PRESIDENTIAL ROLEX - EISENHOWER'S ROLEX - THE RAREST WATCH ON PLANET
Ike's Rolex was located recently. This 18K Gold Rolex may very well be the most Important time-piece on the Planet. It was worn by President Eisenhower, almost daily, throughout his 1953-1960 Tenure as Commander in Chief - at The White House. However, this Presidential Rolex was actually presented to General Eisenhower while he was the NATO Commander in 1950.
ROLEX SELECTED - GENERAL DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER -TO BE THE RECEPIENT OF THE 150,00TH ROLEX THEY MANUFACTURED
This was an important presentation on the part of Rolex in that this Rolex was the 150,000th Rolex ever manufactured by them. The 100,000th Rolex had previously been presented to Sir Winston Churchill. Therefore, Rolex obviously considered certain Manufacturing Milestone's as being of major significance. In addition the present day terminology - "Presidential Rolex" - is believed to have been taken from the historic fact that General Eisenhower was the first President to ever wear such a distinctive timepiece.
REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE DWIGHT DAVID EISENHOWER ON THE FRONT COVER OF LIFE MAGAZINE IN 1952 - WEARING THE 150,00TH ROLEX ON HIS LEFT WRIST
Also, accompanying the Eisenhower Presidential Rolex are detailed and complete records between Rolex and the General beginning in 1950 and for many years following. This also includes important photographs as well as the appropriate Serial Number, as selected by the Rolex Corporation for their 150,000th.
A VIVID CLOSE-UP OF THE BRACELET ENGRAVING AS ACCOMPLISHED AND AUTHORIZED BY ROLEX FOR AND TO GENERAL DWIGHT DAVID EISENHOWER - IN 1950
The Five-Stars and all Hand-Engraving was accomplished after consultation by Rolex with General Eisenhower. The Engraving was done by a highly skilled artist, in Switzerland, as determined by Rolex. This was just prior to the presentation of the time-piece to General Eisenhower, on December 19, 1950.
A VIVID CLOSE-UP OF THE 1950 HAND ENGRAVING AS DONE BY ROLEX FOR PRESENTATION TO GENERAL DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER
Many pages of Impeccable Provenance accompany this important relic of historic importance. There is also a detailed letter of Provenance from the Moaney's, (full details below) presenting this important Rolex to Raleigh DeGeer Amyx. The principal Provenance is addressed - from the Moaney's to Mr. Amyx - on White House Stationery, some 25 plus years ago.
ANOTHER IMPORTANT CLOSE-UP OF PRESIDENT EISENHOWER WEARING THE 150,00TH ROLEX ON HIS LEFT WRIST
General Dwight David Eisenhower wore this Rolex from the time of its 1950 Presentation until his death in 1969. Before his death, President Eisenhower saw to it that it was given to his longtime Aide and Valet - Sgt. John Moaney. In a Book, Authored by President Eisenhower, entitled "At Ease - Stories I Tell To Friends", Eisenhower described Moaney as a man indispensable to him during his life-time. An Exalted measure of praise for his friend and confidant from the time of their World War 11 1942 meeting until Ike's Death in 1969. Ike and Moaney were with each other daily for 27 consecutive years.
PRESIDENT EISENHOWER GRILLS STEAKS WITH HIS VALET, SGT. JOHN MOANEY - THE GENERAL AND MOANEY WERE WITH EACH OTHER DAILY FROM 1942 TO 1969
Sgt. John Moaney was married to Dolores Moaney, the Cook for Mamie and Dwight D. Eisenhower, for over 30 years. When Sgt. Moaney, unfortunately, passed away from Cancer, about 1981, this important piece of history was presented to a trusted friend of the Moaney's, Mr. Amyx. - for inclusion into The Raleigh DeGeer Amyx Collection (a.k.a.) as The American Heritage Collection. In the not too distant future this historic piece will be shared with an institution or another collector of note.
HISTORIAN & COLLECTOR - RALEIGH DEGEER AMYX 2010
For additional historical facts that may be of interest see: www.AmericanHeritage1.com
Raleigh DeGeer Amyx is an American historian and collector. His full biography can be read on his Wikipedia page.