What watches do famous politicians wear? Blacklist: who is not welcome in the USA. Ramzan Kadyrov, head of the Chechen Republic

Wrist watch, perhaps, is one of the few accessories that emphasize the individuality of the one who wears them. For Russian officials, politicians and heads of state-owned companies, this is also a way to demonstrate their worth. RBC studied watch models in the hands of civil servants, parliamentarians and top managers of state-owned enterprises and presents the results of its research.

Ramzan Kadyrov, head of the Chechen Republic

Watch brand and model: GreubelForsey, Tourbillon 24 Seconds Contemporain

Country of Origin: Switzerland

Price:$280 thousand

Family income in 2014:RUB 8.2 million($213.5 thousand

Only 33 watches of this model were produced - small batches are typical for this brand, experts say. “GreubelForsey is a young brand, the peak of its popularity was in 2010, but now it is no longer so relevant. “The $300,000 Bovet watch that Kadyrov wore in 2009 is more classic, timeless,” says Dmitry Krylov, general director of Chasovshchik.ru.

Vladimir Yakunin, President of Russian Railways

Watch brand and model: A. Lange & Sohne, Lange 1 Tourbillon

Country of Origin: Germany

Price: $176 thousand

: 4 million rub. per month ( $104 thousand at the average rate for 2014)

Yakunin has a “jubilee” watch, released for the 165th anniversary of the manufacturing company in the amount of 165 pieces. As explained in the Russian representative office of A. Lange & Sohne, the recommended retail price of the model released in 2010 was 5.7 million. These watches at current prices are at least three times more expensive than the watch he had in 2009 - a classic model of the same brand, but the Grand Lange series with a black dial. As stated in the manufacturer's response to RBC's request, the watch is made of a new gold alloy, “which has previously unattainable hardness.” Yakunin’s model has a function to stop the second hand, write employees of A. Lange & Sohne

Andrey Kostin, President of VTB

Watch brand and model: Breguet Tourbillon Automatic Power Reserve

Country of Origin: Switzerland

Price:$138 thousand

Income in 2014:RUB 240 million ($6.3 millionat the average rate for 2014)

In 2009, Andrei Kostin had a much more expensive watch - Patek Philippe, Sky Moon for $241 thousand.

Igor Sechin, President of Rosneft

Watch brand and model: Rolex, 218206

Country of Origin: Switzerland

Price: $63 thousand

: 15-20 million rubles. per month ( $391-521 thousand per month at the average rate for 2014)

“In Russia to Rolexes” for a long time were treated as an attribute of the nouveau riche in crimson jackets from the 90s,” says Dmitry Krylov, general director of the Chasovshchik.ru company. — The Russian market for this brand opened 5-7 years ago, when people flying in business class began to notice that Rolex was considered a worthy brand abroad. Now this is a must-have classic."

Pavel Astakhov, Commissioner for Children's Rights under the President

Watch brand and model: Rolex, Oyster Perpetual - Day-Date II

Country of Origin: Switzerland

Price: $50.8 thousand

Family income in 2014: RUB 55.2 million($1.4 millionat the average rate for 2014)

Astakhov's watch has a blue dial - a feature characteristic only of platinum Rolex, experts say

Watch brand and model: Chanel, Chanel J12 Quartz 33mm H1420

Country of Origin: Switzerland

Price: $32.5 thousand

Family income in 2014: RUB 162.2 million*($4.2 million at the average exchange rate for 2014)

In 2009, Valentina Matvienko had a cheaper watch: Harry Winston, Avenue Captive for $26.6 thousand.

Valentina Matvienko, Speaker of the Federation Council

Watch brand and model: ToyWatch, Fluo Yellow Sunshine

Country of Origin: Italy

Price: £62

Family income in 2014:RUB 162.2 million* ($4.2 million

Valentina Matvienko wears not only Chanel, but also inexpensive accessories. A bright yellow watch from young Italian brand ToyWatch, founded in 2006, is now discounted at under £100

* taking into account 152.6 million received from the sale of real estate

Anton Siluanov, Minister of Finance

Watch brand and model: Breguet Classique Power Reserve

Country of Origin: Switzerland

Price:$30 thousand

Family income in 2014:RUB 38 million . ($990 thousand at the average rate for 2014)

Dmitry Livanov, Minister of Science and Education

Watch brand and model: Breguet, Classique Alarm "Le Reveil du Tsar"

Country of Origin: Switzerland

Price:$30 thousand

Family income in 2014: RUB 37.5 million($977 thousand at the average rate for 2014)

Dmitry Livanov’s model is called “The Awakening of the Tsar” or, as it is informally called, “The Tsar”. It was precisely this watch that, with the help of Photoshop, “disappeared” from the hand of Patriarch Kirill in one of his photographs. The unerased reflection of the watch on the table surface helped to detect the fake, and the scandal that erupted because of this forced the culprits to apologize and return the original image.

