What is the ruling on gold-plated watches for men?

The questioner : The questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, a man got married, and during the marriage he received gifts, among which were gold-plated watches. He is now confused: should he sell them, keep them, or what should he do? Knowing that the gold plating cannot be separated from the watch.

The Shaykh : Gold-plated watches are forbidden for men. Because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade gold for the males of the Ummah. If a person is gifted a gold watch, let him give it to his women, let him give it to his women, because it is permissible for a woman to wear gold.