Apple Watch is taking an hour to factory reset

Hello Zora44,

We would like to see how we can help you ith erasing your Apple Watch. The steps in this link will be the only avaiable option to erasing your Apple Watch: Unpair and erase Apple Watch - Apple Support

"Unpair Apple Watch and remove Activation Lock

1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
2. Tap My Watch, then tap All Watches.
3. Tap  next to your watch, then tap Unpair Apple Watch.

Your Apple Watch is erased and removed from your iCloud account, Activation Lock is removed, and your watch is ready to be set up again. For more information, see the Apple Support article About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch.

Erase Apple Watch and settings

To erase your Apple Watch without unpairing it, follow these steps.

1. Open the Settings app  on your Apple Watch.
2. Go to General > Reset, tap Erase All Content and Settings, then enter your passcode.
3. If you have an Apple Watch with cellular, choose to keep or remove your cellular plan.

• Keep your plan if you want to pair your Apple Watch and iPhone again.
• Remove your plan if you want to pair your Apple Watch with another iPhone or intend to cancel your cellular subscription. (Contact your carrier to cancel your subscription.)

4.When the process finishes, set up your watch again. When asked, restore from a backup."

Cheers!