Nikolai Valuev, State Duma deputy

Watch brand and model: Graham Grand Silverstone Luffield

Country of Origin: Switzerland

Price: $17.5 thousand

Family income in 2014:RUB 39.7 million ($1 million at the average rate for 2014)

The Nikolai Valuev watch model in a gold case was released in a limited edition of 250 pieces. According to Elizaveta Epifanova, editor-in-chief of the magazine “My Watches,” Graham mainly produces watches sporty style and casual style. “These are good mid-range Swiss watches, usually in the $5,000-$15,000 range,” she adds. “The model in a steel case costs about $6 thousand.”

Vitaly Mutko, Minister of Sports

Watch brand and model: Patek Philippe, 5024g

Country of Origin: Switzerland

Price: less $12 thousand

Family income in 2014: 7.6 million rubles.($198 thousand at the average rate for 2014)

According to experts, this is an old model from the 90s; it has an unusual shape for this manufacturer - Patek Philippe watches are usually produced in a round case. “Used ones would now cost about $10-12 thousand,” estimates Dmitry Krylov from Chasovshchik.ru. This is a very conservative model, the design is not modern, but they are discreet and go well with a suit, he adds

Vladimir Putin, President of Russia

Watch brand and model: Blancpain Leman Chronographe Flyback Grande Date ref.2885

Country of Origin: Switzerland

Price: less $10-11 thousand

Personal income in 2014: 7.6 million rubles.($198 thousand at the average rate for 2014)

The watches of this brand from the Lemain series are called “Putin’s watches.” In September 2009, at a factory in Tula, a mechanic approached Putin with a request for a gift. “Can I have a watch?” - Kommersant newspaper quotes. Putin, taken aback, took the watch off his hand and gave it to the worker. It was Blancpain Leman Aqualung. “I recently gave exactly the same ones to one boy, the son of a shepherd in Tuva,” Kommersant reports the president’s words. - And I bought it again. I really like them". Now the president has another model of the same brand. It also appeared in watches from other manufacturers - Patek Philippe, IWC

Sergei Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs

Watch brand and model: Blancpain Leman ref. 2860

Country of Origin: Switzerland

Price: less $10-11 thousand

Family income in 2014: 6.1 million rubles.($159 thousand at the average rate for 2014)

Sergei Lavrov chose a watch from the same brand as Vladimir Putin

Alexander Sidyakin, State Duma deputy

Watch brand and model: Romain Jerome, Titanic-DNA

Country of Origin: Switzerland

Price: less $10 thousand

Family income in 2014: 7.5 million rubles. ($195 thousand at the average rate for 2014)

When decorating the hull, genuine metal from the famous sunken ocean liner Titanic was used. According to representative Alexander Sidyakin, the deputy chose the watch himself, relying on his taste. According to Sidyakin, a watch should match the style of a business person, just like a tie. He also financed this purchase himself. “This is not the deputy’s only watch. All of them cost up to $10 thousand: within the amount that can be afforded,” explained Sidyakin’s representative

Elvira Nabiullina, Chairman of the Central Bank

Watch brand and model: Dubey & Schaldenbrand, model could not be determined

Country of Origin: Switzerland

Price: less $10 thousand

Family income in 2014: 66 million rub. ($1.7 million at the average rate for 2014)

The exact model could not be determined. “Dubey & Schaldenbrand is not such an interesting brand that all the models were captured somewhere. Perhaps the owner liked the watch visually, but most likely it was a gift. This is not a particularly prestigious brand, not very recognizable, so it’s unlikely that she would have bought them herself,” suggests Dmitry Krylov

