According to Vedomosti newspaper President Vladimir Putin is so popular in Russia that he starts fashion trends by wearing or publicly using certain products. Reporters noticed an interesting fact, Mr. Putin worn a Patek Philippe watch on his wrist. And it used to be the best seller in watch stores in Russia for a few years.



The Patek Philippe watch Putin has worn for years is one of the best-selling luxury timepieces in Russia, and when Mr. Putin was recently seen in China wearing a $40,000 Breguet Marine, that model sold out in Moscow in a few days. Breguet Marine CollectionThe Marine Collection is designed for men that live a luxurious life, with its demands for comfort, practicalness and elegance. The latest MARINE 5817 automatic boasts a new movement, a bigger case, a rubber strap and a redesigned face. Made for active men, they achieve their elegance through the modern application of Breguet?s traditional esthetic tastes. The Breguet Marine watches feature a durable case and a protected screw-locked winding crown, designed to make them reliable. The strong stainless steel case is also water-resistant up to 100 meters. It houses an 18-karat gold face that is silvered or blued, and engine-turned in the center with a fine wave pattern. Faceted, open-tipped Breguet hands with luminous coating point to Roman numbers punctuated with luminescent dots. Care for clarity is also noticeable in the center second hand and the large date with separate numerals at the 6 o'clock position. The transparent sapphire-crystal engine-turned caseback shows the excellent finish of the self-winding movement (111⁄2-ligne, 35 jewels, Cal. 517GG, numbered and signed Breguet, 65-hour power reserve, straight -line lever escapement. Monometallic, 4Hz balance -wheel. Adjusted in 5 positions) with its grooved edges; blued steel screws and the 18K gold winding-rotor decorated with the trademark wave pattern of the Marine collections. Both the stainless steel bracelet and the rubber band with screw-pins for protection highlight the uncompromising character of this watch on your wrist ? based on ancient traditions and featuring modern chic. Each watchcase is individually signed and numbered BREGUET. Also obtainable in 18-karat yellow gold.

http://www.watch-clone.com/news/putin.html

http://www.timebooth.com/wordpress/2007/03/20/1221.html

...this thread to TrueAlbo2006, brother! Betcha, he will be interested a lot!

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Vlad will have had this given to him. Breguet know they can't buy advertising like this!





Here's the watch I reckon Amused wears

Nope, this is the watch Amused wears:

Well, they might try and steal Putin's watch as well But unlike the GWB case, they will end up armless

That is correct.



Most Russians say it's "Putinka" - a superior vodka made by "Moscow Distillery Cristall". They say it's mild in flavor and very smooth. One of the promotional campaigns for "Putinka" claims that it is actually good for relaxing and overcoming fatigue.




Vodka "PUTINKA" is a superior vodka made by "Moscow Distillery Cristall". It is very mild in flavor and smooth.
Vodka "PUTINKA" is a luxurious drink for having joy, opening out, overcoming fatigue and relaxing.
General Director
JSC "Moscow Distillery Cristall"

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