Harry S. Truman
33rd President of the United States, 1884–1972
One watch, on one documented occasion. More about Harry S. Truman
Vulcain
Cricket Classique
39 mm · €4,708
1953
In officeThe White House, on his last night as president
19 January 1953
The White House press photographers gave him their own catchphrase on the back of an alarm watch. Presidents after him were given one too, which is how a small Swiss brand ended up as the President's watch.
On the wrist: A 14k gold Cricket engraved 'One More Please'
Sources give the presentation as the night before he left office; the exact date is not stated in the Truman Library record.
Partly documented· checked September 2026historical.ha.comtimeandtidewatches.comgearpatrol.com
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