Object
Charlie Young's Wristwatch
A modest personal wristwatch: compact round face, clear numerals, plain leather or fabric strap and light wear from everyday use. Charlie lifts his wrist and glances at the watch with a quick, economical motion that punctures corridor banter. The watch reads as a tactile prop — small, unobtrusive, and readable at a glance — used in the hallway to mark deadlines and reorient conversation toward immediate tasks.
4 appearances
Purpose
To display the current time and provide an on-body temporal cue for immediate scheduling, deadline-driven orders, and rapid coordination in fast-moving workplace interactions.
Significance
Functions as a narrative pivot: the brief time-check compresses urgency, redirects the exchange between Charlie and Sam, and turns a trivial administrative request into a pressure point that exposes rank, pride, and frayed composure among staff.
Appearances in the Narrative
When this object appears and how it's used