Seiko Astron GPS Solar Wristwatch
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.105701
Object Type
Wristwatch
Gifter
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
Manufacturer
Seiko
(Founded 1881)
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
metal (steel), glass
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 1/4 in x W 2 in x D 5 5/8 in (3.2 cm x 5.1 cm x 14.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionAnalog wristwatch with steel link band, charcoal dial, and solar panel face. There are two subdials inset in the watch face. Engraved in two rings around the watch face are time zones by city abbreviation and UTC+ numbers.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official visit to the White House by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Japanese First Lady Akie Abe in April 2015.
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 66540607)
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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