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Seiko Isihara Wristwatch
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Seiko Isihara Wristwatch
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Seiko Isihara Wristwatch

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.736461.1
Object Type Wristwatch
Manufacturer (Founded 1881)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal (stainless steel), leather, glass
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 2 1/4 in x W 1 1/2 in x D 2 7/8 in (5.7 cm x 3.8 cm x 7.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionSilver 24 hour wrist watch with a black leather strap. An adjustable ring around the face of the watch has abbreviations for various cities across the world. Three of the hands of the watch are glow in the dark.
Inscriptions and MarkingsEngraved on reverse of watch face: WORLD TIME IS QUITE OBVIOUS DISPLAY 24HR 100 YEAR CALENDAR 24 WORLD [heart logo] BATTERY LIFE APPROX, 10 YEARS WITH BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR ACCURACY: 20 SECONDS / YEAR ANTI-S MAGNETIC CASE BACK CONCEALED CROWN MADE IN NIPPON SII H00891
InscribedEngraved on reverse of watch face: WORLD TIME IS
QUITE OBVIOUS DISPLAY
24HR 100 YEAR CALENDAR
24 WORLD
[heart logo]
BATTERY LIFE APPROX, 10 YEARS
WITH BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR
ACCURACY: 20 SECONDS / YEAR
ANTI-S MAGNETIC CASE BACK
CONCEALED CROWN
MADE IN NIPPON SII
H00891
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the 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 SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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