POLAR Retro LCD Watch Face for Wear OS

POLAR is a retro LCD watch face for Wear OS with 144 color combinations, 7 background brightness levels, one complication and Always-On Display.

POLAR is a retro LCD watch face for Wear OS that combines the character of classic digital displays with a modern, highly customizable design.
Large dot-matrix digits, subtle inactive segments, a textured LCD-style dial and a moving seconds trail create the look of a real electronic display, while independent background and accent colors let you build anything from restrained monochrome combinations to vivid acid palettes.

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Retro LCD Watch Face for Wear OS

POLAR is inspired by classic LCD displays, but designed for modern Wear OS watches. The interface combines large digital numerals with inactive matrix segments, texture and depth to give the screen a more authentic display-like appearance.

  • Large dot-matrix digital time
  • Subtle inactive LCD segments
  • Textured background for added depth
  • Moving seconds trail around the edge of the dial
  • Clean digital layout designed for quick readability

144 Color Combinations

POLAR gives you independent control over the background and foreground accent colors.

  • 12 background colors
  • 12 accent colors
  • 144 selectable color combinations
  • Background and accent colors can be changed independently

Choose quiet silver and muted combinations for a traditional LCD look, or create something more expressive with colors such as acid green, hot fuchsia and electric cyan.

7 Background Brightness Levels

The background artwork includes 7 brightness levels, allowing you to control how strongly the LCD texture and inactive segments appear.

Background brightness is independent from the selected background and accent colors, giving you an additional level of control over the final appearance.

Note: this setting changes the brightness of the watch face artwork. It does not control the physical screen brightness of your smartwatch.

Time, Date and Battery Information

POLAR keeps the essential information visible without overcrowding the dial.

  • 12-hour or 24-hour time based on your Wear OS system settings
  • AM/PM indicator in 12-hour mode
  • Day and date
  • Battery percentage
  • Segmented battery indicator
  • Moving seconds trail around the perimeter

Customizable Complication

POLAR includes one customizable complication slot that can display information from compatible Wear OS complication providers.

The available complication options depend on your smartwatch and the apps installed on it.

Always-On Display

POLAR includes a dedicated Always-On Display designed to keep the essential information visible while simplifying the active watch face.

  • Simplified ambient layout
  • Decorative background layers are hidden in AOD
  • Moving seconds trail is hidden in AOD
  • The customizable complication is visible only when the watch face is active

How to Customize POLAR

Press and hold the watch face, then select Customize to change:

  • Background color
  • Accent color
  • Background brightness
  • Complication provider

All customization options are included with the watch face.

Compatibility with Wear OS 5+

This retro LCD watch face for Wear OS requires Wear OS 5 or newer.

POLAR is a standalone Wear OS watch face and does not require a companion phone app.

Technical Notes

  • Built with Google Watch Face Format v2
  • No ads
  • No in-app purchases
  • All customization options included
  • Standalone Wear OS watch face
  • No phone companion app required

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes POLAR a retro LCD watch face?

POLAR uses large dot-matrix digits, inactive display segments, textured background layers and restrained digital information to recreate the character of a classic LCD display on a modern Wear OS smartwatch.

How many color combinations does POLAR include?

POLAR includes 12 background colors and 12 accent colors that can be selected independently, providing a total of 144 color combinations.

Can I adjust the brightness of the background?

Yes. POLAR includes 7 background brightness levels. This setting changes the appearance of the watch face artwork and does not change the physical screen brightness of the watch.

Can I customize the complication?

Yes. POLAR includes one customizable complication slot. The information available depends on the complication providers supported by your smartwatch and installed apps.

Does POLAR support 12-hour and 24-hour time?

Yes. POLAR follows the time format selected in your Wear OS system settings and displays an AM/PM indicator when 12-hour mode is active.

Does POLAR include an Always-On Display?

Yes. POLAR includes a simplified Always-On Display. Decorative background layers, the moving seconds trail and the complication are hidden while the watch face is in ambient mode.

Does POLAR require a companion phone app?

No. POLAR is a standalone Wear OS watch face and does not require a companion phone app.

Which Wear OS version does POLAR require?

POLAR requires Wear OS 5 or newer.

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