[Sir_Ed]

I’d get one if they were waterproof.

I swim a lot and an Apple watch that was waterproof would be perfect to keep track of laps, show me emails, etc.

I like the idea of just looking at my watch to see texts, emails, etc. and to have short conversations over it, rather than trying to dig into my pocket to get it...and to hold it near an Apple pay sensor to pay for things.

I’d buy it now, but it’s not waterproof, so no go for the nonce.

See ya’, Sword! Thanks for all the Apple pings, we sure appreciate ‘em!

Ed

[Swordmaker]

I’d get one if they were waterproof.

No watch can be said to be "waterproof" under federal regulations, only "water resistant" to specific depths. The Apple Watch is water resistant in that you can wash your hands, and probably take a shower while wearing it—some Apple staff claim they do—but they strongly recommend not swimming with one. Too bad.

There really is no reason Apple could not make one pressure proof to a considerable depth except there is a port under one of the bracelet connector slidea. . . which, apparently provides access to the interior. Everything else is sealed.

[PapaBear3625]

I’d get one if they were waterproof. I swim a lot and an Apple watch that was waterproof would be perfect to keep track of laps, show me emails, etc.

A waterproof/ruggedized one might be useful for people working in harsh environments(like emergency workers), both to send alerts to workers, AND to send emergency alerts back when a worker's heart rate (or other biometric measures) goes out of normal range, indicating the person may be in trouble.

[Fightin Whitey]

I’d get one if they were waterproof

I'd get one if they weren't made by a nazi poof.