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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Naviquartz III Clock
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Naviquartz III Clock

Artifact ID1984.01026.01
Object Type Clock
Maker (Luxury watchmaker, founded 1839, Geneva, Switzerland)
Gifter
Date 1984
Medium Wood, Metal (brass), Glass,
Dimensions6 1/2 × 5 × 3 1/4 in. (16.5 × 12.7 × 8.3 cm)
Physical DescriptionA desk clock in a small wooden box. The clock is a "NAVIQUARTZ III,' MODEL NO. 1215 HF; Naviquartz Chronometer" Patek Philippe, Genève, mahogany quartz chronometer with center-seconds, stop feature, and battery power-reserve indicator. Three-tier, hinged corners, and sides are reinforced by brass inlays in the tradition of deck watches, with the bottom being a folding brass stand. White with bold radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, below on the dial plate two apertures, right for push-button activating power-reserve indication, left for the indicator. Black "Breguet" hands. With quartz standardization, an electronic hack mechanism for stopping for precision setting. On the inside of the lid is a small metal engraved plaque.
Historical NoteThe clock was given on the occasion of a visit by Kurt Furgler of Switzerland in the Oval Office on February 3, 1984. Patek Philippe Naviquartz clocks were originally designed to be used on ships, and this model was made approximately 1972-1989.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Ronald Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Foreign Officials (National Archives Identifier 6816364)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The Ronald Reagan 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.
Country/CultureSwitzerland
In Collection(s)
Exhibition HistoryChristmas Around the World (2009), Ronald Reagan Presidential Library