You can unpair the Apple Watch from the iPhone without the iPhone nearby.
Have a look at the second part of this related article:
Unpair and erase your Apple Watch - Apple Support
You can also remove the Activation Lock in iCloud:
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If you can't access your iPhone or Apple Watch, or if your Apple Watch isn't paired with your iPhone and you need to turn off Activation Lock:
- Go to iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID.
- From the Quick Access Menu in the top right, select Find My. You might be required to sign in.
- Select All Devices, then click your Apple Watch.
- Click Erase Apple Watch. Select Next until the device is erased.
- Click the remove button
next to your Apple Watch.
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copied from: About Activation Lock - Apple Support