OMEGA Wristwatch
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.02112011-41-1
Object Type
Wristwatch
Manufacturer
Omega
(Founded 1903)
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Date
c. 2007
Medium
leather, metal (gold), glass (crystal)
DimensionsOverall W 1 3/4 in x L 11 in (4.4 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionRound-faced kinetic watch with 18K red gold bezel mounted on an 18K red gold casebody with a sapphire crystal inner casebody, and a brown alligator leather band. The reverse side of the watch is a glass panel allowing access to the internal workings of the piece.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
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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