Jfk Omega Watch. Subsequently in 2008 omega introduced a remake of the jfk watch in a tiny run of 261 pieces identical to the original right down to the vintage style buckle. Kennedy presidential library.
He obviously liked the design since this is the second piece he wore with this case shape. Kennedy gave his first state of the union speech. The watch had been personalised with an engraving on the case back stating president of the united states john f kennedy from his friend grant.
A stately looking black leather strap water resistance and omega 2006 movement round out the package which looks elegantly dignified especially right next to your spongebob squarepants novelty plastic timepiece.
The omega jfk watch features a yellow gold body encasing a numberless silver dial and an anti reflective sapphire crystal glass. The watch was given to him by then florida senator grant stockdale and included the inscription president of the united states john f. Jfk wore the watch on his wrist when he took the oath of office in 1961 and over the course of his short time in office that omega became known as his signature watch. Kennedy s omega ultra thin today s jfk s omega ultra thin sits in omega s museum in bienne switzerland the brand purchased the watch at auction for 350 000 in 2005.