Perhaps, but it was true.
I have a $4 plastic watch sitting on my bathroom counter. Its the size of a wristwatch and it tells time and functions as an alarm.
That was intended to bait the authorities. He and his family can say otherwise, but I'm not compelled to honor foolish notions...whether offered by him, or you.
Again...if that's an watch, then a steam roller is used to iron hankies.