Wrist watches of famous Muammar Gaddafi

Three days ago something has happened that will go down in world history: the legendary Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, 42, who ruled Libya, was killed. Famous Libyan leader was a big fan of watches. He often ordered to watch with his own portrait for himself and as a gift.

In his early way the dictator Gaddafi, like Fidel Castro himself, preferred the prestigious gold wrist watch Rolex.

And for his forty anniversaries as a head of Jamahiriya Muammar Gaddafi has ordered 250 unique models by Chopard. The total cost of all those hours amounted to 7.5 million dollars. Of course, Gaddafi did not carry all 250 models - he was very fond of giving good wristwatch, decorated in memory of his portrait on the dial. Each year, the date of entry into office (Sept. 1) Muammar Gaddafi gave to a subordinate the new wristwatch. It was a sign of appreciation and gratitude to those who supported him.

Even the leader of the opposition of Ukraine Natalia Vitrenko, speaking in support of the people of Libya, was immediately blessed with a wristwatch, on which the portrait of Gaddafi is.

Another brands, who created wrist watches for Muammar Gaddafi, were Zodiac, Rotary è Movado.