Apple Watch Compass 180 degrees off
When facing the setting sun (approximately) my iPhone compass says west and my Apple Watch compass says east.
Apple Watch Series 7
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Hello Catfish399,
Thank you for reaching out to Apple Support Communities, and we'll be happy to help in any way we can. We understand you're having issues with the Compass app on your watch. Try the steps listed here to see if they resolve the issue: Use the compass on Apple Watch
"Magnets and compass accuracy
The presence of magnets can affect the accuracy of any compass sensor. Apple's Leather Link, Leather Loop, Milanese Loop, and earlier Sport Loop watch bands use magnets or magnetic material that might interfere with the Apple Watch compass. The compass isn't affected by Sport Loop bands introduced in September 2019 or later, or any version of the Sport Band.
Magnets in all Apple Watch models can also affect the accuracy of an external compass. If you're using another compass during activities such as diving, hiking, or navigating, keep it separated from Apple Watch when reading the external compass."
We hope this helps.
Cheers!