Object
Josh's Wristwatch
A compact personal wristwatch worn by Josh: a small, easily readable round face set in a modest case with a plain leather or fabric strap and light signs of daily use. At 7:05 p.m. Josh lifts and glances at it; that brief motion punctures the bullpen's heated argument, provides a concrete reading that Donna insists upon, and functions as a tactile prop that shifts attention from semantic quibbling to an imminent broadcast decision.
3 appearances
Purpose
To display the current time and provide an on‑body timing cue used to coordinate media windows and time-sensitive actions.
Significance
Serves as the scene's temporal anchor: the watch's reading enforces the media window, concentrates the team's urgency, and converts debate into an irreversible political gamble—its glance catalyzes the launch decision and heightens stakes for messaging and careers.
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