An AI-generated tattoo project that renders a dramatic shattered clock in black and grey realism, exploring time, fragility, and transformation on living skin. The design centers on a large circular face etched with bold Roman numerals, now fractured along a radiating seam that runs from the center outward. Cracked shards detonate across the image, some curling inward to cradle the hands, others scattering toward the periphery, creating a sense of motion within stillness. The clock hands emerge from the middle with ornate filigree, contrasting with the brutal geometry of debris, while subtle gradient shading from near-black to soft grey gives the piece depth and a lifelike texture. The outer ring remains mostly intact, serving as a frame that anchors the composition and invites a viewer’s gaze to travel along the linework. The piece is designed as a strong cover-up option: the dramatic neguration and the dense shards provide ample opportunity to mask older tattoos, while the grayscale palette ensures readability and longevity on the skin. In technique, the design benefits from crisp linework for the numerals and minute marks, paired with smooth transitions that mimic the way ink sits in dermal layers, a hallmark of black and grey tattooing. For tattoo enthusiasts seeking a meaningful tattoo with a timeless metaphor, this clock motif offers a classic yet contemporary statement. The AI-origin of this concept demonstrates how digital ideation can translate into compelling body art, and it aligns with trends in realistic tattooing, small tattoos, and bold cover-up solutions, while remaining faithful to the craft of tattoo design, ink quality, and the enduring appeal of the timepiece as a symbol.