Briton in Russia revives Soviet-era watches for luxury market- and Putin

Briton in Russia revives Soviet-era watches for luxury market- and Putin

Fashion Network April 21, 2026

When David Henderson-Stewart first visited Russia’s Raketa watch factory, its ⁠few remaining watchmakers were huddled in winter coats. Now, President Vladimir Putin now wears a watch made by ⁠its bespoke offshoot.