A watch is a status item. She is able to tell a lot about her master. A similar accessory in the male image is especially important. That is why influential people choose this jewelry especially carefully. Many Russians ask themselves: “What kind of watch does Putin wear?” And all these people have different goals.
Component of the image
Many are wondering what kind of watch Putin has. Some of them are his fans who are trying to imitate their idol in everything. But there are opposition representatives who are trying to find out where the president got so much money for such an expensive accessory? Of course, the head of the Russian government is trying to give preference only to expensive and stylish models. After all, this once again testifies to his excellent taste and a fairly high income. If you pay attention to European politicians, you can see that their jewelry looks much more modest. Only Silvio Berlusconi had a watch that cost more than Vladimir Putin. It was an accessory by Vacheron Constantin, which cost $ 540,000.
What do other presidents wear?
Many heads of government are afraid of condemnation of their voters. That is why their choice is quite modest. For example, George W. Bush chose a Timex watch, which costs about $ 50. Well, the Russian president does not fall to the level of a simple guy, and therefore Putin’s watches are usually real masterpieces. They help him create the image of a principled, pedantic, neat and rather conservative man. His collection is rich in products of the most famous brands. Among them are Blancpain, A. Lange & Sohne, Patek Philippe, Breguet and others. Chechen President Kadyrov Ramzan Akhmatovich is the owner of a rather large collection of watches. One of the favorites is the Bovet brand. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has an accessory priced at 11,000 euros. His hand is adorned with a Swiss chronograph by Patek Philippe. And US President Barack Obama is modest enough. He wears a Jorg Gray 6500 Chronograph watch that costs just $ 325.
Favorite Brand
It has long been no secret that Vladimir Vladimirovich wears a watch only on his right hand. More recently, some watchmakers even began to produce accessories with a button for the factory of the product located on the left. As far as we know, on all watches it is located on the right. Such an accessory is perfect for lefties, and the button for their factory will not press in the wrist. And to start such a chronometer is now much more convenient. Among the presidential watches, a special place is occupied by the Blancpain Léman Aqua Lung Large Date. They are made of noble satin steel and look very stylish. It was these Putin watches that became truly legendary. But what distinguishes them from others? In fact, this accessory is quite versatile. It harmonizes perfectly with a business suit, focusing on the excellent taste of its owner. And also a similar product is perfect for those people who lead an active lifestyle.
Features of Blancpain Watches
They are not susceptible to moisture, so they do not need to be removed in order to just take a shower or wash. And also similar watches are able to withstand the pressure of several atmospheres. Therefore, you can safely dive deep into the water in search of ancient amphorae. Vladimir Putin’s watch has a strap that looks like leather, but it is made of very high-quality rubber. That is why they are quite comfortable to wear.
However, this is not their main advantage. This model is highly reliable and accurate. On a fairly concise dial is a date indicator. Although the design is simple, but, in general, Putin’s favorite watch looks pretty noble. The automatic winding mechanism is decorated with Geneva stripes, which are also on the platinum of the mechanism itself. A mere mortal is unlikely to be able to afford such a decoration. Their release is limited to 2005 copies, and the price exceeds $ 10,000. Another Blancpain Putin watch is made of steel and has a black dial and a strap of the same color. They cost about $ 15,000 and appeared in the president’s collection in early 2007.
President's collection
Everyone knows that Blancpain is not the only brand owned by Vladimir Vladimirovich. In 2003, President Putin’s watches were Patek Philippe Calatrava, and then Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar, which cost about $ 60,000, was also seen on it. At first glance, they seem rather modest, but this opinion is erroneous.
This once again confirms the conservatism of the head of government and his refined taste. A.Lange & Sohne Tourbograph is the most expensive chronograph in the entire collection of the president. They are decorated by hand. Their case is made of platinum, and the crown is made of white gold. The silver dial of such an expensive accessory is rhodium-plated. Unusual is the fact that for the manufacture of arrows used blue steel. In a word, luxury just blows from them, and they are able to emphasize the rather serious image of the president. Even the strap is made of crocodile leather, and the clasp is made of platinum. The cost of such jewelry ranges around $ 500,000.
More modest accessories of the president
The cheaper A.Lange & Sohne 1815 watches are priced at $ 25,000. They are quite modern, have a silver dial and are made of white gold. Their feature is not only high quality, but also practicality. The dial of the item is very elegantly decorated. Watches of the brand IWC Pilot's Watch Mark XV are considered quite elegant. They have a dark blue dial and are of little interest to journalists, as their cost is only $ 3,400. But they very attracted the attention of fans of the president, because Look stylish enough. Previously, IWC produced chronographs exclusively for pilots. They had bright arrows, large numbers, which made them quite convenient for the pilots. But after the men began to combine romance and reliability in their accessories, that is why they turned their attention to the products of this brand.
Special Presidential Accessory
And yet, one of the favorite watches of the head of the Russian government is the Swiss chronograph Patek Philippe. This is not surprising, because they are made of yellow gold and really deserve attention. This accessory has an automatic drive. Not without an eternal calendar. Here you can see not only the date and days of the week, but also a leap year, and even the lunar calendar. The cost of such jewelry ranges from 57,950 euros. Many companies produce fakes that are very similar to the original. Such a product will cost much cheaper and will cost its owner only 650 US dollars.
The cost of the presidential collection
As noted above, the President’s collection has Breguet watches. A similar accessory costs about $ 32,000. Of course, any official is able to explain the origin of such a product and will not associate it with his work. But the fact that Vladimir Putin issued a decree in the summer of 2002 that states the need to approve principles regarding the conduct of public servants is well known. According to this document, any official should not question his behavior. But this decree does not contain specific information, and the president himself allows himself to wear fairly expensive accessories. Although many civil servants are seriously outraged by the total cost of the presidential collection, which exceeds 22 million rubles.
Thus, we see that the head of the Russian government has a rather large and luxurious collection of watches, which once again emphasizes his status and great taste.