Vyacheslav Volodin, first deputy head of the presidential administration

Watch brand and model: Glashütte, Original Classic Pilots Chrono Navigator Date

Country of Origin: Germany

Price: less $10 thousand

Family income in 2014: 62.9 million rubles. ($1.64 million at the average rate for 2014)

“This is a watch in a steel case, high quality, good. Gold is preferred by those who do not understand watches - supposedly it is prestigious, but real connoisseurs choose steel,” says Sergei Legeyda from the Moscow Watch Company

German Gref, President of Sberbank

Watch brand and model: Breguet, Classique Extra-Flat, ref.5157

Country of Origin: Switzerland

Price:$14.2 thousand(2009 prices)

Family income in 2014:n.d.

German Gref is faithful to his Breguet watches, which Vedomosti discovered in his possession in 2009. Then they cost $14.2 thousand.

Dmitry Rogozin, Deputy Prime Minister

Watch brand and model: Sturmanskie VK64/3355851, “Space Pioneers” series

Country of Origin: Russia

Price: less $230

Family income in 2014: RUB 11.7 million ($305 thousand at the average rate for 2014)

It was not possible to obtain Rogozin’s comments at the time of publication of the material.

Igor Shuvalov, First Deputy Prime Minister

Watch brand and model: Panerai, Luminor Marina Automatic

Country of Origin: Switzerland

Price: $7.5 thousand(current value)

Family income in 2014: RUB 478 million ($12.4 million at the average rate for 2014)

Igor Shuvalov has not changed the watch model he wore in 2009. Then it cost, according to Vedomosti, €4.2 thousand. “This is a sports model, wearing it with a suit is considered bad manners,” comments Dmitry Krylov. It was not possible to obtain comments from the official at the time of publication of the material.

Maxim Liksutov, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Road Infrastructure Development

Watch brand and model: Rolex, GMT-Master II

Country of Origin: Switzerland

Price: $8.3 thousand

Personal income in 2014: 14.5 million rubles. ($378 thousand at the average rate for 2014)

Due to the contrasting colors, the model received the unofficial name “Batman”, or “Black Knight”. “It’s practically impossible to get a model for free sale - Rolex artificially creates a shortage; you have to wait two months for it,” says Dmitry Krylov from Chasovshchik.ru. “Given Maxim Stanislavovich’s achievements in business before joining the civil service, his presence in the photo gallery on this topic is not entirely correct,” notes Maxim Liksutov’s representative. — He bought the watch himself, with his own money. They are, of course, not the only ones."

Alexander Khinshtein, State Duma deputy

Watch brand and model: Longines, model could not be determined

Country of Origin: Switzerland

Price: less $5 thousand

Family income in 2014: 8 million rub. ($208 thousand at the average rate for 2014)

Alexander Khinshtein's Longines are decorated with the coat of arms Russian Federation. This is the award watch he received from the Prosecutor General for his “contribution to the development of the legal space”

Sergei Naryshkin, Chairman of the State Duma

Watch brand and model:"Nika", collection "Prestige"

Country of Origin: Russia

Price: $1.5 thousand

Family income in 2014: RUB 11.8 million ($307 thousand at the average rate for 2014)

The watch with a white gold case, owned by Sergei Naryshkin, was produced at a Russian factory. “This brand is not highly valued in the market and this watch will not be a good investment. Their value immediately drops by 2-3 times after purchase, but watches from European manufactures, although they do not increase in price, at least do not fall so much,” says Sergei Legeyda

Dmitry Medvedev, Prime Minister

Watch brand and model: Apple Apple Watch Sport

Country of Origin: China

Price: more $350

Family income in 2014:8 million rub. ($208 thousand at the average rate for 2014)

Dmitry Medvedev acquired an Apple Watch in May 2015, even before the official start of sales. Vedomosti in 2009 discovered that he had Breguet, Classique Moon Phase for $32,200, but also, according to experts, he wears Swatch and other lesser-known and inexpensive brands and changes them quite often

Arkady Dvorkovich, Deputy Prime Minister

Watch brand and model:"Rocket", "Automatic"

Country of Origin: Russia

Price: less $0.7 thousand

Family income in 2014:RUB 55.5 million ($1.4 million at the average rate for 2014)

