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Master Control Geographic
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Master Control Geographic
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Master Control Geographic

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.121881
Object Type Wristwatch
Manufacturer (Founded 1833)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal (gold), glass, leather
DimensionsOverall - 3D (overall dimensions) L 10 1/2 in x W 1 3/4 in x H x D (0 cm x 4.4 cm x 0 cm x 26.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionJaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Geographic Caliber 939 men's gold watch, white face with gold detailing and black leather band. Automatic Swiss movement and programmable for 24 time zone with two actively displayed.

A gold twelve at the top and the rest of the hours are marked with gold triangles with circles and minutes are marked with black dashes. There are three subdials: The first subdial on the left goes from 0 to 40 and indicates the power reserve. The second subdial to the right goes from 1 to 31 in increments of every other odd number and is used to track phases of the moon. The third subdial in the bottom center tracks the time in the second time zone. Underneath the third subdial is a panel that lists city names in order of time zone.

There are two dials for adjusting the watch. The Jaeger-LeCoultre logo is on each dial. The first in the top left of the watch is for adjusting the second time zone. The second, center on the right of the watch, is the primary dial for adjusting hours, minutes, and seconds.

The watch is self-winding and the back is clear with visble watch gears. The gears are primarily silver colored with gold filling on the inscriptions. There are inscriptions on the back of the watch face and the strap.
Historical NoteThis item was received from the the King of Morocco, Mohammed VI, during First Lady Michelle Obama's trip to Morocco on June 27, 2016.
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 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 and Museum. The Obama Presidential Library and Museum 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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