Yeah it's glowy. Does it look like a proper dark matte face in the flesh?
The Connected's LCD display is far from ideal. Depending on the angle, some watch-faces can look 'convincing', but if you are looking at it in the dark, then you will definitely perceive the "glow". If the rumors are true, the upcoming "Connected 2.0" (or whatever it will be called), will be noticeably improved in this aspect. Fingers crossed!