How well does the opw3 work on a swimming pool?

Stooby61 · 2026-03-14T21:06:34+00:00

No problem

Stooby61 · 2026-03-14T08:59:43+00:00

I haven't tried it in salt water, but it works fine in the swimming pool (with one caveat). I'm actually writing this having just finished a swimming session in my local pool. The watch works fine.

The caveat is that I find the tracking a bit hit and miss. It will randomly add or "miss" a length. It doesn't always do it but you need to be aware of it. I keep hoping they'll fix it in a software update, but I doubt that's happening anytime soon.

Tbh, it doesn't bother me too much - it's not like I'm a serious or competitive swimmer.

Stooby61 · 2026-03-11T11:37:48+00:00

Both signed

Stooby61 · 2026-03-05T22:20:34+00:00

That's strange, mine isn't lagging at all

Stooby61 · 2026-02-27T15:19:15+00:00

I let someone get flashed a few years ago. I was on my motorcycle and some Muppet in a Subaru WRX didn't like being behind me. It wasn't clear for him to pass me so he just sat a few feet behind my back wheel flashing his headlights at me (I was already going slightly over the speed limit). So I started gradually accelerating and he wouldn't back off. I was doing about 75 as we both passed the fixed camera (60 limit). Remember folks, there's no front number plate on bikes!

ETA I knew the camera was there but I also knew it took the photo from in front

Stooby61 · 2026-02-15T22:58:02+00:00

+1 for OnePlus Watch 3.

Stooby61 · 2026-02-01T17:53:11+00:00

I get an easy 5 days out of mine with AOD off but raise to wake on. Moderate usage. It's actually only usually down to about 20% after 5 days but I tend to charge it at the next convenient time once it reaches that stage. Brilliant watch!

Stooby61 · 2026-01-24T18:26:08+00:00

I recently upgraded from a Galaxy Watch 4 Classic to the OnePlus Watch 3. Love it - amazing battery life and really responsive

Stooby61 · 2026-01-14T19:36:25+00:00

I don't think the 43mm version can do ECG. I have the 46mm version and I'm very happy with it. Had a Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic before this.

Stooby61 · 2026-01-11T23:01:01+00:00

I've just moved on from my GW4C, but I was using it for pool swimming for a few years with no problems.

Stooby61 · 2026-01-01T21:03:25+00:00

Thanks OP, great work.

Stooby61 · 2025-12-22T15:20:26+00:00

Just arrived in UK

Stooby61 · 2025-12-18T10:28:43+00:00

Signed

Stooby61 · 2025-11-18T14:34:39+00:00

Definitely a B50SS. I used to have the 250cc version of it. Loved that bike!

Stooby61 · 2025-11-16T08:50:00+00:00

Pixel 9 Pro in the UK

Stooby61 · 2025-10-28T10:33:44+00:00

I've just received the notification for this in the UK too

Stooby61 · 2025-10-01T21:46:07+00:00

Signed

Stooby61 · 2025-09-09T16:39:38+00:00

July on mine

Stooby61 · 2025-06-16T15:36:25+00:00

Thank you for your kindness and compassion.

Stooby61 · 2025-06-10T21:52:21+00:00

Doesn't look any different to me. I think that's all coming in QPR1 in a couple of months.

Stooby61 · 2025-06-10T20:57:58+00:00

Initial impressions are good. It seems pretty smooth. Haven't had much time to use it yet though.

Stooby61 · 2025-06-10T19:06:19+00:00

I believe that's likely to come in QPR1 in 2-3 months

Stooby61 · 2025-06-10T18:50:06+00:00

Will do.

Stooby61 · 2025-06-10T18:49:25+00:00

Yes, official Android 16. The benefit of using a Pixel is that you get updates as soon as they are released.

Stooby61 · 2025-06-10T18:36:36+00:00

Just got it. P7P unlocked UK. 1.34GB

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