In 1953, President Eisenhower sent his 18k Datejust in for service. It was the second Datejust made and was presented to him by Hans Wilsdorf. Wilsdorf had presented the first 18k Datejust to Winston Churchill. When they serviced Eisenhower's watch in 1953, they had prototypes of the new bracelet, and they put one on Eisenhower's watch. At least that's the story I heard when I worked at the Rolex Boutique on Madison Avenue.

This presentation of the President watches was wonderful- Thank you !