Rav Dovid Feinstein and the Watch on Shabbos
Two men each claimed Rav Dovid Feinstein gave a different ruling on wearing a watch on Shabbos without an eiruv, until he explained they asked different questions.
A relative and his friend were arguing about Rav Dovid’s position regarding wearing a watch on Shabbos without an eiruv. They both claimed to have asked Rav Dovid. One claimed he said “assur” and one claimed he said “muttar.” They decided to both approach Rav Dovid at the same time. My relative asked Rav Dovid if he can wear a watch on Shabbos without an eiruv. Rav Dovid said yes. The friend objected: “But I asked the Rosh HaYeshiva if I should wear my nice watch on Shabbos and the Rosh HaYeshiva said I shouldn’t.”
Rav Dovid patiently explained, “You are allowed to wear the watch, but as a ben Torah you shouldn’t. You didn’t ask the same question as your friend.”