OBSIDIAN Gold Class watch face

About OBSIDIAN Gold Class watch face

I got this after my old go-to watch face app started glitching and crashing on my Samsung Galaxy A54 back in early 2023. I’m the type who reads every review and tries every freebie before spending a penny, so I was skeptical about dropping cash on a watch face. But a buddy at the gym—let’s call him Dave—kept showing off his fancy gold-toned watch face and said it was totally worth it. After a week of hemming and hawing, I finally bought it. Honestly? It’s got that premium look without all the bulky stuff you see in other paid apps. The designs feel classy, not tacky, and the gold details don’t scream “I’m trying too hard.” For someone who usually sticks to free or cheap options, this surprised me.

Core Features

You get a bunch of different styles—minimalist, classic, even some with cool animated backgrounds. I tinkered with the complications (that’s the little widgets like weather, battery, steps) and most of them work fine on my Galaxy A54. You can swap colors, too, which is nice because the default gold might not match your outfit or mood. There are also interactive elements, like tapping a spot to open an app, though I found a few of those taps don’t always register right away. The app supports lots of smartwatch models—I checked for mine specifically before buying—so compatibility isn’t an issue. They push out new designs every few months, which keeps it from getting stale.

Real-World Use

I wear this watch face pretty much every day. Last Tuesday, I was stuck in a long line at the DMV downtown and kept glancing at my wrist out of boredom. The gold accents actually caught the light from the fluorescent bulbs, and I got a few compliments from the lady behind me—she asked where I got it. For battery life, it’s okay. On a heavy-use day with the always-on display, my watch drains faster than with my old basic face, but if I switch off the always-on, it lasts my entire shift at work (retail, so lots of moving around). The step counter widget sometimes lags by a few hundred steps, but I’m not a fitness nut, so it doesn’t bug me much. The weather complication was off by about 5 degrees one rainy Saturday, which was annoying.

Pricing & Value

This is a paid app, and it’s not cheap compared to many other watch faces. I think I paid around $3.99, which feels steep for something that just sits on my wrist. But look—most free watch faces are either ugly or loaded with ads, and this one has zero ads and no in-app purchases once you buy it. For a budget-conscious guy like me, I had to weigh the cost. I’ve had it for over a year now, so that breaks down to about 33 cents a month. Not bad. If you’re someone who changes watch faces every week, maybe skip it. But if you want one solid, good-looking face that lasts, the price is fair. Just don’t expect a refund if you change your mind—I tried a few days later and got nothing back.

Updates & Support

I’ve only contacted support once, back in November. My watch face suddenly went blank after an Android update, and I freaked out thinking I wasted my money. I sent an email on a Wednesday and didn’t hear back until the following Monday—so about five days. But the reply was actually helpful: they gave me a link to re-download it and clear the cache, and it worked. They didn’t ask for extra payment or anything. The app itself has had maybe three updates since I bought it, mostly adding new designs and fixing small bugs. I wish they’d speed up their email response, but at least they didn’t ghost me.

Data & Privacy

I’m not a privacy freak, but I check permissions. This app asks for access to your watch’s sensors (heart rate, step count) and storage. That’s pretty standard for any watch face that shows health data. It does NOT ask for location, contacts, or photos—I double-checked. I haven’t seen any ads or weird third-party pop-ups, so it feels clean. My only concern is that I couldn’t find a detailed privacy policy on the app store page before buying. After a year, no spam or suspicious activity on my phone, so I think it’s safe. Still, if you’re super paranoid, maybe skip it or email them first.