Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android AuthorityTL;DRA Galaxy Watch 5 Pro owner swam in the ocean with the watch and ended up bricking it.This should caution you against the perils of swimming with a watch, especially in the sea or ocean.Water damage is not covered in warranty, regardless of any company’s tall claims about water resistance.Water and dust resistance have long been touted as marquee features of smartwatches, especially those marketed for outdoor use or adventure activities. And while persuasive IP ratings often laud the equipment’s ability to withstand water to a certain degree, we often forget that these claims are based on tests in controlled environments, involving fresh water. Any contamination or impurity in water can prove catastrophic for electronic devices, and a Galaxy Watch user recently learned that the hard way.Redditor mangoed recently took their Galaxy Watch 5 Pro for a swim in the ocean, which ended up bricking the watch. Interestingly, they were able to revive it by prying it open and cleaning the depositions inside. The entire tale, told through images, is a good example of why you should avoid taking the Galaxy Watch, or any watch for that matter, for a swim, regardless of what the company advertises.