Nina Worthe Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 So, now that I have tattoos on my lower arm, I find myself in a dilemma. Wearing a wristwatch will be on top of my tattoos. What do you guys do? Just wear the watch over it? Switch to pocket watches? Does it affect the wear of your tattoo? joakim urma 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6361-wearing-a-watch-over-tattoos/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
joakim urma Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I always walk around stark naked, as to not obscure any of my tattoos No but seriously... For me, part of the tattoo magic is that whole tattoos seldom gets seen in the best angle and the best light for a long period of time when you view them on other people. It's part of the charm I think, that they are a bit secret in that way. I love seeing just glimpses of well made tattoos pass by on the street or half a tattoo peek out under somebodys sleeve. Sometime the mood is right to ask them to show the whole tattoo, sometimes that's not the case. In my opinion, my tattoos are for my enjoyment first and foremost anyway. I don't think about how other people will or won't get a good view of them (except for job interviews or formal settings when they could be distracting) Talk to me in a tattoo shop or convention setting and I'd be happy to drop my pants most of the time. Not to be too much of a elitist snob but I think tattoos are for the initiated, who love and respect the art. I don't bother a lot with how my tattoos are viewed by "plainskins" when I'm out and about in every day life. Wear the watch or don't wear it, whatever you feel like that day. And enjoy your tattoos. There enough is time to get naked in front of mirrors in your privacy or with whoever you want to share it with. Just my 2 cents bongsau, polliwog, Nina Worthe and 9 others 12 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6361-wearing-a-watch-over-tattoos/#findComment-116721 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nina Worthe Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 Thanks for the thoughtful response, I agree with your sentiments wholeheartedly. My question was a little more of a practical one, though - I should have been clearer. Will wearing a watch damage my tattoo? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6361-wearing-a-watch-over-tattoos/#findComment-116734 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugilist Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Life will damage your tattoo! Rob I 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6361-wearing-a-watch-over-tattoos/#findComment-116736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob I Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I haven't had any issues with my watch hurting the tattoo it wraps around. You are fine. Nina Worthe 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6361-wearing-a-watch-over-tattoos/#findComment-116740 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cork Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 My shirts, pants, and boxers have yet to wear mine away. Although I do make sure to put some fabric between my back and a barbell. That knurling! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6361-wearing-a-watch-over-tattoos/#findComment-116742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nina Worthe Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 Thanks guys :) It always feels dumb asking questions like this, but hey, if you don't ask, you'll never know. joakim urma 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6361-wearing-a-watch-over-tattoos/#findComment-116767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 So, now that I have tattoos on my lower arm, I find myself in a dilemma. Wearing a wristwatch will be on top of my tattoos. What do you guys do? Just wear the watch over it? Switch to pocket watches? Does it affect the wear of your tattoo? I don't wear a watch,(my phone is a good clock for me) actually the only jewelry I ever wear is my wedding ring. but like was said,IMO the watch will have no effect on tattoos , the only thing I can think of is may not be as sun tanned under the watch maybe. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6361-wearing-a-watch-over-tattoos/#findComment-116770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob I Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Prob goes without saying but wait till the tattoo is healed before you start wearing your watch. Dan and Nina Worthe 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6361-wearing-a-watch-over-tattoos/#findComment-116775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nina Worthe Posted June 20, 2015 Author Share Posted June 20, 2015 yeah, definitely waiting for it to heal. I'm kinda pale so I don't spend time in the sun without sun block as it is, so I'm not worried about watch tan lines :) Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6361-wearing-a-watch-over-tattoos/#findComment-116803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtlsam Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 As long as the watch is a nice Rolex, you'll be fine. Anything else, beware! Nina Worthe 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6361-wearing-a-watch-over-tattoos/#findComment-116804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterJ Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Rolex is wack. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6361-wearing-a-watch-over-tattoos/#findComment-116805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CABS Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Timex or Casio! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6361-wearing-a-watch-over-tattoos/#findComment-116821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 If you have one of those apple watch things, they may not work as well if you have a dark tattoo apparently. Forgot who postedor where, but an article was posted about it somewhere on this forum. 21stNow 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6361-wearing-a-watch-over-tattoos/#findComment-116824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nina Worthe Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 If you have one of those apple watch things, they may not work as well if you have a dark tattoo apparently. Forgot who postedor where, but an article was posted about it somewhere on this forum. yea... no. I'd rather spend that money on better things. Like tattoos :P Lance and cltattooing 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6361-wearing-a-watch-over-tattoos/#findComment-116826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimstanley Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Only wear watches from chief keefs jeweler joakim urma and hogg 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6361-wearing-a-watch-over-tattoos/#findComment-116827 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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