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Russian President Vladimir Putin Boasts $700,000 Watch Collection

Russian President Vladimir Putin has curated an impressive collection of luxury timepieces totaling $704,835, but how did he afford this on a $112,000 salary?

Haute Living

June 18, 2012 · 1 min read

Russian President Vladimir Putin has curated an impressive collection of luxury timepieces totaling $704,835, including pieces by some of the most renowned watchmakers of the world, like Patek Philippe and A. Lange & Sohne.

But the President’s lavish compilation of wrist candy has left many wondering, how did he afford this on his $112,000 salary?

Photo: Alexey Druzhinin/AFP/Getty Images

A. Lange & Sohne Blancpain Haute Time Patek Philippe Vladimir Putin Watches

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