Sol James Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Hi guys! Curious to know what you think of pocket watch tattoos... Seeing lots of them lately. You think they they are a current trend or here to stay? I'm tempted to get one but can't help but think they are a bit cliche'd.. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6480-what-do-you-think-of-pocket-watches/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 I think if you're concerned about that then your mind is probably already made up that it is a passing trend. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6480-what-do-you-think-of-pocket-watches/#findComment-118805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol James Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 Yeah maybe! Care to offer your opinion mate? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6480-what-do-you-think-of-pocket-watches/#findComment-118808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Get a skull. jimmyirish, 9Years, writerAZ and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6480-what-do-you-think-of-pocket-watches/#findComment-118811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zetroc Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 As above: if you're worried about getting something because you think it's trendy, it's probably trendy. But if you really like it, just get it. pidjones, GlaryMilberg, Graeme and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6480-what-do-you-think-of-pocket-watches/#findComment-118812 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Get a skull. Short and precise. I like that. Ha ha! Graeme and oboogie 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6480-what-do-you-think-of-pocket-watches/#findComment-118836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 not real fond of pocket watch tattoos,like was said,kinda too trendy IMO. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6480-what-do-you-think-of-pocket-watches/#findComment-118837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
joakim urma Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I think they were really trendy about 5 years ago. Now they are starting to get neutral again Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6480-what-do-you-think-of-pocket-watches/#findComment-118882 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol James Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 Yeah I feel guilty for liking them! Same way that I feel guilty for liking a dodgy pop song!! Basically I have a spot on my arm where one would fit nicely.. Something else in the same shape would be cool... Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6480-what-do-you-think-of-pocket-watches/#findComment-118884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
marley mission Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 sol you're overthinking this - who cares who likes it - if its trendy blah blah you need to like it - thats it get what you get but dont get upset xcom, Naiemh, PopsBdog and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6480-what-do-you-think-of-pocket-watches/#findComment-118892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol James Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 Marley, I'm crying into my cornflakes about it!!!! I've had to have the day off work and everything! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6480-what-do-you-think-of-pocket-watches/#findComment-118894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
marley mission Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 i bet you are :) Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6480-what-do-you-think-of-pocket-watches/#findComment-118897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
omeletta Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Get a skull. I'm confused. What happened to the good ol' panther? Too trendy?? Sol, you're saying there is a nice spot on your arm where it'll fit, that indicates to me that you have a few tattoos already...so just put it there if you fancy it and don't worry. Sounds like it's not gonna be the only/first tattoo someone will look at, but rather one of many. IMHO, that's a difference somehow. Although it's probably not worth stressing about it anyway... Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6480-what-do-you-think-of-pocket-watches/#findComment-118902 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cork Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 My view on pocket watches is that I'd rather look at my phone or a wrist watch if I want to know the time. GlaryMilberg, oboogie, The Tig and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6480-what-do-you-think-of-pocket-watches/#findComment-118910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJDeepFried Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 A tattooed pocket watch is only right twice a day Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk The Tig, GlaryMilberg, Colored Guy and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6480-what-do-you-think-of-pocket-watches/#findComment-118922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colored Guy Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Pocket watches go great with owls. bongsau, SeeSea, oboogie and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6480-what-do-you-think-of-pocket-watches/#findComment-119281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AverageJer Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 If you want a certain tattoo but are worried about the design being too trendy one solution is to get the best goddamned version of that design ever. Awesome will never go out of style!* *except maybe the word "awesome" which is probably out of style. oboogie and MadeIndelible 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6480-what-do-you-think-of-pocket-watches/#findComment-119283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
STAGreg Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 My pocket watch tattoo is the only tattoo I don't like, that said thats more because it was not very well done, once I eventually get it re-lined/reworked I may like it, I think they can look really great, but can also look quite tacky if the style isn't right. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6480-what-do-you-think-of-pocket-watches/#findComment-121423 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pidjones Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 I ask a different line of questions; Do you own one (or have you, or someone VERY close to you), and - Do you know how to tell time on one? If the answer to either is No, there is your answer. Just like using a Latin quote when you don't know the language. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6480-what-do-you-think-of-pocket-watches/#findComment-121426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadeIndelible Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 @pidjones is diving into a whole nother topic of appropriation, so if I may, I'll try to add something impactful. Pocket watches, outside of tattoos are timeless. Obviously the vast majority of physical pocket watches are of no real significant value other than a gimmick or a novelty. If timeless is what we're after, then it is up to the person getting tattooed to choose which it is. Gimmicky or timeless. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6480-what-do-you-think-of-pocket-watches/#findComment-121458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
justalittle Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 @pidjones is diving into a whole nother topic of appropriation, so if I may, I'll try to add something impactful. Pocket watches, outside of tattoos are timeless. Obviously the vast majority of physical pocket watches are of no real significant value other than a gimmick or a novelty. If timeless is what we're after, then it is up to the person getting tattooed to choose which it is. Gimmicky or timeless. Pun intended? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6480-what-do-you-think-of-pocket-watches/#findComment-121480 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadeIndelible Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 I wish. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6480-what-do-you-think-of-pocket-watches/#findComment-121483 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBluewind Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 sol you're overthinking this - who cares who likes it - if its trendy blah blahyou need to like it - thats it get what you get but dont get upset This. So this. I think a pocket watch can be quite beautiful really. And the time you choose can have meaning. You can have the time be the time you were born signifying the moment your life in this world began. You can have the time be when a child was born. You can have the time be one minute to midnight signifying how close we always are to the end of our lives or the end of peace. If you get it done well by a good artist, it will transcend fad and simply be art. Best of luck :) Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/6480-what-do-you-think-of-pocket-watches/#findComment-124578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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