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elasteve
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Series 12 Meridian Face

on my series 12 with a meridian face the date does not update unless i put it on todays date on complications but I do not like the look of it whuch is a circle. I prefer the appearance of i just click on "the date" in complications but it does not update. Why is this?

Posted on Oct 28, 2026 3:08 AM

2 replies

WheelieNick
User level: Level 9 (74,110 points)

Oct 28, 2026 4:54 AM in response to elasteve

The date complication on the Meridian watch face may fail to auto-update due to a temporary software glitch, a sync issue with your paired iPhone, or a disabled date/time setting. 

How to Fix Date Complications Not Updating

  • Reset Sync Data: Open the Watch app on your iPhone, tap General, scroll to the bottom, and select Reset Sync Data. Wait a few minutes for the watch to re-sync with your phone
  • Check iPhone Date & Time: On your iPhone, go to Settings > General > Date & Time and make sure Set Automatically is turned on. 
  • Verify Calendar App: The date complication relies on the native Calendar app. Ensure the Calendar app is still installed on your paired iPhone. 
  • Restart Both Devices: Turn your Apple Watch and iPhone off and back on to clear background caching bugs.


vroomr1
User level: Level 1 (20 points)

Oct 28, 2026 1:55 PM in response to WheelieNick

The same failure occurs on my 11 with the Meridian watch face: the day is "yesterday" for an hour or two, and then it updates. This defect does not appear on other watch faces. I can force the day to update by switching to another face and then back to Meridian.

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256384486