The Black Flag Cafe is the place travelers come to share stories and advice. Moderated by Robert Young Pelton the author of The World's Most Dangerous Places.
Personally I think it's more pretentious for a president to wear a Timex, e.g. Clinton or Dubbya. You're not working class so don't pretend. You're not fooling anyone.
On the other hand, wearing half-million dollar watch (e.g. Putin) is probably a bit too much.