0x231A

0x231A refers to the Unicode code point U+231A, whose character name is WATCH. It appears as a stylized wristwatch glyph (⌚) and is part of the Miscellaneous Symbols block. The symbol is commonly used to represent time, clocks, or timekeeping in text and user interfaces.

Encoding and rendering notes: In Unicode, WATCH is a single code point. In HTML, it can be written as a numeric character reference such as ⌚ or ⌚. In UTF-8, it is encoded as a three-byte sequence. Rendering can vary by platform and font: some environments display a plain monochrome glyph, while others may show an emoji-style version if an emoji presentation is requested (for example via an emoji variation selector).

Usage and context: WATCH is used as a general icon for time-related concepts, such as indicating a clock, scheduling, or timing features in software and documents. It is distinct from clock-face emoji characters, which are part of a different set (for example, the clock-face numbers in the U+1F550–U+1F567 range). In accessibility terms, screen readers typically read U+231A as “watch.”

Related symbols: Other time-related Unicode characters include U+23F0 ALARM CLOCK and various clock-face pictographs in the U+1F550–U+1F55B range. These provide a broader set of icons for clocks and time measurement across platforms.

History and standards: U+231A is an established symbol within the Unicode standard and is widely supported by modern fonts and rendering engines, making it a common, portable choice for indicating a watch or time in text.