The customer service is beyond on point. They work together as a team and the vibe is right. Very clean space, nicely decorated and smells good. Mike did my tattoo, he's chill. Very professional setting and ultimately a chill place to be. I am so happy it's down the street, they are about to take all my money. Who knew this place was just down the street from my house. Again, staff is chill after. read more

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Very impressed with 623. The owner Josh just did this massive piece on my shoulder and chest and I am pumped with the outcome. From start to finish, great communication and business ethics. And the studio all around is a comfortable atmosphere with his colleague Mike(I saw him do some great work while I was in there as well). Thank you 623! Highly recommend. read more

623 Tattoo - Shoulder Tattoo/Nature Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

Josh is such an incredible tattoo artist. He works thoughtfully and collaboration with the client. He is so much fun to spend time with but also worked so quick but diligently at the same time I don't think I'll ever go to another tattoo shop again. His lines are super cleanso much so that the healing time was so much quicker than previous tattoos I highly recommend visiting Josh. . read more

623 Tattoo - A clever and thoughtful cover up - Tattoo Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

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I had a great experience with 623 and Courtney, specifically. I had reached out to ~5-10 tattoo places and would either not hear back from anyone or was given the runaround as far as making an appointment/designing the tattoo. I found Courtney through Instagram and she responded to me immediately. I told her my ideas, set up a consultation, made another appointment to check on her drawing, and then quickly scheduled an appointment. The whole experience was seamless. 623 takes every safety precaution due to Covid. Josh and their apprentice were fun to be around. And Courtney went above and beyond to get my two tattoos just right. I couldn't be more grateful for her detailed work! read more

Absolutely loved my experience at 623 Tattoo! Courtney took an idea I've been thinking about for almost a decade and made a design better then I've ever imagined! She, along with everyone else in the shop, was patient, extremely kind, and so laid back. I was really put at easy about being tattooed for the first time. Highly, highly, highly recommend this place! read more

I wish I knew of Josh before I tattooed my sons name on my wrist at Pino Bros...ugh...then had to cover it up because it looked like a dotted line! Josh is a pro with script, I work at a salon and heard a few ppl talking about work he had done to a family member. They said it looked 3D, I believe it was a scorpion they were talking about. Anyway, he has a great reputation already. The shop is very well decorated, props to his wifey ;) Julia, she also runs the buisness. They keep the place very clean, very well lit, and they are just kind people. Josh is super talented, and honest. He will tell you if something's not a good idea or if he has another suggestion. You can tell he loves and cares about his work, I can appreciate that, and I will def be back! read more

Stay Away!!! Listen fellow Yelpers, with so many other tattoo options in the Watertown area there's no need to give your time and money to someone who couldn't care less about taking the time to make sure you get what you want. I came in to see Josh about getting a tattoo. He was rude and condescending and genuinely seemed disinterested in "his craft." I own a business, have for many years and wouldn't dream of hiring someone like him. Anyone who can put so little effort into customer service should not be trusted with a needle on your skin. I ended up checking out a few other places and had a vastly different experience. Do yourself a favor and do the same. read more

I have had a few tattoos from Josh. Honest and meticulous in his work. Clean place and very convenient. He is very helpful and listens to what you want. I highly recommend him read more

Might as well be a friggin Burger King cuz they definitely do it your way. Whatever crazy personal ideas you have for a tattoo...they do that. You want a huge dynamic vibrant color back piece ? They're blasting that shit in like a Storm trooper. You want some trendy side finger bullshit everyone else has? They're doin that to, and happily w no judgements. They are some of the most well rounded artists in the game. They do it all from black and grey, to neo trad, American trad, Horror gore. Theyl hook you up w lettering graffiti style, fine line, fancy pants filigree or some gangster shit. Trust me ive tested the waters here on over 50 tattoos and I always walk out a thrilled like a dog right after a big dump. There are a few things they wont do like shitty wonky lines, hamburger skin hack jobs, color realism that looks like washed out fake-ism. They keep it tight. I wont go anywhere else, i cant risk it. You wants sleeves? Done! You want infinity knots w lil birdies flyin out ? Done! Shamrock? Bam! Weed leaf? Bazinga! Portrait of grandma flippin off the dog? Nailed it! Something that describes the inner turmoil of your soul and thenduality of man?...umm...hel figure that shit out! The staff keeps it real and makes sure you have a cohesive idea thatl work in this type of medium. They are friendly, the shop is clean. They do fast precise work. You want a real tattoo shop w no bullshit thats been doin it for years then this is the place. Walk in a noob, walk out a friggin boss . -Ricky D. read more

