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Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Boris Johnson, Kim Jong-un … which world leader has the fanciest watch?

Is that the time already – US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin both own a number of luxury timepieces. Photo: AP
Is that the time already – US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin both own a number of luxury timepieces. Photo: AP
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You won’t see a watch on the wrist of the Dalai Lama – his daily timepiece is a Patek Philippe pocket watch and, a gift from FDR, one of the most expensive watches owned by any world leader

Politics aside, what do Donald Trump, Kim Jong-un and Vladimir Putin have in common? We can only imagine the pressure these world leaders are under when it comes to tackling timely matters like world peace, or more recently, keeping a global pandemic under control.

When it comes to keeping up with their day, both Trump and Putin rely on their luxury watches. Here, we take a look at a handful of world leaders and what watch they wear to keep our world ticking.

Donald Trump

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Donald Trump seen wearing his Vacheron Constantin Historiques Ultra-fine 1968 in the Oval Office. Photo: AP
Donald Trump seen wearing his Vacheron Constantin Historiques Ultra-fine 1968 in the Oval Office. Photo: AP

Like many US presidents before him, including Barack Obama, Donald Trump is a fan of Rolex. The Swiss watchmaker’s Day-Date was famously dubbed the President’s Watch when US President Lyndon B Johnson first wore one in 1965.

Vacheron Constantin Historiques Ultra-fine 1968. Photo: Vacheron Constantine
Vacheron Constantin Historiques Ultra-fine 1968. Photo: Vacheron Constantine

Trump was already wearing the President’s Watch before he took office. Other watches he owns include the Patek Philippe Ellipse and a Vacheron Constantin Historiques 1968.

Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Putin wears Blancpain timepieces, among other brands. Photo: EPA-EFE
Vladimir Putin wears Blancpain timepieces, among other brands. Photo: EPA-EFE