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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.105479
Object Type Wristwatch
Gifter
Manufacturer (Founded 1905)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium metal (gold), gemstone (diamond), shell (mother of pearl), glass
DimensionsOverall - 3D (Clasped) H 3/4 in x W 1 1/2 in x D 3 3/4 in (1.9 cm x 3.8 cm x 9.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionRose gold wristwatch with mother of pearl face, ten inlaid diamonds at every hour mark except 12 and 3. At the top of the face there is an arched panel that displays the day of the week. To the right of the face there is a panel that shows the number of the month. The face of the watch is surrounded by a ring of indented metal. On the right of the watch there is a knob for adjusting that has the Rolex crown in the center. The watch strap is made of the rows of links, the exterior ones are a matte tone with shiny pieces in the center. The link where the clasp connects also has the Rolex crown.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the US-Gulf Cooperation Council meeting on May 14, 2015 at Camp David.
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 66540607)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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