Emmanuel Macron (France) Macron keeps it elegant yet discreet with a Cartier Tank (~$6,000). A symbol of French sophistication, perfectly aligned with his image as a modern statesman.
King Charles III (UK) The British monarch wears a Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Chronograph (~$10,000). Quietly luxurious the watch complements his royal style.
Vladimir Putin (Russia) Putin is a fan of high-end luxury watches. His collection includes the Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar (ref. 5039) worth $60,000 and the A. Lange & Söhne Tourbograph valued at $500,000. Subtle? Not exactly.
Justin Trudeau (Canada) Trudeau rocks the IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII (~$4,250). Rugged yet refined, just like his political image. A nod to Canada’s strong aviation history? Maybe.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Ukraine) Zelenskyy wears a Luminox Navy SEAL 3501 (~$400). Practical, durable, and no-frills—just like his leadership during tough times. A watch built for resilience.
Narendra Modi (India) Modi favours an Apple Watch Series 8 (~$399). Tech-savvy and forward-thinking, it’s a reflection of his push for a digital India.
Xi Jinping (China) Xi opts for understated luxury with a Vacheron Constantin Patrimony (~$30,000). This classic piece aligns with his image of quiet power and control.
Kim Jong-un (North Korea) Kim reportedly wears an IWC Portofino Automatic (~$12,000). Surprising? Perhaps. But the watch reflects a taste for Western luxury in an otherwise isolated regime.
Source: Superwatchman
Olaf Scholz (Germany) Germany’s Chancellor keeps it practical and professional with a Nomos Tangente (~$2,000). A minimalist Bauhaus design perfectly embodies German engineering.
Mohammed bin Salman (Saudi Arabia) MBS sports the ultra-luxurious Richard Mille RM 27-03 (~$800,000). Flashy and futuristic, this watch perfectly aligns with his bold and ambitious persona. Is it worth the money though…who knows!
Fumio Kishida (Japan) Kishida stays loyal to Japanese craftsmanship with a Grand Seiko SBGA211 Snowflake (~$6,000). Precision, elegance, and innovation—all hallmarks of Japanese design.
Donald Trump (USA) Trump has bee seen wearing a vast array of watches including Rolex, Vacheron Constantin and even his own watch ‘Trump Watches’. One watch in particular he has been seen wearing a lot is his Patek Philippe ‘Golden Ellipse’ Ref. 3738/122 (~$40,000).
Do any of these come as a surprise to you, if so which one? Also I know most of these people are likely to have a collection and multiple different watches, these are just some they have been seen wearing more regularly.