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Bruno Söhnle Wristwatch
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Bruno Söhnle Wristwatch
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Bruno Söhnle Wristwatch

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.111884
Object Type Wristwatch
Gifter
Manufacturer (Founded 2000)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium metal (stainless steel), leather, glass
DimensionsOverall - 3D (Clasped, laid on side) H 1 3/4 in x W 2 7/8 in x D 2 5/8 in (4.4 cm x 7.3 cm x 6.7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionStainless steel wristwatch with white face, navy hands, blue reflective numbers, and dark navy leather band. Model name is Mechanik IV.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscriptions on watch face: "Bruno Söhnle; Uhrenatelier; Glashütte/SA; Mechanik Edition No. 4; Made in Germany" Engraved in circle on band and on crown: "BS" Watchband fastener: "Bruno Söhnle" Reverse of watch fastener: "Stainless Steel" Reverse of watch face: "Bruno Söhnle; Glashütte/SA; Mechanik; Edition Nr. 4" Around reverse of watch face: "100; Saphirglas; Limitiere Auflage; 246/500; 10ATM; Edelstahl"
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official working visit to the White House by German President Joachim Gauck on October 7, 2015.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama and 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 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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