POCKET WATCH TATTOO

Let time stand still for a moment.

The direct translation of a pocket watch tattoo is one of a pocket watch. They were most common in the 16th century until wristwatches took over.

Such tattoos are often used to stop time for a moment, as a reminder to a specific time or rather for a stylish vintage look.

Read on for more inspiration.

meaning of a pocket watch tattoo

Next to the invention of the wheel, the clock is one of man's oldest inventions. Egyptians relied on obelisks and water clocks, Chinese and Japanese chose candle clocks, the Persians used a time clock, and we Europeans relied on hourglasses and sundials.

So there are MANY ways to keep track of time. But one thing has always remained the same: reliance on clocks to measure time. Pocket watch tattoos are only a small part of the tattoo repertoire of clocks. There are a lot of other subjects such as a sundial or old watch. Although a pocket watch tattoo remains undefeated in tattoo land.

For most people, a pocket watch tattoo represents time, a specific event or person. Often our artists pocket watch tattoos in combination with other elements, changing the meaning of time into something more complex. For example, well-known combinations are those involving roses, eyes and skulls been popular for a very long time.

Different styles

A pocket watch can also be set in any style. Do you prefer old school, blackwork Or do you lean more toward a neo-traditional look? We have an artist for every style. Although we do see 3 styles recurring:

Sketchy pocket watch tattoos

Despite the round shape of the clock, it naturally lends itself very well to geometric designs. That's because of the sharp angles of the hands and the steam punk interior.

REALISTIC POCKET WATCH TATTOOS

Realistic tattoos remain in, for decades. They are often quite large and leave a powerful and striking effect.

FINE LINE POCKET WATCH TATTOOS

Fine line work also remains supreme when it comes to a pocket watch tattoo. Usually, fine line pocket watch tattoos are smaller in size. It is usually a highly simplified version of a realistic pocket watch combined with many graphic lines, set with a fine needle.