Windows
2 options- In Word / Outlook: type 231A then press Alt + X.
- Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.
Watch
A symbol from the Tech & UI collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- ⌚
- Unicode
- U+231A
- HTML entity
- ⌚
- Category
- Tech & UI
Export
Download Watch as a vector SVG or a raster PNG.
SVG uses the system font stack — open in any vector editor and convert to outlines if needed. PNGs have a transparent background.
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About the watch symbol
Commonly referred to as the Watch symbol, this character depicts a classic wristwatch with a round or square face and two wristbands. It belongs to the Miscellaneous Technical block and serves as a literal representation of a timepiece used for tracking hours and minutes. While it is primarily recognized as a visual icon rather than a spoken letter, it is read as the word watch when occurring within a sentence.
This symbol appears frequently in digital interfaces and social media posts to signify scheduling, deadlines, or the passage of time. In user interface design, it often acts as a loading cursor or a status indicator for a pending process. Writers also utilize it in promotional materials or event listings to denote a specific start time or to remind readers of an upcoming appointment.
How to type Watch
Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.
macOS
2 options- Enable “Unicode Hex Input” in System Settings → Keyboard, then hold Option and type 231A.
- Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 231A, then press Enter or Space.
Copy in every format
Every form of this character — for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, URLs and more. Click any value to copy.
Text vs emoji presentation
This codepoint has two standardized presentations. Append U+FE0E to force the monochrome text form, or U+FE0F to force the colorful emoji form. Default presentation: emoji.
Part of the Miscellaneous Technical block
⌚ watch lives inside the Miscellaneous Technical Unicode block. Browse every indexed character in Miscellaneous Technical →
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