What does Abramovich and I have in common? With the one who is Roman, and not with the one who is Boris? We both prefer electronic watches with a digital display. The year before last I wrote a post where I compared . I didn’t know how much Abramovich’s watch cost, but I knew that I bought mine for 20 rubles. back in the dashing 90s. Let me remind you what they looked like:

It turns out that Abramovich’s watches are of interest not only to me. Friend mprohorova I pointed to more recent photos of Roman Arkadyevich’s watch:

And she reports that this is a watch for $150 (Polar M61) and is surprised that it is not a Rolex for hundreds of thousands. In my opinion, they are the same as they were the year before last.

dorim : Well, here’s the ambush... I was once very closely involved in Formula 1 and remembered one interesting story. Well, whether it’s true or not is still not known for certain, however, they say it’s true. In any case, the truth of the story does not change the essence of the matter :)

So, at the very first Malaysian Grand Prix there was information that the then owner of one of the Jordan Grand Prix teams, Eddie Jordan, visited a local flea market and bought a watch there - a fake Rolex for $50.

To the correspondent's question: Is this true? - Eddie, being a very open person, answered yes! And when he was asked: But how is it possible, you and a fake watch? - Eddie, continuing to be an open person, replied that on the hand of a student or a hard worker, such a watch, even if it is real, will still be mistaken by others for a fake. And on his, Jordan’s hand, even a low-grade fake will still be perceived as a Rolex. Well, that’s why there’s no reason for him to pay tens of thousands of dollars for a watch.

Here too, it seems, is a similar case. It’s still Abramovich, no matter what kind of watch he wears. People like me, poor people, need to somehow try to raise their status among those around them, with a car, a hut, a watch or bots. Why does he need it?

Here are my changes. My favorite watch with the proud name Asahi has finally retired after 20 years of service. No, they still show the time, but the plastic case is worn out. I had to buy new ones. I haven’t found a watch for 20 rubles anymore, and not because they have become more expensive, but they simply don’t sell them in Volgograd, well, they don’t exist and that’s it. What attracted me to Asahi was the simplicity of the design and the sparse information on the display, where only the time was displayed in large numbers (which is important for a tourist). I had to buy it in Hong Kong, half a planet away. No, I have a Rolex:

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the fake one, of course, was picked up on the road. One of the advantages of a bicycle as transport: the road is close, you find many interesting things. What did I not find, especially in Western Europe: even a tent with a sleeping bag. The toad didn’t allow me to throw it away, so I carried two tents and two sleeping bags on the trunk. And money - without counting. But I digress. Of course, I wouldn’t wear a Rolex, even if they paid me extra, it’s heavy, there’s too much yellow metal, and on a rough road it can even tear the skin off your hand. In general, I bought myself a new watch through Ebay for three American rubles:

Very pleased so far

Appeared in London court wearing a Polar M61 watch for £93. Many were surprised by the choice of the billionaire. The Polar brand is known for its heart rate monitors and heart monitors; such watches are preferred by athletes to monitor their heart rate. Subsequently, Abramovich was seen wearing Polar M61 at the stadium and on vacation. Like his Western colleagues, the businessman sometimes combines sports watches with business style. Sympathy for the brand is shared by Oleg Deripaska, who was also photographed several times wearing Polar watches.

Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft

Casio, $10

During an interview with Politico in 2014, the Microsoft founder was asked what kind of accessory he was wearing on his arm. He replied: “It’s just a ten dollar watch.” I've been photographed more than once wearing basic Casios. The watch of a person with a net worth of $79.2 billion costs, if not $10, then at most $20. Only once did a more expensive watch appear on a billionaire’s wrist. During an event dedicated to the Swatch Paparazzi smart watch, which Swatch launched in 2004 together with Microsoft, Gates appeared with a prototype of the new model on his wrist (the project was not a resounding success).

IN Casio watch(G-Shock line) Prince Harry of Wales also wore them in his youth, but as he grew older, he swapped them for a reputable Rolex.

Li Ka-shing, owner of Cheung Kong Group and The Hutchison Whampoa

Seiko, $50

He has a fortune of $33.3 billion, he owns a Sunseeker yacht and a Gulfstream 550 plane. But the businessman prefers simplicity in his clothes, and he proudly told reporters that he wore a $50 Seiko watch for many years. Ka-shin only replaced his beloved old Seiko with Citizen a few years ago.

