Minimalist Apple Watch Wallpapers

A collection of simple and minimalist design wallpapers for your Apple Watch.

Three Apple Watches, each displaying a minimalist black and white wallpaper.
Three Apple Watches, each displaying a minimalist black and white wallpaper.
Three Apple Watches, each displaying a minimalist black and white wallpaper.

The Apple Watch comes with a variety of built-in watch faces. However, perhaps you’re one of the few who prefer a simpler watch face.

Below are 4 minimalist nature-themed wallpapers, along with a short guide on how to set them up.


Dune Wallpaper

Light and dark versions of Dune Wallpaper on the Apple Watch

A black and white minimalist wallpaper that depicts the desert dunes. 

The inspiration comes from the macOS Mojave wallpaper, which is one of macOS’s default wallpapers.

Download Dune Wallpaper


Wave Wallpaper

Light and dark versions of Wave Wallpaper on the Apple Watch

A minimalist black and white wallpaper that captures the waves with a hint of the legendary artwork, “The Great Wave off Kanagawa.”

Download Wave Wallpaper


Mountain Wallpaper

Light and dark versions of Mountain Wallpaper on the Apple Watch

A minimalist black and white wallpaper that is inspired by the mountain ranges, such as the Great Smoky Mountain and Blue Ridge Mountain.

Download Mountain Wallpaper


Moon Wallpaper

Light and dark versions of Moon Wallpaper on the Apple Watch

A minimalist black and white wallpaper that captures the moon’s glow, perfect for those who appreciate a space theme.

Download Moon Wallpaper


How to set a photo as an Apple Watch face

Share sheet in the Apple Photos app

First, go to the photo you want to use as your Apple Watch face, then click on the share icon in the bottom toolbar.

Share sheet in the Apple Photos app

Once the share sheet appears, scroll to find the "Create Watch Face" option. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

In the Apple Watch app, you can further customize the location of the time display and add complications.

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