Is it water-resistant? I am going to wear it while swimming.
224642
I would say it'd be ok in the rain. But I don't know about full submersion. It is a two piece unit, meaning that the front piece is screwed onto the back leaving a seam that runs the parameter of the unit. It fits tightly, but no indication whether that seam is water resistant or not.
224643
Most electronic things are not water resistance. If the seal to the screen or bottoms breaks off then you will have water going in. Now for the ocean the salt could damage it. Any little crack along the seal will cause water to go in and especially if banging on the counter does occur.
224644
Looking at how the buttons are mounted, I would guess not. But...it's less than $3 with free shipping if you're an Amazon Prime member. Get one and try it. An ice cream cone costs more.
224645
I don't think that would be a good idea. It doesn't have any protective covering or anything. They make some that are much more expensive for swimming. The buttons on this don't have any rubber around them to keep water from going in to the circuit board and battery. You could get it and wrap it or something.
1949168
Water resistant, I'd say, yes. Waterproof, no. I sent mine through the washer by accident and it had some issues for a few days before completely drying out.
1120572
It is water resistant, so you can run in the rain with it. However the owner's manual states that buttons should not be pushed when it is underwater. Other answers advise that this should not be used for swimming because water causes problems with GPS reception.
2139148
I do not see where it says "waterproof" it is water resistant however. I hope this helps.
659210
Yes, it is water resistant (i.e., good for swimming), but it is not a dive watch.
1615997
Lifetrak states it is water resistant to 30 meters. I have not worn mine in the water so no first hand experience.
485330
Water-resistant; yes. Water beads up and rolls off nicely. Waterproof; no. I would not leave water standing on it nor let it get soaked.
54352
I would say it's water resistant. I'm not sure if it's water proof. I live in Ohio and it's so cold that when I've used it I didn't sweat a lot or it was on my arm over a shirt or jacket.
140242
It's water resistant but don't water proof.. If you splash the phone it will surivive if you drop it in the pool it will be destroyed
124915
No...you can't wear it while swimming. This particular model is not waterproof.
889326
Thanks everyone for all your input. I was about to purchase the BB but am now decided on the GWF. But does anyone know if this is waterproof and can be worn while swimming?
666471
We found it is water resistant for swimming, but not very sweat resistant. Areas where he sweated heavily (middle of chest, around underarms) did get a little bit sunburned on my partner, but we both swam in the ocean and this did not affect the performance of the product at all.
2222377
I can't say for sure as I returned the item, but from my inspection of it, I would say that it probably is water resistant. It certainly was made of material that seemed that way. I returned it because it wasn't nearly as attractive in person as it was in the photo - it looks cheap. However, if appearance isn't all that important to you, it may work for your needs.
1549423
I think it is water resistant but I keep mine indoors so I am not positive. The fabric seems to be a synthetic like nylon with a tight weave structure so it should resist water to some degree.
1620480
No, it is water resistant, not water proof. It can handle rain and sweat but not being submerged
1226275
Sorry it isn't water resistant you can exercise with it but can't go swimming with it. There are three holes on the bottom so it can fill up with water if you swim.
495552
Yes it is supposedly water resistant, but I would not let it stand water for any long period of time.