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Prim Brand Wristwatch
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Prim Brand Wristwatch
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Prim Brand Wristwatch

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.690765.2
Object Type Wristwatch
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal, glass, leather, gemstone (ruby)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/2 in x W 1 3/4 in x D 9 5/8 in (1.3 cm x 4.4 cm x 24.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionMen's Prim brand wristwatch with black leather strap, Roman numerals in gold colored metal for the numbers, and a rotating window for the date. At the top of the watch face is the Bohemian double-tailed lion from the Czech coat of arms. A single rounded ruby is on the adjustment knob on the right side of the watch. The watch is powered with mechanical automatic winding and the gears of the watch are visible from the glass reverse.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official state visit to Czech Republic in April 2009.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack 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. The Obama Presidential Library 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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