Slightly off topic, but I just saw that Eisenhower's Rolex is up for auction (http://www.rrauction.com/preview_itemdetail.cfm?IN=177), and was wondering if anyone collects the types of watches worn by US Presidents, or other heads of state? If so, show them!

-Max

 

I have Petro Poroshenko, the President of Ukraine's actual inaugural wristwatch.

 

I don't collect them, but I do find the topic interesting. Here's a very detailed rundown on presidential watches that I found to be well worth a read....

http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/personal-timepieces-every-united-states-president-ever

 

Just visited the Truman presidential library and they had his WWI watch on display (Artillery Officer).
I believe this is it.
Gallet Flightmaster.

 

Not sure of meaning, didn't like Harry?
Remember, the "Buck" stops here!

 

Wish they would have let me climb into the display, they had several watches displayed with his militaria.
There was a trench style that would have been more fitting of an WWI artillery officer but couldn't make anything out, looked like an Elgin?

Love your Gallet, Lou !

 

Steve defined "cool".
Died of mesothelioma from asbestos exposure while in the Navy, what a loss.
I'm a retired construction worker (Asbestos Workers Local 1) and he is one of our heroes.

 

Hi,

do you know if there is/was a President (U.S.A. or other countries) wearing an Omega Speedy?

Thanks and cheers,
Hans