Overview of Apple Watch watch faces and which models you can use them on

The Apple Watch is more than an extension of the iPhone and is working increasingly independently. Not only health is an important aspect, user-friendliness and mini-apps also score highly. In addition, the dials are very popular.

You can of course read the time via the Apple Watch dials, but they are also ideal for additional information. For example, most watch faces contain complications that you can set and show real-time information. From weather to appointments, from heart rate to activity. Unfortunately, not all watch faces are available on all Apple Watch models, we explain why.

Apple Watch dials

Below you will find an overview of all Apple Watch dials and what their purpose is. In addition, not all watch faces are available on all Apple Watch models. With each clock display you can read which models it can be used on. This overview does not include exclusive dials for Nike and Hermes.

• Activity analog ▸ Displays your activity progress with a traditional analog clock on top ▸ Suitable for all Apple Watch models.
• Activity digital ▸ Digital display of the time and your activity progress ▸ Suitable for all Apple Watch models.
• Artist ▸ Dynamic artwork by Geoff McFetridge, the portrait changes every time ▸ Suitable for all Apple Watch models.
• Astronomy ▸ Display of a 3D model of the Earth, Moon or Solar System that is continuously updated ▸ Suitable for all Apple Watch models
• Breathing ▸ Encourages you to relax and breathe consciously. Tap the screen to get started. ▸ Suitable for all Apple Watch models.

• California ▸ Stylish watch face with a combination of Roman and Arabic numerals ▸ Can be used on an Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 4 or newer
• Chronograph ▸ Measures time at precise intervals, just like a classic analog stopwatch. ▸ Suitable for all Apple Watch models.
• Chronograph Pro ▸ A tachymeter available with one tap ▸ Can be used on an Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 4 or newer
• Colour ▸ Displays the time and other items you add in bright colors ▸ Suitable for all Apple Watch models.
• Count-up timer ▸ Tracks elapsed time, tap the outer ring and turn the Digital Crown ▸ Use on Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 4 or later

• Scout ▸ This watch face is only available on Apple Watch models that work on cellular networks. The green dots indicate the strength of the mobile signal.
• Fire and water ▸ Show moving water and fire images when you lift your wrist or tap the screen ▸ Suitable for all Apple Watch models.
• GMT ▸ See the time difference between local time and that of another time zone at a glance ▸ Use on an Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 4 or newer
• Gradient tint ▸ Colorful watch face where the gradient shades move with the time ▸ Can be used on an Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 4 or newer
• Infographer ▸ Gets the most out of the watch face with room for eight complications ▸ Can be used on an Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 4 or newer

• Infograph modular ▸ Digital display of the time with a maximum of 6 complications including one size ▸ Can be used on an Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 4 or newer
• Kaleidoscope ▸ Select a photo to create a watch face that shows changing patterns of shapes and colors ▸ Compatible with all Apple Watch models.
• Liquid metal ▸ Show moving images of different metals ▸ Suitable for all Apple Watch models.
• Memoji ▸ Cheerful display of your own Memoji or Animojis ▸ Can be used on an Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 4 or newer
• Meridian ▸ Classic look of the time with space in the middle for four complications ▸ Can be used on an Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 4 or newer

• Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse ▸ Cheerful watch face with moving animations of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse ▸ Suitable for all Apple Watch models
• Modular ▸ Digital display of the time and a grid design to which you can add various components ▸ Suitable for all Apple Watch models.
• Modular compact ▸ Space for up to three complications and a digital or analog clock ▸ Can be used on an Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 4 or newer
• Movement ▸ Magical images of moving butterflies, flowers or jellyfish ▸ Suitable for all Apple Watch models.
• Numbers ▸ Time with analog hands, while the hour is displayed in large numbers in the background. ▸ Suitable for all Apple Watch models.

• Figures duo ▸ Displays the time digitally in large numbers ▸ Suitable for all Apple Watch models.
• Figures mono ▸ Displays the time in a large number with an analog clock on top ▸ Suitable for all Apple Watch models.
• photos ▸ On this watch face you can display a photo from the Photos app on your Apple Watch ▸ Suitable for all Apple Watch models.
• Pride analog ▸ Inspired by the rainbow flag with an analogue display of the time ▸ Suitable for all Apple Watch models.
• Pride digital ▸ Inspired by the rainbow flag with a digital display of the time ▸ Suitable for all Apple Watch models.

