Macron's Watch Controversy Amid Protests and TV Interview
A video of French President Emmanuel Macron removing his wristwatch during a TV interview went viral, with claims that the "luxury" item is worth €80,000 ($85,000). However, French media reports debunked the claim, stating that the watch is made by Bell and Ross and costs between €1,600 and €2,400. Macron removed the watch to prevent noise from being picked up by sensitive microphones. The protests were against the Macron government's decision to use special constitutional powers to sidestep a parliamentary vote on the bill that will raise the minimum retirement age from 62 to 64.