Watches: "Wristworks" at the Summit

The first watch to reveal itself to us was that of Russian President Vladimir Putin. A lover of fine timepieces, he was wearing his watch on his

right wrist, perfectly positioned for the photo of the historic handshake that would be published all over the world. Mr. Putin had chosen to wear his Blancpain Aqualung Grand Date for the summit. This classic model has frequently been spotted on the wrist of the Russian President. Presidential Watch Spotting in Geneva Aqualung Grand Date © Blancpain As for the watch worn by the American head of state, it was initially very difficult to see. A photograph taken in the villa’s library revealed a steel bracelet. Speculation was leaning towards one of the president’s two Omegas (Speedmaster and Seamaster) or his Rolex Datejust, which he wore at his inauguration earlier this year. One member of our editorial staff was wondering if he would wear his Speedmaster, the watch associated with the historic American landing on the moon, as a snub at getting there first. I was personally going against this hypothesis as the photo taken in the library showed a case with a crown, but no other pushers (unlike the Speedmaster). Repérage de montres présidentielles à Genève Joe Biden in the library of the Villa La Grange © Alexander Zemlianichenko / AP In any case, the speculation did finally come to an end just as the president was leaving Swiss soil. He stopped briefly on the tarmac of Geneva airport for a group photo, kneeling down to put us out of our misery with a flash of his Omega Seamaster. Repérage de montres présidentielles à Genève Joe Biden on the tarmac of Geneva Airport with his Omega Seamaster with the aluminium bezel © Compte Instagram de Niccoloy