X

All of the new Apple Watch faces

With Apple's new always-on retina display, you'll want to make sure you watch face is just right.

Shelby Brown
Shelby Brown (she/her/hers) is an editor for CNET's services team. She covers tips and tricks for apps, operating systems and devices, as well as mobile gaming and Apple Arcade news. Shelby also oversees Tech Tips coverage. Before joining CNET, she covered app news for Download.com and served as a freelancer for Louisville.com.
Shelby Brown
41-apple-watch-series-5
1 of 34 Sarah Tew/CNET

Apple Watch Series 5 Faces

Apple unveiled the new Watch Series 5 at its iPhone 11 event earlier this month. One of the most notable features was the new always-on Retina Display. Prior to this, watch faces were only visible when tapped. Now, as the name suggests, they're always on. Here are all the watch faces available for the Series 5. 

67-apple-watch-series-5
2 of 34 Sarah Tew/CNET

Meridian

The Meridian face can display audiobooks, Apple's noise monitor, the compass feature and activity and cycle Tracking. 

meridian-s5
3 of 34 Apple

Meridian

The Meridian face can also display the weather, temperature, UV index and more.

meridian-3
4 of 34 Apple

Meridian

If you choose, you can also set up Meridian to display the world clock, Earth, moon and solar icons. 

modular-compact
5 of 34 Apple

Modular Compact

The Modular Compact face on the S5 can display the date, your activity, the compass and an analog clock dial. 

infographic-s5
6 of 34 Apple

Infographic Modular

Display your frequent contacts, weather conditions, heart rate, breathing, activity levels and more on this option. 

apple-watch-series-5-hermes-face-single-tour-noir-band-091019
7 of 34 Apple

Hermes face

Hermes is offering an exclusive Apple Watch line with matching faces, bands and sports features.

apple-watch-series-5-nike-sports-band-pink-blast-091019
8 of 34

Nike exclusive

The Apple Watch Nike is perfect for athletes or to keep you on track with your fitness. The special edition comes with several faces that work with Apple's always-on retina display. 

watch-edition
9 of 34 Apple

The Watch edition

The Watch edition feels like a regular watch with a more traditional face that looks like it displays in black or white. 

Activity Analog
10 of 34 Apple

Activity Analog

The Activity Analog watch face is good for working out. It shows your progress superimposed over a traditional clock. You can customize colors and subdials.

Activity Digital
11 of 34 Apple

Activity Digital

Like the Activity Analog watch face, Activity Digital shows your workout progress, but in a digital format. 

Astronomy
12 of 34 Apple

Astronomy

See the "bigger picture" with this watch face, which displays a continuously updating 3D model of the Earth, Moon or solar system. 

Breathe
13 of 34 Apple

Breathe

This watch face can help you stay calm. Tap the display to start a breathing exercise. You can customize it to "classic," "calm" or "focus" mode. 

Chronograph
14 of 34 Apple

Chronograph

Tell time in precise increments with the Chronograph watch face. Chronograph also lets you access a classic analog stopwatch that can be activated from the watch face. 

Color
15 of 34 Apple

Color

The Color watch face displays the time in circular or dial shape, along with any features you've added. It's available in almost any color you choose. 

Custom Picture
16 of 34 Sarah Tew/CNET

Custom picture

Of course, you can keep a picture of your kids, significant other or pet on your watch face too-- kind of like a 21st-century locket. 

Explorer
17 of 34 Apple

Explorer

You need cellular access for this watch face, as the green dots will let you know the strength of your signal. 

Fire and Water
18 of 34 Apple

Fire and water

Choose between fire and water -- or have both on this watch face. Whenever you raise your wrist or tap the screen, it'll move. 

Kaleidoscope
19 of 34 Apple

Kaleidoscope

Make your own kaleidoscope on this watch face by selecting a photo and turning the digital crown to change the patterns. 

Liquid Metal
20 of 34 Apple

Liquid Metal

Like the Fire and Water watch face, Liquid Metal moves whenever you lift your wrist or tap the screen. 

Mickey Mouse
21 of 34 Apple

Mickey Mouse

A Disney watch face is a new take on an old favorite. Mickey or Minnie's arms will rotate to tell you the time. 

Modular
22 of 34 Apple

Modular

View your apps and add features on this digital time display. 

Motion
23 of 34 Apple

Motion

Choose between butterflies, flowers or jellyfish with the Motion watch face for a peaceful experience. 

Numerals
24 of 34 Apple

Numerals

This minimalist watch face displays analog hands with the hour marker in large typeset. The typeset is customizable, as is the color. 

Pride Analog
25 of 34 Apple

Pride Analog

Inspired by the rainbow flag, the threads move when you tap the watch face. 

Pride Digital
26 of 34 Apple

Pride Digital

Like the previous watch face, tap the screen and the threads of color move. 

Simple
27 of 34 Apple

Simple

This watch face is elegant and no-nonsense. With Apple's new always-on retina display, it'll look like a real watch with customizable color. 

Siri
28 of 34 Apple

Siri

Apple's helpful assistant is nearby at all times with this watch face. Customize Siri's color to your preference. 

Solar
29 of 34 Apple

Solar

This watch face works based on your location and time of day. It'll display the sun's position in the sky, the day, date and current time. 

Timelapse
30 of 34 Apple

Timelapse

This watch face shows a time lapse video of a cityscape or nature setting. Choose between Mack Lake, New York, Hong Kong, London, Paris or Shanghai. 

Toy Story
31 of 34 Apple

Toy Story

This is a fun watch face for parents or for kids at heart. Choose between Buzz, Toy Box, Woody and Jessie. 

Utility
32 of 34 Apple

Utility

This is one of the more practical and functional watch face styles. Everything you need is there at a glance. 

Vapor
33 of 34 Apple

Vapor

Tap the display to see the vapor move. Color is customizable. 

XL
34 of 34 Apple

XL

XL makes the time easy to see and colors are customizable. 

More Galleries

My Favorite Shots From the Galaxy S24 Ultra's Camera
A houseplant

My Favorite Shots From the Galaxy S24 Ultra's Camera

20 Photos
Honor's Magic V2 Foldable Is Lighter Than Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra
magic-v2-2024-foldable-1383

Honor's Magic V2 Foldable Is Lighter Than Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra

10 Photos
The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Looks Sweet in Aluminum
Samsung Galaxy S24

The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Looks Sweet in Aluminum

23 Photos
Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Now Has a Titanium Design
The Galaxy S24 Ultra in multiple colors

Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Now Has a Titanium Design

23 Photos
I Took 600+ Photos With the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Look at My Favorites
img-0368.jpg

I Took 600+ Photos With the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Look at My Favorites

34 Photos
17 Hidden iOS 17 Features You Should Definitely Know About
Invitation for the Apple September iPhone 15 event

17 Hidden iOS 17 Features You Should Definitely Know About

18 Photos
AI or Not AI: Can You Spot the Real Photos?
img-1599-2.jpg

AI or Not AI: Can You Spot the Real Photos?

17 Photos