Watch emoji meaning

The watch emoji represents a wristwatch, a small device designed to tell time and typically worn around the wrist. This emoji is often used in conversations to symbolize time, schedules, punctuality, or even as a reference to fashion and style. Wristwatches have been a popular accessory for centuries, combining practicality with personal expression. When sharing this emoji, people might be talking about being on time, setting reminders, or highlighting the importance of managing time wisely. It can also refer to the elegance and functionality of watches as a part of everyday life.

The watch emoji was approved in Unicode 1.1 and added in Emoji 1.0, see related proposal L2/09026