The idea that Sumerian gods are depicted with watches on their wrists is a modern myth or misinterpretation. Sumerian depictions of gods usually show them adorned with various symbols, weapons, or attributes relevant to their roles or characteristics in Sumerian mythology. These symbols might include items like crowns, scepters, or other ceremonial objects, but there’s no historical evidence or scholarly consensus suggesting that watches, as we know them today, were part of Sumerian iconography.

It’s possible that in some depictions, certain circular or round objects could be interpreted as watches by modern viewers, but this would likely be a case of projection or misinterpretation rather than evidence of ancient Sumerians having timepieces resembling modern watches.

Sumerian art and mythology come from a civilization that existed thousands of years before the invention of wristwatches.

What you might be referring to are depictions of ancient Mesopotamian figures wearing wristbands or armlets, which were common adornments in their culture. These wristbands were often ornate and symbolized status or religious significance rather than being timekeeping devices like modern watches.

Sometimes, modern observers might see resemblances between ancient artifacts and modern objects due to pareidolia, where the brain perceives familiar patterns or shapes where none exist. So while there may be depictions of arm jewelry, they’re not actual watches but rather cultural symbols of the time.