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Color Dreams Wristwatch
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Color Dreams Wristwatch
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Color Dreams Wristwatch

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.690785.1.a-c
Object Type Wristwatch
Gifter
Manufacturer (Founded 1992)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium leather (crocodile), metal (gold), glass
DimensionsPart a L 9 in x W 1 in x H 1/2 in (1.3 cm x 2.5 cm x 22.9 cm )
 Other L 4 1/2 in x W 7/8 in (2.2 cm x 11.4 cm )
 Other L 2 7/8 in x W 3/4 in (1.9 cm x 7.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionFranck Muller Cintree Curvex Color Dreams 5850 watch (.a) with a white crocodile leather strap and 18kt yellow gold body. There are two additional crocodile leather straps that are black (.b) and white (.c).

Watch has curved long sides and flat short sides where the wrist strap attaches. Face is mother of pearl and has the brand and style inscribed. Hour and second hand are white with a black trim. The second hand is red. Numbers on the watch are various colors. Dial is on the right side. Back of the watch is curved so that it lays comfortably and has the maker inscription and serial number. Crocodile white leather strap has natrual leather underside with the maker's inscription.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2009 Strasbourg-Kehl NATO Summit.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to First Lady Michelle Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library and Museum. The Obama Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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