Have pity
The poor fellow was possibly unaware of the 'correct' time (despite the numerous Rolex's available).
Some years back, as part of a freighter crew, we sat having a beer in the hotel and watching the local TV. The announcer said "Here is the world news. The time is about 9 o'clock. We are not sure because the studio clock is broken. In Lagos today..................."
I doubt if much changes - at least for the better.