[pandemicsyn]

> "UNA is currently a non-submersible device due to its innovative modular design. So, swimming is not something we offer as an activity, nor do we advise it. UNA is IPX5 rated, which means it is splash & showerproof to a high degree."

If I had a dollar for every time some project that was ipx5 rated failed after getting caught in the rain one too many times...I'd have enough to buy another Garmin Fenix.

[whynotmaybe]

Cue to younger me that discovered the difference between water resistant and water proof when I found out that my "7 melodies electronic watch" didn't survive after a few minutes in the swimming pool.

Will the UNA hint us with a little bit of fog on the window?

[PunchyHamster]

Yeah that's a non-starter, I don't ever wanna worry about that in a watch. And putting "designed for lifetime" next to it is just hilarious, where are you gonna trek with no water, from bathroom to kitchen ?

[cromka]

Those are not exclusive statements — as long as parts are available for a lifetime

[jerlam]

There are zero spare parts available on their website.

If repairability is one of their selling points, not having spare parts immediately available is a big misstep.

[phoghed]

https://unawatch.com/collections/accessories

Looks like display and battery are “coming soon”, and those are the only 2 parts they have repair videos for as well.

[peterleiser]

Yeah, and drop your iPhone, in a ruggedized case, into 3 inches of bath water for 5 seconds from a height of one foot and then realize apple's IP68 claim is laughable.

[speedgoose]

I felt while running next to the sea and my iPhone bounced on the ground and ended up somewhere in a levee under water. We could call it until the battery ran out of power. So I guess it depends.

[peterleiser]

Exactly, it depends. I completely believe your experience. My wife's experience was instant bricking and Apple's warranty completely excludes liquid damage. If you have Apple Care+ they'll replace it for a fee.

[ruszki]

I wash my iPhone like every month. As I do with all of my phones for the past decade. Zero issues. I had a problem only once a long time ago, when I was in water with one of my Sony, but they replaced it immediately. No issue with the replacement.

[bendews]

I take photos underwater (<2m) with my iphones all the time, all the way back to the iphone 6, never had any issues.

[RobotToaster]

Most water rated devices will warn against wearing them in the shower/bath because surfactants (soaps) let water penetrate a lot easier.

[kalleboo]

I've used my iPhones for underwater photography with just a normal clearcase and never had any issues

[bamboozled]

Dropped my iPhone in the toilet , never skipped a beat after that.

[mplewis]

What? I have never had an issue with this with my iPhone.

[bamboozled]

Apple Watch owner , always been indestructible, especially the ultra

[TylerE]

1st gen is 1P7X, and 2nd gen and later are certified to depths of at least 50m.

Way beyond IP5X.

[microtonal]

Same for most Garmins (Fenix 8 even has inductive buttons to avoid worn-down seals), Coros, and recent Galaxy Watches (the way beyond IP5X part).

Note though that all these watches are water resistant, the seals degrade over time and water can get in. Even the Apple Watch Ultra, plenty of people who had it leaking after scuba dives or even after swimming.

You can usually improve longetivity by following manufacturer instructions (e.g. typically rinsing with tap water after pool or sea use, avoiding saunas/steam baths, etc.).

[quickthrowman]

I would not buy a watch rated less than IP68/IPX-8, annd ideally it would be much more water resistant. Apple Ultra watches are rated to 100m of water which is well beyond that.

The watch I am wearing right now is a steel automatic that would have an IP69 rating as it’s rated to 150 meters of water depth.

[peterleiser]

The only IP ratings that I trust are on dive computers and dive computer watches (but I've read mixed results about Apple Watch Ultras for diving). The Garmin Descent Mk3i dive computer and smart watch is a solid performer.