Apple watch display

My watch's display was blank most of the time when I got my watch -- saved battery life. Now it displays the watch face all the time and only dims. How can I return the watch to the first setting?

Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 6

Posted on May 8, 2021 7:04 PM

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Dah•veed

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May 8, 2021 10:12 PM in response to carlfromks

M1 Mac mini, macOS 11.3.1; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 7.4.1; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 14.5.1; iPad Air 2, iPadOS 14.5.1; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14.5.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 14.5  HomePods, audioOS 14.5 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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