Elevate your Apple Watch experience with unique clock faces that stand out from the crowd. While Apple offers a range of watch bands and case colors for personalization, the real customization potential lies in the clock faces. Using third-party apps like Facer and Clockology, you can unlock a variety of unique designs and features not available on most Apple Watches, allowing you to express your personal style without the need for modifications or hacks.

How to Change Apple Watch Faces
Apple’s built-in collection of clock faces offers numerous designs, from minimal analog styles to data-packed digital displays. You can have up to 50 different faces ready to switch on your Apple Watch. The simplest way to change them is by swiping left or right on your watch screen. If this feature isn’t working, ensure your device is updated to WatchOS 10.6, as earlier versions may not support this functionality.

There are two main methods to add new faces to your Apple Watch: directly on the watch or through your iPhone.

On Your Watch:

Touch and hold the clock face until the customization interface appears.
Swipe left until you reach the “New” screen, then tap the + button.
Browse through the available options. If you know the name of the face you want, use the Digital Crown to scroll quickly.
Tap Add for the chosen face, customize its color and complications, and press the Digital Crown to finish.
On Your iPhone:

Open the Watch app.
Go to the Face Gallery tab.
Select the desired face, customize it, and tap Add.
Expand Your Options with Third-Party Apps
Facer and Clockology are popular third-party apps that greatly expand the variety of watch faces and customization options available for your Apple Watch.

1. Customize with Facer
Facer is an app that offers a wide array of creative and interactive watch faces. It integrates its own custom complications into existing Apple faces, providing more unique options like licensed designs from popular brands. Here’s how to add a new face using Facer:

Open the Facer app on your iPhone.
Select the face you want to use and tap the blue Add button.
The app will switch to the Watch app, where you should tap Add to My Faces.
Wait a few moments for the new face to appear on your Apple Watch.
Facer also offers an app for Android smartwatches, but some exclusive designs are only available for Android models.

2. Take Over Your Screen with Clockology
Clockology allows you to create and use fully customizable watch faces, some of which can take over the entire screen of your Apple Watch. Unlike Facer, which builds on Apple’s existing frameworks, Clockology’s Full Screen option bypasses standard watch face restrictions:

Open the Clockology app on your iPhone and select a face.
Ensure the Clockology app is open on your Apple Watch.
Tap the Sync button on the iPhone to transfer the design to your watch.
To prevent the default Clock app from appearing every time you lower your wrist, change your settings on the Apple Watch or iPhone by navigating to Settings > General > Return to Clock and selecting After 1 hour. This keeps Clockology running as the primary app.

Pros and Cons of Using Third-Party Watch Faces
While using third-party apps like Facer and Clockology adds a unique flair to your Apple Watch, there are some trade-offs to consider:

Limited Interactivity: Custom complications created by these apps often link back to the app itself rather than the native data sources, reducing quick-access functionality.
Reduced System Integration: Some Clockology Full Screen faces are not interactive, and you won’t see the notifications indicator while these faces are active.
Potential Inconvenience: Switching between apps and faces can be slightly more cumbersome, especially if you frequently use your Apple Watch for quick glances at notifications or data.
Despite these minor inconveniences, using third-party watch faces can significantly enhance your Apple Watch experience by providing a level of personalization and uniqueness that Apple’s default options can’t match.

Conclusion
Your Apple Watch isn’t just a smart device; it’s a reflection of your personal style. By using apps like Facer and Clockology, you can expand your customization options and enjoy a watch face that truly represents you. Whether you’re looking to breathe new life into an older model or want to explore creative designs, these apps offer endless possibilities for making your Apple Watch uniquely yours.