how to Gert the activation lock off a Apple Watch without the old owner

daija176 wrote:

how do I reset this Apple Watch with out the old owner because I can't get in contact with them at the moment

You don't.

The person that you bought/got this watch from needs to follow all the steps in this link;

Remove the Activation Lock so that the buyer can use it.

If they can't or won't then get your money back or recycle the watch and mark it down as a bad experience.