Four faces were reported with watchOS 26: Exactograph, Flow, Waypoint, and Hermès Faubourg Party. Exactograph and Flow are the general additions highlighted by Apple; Waypoint is available on Apple Watch Ultra models, and Faubourg Party is Hermès-specific.
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The four faces reported with watchOS 26 are Exactograph, Flow, Waypoint, and Hermès Faubourg Party. Apple highlighted Exactograph and Flow in its redesigned face gallery, while Waypoint and Faubourg Party have restricted availability.
| Watch face | What it does | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Exactograph | Shows hours, minutes, and seconds on separate dials; tapping a dial expands it to show finer increments | Apple’s redesigned face gallery addition; check Apple’s current compatibility information for your watch |
| Flow | Uses a colorful abstract background that swirls with movement and brings Liquid Glass to the wrist | Apple’s redesigned face gallery addition; check Apple’s current compatibility information for your watch |
| Waypoint | Provides a sense of direction while exploring, with compass waypoints and related complications | Apple Watch Ultra models |
| Hermès Faubourg Party | A face reported with the watchOS 26 release | Hermès-specific |
Exactograph: a precision-focused design
Exactograph separates hours, minutes, and seconds onto individual dials. Tapping a dial expands it to show finer increments, making this the time-detail choice among the new faces.
Apple lists color, background, and dial style as customization options. For the latest model compatibility, check Apple’s current Apple Watch face guide.
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Flow: Liquid Glass that moves with your wrist
Flow uses a colorful abstract background that swirls with movement, bringing Liquid Glass to the wrist. It is the more expressive of the two faces Apple highlighted in its redesigned face gallery.
Apple lists color, typeface, and the background setting among Flow’s options. Check Apple’s current face guide for availability on your model.
Waypoint is the Ultra-exclusive face
Waypoint is the face with the clearest hardware restriction. Apple describes it as a way to get a sense of direction while exploring; it can show compass waypoints and related complications. Apple Support says: “This watch face (available on Apple Watch Ultra models) gives you a sense of direction while you’re exploring.”
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Waypoint is available on Apple Watch Ultra models. If you are checking whether your watch can run watchOS 26, do not assume that operating-system eligibility means every face is available on that model. Apple’s June 2025 preview listed Series 6 or later, Apple Watch SE (2nd generation), and all Apple Watch Ultra models as supported, paired with iPhone 11 or later running iOS 26. Check Apple’s current software compatibility information before making a device-specific upgrade decision.
Hermès Faubourg Party is Hermès-specific
Hermès Faubourg Party was one of the four faces named in reporting on Apple’s watchOS 26 release notes. It belongs to the Hermès-specific branch, rather than the general redesigned face gallery Apple highlighted with Exactograph and Flow.
What “four new watch faces” means
The four-face count comes from reporting on Apple’s watchOS 26 release notes, which names Exactograph, Flow, Waypoint, and Hermès Faubourg Party. Apple’s later availability announcement highlights Flow and Exactograph as the new faces in the redesigned gallery. These descriptions are compatible: two are general additions, while the others have restricted availability.
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How to check whether your watch can use the new faces
- Check your Apple Watch model. Waypoint is available on Apple Watch Ultra models; Faubourg Party is Hermès-specific.
- Check current software compatibility. Apple’s original watchOS 26 preview listed supported watch and paired-iPhone requirements, but consult Apple’s current compatibility information for your devices.
- Open Apple’s current Apple Watch face guide. Use it to check face features and model availability.
Do you need an Apple Watch Ultra for watchOS 26?
No. The Ultra requirement applies to Waypoint, not to watchOS 26 as a whole. Exactograph and Flow are the two faces Apple highlighted in its redesigned gallery; Faubourg Party is Hermès-specific.
| If you want… | Face to look for | Availability note |
|---|---|---|
| Time detail on separate dials | Exactograph | Check Apple’s current face guide for your model |
| A movement-responsive Liquid Glass look | Flow | Check Apple’s current face guide for your model |
| Direction while exploring | Waypoint | Apple Watch Ultra models |
| The Hermès-specific face | Faubourg Party | Hermès-specific |
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No. Waypoint is available on Apple Watch Ultra models. Exactograph and Flow are the faces Apple highlighted in its redesigned gallery, while Faubourg Party is Hermès-specific.
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Why does the article say four faces if Apple highlighted two?
Reporting on Apple’s watchOS 26 release notes names four faces: Exactograph, Flow, Waypoint, and Hermès Faubourg Party. Apple’s availability announcement highlights Exactograph and Flow as the additions to the redesigned face gallery; the other two have restricted availability.
Which Apple Watch models can run watchOS 26?
Apple’s June 2025 preview listed Apple Watch Series 6 or later, Apple Watch SE (2nd generation), and all Apple Watch Ultra models, paired with iPhone 11 or later running iOS 26. Check Apple’s current software compatibility information before updating.
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Four faces were reported with watchOS 26, but their availability differs. Apple highlighted Exactograph and Flow in its redesigned gallery; Waypoint is available on Apple Watch Ultra models, and Faubourg Party is Hermès-specific. Check Apple’s current face and software compatibility guides before deciding whether your watch can use a particular face.
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Apple Support: Apple Watch faces and their features — Waypoint
Apple Support: Apple Watch faces and their features — Exactograph and Flow
Apple Newsroom: watchOS 26 preview and compatibility
MacRumors: watchOS 26 Adds Four New Apple Watch Faces
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