You would be amazed to know the eclectic watch collection of former US president, Barack Obama. His range of wristwear is every bit fascinating. We are talking about the Obama Watch Collection. The first African-American president of the United States, and the 44th President, Barack Hussein Obama served from 2009 until 2017 for 2 terms and was a member of the Democratic Party. Priorly, he also served as a US senator from the state of Illinois between 2005 to 2008 and was the Illinois state senator from 1997 until 2004.
A graduate from Columbia University, Obama later pursued law at Harvard Law School before starting practice as a civil rights lawyer and an instructor of constitutional law until 2004. During his stint as the president, he was frequently spotted with his Jorg Gray Chronograph and Rolex Cellini watches. Let’s have a deeper look at Obama watch collection and the best presidential watches…
The President Obama Watch Collection
Jorg Gray Chronograph JG6500 “Secret Service” Watch
Offered to Obama by his secret service staff even before he took charge as President, the Jorg Gray Chronograph JG6500 was available only in the Secret Service gift shop at that time so this timepiece is a limited edition with the Secret Service emblem.
This classic chronograph boasts three black subdials for the hours, minutes, and seconds hands. The black main dial sports huge white hour markers and smaller Arabic numerals. You will also come across a nifty date window located between 4 and 5 o’clock as well as a minute-tracker around the dial in white.
Jorg Grey released a commemorative edition of the watch due to a surge in its popularity in recent years. The commemorative edition sports a solid case that comes with Obama’s name, title and date of inauguration engraved on the back.
Rolex Cellini ref. 50509
Obama is known for wearing Rolex watches. The former president prefers the classic and elegant Rolex Cellini ref. 50509 that comes with mechanical self-winding caliber 3132 movement and boasts an 18-carat white gold case, white dial, black leather strap and double bezel.
This no frills attached and straight-forward timepiece keeps things simple and compact with a plain white dial along with silver accents and hands. However, you can also spot a domed and fluted bezel that adds a subtle charm to the watch. It has a power reserve of approximately 48 hours.
TAG Heuer Series 1500 WD1211
Obama was first spotted wearing his TAG Heuer Series 1500 WD1211 during his campaign. However, going by previous photographs it appears that this TAG Heuer has been a part of his extensive collection since 1997 until 2007.
The TAG Heuer Series 1500 is a distinct dive watch that mashes the designs of Series 1000 and Series 2000. Adorned by a satin-finish stainless steel case, brown leather strap and a steel bezel with six triangles, it also features a date window at 3 o’clock position. On the watch dial are Mercedes hands, a triangle marker at 12 o’clock and a confluence of circular and rectangular luminous hour markers.
Fitbit Ionic – 2021 Post Presidency Watch
Ever popular for his athletic body and workout regime, especially when compared to many presidents in recent history, President Obama was spotted wearing a new smartwatch, the Fitbit Ionic in early 2021.
The casual looking smartwatch actually suits him well considering his active lifestyle and laid-back look now that he appears more in podcast interviews rather than behind the podium of a presidential address.
Highgear Enduro Compass
The Highgear Enduro Compass is literally Obama’s preferred choice of wrist wear for informal events. Easy to spot from a distance because of its distinct asymmetrical case and black rubber band, this digital watch boasts a 24-hour chronograph, electric compass, nine interval timers, and three alarms.
On the digital features front, it also has a 100-lap memory, 100-split lap memory, and dual time zones and is water-resistant up to 50 meters.
And…that’s a wrap! Would you get some timepieces from the official Obama watch collection. Stay tuned for more updates.
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