This studio opens at noon however, Josh, the owner will show up whenever he pleases. I recently moved to Watertown from Florida and I was looking for tattoo shops near my neighborhood. I went to 623 Tattoo yesterday, around 12:30pm and the door was locked with a "sorry we are closed" sign, contradicting the hours shown at the door. I waited for a little bit, because I told my self "things happen, you never know". Finally Josh shows up 40 minutes late and told me he had a doctors appointment which is understandable. He invited in and we hit it off really good and I made an appointment for today at noon. This morning I got ready and went to the studio, only to find out Josh is not there and the doors are locked. The cherry on the top is that after Josh showed up 15 minutes late he told me that he has an appointment at 12:30 and that I should come back. I guess that's how they do business here in Watertown. Obviously never even driving by that place again. FU Josh, why would you tell me to be there at 12 only to tell me to come back at 13:30? read more

I found Josh, when trying to get some new ink and some old ink covered up.i started with the virgin mother and i must say it was perfect, i have had some many complements on the work. know i see him every 2 weeks im on my 5th tattoo with him in the last 3 months and still going. his work is clean, fast, does what you want and gives great advise when you ask. Josh covered up a 25 year old tattoo that was still bright but wanted something to match the theme of the sleeve im going for, he not old did a fantastic job, it has everything i wanted in it and you cant even tell its a cover up. his shop is clean, friendly including other customers, he great he puts in a movie so i can watch TV while i get my ink. he easy to talk to and accommodating. i will be finishing my sleeve with him and starting one on the other arm. after finding josh i wont go any where else . great artist read more

I only got a semi-colon but Josh was fast, friendly and relaxed. I called the day before and got an appointment for the next day. The phone consult was helpful and let me know what to expect (including eating before I came). He made it very easy for a first-timer. read more

623 Tattoo in Watertown, MA. Wow!! Josh Glantz owner ,artist. Amazing work. Extremely light hand. I'm not the type to say tattoos don't hurt, but with him the experience truly was less painful. I came to him with the idea for a memorial tattoo for my cousin. I had alot going on and he decided to turn it into a half leg sleeve. I gave him my thoughts and Josh turned it into art. I have 6 other tattoos including a half sleeve on my arm. This tattoo was by far least painful and healed the fastest and easiest. That's all thanks to Josh's skill, experience and light touch! My wife came to my appointment with me. For the next 3 hours my wife, Josh and his wife and myself talked and laughed over all kinds of topics. The end result was a beautiful piece of art skillfully completed. The atmosphere at 623 is so laid back and relaxing. Josh and his wife are great people extremely welcoming. You definitely feel like you are among friends! I've recommended Josh and 623 to everyone who will listen and I will continue to do so!! Can't wait for my next tat with Josh and the 623 Fam! BIG UPS TO JOSH GLANTZ and 623 TATTOO in Watertown MA.!!! read more

I went to 623 Tattoo this past weekend when a friend of mine asked me to go with her to the opening day, and she told me that a new tattoo parlor was opening up in the area and we went to check it out. From the moment we walked in we were blown away with the staff and the kind/welcoming atmosphere. The parlor it's self is modern and really classy, not at all what I would envision a tattoo shop to look like. Lots of custom art and cool things to look at! It was extremely clean, professional, and classy. There were tons of people in an out, but we were not at all ignored. We met the owners who made us feel welcome and gave us a tour of the place, it was like an open house event. We did immediately felt welcome and at home. We met their friends, family, and clients. Talked to many of the clients and decided to book an appointment after sitting with and getting to know Owner/Artist Josh. The booking was really simple and easy. Their policies were explained to me and why a deposit was required, in the past I never understood were my $ was going, and they told me the deposit held the time for the appointment and was applied to the tattoo's final cost. Pretty simple to me. All in all we had a great experience and cannot wait to go in for my tattoo! Will post after received! read more