

Also you have to remember to keep in mind how your tattoo will age. Something to keep in mind is that due to the fine detail required, clock tattoos usually look better when tattooed bigger. Fertility In some cultures, the hourglass is seen as a symbol of fertility.

This can be interpreted in many ways, such as the fleeting nature of life, the importance of making the most of every moment, or the inevitability of death. For example the exact birth time of a child could be recorded on the face of the clock. Time The most obvious interpretation of an hourglass tattoo is that it represents time. Or to take opportunities and live our lives to the fullest.Ĭlock and watch tattoos can also be used as a memorial tattoo or as a reminder of a certain time that is significant to you.

These tattoos can hold meaning in the same way as cherry blossoms for example, by reminding us that we have a certain amount of time and to use it wisely. The most obvious meaning of these types of tattoos is to represent time.Ĭlock tattoos are commonly associated with life and death and remembering that time doesn’t stand still for anyone. Now clock and watch tattoos are no longer commonly linked to prison tattoos and have a far more pleasant meaning. They were often tattooed without hands and used to symbolize the time they spent on the inside. Originally clock tattoos were popular among prison inmates. There is a huge variety of designs and styles to choose from. Clocks and watches are fairly popular tattoo designs at the moment, particularly vintage style grandfather clocks and pocket watches.
