Cheshire Cat Pocket Watch Design

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Design submitted by Cory from the USA.

Cory says: “I’m a big fan of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, and my favorite character was always the Cheshire Cat. I don’t much care for most of the depictions of the cat in popular culture, so I thought I would make my own. Most depictions of the cat are either too playful, or too sinister. I aimed to create a work of art that depicted the cat as mischievous, playful, and a tad sinister; one that is also a timepiece.

The hours are affixed around the outside of the case in normal clockwise fashion. The cat himself is segmented into 5 minute intervals, the grin, appearing first, is 5 minutes, his head is the 10 minute mark, and each stripe is five minutes. The singular minutes are four dots affixed just below and between the 12 and 1 hour markers.

`Oh, you can’t help that,’ said the Cat: `we’re all mad here. I’m mad. You’re mad.’

`How do you know I’m mad?’ said Alice.

`You must be,’ said the Cat, `or you wouldn’t have come here.’

So, yes. People who are mad about Lewis Carrol’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” as well as the many fans of popular culture references to the Cheshire Cat himself.

The only way to have a proper Cheshire Cat timepiece, I decided, was to do it as a Pocket watch design. The distinctive chain links flowing from one’s belt loop to the watch pocket of their jeans makes for a great conversation piece. Then revealing the ornate case, and opening it to reveal the cheshire cat inside makes for a unique timepiece.”

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69 thoughts on “Cheshire Cat Pocket Watch Design”

  1. I’m not a pocket watch kinda guy. But I get your vision and would buy this because I like the classic look hiding the digital design.

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  2. This has to be one of the best concepts, not only visually but i think it fits really well into the TokyoFlash family.

    Besides, who wouldnt want the Chesire Cat in there pocket?

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    • agree. I want this cat in my pocket! if this pocket watch has the creepy cat voice it will add another thrill.

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  4. Nice mix of retro and modern. The watch itself looks nice but I would fancy your particle style display, not a cat. I think for cat fans it is too geeky. For watch fans it is too cute. Maybe I’m wrong. The black watch looks best. The clasp is nice, gives a retro feeling (although I never experienced the zenith of pocket watches).

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  6. Thanks folks! I’m glad you like!

    Now, here are some bonus animation .Gifs and a youtube 360 degree view of the watch, and animation of it opening to the display.

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  8. Cory, this is just amazing! It suprised me because it’s so different from what you usually do. The only thing that bothers me a little is the cat’s mouth, but generally it’s great! 5*

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    • I tried several different variations of the mouth initially. This one looked the best of all of them so, I went with it.

      I knew the cat needed a curl at the corners of his mouth, and I wanted sharp teeth like the John Tenniel original of the cat, rather than the squared off teeth that other versions have.

      There is one other version in my sketch book that I may try at some point this weekend and post that here.

      Thanks for the input, and check back soon!

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  9. OMG! This is the most clever design yet and it caters to so many interests…especially to cat lovers like me! TokyoFlash must make this one! This is stellar, Cory! ***** 5+ stars for this one!

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  11. Meow you already have fans Cory! First of all I need to say, I wouldn’t wear the cat in my pocket. We talked a bit about it 😉 Independent from that, I totally like the black watch with the white diplay. I also like the mix of simple&modern and ornamentic&retro. With another display (maybe something symmetric, maybe something from your other watches) I would like to have it. As for this watch, I can’t see it in my pocket, but in the shopping window 😀 Respectful 5* from me. Good luck!

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  16. I’d buy several of a table top, or wall hung, version. It wouldn’t have to be huge, maybe 3 inches or so.

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  17. This is a very clever design! May I ask what program you use to make your images? Photoshop just doesn’t cut it…

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    • Professionally at work I use 3d studio max, but for personal work I have been modeling in blender and then exporting to POVray for lighting and renders.

      Both are available for free, blender has a pretty light learning curve, but POVray takes awhile to get use to.

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  21. I am quite pleased that this has been recieved as well as it has, I was a little concerned that this might be a niche design. Not so, it seems!

    🙂

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  22. OMG, this is marvelous! How much will it be and when can I buy it? I don’t think it’s too cute, the cheshire cat isn’t cute, he’s always been more mischievous than friendly

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  23. I LOVE this. I’d really love to have it as a wall clock! I grew up with Alice and read it over and over as I was growing up (along with Heidi, Smoky the Cowhorse, and lots of others). Like you, the Cheshire cat was my favorite character, although I loved the white rabbit and all the others.

    Do you think you might consider making it a wall or stand-alone clock? I’d love it bedside.

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  26. I am absolutely IN LOVE with this pocket watch! I want to buy one right now! I’ve got a couple of purses that would love awesome with a pocket watch or it would look fantastic hung on the wall right next to my desk for an pretty yet unobtrusive time piece. I really hope this makes it to production. Do you have any estimates on what the final product might cost?