Lloyd Blankfein, CEO of Goldman Sachs

Swatch, $100

Financier Lloyd Blankfein, listed by Forbes in 2014 as one of the world's most powerful people, is a Swatch fan. He has several models of the brand, including silver and black watches, each costing no more than $100. Blankfein easily combines affordable watches with a formal style. The American press even nicknamed Blankfein a hipster banker.

Hans Rausing Sr., heir to Tetra Laval

Timex, $40

The second richest person in Sweden has a fortune of $12.5 billion. Among other things, Hans Rausing owns an estate in British Sussex of 900 acres and a substantial collection of vintage cars. But in some matters the billionaire demonstrates considerable frugality. He gets his hair cut by the village barber, demands a pension discount on event tickets and wears a cheap Timex watch.

Stephen Schwarzman, CEO Blackstone

Financier Stephen Schwarzman was capable of $3 million, but he is frugal in his choice of watches. Shvartsman comes to business meetings in business suit and black and white plastic Swatch. This is not the only Swatch in the businessman’s collection; he also has a color model.

Chuck Feeney, founder of The Atlantic Philanthropies Casio

The Irish-American businessman is famous (his fund has already distributed $6.2 billion). Chuck Feeney spends very moderately on himself. The billionaire does not have his own house or car, but he wears $15 plastic Casios. As Feeney himself puts it: “If I can tell the time with a watch with a five-year battery for $15, why would I bother with a Rolex?” They joke about the billionaire that this is an amazing position for the founder of Duty Free, who made his fortune selling luxury goods, including expensive watches.

Francois Hollande, President of France

Swatch Quaterman, €85

Previous French President Nicolas Sarkozy's favorite watch was a Patek Philippe. But the socialist Francois Hollande wears a Swatch Quaterman watch for €85 (stainless steel model with a leather strap). Among other major politicians who wore Swatch, it is worth remembering former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.

Nick Hayek Jr., CEO of Swatch

Swatch founder Nicholas Hayek Sr. wore watches from his own brand. It is logical that the current CEO of Swatch, Nick Hayek, has an extensive collection of the brand - from laconic and colorful to the latest “smart” Touch Zero One. Hayek was especially proud that other watch magnates also wore Swatch watches. In an interview, Nick Hayek said that “the boss of Patek Philippe (Thierry Stern - Forbes) skiing in Swatch Chrono.”

Barack Obama, US President

Highgear Enduro Compass, Jorg Gray JG6500, $210

For a long time, Barack Obama's favorite watch remained the Tag Heuer Aquaracer. However, in 2007, the Secret Service gave Senator Obama a Jorg Gray JG6500 chronograph for $210 for his birthday. Since then, he has not parted with this watch - he wore it to the inauguration in 2009, and posed for the covers of The Economist and Time. Jorg Gray even released a special edition in honor of Obama. The US President also has a very economical leisure watch - the Highgear Enduro Compass sports watch for $70.

George Bush Jr. and Bill Clinton, former presidents USA

The American watch classic Timex (the company has existed since 1854) enjoyed special favor among US presidents. Bill Clinton favored the plastic electronic Timex Ironman (about $40), a model he began wearing while governor of Arkansas. Although, after leaving the presidency, Clinton exchanged Timex for much more expensive watch brands.

George W. Bush also loved Timex, specifically the $50 Indiglo model with dial and leather strap. Now the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Texas is selling a gift Timex Indiglo watch with an American flag on the dial and Bush's signature on the back of the watch, a copy of the one he himself wore for many years ($59).

Pope Francis

Current head catholic church promotes modesty. Restraint concerns not only the policies of the Vatican, but also the lifestyle of the pontiff. Pope Francis wears simple white robes and a metal cross from his Argentine "slum bishop" period. That is why journalists were not surprised when they identified a simple black plastic Swatch on the Pope’s wrist.

John Bogle, founder of Vanguard Group

Gift cards with company logo, $14

Legendary investor John Bogle received his cheap watch as a gift from a shareholder in 1995. Bogle then opened the package and saw a watch with the Vanguard Group logo, his name and the phrase “Still on Watch” engraved on the dial. The businessman knew he couldn't accept a gift worth more than $50, so he checked the value of the watch and found it was worth $14. The watch is still with him.

