[amelius]

> I know plenty of guys with bracelets, chains, rings, earrings and/or tattoos

These are mostly considered to be low-status symbols. For men, in fact it is often recommended not to wear necklaces to a job interview, and hide any tattoos.

[Jim_Raynor]

Maybe he already got a job? So lets leave mechanical watches to unemployment?

[amelius]

Makes little sense as being unemployed for medium-long term also doesn't look nice in a job interview.

The watch basically says: I had a good job that paid well.