SwimovateSwimovate Unisex's PoolMate2

Very nice watch. Lightweight. Does the job. Lets you swim freely without the need to count the pools. I checked it a few times and it seems to count correctly. I am still learning how to use all its functionalities.

I am completely frustrated with this thing. I bought this one because i had an older one that kept skipping laps. I swim 50 laps 3 times a week. This thing gets it wrong 99 times out of a hundred. I keep checking that the settings are right (which they always are), but it randomly drops a laps from the count. I bought the thing because I kept forgetting the lap count. I am 73 and at that age you need every lap you can get. The time and date work great, but if you want a lap counter, this thing just doesn't work.

I purchased this to count my workout laps a few months after a began swimming regularly. It does a very good job of counting laps, as long as use do a strong push-off from the pool wall. The type of turn does not matter. Occasionally it missed a lap of my backstroke - perhaps my push off is weaker. Like all such watches, it counts arm movement so kick board laps won't be counted. It does fine with drills so long as the arm movement isn't vastly different than conventional strokes. The programming is far from intuitive, but once you figure it out works reliably. I always leave it in lap counting mode because of the confusing programming. I also always pause it during rest breaks because too long a rest break will cause it to "time out" or shut itself off from counting laps. The watch has held up well except that the gray band is turning greenish from the chlorine, despite being rinsed. The watch and band themselves are a little large on my female wrist. I actually added a little piece of velcro cord wrap to catch the excess strap.My primary complaint with the watch is that I have outgrown it's capability. After six months in organized Masters swim practice, lap counting isn't enough. You can not go back and look at data from earlier sets once you've moved on to the next set. The stopwatch can't be used in lap counting mode. It doesn't identify which stroke was used. Data can't be uploaded or really looked at once that day is over.All in all, it is a fine watch for counting laps, but I would suggest Masters swimmers, triathletes, & competitive swimmers look at the more expensive garmin or suunto watches.

I didn't want (or need) very sophisticated watch to count the calories, tell me what my speed was and upload everything to a web site so I can share with my friends.I just couldn't be bothered with counting how many pools I swam as I was loosing the count after ~12. I purchased this watch which is very simple to use and do exactly that I wanted to - Count the pools that swim.There are few stats but to be honest - I'm not interested.Just the thought that I don't need to count pools made my swimming better and more relaxed.

This is the second PoolMate I have ordered. I returned the first due to face cloudy and letters and numbers unable to read after 4 swims.. I swim in a pool three times a week, returned first and the replacement was even worse. I didnt even get 3 months use. PoolMate you have a real problem with this watch.

Works quite accurately as a swim lap counter. But the watch keeps mysteriously resetting itself to Jan 1 2000, so kind of hard to rely on as a watch. They could have tried a LOT harder to make this product friendly and reliable.

I have been using the Swimovate products for years. I got this because it was a few dollars cheaper. I will not get this version again. The product is still very good. It is just very hard for me to read. I had to switch to clear goggles so I could read the dial. Unfortunately there is no way to make it lighter.I will know for next time.

Overall, this is the best lap counting watch I've gotten to use. I've had not issues, easy to set up, easy to use, and counts laps very accurately. I love it.Pros:More accurate lapcount than other watches I've ownedEasy to set up & get goingCons:- Won't work with kick laps (it goes off the swing of your arm)- Small, but I guess that can be considered a pro too, as it's less resistant.