my apple watch 11 has some strange symbols where the time should be displyed

Hello again, JustBillin!

I think I’ve figured out what you mean. Those symbols replacing the time are probably Arabic or Indi digits instead of what you’re used to (probably Arabic). To change it back, press and hold on the watch face. Then, click the “Edit button shown below the watch face. Then, swipe horizontal until you see the customization options labeled as “Numerals.” Then you can use the Digital Crown to scroll to the top. The numeral type should be called “Arabic Western.” The numerals should look normal again.

If I have understood you wrong please explain further or read my previous comment.

I hope this helps!

Hello, JustBillin!

It looks like your photo is a little too out of focus. The symbols are so obscured that I can’t tell what symbols they are. I noticed that you said you put it out of focus purposely to preserve your daughters’ privacy, but I would recommend that that you would take a screenshot on your Apple Watch and then:

• Use the Photos app on your iPhone to crop the people out.
• If you have Apple Intelligence on your iPhone, you can simply use the Clean Up tool to blur out the faces by tapping on each of them.

Before taking a screenshot, you may need to enable it on your Apple Watch first. To do so, go to the Settings app on your Apple Watch, go to General > Screenshots, then turn on Enable Screenshots.

To take a screenshot, press the Digital Crown and the side button at the same time to take a picture of the screen.

Your Apple Watch will save your screenshots onto your iPhone.

Reference: Choose a photo album and manage storage on Apple Watch - Apple Support

I recommend that once you do so, you should post the new screenshot by replying to yourself here and also repost this reply separately.

I hope this helps!

Did you already check this article, to find the icon shown?

Status icons and symbols on Apple Watch - Apple Support

Please try posting a photo that is in focus.

Platypus4 has given you the fix for your problem. This note may be helpful in explaining how how this feature works in general.

Fixing Unknown Symbols Displayed For Time… - Apple Community

Nope. They are not ‘clear enough’ for me to see.

Good luck.