My son must be a throwback then 
. He loves to wear watches - we only had inexpensive ones thus far since he tends to “lose” them. He got a watch as an award in school - with the school logo, engraved with the award info and year at the back - looked very elegant. Of course, lost it within the year 
. I got him a replacement watch (without the engraving) this xmas. He also loves tie-clips and by now, has a collection (thanks to mom!).
He did get cufflinks from a friend this xmas, but has to get a shirt to be able to use them!
We are thinking of getting him a nice dress watch for his 21st birthday later this year. Any suggestions on brands? Not the 39000$ kind - perhaps something under 2000$?