Wanting more watch faces based on square dial

[satchmo]

I've never been a fan of Apple's watch faces other than some of the Hermes ones.

First, I get why Apple went with a square dial vs a round one. It's a smartwatch so content is space better utilized using this shape.
So why are so many watch faces trying to force a round circle into a square shape? ie. Chronograph, GMT
So many are based off a circular dial, as opposed to square based design.

I wish they would give us more watch faces that follow the shape of the dial (Meridian and Hermes). Now the AW7 contour face takes it to the other extreme.
Thoughts?

 

[mavis]

Agreed. Apple really should let people customize their own watch faces (dial, hands, etc) ...

 

[Itinj24]

I’m guessing so the the corners can fit complications without impeding on the actual dial of the Watch face.

 

[jz0309]

I actually have been using the California face for I think almost 2 years, and I like the round cause I have 4 complications in the corners.
I really liked the contour face when the 7 was introduced, so when I got my 7 I gave it a try, but so limited in complications that I'm not using it anymore.
the more squarish faces I do not like, mainly because I don't like the complications in the middle.

I understand why Apple is restrictive to faces, as you can create almost any look you want (eg Rolex etc) I think it would open the doors for lawsuits ...

 

[satchmo]

I’m guessing so the the corners can fit complications without impeding on the actual dial of the Watch face.

Sure I agree the corners can fit info. But I suppose it’s just the way it’s implemented (angled along a curve) IMO, just looks messy and busy. I find complications stacked horizontally flushed to one side easier to see at a glance. But maybe it’s just my OCD.

I actually have been using the California face for I think almost 2 years, and I like the round cause I have 4 complications in the corners.
I really liked the contour face when the 7 was introduced, so when I got my 7 I gave it a try, but so limited in complications that I'm not using it anymore.
the more squarish faces I do not like, mainly because I don't like the complications in the middle.

I understand why Apple is restrictive to faces, as you can create almost any look you want (eg Rolex etc) I think it would open the doors for lawsuits ...

Yes, the whole custom watchface option is a non-starter. Apple has made that clear after 7 iterations of AW.

I agree the contour face can get old quickly. I’m just suggesting Apple could make more tasteful squarish faces. It doesn’t have to be a knockoff of Rolex. Just something more than Meridian. And I think complications can be done tastefully in simple text when place in the middle of the face.

 

[SigEp265]

There needs to be a watch face store!

 

[Howard2k]

I’m guessing so the the corners can fit complications without impeding on the actual dial of the Watch face.

Yep - I use round faces when I want complications and square faces when I want simplicity. I think this is exactly it - best of both worlds.

 

[jz0309]

Sure I agree the corners can fit info. But I suppose it’s just the way it’s implemented (angled along a curve) IMO, just looks messy and busy. I find complications stacked horizontally flushed to one side easier to see at a glance. But maybe it’s just my OCD.



Yes, the whole custom watchface option is a non-starter. Apple has made that clear after 7 iterations of AW.

I agree the contour face can get old quickly. I’m just suggesting Apple could make more tasteful squarish faces. It doesn’t have to be a knockoff of Rolex. Just something more than Meridian. And I think complications can be done tastefully in simple text when place in the middle of the face.

California has a rectangular dial

 

[jz0309]

Yep - I use round faces when I want complications and square faces when I want simplicity. I think this is exactly it - best of both worlds.

For real simplicity, I’ve used the “Simple” one with nothing but hands…

 

[axantas]

Let Apple know this. I like the idea.
But I am glad, Apple does not allow whatsoever watchfaces for a good reason: An Apple watch is recognizable seeing the watchface. And all the watchfaces look good. They want to keep it that way. Question of brand - like any other watch brand.

I tried a Huawei Watch GT2 Pro just out of curiousity. You do not want to see 99% of the third-party watchfaces, which are available for that watch. They all look ugly.