Now I'm wondering what a fashionable young man's watch is supposed to look like. I think the synthwave aesthetic is really cool but maybe it's just me.
F91W from the article is unironically cool now (and has been since forever afaik). Especially in streertwear circles. I’ve legitimately seen plenty of people from early 20s to mid 30s wear F91WF, with Balenciaga tier of the outfit to match. From the streets to night clubs to literally anywhere, both men and women. Definitely not the “socks and sandals and polo shirts crowd.”
Hell, there are photos of Obama wearing it well during his early days[0].