Mitt Romney, US presidential candidate in the 2012 elections

Nixon, $200

During the 2012 presidential race, Mitt Romney was spotted wearing a black watch not quite usual for a politician - a stainless steel Nixon Private SS ($200). The brand is popular mainly among surfers, as the watch is waterproof to a depth of 100 m. Romney has a house in La Jolla, California, located near the ocean, this area is a very popular place for boarding. The politician bought a new watch at one of the surf shops near his home.

Among the modern business elite and politicians Roman Abramovich enjoys authority and attention from the public, who notice any detail in the appearance of a celebrity person: from a suit to a watch. Impeccable style, love for high-quality accessories, subtle taste in creating a harmonious image - all this distinguishes representatives of the secular Olympus. Relatively recently, the regular watch on Roman Abramovich’s wrist was replaced by a Polar heart rate monitor. Although chronometers from this brand are also present in his collection of functional accessories.

Roman Abramovich's watch

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Undoubtedly, a watch is an accessory that emphasizes your status and individuality. Russian officials and managers of state-owned companies are no exception here. RBC studied the watch models in the hands of our leaders and presents the results of its research. Let us remember that it all started, given to him by his wife Tatyana Navka, this topic was one of the most discussed on the network.

Ramzan Kadyrov, head of the Chechen Republic

BrandAndmodelhours: GreubelForsey, Tourbillon 24 Seconds Contemporain. Price:$280 thousand Family income in 2014: 8.2 million rubles ($213.5 thousand at the average exchange rate for 2014).

Vladimir Yakunin, President of Russian Railways

Watch brand and model: A. Lange & Sohne, Lange 1 Tourbillon. Price:$176 thousand Family income in 2014: 4 million rubles per month ($104 thousand at the average rate for 2014).

Photo: RBC

Andrey Kostin, President of VTB

BrandAndmodelhours : Breguet, Tourbillon Automatic Power Reserve. Price:$138 thousand D departure in 2014 240 million rubles ($6.3 million at the average exchange rate for 2014).

Photo: RBC

Igor Sechin, President of Rosneft

Watch brand and model: Rolex, 218206 Price:$63 thousand D departure in 2014 : 15–20 million rubles. per month ($391–521 thousand per month at the average rate for 2014).

Photo: RBC

Pavel Astakhov, Commissioner for Children's Rights under the President

Watch brand and model : Rolex, Oyster Perpetual - Day-Date II. price:$50.8 thousand Family income in 2014: 55.2 million rubles ($1.4 million at the average exchange rate for 2014).

Photo: RBC

Valentina Matvienko, Speaker of the Federation Council

Watch brand and model: Chanel, Chanel J12 Quartz 33mm H1420. Price:$32.5 thousand Family income in 2014: RUB 162.2 million . ($4.2 million at the average exchange rate for 2014)

Watch brand and model: ToyWatch, Fluo Yellow Sunshine. Price:$62. Family income in 2014: 162.2 million rubles ($4.2 million at the average exchange rate for 2014). Valentina Matvienko wears not only Chanel, but also inexpensive accessories. A bright yellow watch from the young Italian brand ToyWatch, founded in 2006, is now discounted for less than $100.

Photo: RBC

Anton Siluanov, Minister of Finance

Watch brand and model: Breguet, Classique Power Reserve. Price:$30 thousand Family income in 2014: RUB 38 million . ($990 thousand at the average rate for 2014).

Photo: RBC

Dmitry Livanov, Minister of Science and Education

Watch brand and model : Breguet, Classique Alarm “Le Reveil du Tsar”. Price:$30 thousand Family income in 2014: 37.5 million rubles ($977 thousand at the average exchange rate for 2014).

Photo: RBC

Nikolai Valuev, State Duma deputy

Watch brand and model : Graham Grand Silverstone Luffield. Price:$17.5 thousand Family income in 2014: 39.7 million rubles ($1 million at the average exchange rate for 2014).

Photo: RBC

Vitaly Mutko, Minister of Sports

Watch brand and model: Patek Philippe, 5024g. Price: less than $12 thousand. Family income in 2014: 7.6 million rubles ($198 thousand at the average rate for 2014).

Photo: RBC

Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation

Watch brand and model: Blancpain, Leman Chronographe Flyback Grande Date ref.2885. Price: less than $10–11 thousand Personal income in 2014: 7.6 million rubles. ($198 thousand at the average rate for 2014).

