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Russian President Vladimir Putin is on a 2-day visit to India from today. He is not only known for his political decisions but is also famous for his watches. Today we are going to tell you about his collection of super luxurious watches.
New DelhiRussian President Vladimir Putin is on a 2-day visit to India from today, He always remains in the headlines for his tough face, his politics and his image, But there is one thing which every time garners as much discussion as any of his big decisions, That is his luxury watch collection, The price, material, brand and rarity of Putin’s watches make them among the most expensive watch collections in the world,
Putin does not wear watches like any fashion lover. Many experts consider his collection as a silent message of power, class and status. When he raises his hand in public events, the camera’s focus often goes on his wrist. The reason is simple. There is no cheap watch there but there are such watches whose price is more than the average annual income of many countries.
Which watches of Putin are most discussed
You can see the list of his most high profile watches in the table below.
Putin’s top luxury watch collection
| model | brand | approximate price | material | specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turbograph Perpetual Pour le Merite | A. Lange and Sohne | approximately 500000 dollars | platinum, sapphire crystal | One of the rarest tourbillon category watches in the world |
| Blancpain Leman Aqua Lung Grande Date | Blancpain | around 10000 to 15000 dollars | High Grade Steel, Anti Reflective Crystal | Putin’s most viewed official watch |
| Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar | Patek Philippe | above 60000 dollars | gold and leather | Collector’s Edition, Perfection of Timekeeping |
| Breguet Marine | Breguet | 15000 to 20000 dollars | Gold case, sapphire back | Combination of classic and royal style |
| IWC Mark XVII | IWC | 5000 to 7000 dollars | stainless steel | Putin was seen several times wearing this watch in casual settings |
A Long and Son
blancpain lemon aqua lung
Patek Philippe
Breguet Marine
iwc mark
Why is the material so expensive
Putin’s watches contain materials such as platinum, 18 carat gold, crocodile leather straps, hand crafted movements and Swiss sapphire crystals. These materials themselves make the watch rare.
For example, their A Langue & Sonne Turbograph watch has a tourbillon mechanism, which is considered one of the most complex pieces of watch engineering in the world. Each watch takes several months to make and their quantity is also very limited.
Does Putin also gift these watches?
An interesting aspect of Putin’s personality is that he sometimes gifts his expensive watches to common people. This has also been recorded on camera many times. This is considered a part of image building where he shows the personality of a powerful leader as well as a generous person.
Why are Putin’s watches controversial?
A big controversy is that there is a big difference between Putin’s declared income and the price of watches. Many times organizations have asked how a person can buy such expensive watches on the basis of his official income. For this reason, many questions keep being raised regarding his collection. But the role of these expensive watches is very big in public image. It has become not just a timepiece but a symbol of power, strength and status.
