your skin
around, or beneath, your Apple Watch, please remove Apple Watch and consult your physician
before resuming wear. Continued use, even after symptoms subside, may result in renewed or
increased irritation.
Apple Watch, the space gray Apple Watch Sport, the stainless steel portions of some Apple Watch
bands, and the magnets in the watch and bands contain some nickel. Nickel exposure from
these materials is unlikely, but customers with known nickel allergies should be attentive when
wearing them until they can determine they are not experiencing an allergic reaction.
Apple Watch, the Milanese Loop, Modern Buckle, and Leather Loop bands contain trace amounts
of methacrylates from adhesives. Methacrylates are commonly found in many consumer
products that come in contact with the skin, including adhesive bandages, but some people may
be sensitive to them, or develop sensitivities over time. Methacrylate exposure from Apple Watch
and the bands listed above is unlikely, but customers with known methacrylate allergies should
be attentive when wearing the bands until they can determine they are not experiencing an
allergic reaction.
The materials used in Apple Watch and the Apple Watch bands meet the standards set for
jewelry by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, applicable European regulations, and
other international standards.
Important handling information
Exposure to liquid Apple Watch is water resistant but not waterproof. You may, for example,
wear and use Apple Watch during exercise (exposure to sweat is OK), in the rain, and while
washing your hands. If water splashes on to the watch, wipe it o with a nonabrasive, lint-free
cloth. Try to minimize exposing Apple Watch to these substances and follow the instructions
below in the “Cleaning and care” section if Apple Watch comes into contact with them:
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Soap, detergent, acids or acidic foods, and any liquids other than fresh water, such as salt
water, soapy water, pool water, perfume, insect repellent, lotions, sunscreen, oil, adhesive
remover, hair dye, or solvents.
Submerging Apple Watch is not recommended. Apple Watch has a water resistance rating of
IPX7 under IEC standard 60529. The leather bands are not water resistant. Water resistance is not
a permanent condition and Apple Watch cannot be rechecked or resealed for water resistance.
The following may aect the water resistance of Apple Watch and should be avoided:
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Dropping Apple Watch or subjecting it to other impacts.
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Submerging Apple Watch in water for long periods of time.
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Swimming or bathing with Apple Watch.
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Exposing Apple Watch to pressurized water or high velocity water, for example, showering,
water skiing, wake boarding, surng, jet skiing, and so on.
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Wearing Apple Watch in the sauna or steam room.
