How to Draw a Watch (Easy Step by Step)
A wristwatch looks fancy, but it is mostly circles and straight lines. You start with one big round case, add a smaller circle inside, and then stretch two straps above and below it. It is a great drawing for practicing round shapes and lines that match on both sides.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 7 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a watch step by step
How to Draw a Watch · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch these 2 ovals. They only show where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase them at the end.
Step 2: The watch case
Draw a big circle in the middle of your page. This round case is the heart of the watch, so make it nice and big.
Step 3: The clock face
Draw a smaller circle inside the big one, leaving a thin gap all the way around. This is the face where the time shows.
Step 4: The top strap
From the top of the big circle, draw two long, almost straight lines going up, leaning a tiny bit toward each other. These are the sides of the upper strap.
Step 5: The buckle
At the top of the strap, draw a wide rounded rectangle lying on its side. Then draw a short line down the middle of it that pokes out below the bottom edge, like the tongue of a buckle.
Step 6: The bottom strap
Under the big circle, start at each side and draw two lines going down. Join them at the bottom with a gentle, rounded curve, like a smile.
Step 7: Hands, marks and details
Draw two short lines that meet in the middle of the face and point up and out, like a V, for the clock hands. Add four small dashes at the top, bottom, left and right inside the face, three dots down the lower strap, and a little rounded square on the right side of the case for the crown.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your watch? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a diamond ring or how to draw a sock next.
Tips for drawing a watch
- Draw the big circle lightly first. If it comes out a bit wobbly, trace over it a second time to smooth it out.
- Keep the two top strap lines about the same length and slant. Looking at the left line while you draw the right one helps them match.
- Draw the two clock hands so they meet in the middle of the face, then put the four little dashes at the top, bottom, left and right so the face feels balanced.
Free watch coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this watch coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your watch drawing
Try a bright strap in red, teal or purple with a silver or gold case. For a creative twist, give your watch a rainbow strap.
Watch fun fact for kids
The first wristwatches were made for women in the 1800s. Soldiers started wearing them widely around World War I, because glancing at your wrist was faster than digging a pocket watch out of your coat.
Questions about drawing a watch
What shapes do I need to draw a watch?
You need two circles, one inside the other, plus a small rounded rectangle for the buckle at the top. The straps are just pairs of lines, and the crown on the side is a tiny rounded square.
How do I make my watch look round?
Sketch the circle lightly and turn your paper as you draw. Turning the page lets your hand move in an easy curve.
How do I draw the clock hands?
Draw two short lines that meet in the middle of the face and point up and out, like a V. Then add a small dash at the top, bottom, left and right of the face.
