Omega JFK Limited Edition Commemorative Watch

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For more than 160 years the Omega watch brand has been synonymous with excellence, precision and innovation and once again has created a timepiece that is unique and timeless. Just in time for the new president Barack Obama’s inauguration in 2008, Omega launched the re-edition of the watch worn by the U.S.A president John F. Kennedy. The original (shown below) is a treasured piece of history and is currently on display in the Omega Museum in Switzerland.

The Original Omega "Ultra Thin" Watch

The special release is virtually identical to the original, The Omega “Ultra Thin” watch the president wore during his 1961 inauguration and throughout most of his presidency. Omega has limited the number of pieces made to a commemerative 261. These will feature the same square 18ct gold casing and glossy black crocodile strap.

The Back of the Omega JFK Watch

This Omega limited edition watch has Omega 2006 Manual winding movement with a central hour and minute hand and a 40 hour power reserve. The crystal is scratch resistant sapphire with anti reflective treatment on both sides. The watch also features the same square 18ct gold casing, silver dial and glossy black crocodile strap as the original.

The Omega JFK Commemorative Watch - 516.53.25.00.02.001

John F Kennedy received the original watch as a gift before he became president. Jacqueline Kennedy even described the watch in a letter to a friend as “the thinnest most elegant wrist watch”.  The letter also expressed that the president was thrilled with the watch and how he promptly took off the “chunky little one” his wife had given him. This letter along with the watch was originally part of a private collection of JFK memorabilia, was sold at auction to the Omega museum for a staggering $350,000 in December 2005.

U.S.A President John F. Kennedy wearing his Omega Ultra Thin wristwatch at his inauguration ceremony in 1961

The Omega museum pays homage to the famous Swiss brand through preservation and maintenance of objects documents and accounts related to the company’s history. Contained in the Museum is a wide variety of watches (over 4000) movements, clocks, instruments, tools, photos, engravings, posters, signs, awards and certificates.

Memorabilia from the Omega museum of the JFK watch

With only 261 pieces made, there are only a small handful of watches available in the UK and here at Banks Lyon Jewellers, we have managed to source one (limited edition number
202/261)! If you require more information on this watch or would like a price quote, please call 01524 381020, email [email protected] or use Boldchat.

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