Putin spokesman sparks row with ‘$ 620,000 watch’

Pictures of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman flashing a watch worth an alleged $620,000 on Monday sparked controversy in the crisis-hit country.

Dmitry Peskov, who is given a broad remit to voice the views of the Kremlin strongman, was photographed wearing the pricey timepiece as he tied the knot with Olympic ice dancer Tatiana Navka on Saturday in the Black Sea resort of Sochi. As images of the glitzy event emerged, speculation centred on the striking black watch on Peskov’s wrist, its face decorated with a gold skull.