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  27. I would definitely buy! I would suggest a resonance coupling charging mechanism. I fantasize about a nice wooden box that has the resonance charger built into the bottom.

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  29. It’s invigorating having so much enthusiasm for this design, as well as so many brilliant suggestions for it. The idea for a resonance charger hidden in a wooden case, the wall clock idea, and the wrist watch version are all very cool indeed! Thanks folks! :grinning like a Cheshire Cat: 😀

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  30. I signed up JUST so I could say how much I love this idea and would buy it in a heartbeat if it was for sale.

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  33. This is a great watch, the design is awesome and the disappearing cheshire cat is such a good fit with Tokyo Flash watches. The best design I’ve seen here for ages which could definitely be made.

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  36. I would prefer the American McGee version of the Cheshire Cat (I like the sinister aspect). A more masculine design would be preferred. Possibly some customization options would make this a definite yes for me. I love the concept though. With this design as is, I might wait until I could find it as a bargain somewhere.

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    • @Julie – Thanks for taking the time to do that! There are a ton of cool designs on here, and you won’t regret making an accont 😀

      @Ron – I liked McGee’s version as a game, it played well and knew what it wanted to be, and did it very well. I can’t wait for Madness Returns!

      @Falkor – I tried that at first, but every time-keeping method I attempted with it seemed contrived, so I went for a more stylized version to fit with the LED format. I’m happy that so many have liked the resulting design!

      Thanks all for the comments, and feel free to relink on FB and retweet ;p

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  38. I would buy this in a heartbeat. I *love* unusual watches – I have a goofy watch from Disney that is numbered and runs backward 🙂 I’ll put it on my purse or make a necklace out of it, but a smaller/lighter version or a female wrist watch would be even better.

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  39. More eye candy for your viewing pleasure.

    I took some of the suggestions to heart and made a new version that’s always on LCD instead of the push button LED lights, and included a wooden box design as per Mechno’s suggestion. Enjoy 🙂

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  40. Would buy this in a heartbeat. I’ve been wearing pocketwatches for years, but this is one of my favorite ideas yet.

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    • Lots of aspiring artists in this thread 🙂

      Blender.org and Povray.org should get you started, both are free for download!

      Good luck!

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      • To add to that, Cory also referred me to 3D Studio Max which I used for my most recent concept that should be appearing on the blog soon.

        I have absolutely no artistic talents, or knowledge of the program, and in my opinion, the watch came out quite nicely…. For my first project.

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    • Wait… you did the binary watch with the glass face. I loved that one! Hope to see more of your stuff, Keiron!

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  42. Cory,

    You say you are worried about this being a niche item. Odds are it will be, for the steam punk, anime, sci-fi, geek crowd, etc. That should net you about $10 gazillion dollars in the first year alone. 😉

    I would definitely recommend hooking this up with Think Geek.

    thx,
    Gopher.

    P.S. yer watch has people drooling all over Facebook now.

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    • Good to know, Gopher! Perhaps the niche is just bigger than I anticipated. Posting on Think geek’s wall as I type this 😉

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  43. Want. Like. Burning.

    I would buy a pocket watch and a wall clock as well. Amazing design. Simple yet engaging. Love the wooden box, too.

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    • I’ve built up a bit of equanimity about the stars rating. It peaked at 4.3, and stayed there for a good week and a half, then dropped to where it is now (and probably lower) in the span of a few days. The comments are what I’m really concerned with, and I’m very happy with these! 😀

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  47. If by chance this were to be made what do you think the price range would be? Any guess?? 200+ ? less than 200? 500??? LoL

    Jason Banales
    Gig Harbor, WA

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    • Well, if you look at the rest of TF’s catalogue, you get a good idea of what the watches cost. They range from ~$50 all the way up to ~$220. Since this would be a pocket watch it could possibly be comparable to the Round Trip pocket watch version which is $80. (keep in mind, these are just estimates and are in no way official ;p )

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  48. I absolutely love this. Would definitely buy! 😀 I’m completely obsessed with the cheshire cat. 🙂

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  49. Just another quick question for you Cory…

    What would I type here to make a hyperlink to a youtube video? My newest concept – Lifeline – will be posted here within 48 hours and I have a rotating view of it which I would like to link to.

    Thanks for your help!

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  50. I starred this link in my email and I keep coming back to check on it. I haven’t worn a watch in years and I rely on my cell phone for the time, but this design is so amazing that I would definitely buy – and use – it! My boyfriend wants one too. I’m kinda hoping he’s forgotten about it because it would be cool to surprise him with it. In short, put me down for 2 orders if (when!) it comes out!

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