Xcode 15.1 and Apple watch9 OS 10.3 not appearing in device list

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get an apple watch, series 9, running OS 10.3 to appear on the device list in Xcode 15.1? I am using an iphone 14pro running 17.2.1.

I have tried everything (unpairing/repairing the watch numerous times, disconnecting/reconnectiong, closing all programs and restarting all devices, deleting provisioning profiles, starting fresh with everything including deleting Xcode and reinstalling it). I have turned on Developer mode on both the phone and watch and have "trusted" the computer. Still watch does not appear.

I am at a complete loss for how to obtain an UDID number for the watch so I can add it to my developer account and load my new app to the watch. When the watch is paired to the phone, it does appear in the console section of xcode, just not showing up in the device list or target device under the WatchApp section. This section says "no eligible device connected to this mac".

Any help is much appreciated.

Did you manage to solve the problem?

Xcode 15.1 and Apple watch9 OS 10.3 not appearing in device list
 
 
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