Indonesia Presidential Palace Gift Watch Garuda Pancasila Dial Istana Quartz Box

About this watch

A clean, minimalist white dial with the Garuda Pancasila emblem in gold and colour, slim gold-tone hands and the inscription "Istana Presiden Republik Indonesia" (Presidential Palace of the Republic of Indonesia) along the right-hand edge.

The stainless-steel caseback is engraved with the Garuda emblem and the words "Kenang-Kenangan Dari Presiden Republik Indonesia" (a souvenir from the President of the Republic of Indonesia). The slim, round gold-tone case with a faceted bezel houses a quartz movement and is fitted to a dark brown leather strap, and the watch comes with its presentation box.

Brand heritage

The Garuda Pancasila, a golden mythical eagle bearing a shield with the five principles of Pancasila and the motto "Bhinneka Tunggal Ika" (Unity in Diversity), was designed by Sultan Hamid II under President Sukarno's supervision and adopted as Indonesia's national emblem on 11 February 1950. Watches engraved as gifts from the President are collected today as presidential and diplomatic memorabilia.

Why this one is special

• Garuda Pancasila emblem dial signed "Istana Presiden Republik Indonesia"
• Caseback engraved as a souvenir from the President of the Republic of Indonesia
• Elegant, slim dress-watch design
• Comes with its presentation box
• Rare presidential memorabilia

Specifications

• Type: Indonesian Presidential Palace souvenir watch
• Era: 1990s
• Dial: white with Garuda Pancasila emblem, no numerals
• Movement: quartz
• Case: gold tone, approx. 33 mm, approx. 8 mm thick, snap-on steel back engraved with the emblem
• Lug width: approx. 18 mm
• Strap: dark brown leather

Condition

Good condition with light signs of wear, including wear to the gold tone on the bezel and lugs and use marks on the strap, as seen in the photos. Please check all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
Working at time of listing.

What's included

The watch and its presentation box.

Shipping & Returns

Ships from Cairo, Egypt. Please see the shipping and returns details in this listing.