The watches of this brand from the Lemain series are called “Putin’s watches.” In September 2009, at a factory in Tula, a mechanic turned to Putin with a request for a gift. “Can I have a watch?” - writes the Kommersant newspaper. Putin, taken aback, took the watch off his hand and gave it to the worker. It was Blancpain Leman Aqualung. “I recently gave exactly the same ones to one boy, the son of a shepherd in Tuva,” Kommersant reports the president’s words. - And I bought it again. I really like them". Now the president has another model of the same brand. It also appeared in watches from other manufacturers - Patek Philippe, IWC.

Photo: RBC

Sergei Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs

Watch brand and model: Blancpain Leman ref. 2860. Price: less than $10–11 thousand Family income in 2014: 6.1 million rubles ($159 thousand at the average exchange rate for 2014). Sergei Lavrov chose a watch from the same brand as Vladimir Putin.

Photo: RBC

Alexander Sidyakin, State Duma deputy

Watch brand and model: Romain Jerome, Titanic-DNA. Price: less than $10 thousand Family income in 2014: 7.5 million rubles ($195 thousand at the average exchange rate for 2014)

Photo: RBC

Elvira Nabiullina, Chairman of the Central Bank

Watch brand and model: Dubey & Schaldenbrand, model could not be determined. Price: less than $10 thousand Family income in 2014: 66 million rubles ($1.7 million at the average exchange rate for 2014). The exact model could not be determined. Dubey & Schaldenbrand is not such an interesting brand that all models were captured somewhere. Perhaps the owner liked the watch visually, but most likely it was a gift. This is not a particularly prestigious brand, not very recognizable, the expert believes.

Photo: RBC

German Gref, President of Sberbank

Watch brand and model: Breguet, Classique Extra-Flat, ref.5157. Price:$14.2 thousand (2009 prices). Family income in 2014: n.d. German Gref is faithful to his Breguet watches, which Vedomosti discovered in his possession in 2009. Then they cost $14.2 thousand.

Photo: RBC

Dmitry Rogozin, Deputy Prime Minister

Watch brand and model: Sturmanskie VK64/3355851, “Space Pioneers” series. Price: less than $230. Family income in 2014: 11.7 million rubles ($305 thousand at the average exchange rate for 2014). It was not possible to obtain Rogozin’s comments at the time of publication of the material.

Photo: RBC

Igor Shuvalov, First Deputy Prime Minister

Watch brand and model: Panerai, Luminor Marina Automatic. Price:$7.5 thousand (current value). Family income in 2014: 478 million rubles ($12.4 million at the average exchange rate for 2014).

Photo: RBC

Alexander Khinshtein, State Duma deputy

Watch brand and model: Longines, model could not be determined. Price: less than $5 thousand. Family income in 2014: 8 million rubles ($208 thousand at the average exchange rate for 2014). Longines by Alexander Khinshtein are decorated with the coat of arms of the Russian Federation. This is an award watch that he received from the Prosecutor General for his “contribution to the development of the legal space.”

Photo: RBC

Sergei Naryshkin, Chairman of the State Duma

Watch brand and model:"Nika", collection "Prestige". Price:$1.5 thousand Family income in 2014: 11.8 million rubles ($307 thousand at the average exchange rate for 2014). The watch with a white gold case, owned by Sergei Naryshkin, was produced at a Russian factory. This brand is not highly valued in the market and this watch will not be a good investment, experts say.

Photo: RBC

Dmitry Medvedev, Prime Minister

Watch brand and model: Apple, Apple Watch Sport. Country of Origin: China. Price: over $350. Family income in 2014: 8 million rubles ($208 thousand at the average exchange rate for 2014). Dmitry Medvedev acquired an Apple Watch in May 2015, even before the official start of sales. Vedomosti in 2009 discovered that he had a Breguet, Classique Moon Phase for $32,200, but also, according to experts, he wears Swatch and other lesser-known and inexpensive brands and changes them quite often.

Photo: RBC

Arkady Dvorkovich, Deputy Prime Minister

Watch brand and model:"Rocket", "Automatic". Country of Origin: Russia. Price: less than $0.7 thousand Family income in 2014: 55.5 million rubles ($1.4 million at the average exchange rate for 2014).