‘3 Timepieces Given to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Including a (Rarely Seen) Cartier Coin Watch Gifted by Pierre Cartier’
On January 20th, 2021, Charlie Dunne wrote for Rescapement about the the timepieces of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
You can read the article ‘3 Timepieces Given to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Including a (Rarely Seen) Cartier Coin Watch Gifted by Pierre Cartier’ on Rescapement.
“At the time of the coin’s acquisition, the seeds of World War II were growing. As far as its significance, perhaps it remains something of importance only to those obsessed with timepieces. I’d like to think the thoughtful Christmas gifts from Pierre Camille Cartier to President Roosevelt were not simply a luxury gift, but rather a reminder for the President. One of understanding and belief in what could be accomplished in every minute that passes. In the current period of great divide within our nation, let us hope the same spirit of optimism emerges.”
“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. Let us move forward with strong and active faith.” -FDR, excerpt from an unread speech Jefferson Day, April 13, 1945
