Apple Watch Water Lock
Do I have to turn on water lock to put my Apple Watch series 2 in water
Apple Watch Sport
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No.
The water lock prevent random water splashes to your watch face from activating various things, similar to the classic "Butt Dialing" of cell phones in your hip pocket.
It does not add any extra water resistance. It just keeps you from activating features while swimming.