• Simplicity ▸ Minimalist and elegant watch face where you can adjust the level of detail of the clock ▸ Suitable for all Apple Watch models.
• Siri ▸ With this watch face, Siri looks at your day and gives you useful information at the right time. ▸ Suitable for all Apple Watch models.
• Sun position ▸ Sun position shows the position of the sun at that time of day based on your current location and time of day ▸ Suitable for all Apple Watch models.
• Sun ▸ Circular 24-hour watch face that follows the sun and an analog or digital watch face that moves in the opposite direction to the sun ▸ Use with Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 4 or later
• Stripes ▸ Choose the quantity, color, rotate and be proud ▸ Use on an Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 4 or newer

• Time lapse ▸ Shows a timelapse video of a cityscape or nature scene ▸ Suitable for all Apple Watch models.
• ToyStory ▸ Lift your wrist and your favorite Toy Story characters come to life. ▸ Suitable for all Apple Watch models.
• Typography ▸ Stylish watch face celebrating typography and graceful numbers ▸ Can be used on an Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 4 or newer
• Unit ▸ Inspired by the colors of the Pan-African flag ▸ Can be used on an Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 4 or newer
• Useful ▸ Practical and functional with room for three complications ▸ Suitable for all Apple Watch models.

• Mist ▸ Shows moving images of mist and fog ▸ Suitable for all Apple Watch models.
• XL ▸ The screen content is displayed in the largest possible format ▸ Suitable for all Apple Watch models.
• Pride woven ▸ Inspired by the rainbow and transgender flag, including black and brown for the Black and Latinx community with an analog display of the time ▸ Compatible with all Apple Watch models.
• Contour ▸ Numbers are placed close to the edge and gradually change to indicate the current hour. ▸ Only suitable for the Apple Watch series 7 or newer.
• Unity light ▸ Inspired by Afrofuturism and the Pan-African flag with an analog display of time ▸ Can be used on an Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 4 or newer

• Metropolitan (since watchOS 9) ▸ Has a classic look with a modern touch. You can determine the colors and font yourself.
• Playtime (since watchOS 9) ▸ This cheerful clock face was developed in collaboration with artist Joi Fulton and is very playful
• Portraits ▸ Uses portrait photos from your iPhone to create a layered watch face with depth ▸ Use on Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 4 or later
• World time ▸ With this watch face you can keep track of the time in 24 time zones simultaneously ▸ Suitable for all Apple Watch models.
• Unity Mosaic (since watchOS 9) ▸ The mosaic-inspired dial changes slightly every minute and features the colors of the Pan-African flag. This symbolizes the resilience of black communities and the importance of unity.

• Signpost ▸ The Signpost watch face, available only on Apple Watch Ultra, provides important information for runners, walkers, and swimmers.
• Palette (since watchOS 10) ▸ Palette displays the time analogously with beautiful colors in three overlapping layers that change during the day ▸ Can be used on an Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 4 or newer
• Snoopy (since watchOS 10) ▸ Snoopy and Woodstock have been given their own clock face. You can customize the cartoon-like background by changing the color and numbers. In addition, the cartoon characters react to the weather and even exercise with you. ▸ Can be used on an Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 4 or newer.
• Nike Globe (since watchOS 10) ▸ Combines digital and analog timekeeping. Custom numbers indicate the hour and minutes, while the globe lines light up as each second passes. ▸ Use on Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 4 or later.
• Modular Ultra ▸ uses the edges of the screen for real-time data with three user-selectable options and seven different complications ▸ available on Apple Watch Ultra.

• Sun position analogue (since watchOS 10) ▸ features classic hour markers on a luminous dial with light and shadow that shift throughout the day based on the position of the sun.
• Unity Bloom (since watchOS 10) ▸ Contains flowers in the colors of the Pan-African flag and Unity Apple Watch straps ▸ Can be used on an Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 4 or newer.

Suitable for all Apple Watch models

As you can see, most Apple Watch watch faces are suitable for all models. Because the screen of the Apple Watch SE, series 4 or newer is larger, the display may have been slightly adjusted. For example, some dials can also be displayed in full screen on a Series 4 or newer.

Limitations for complications

In addition to the different clock displays, there are also differences between the complications. For example, some shortcuts may appear on one watch face and not on the other. Apple has created a complete overview of all watch faces including support for complications. You will find this explanation here back.