Wristwatch
Object number2023.37.5 a-c
Manufacturer
The Selco Companies
Date2017
MediumStainless steel; Leather or plastic; Polyester batting; Paper
Credit LineGift of Jordan Geist
DescriptionGold-tone stainless steel watch with a gray leather or plastic storage case and pillow. Face of watch features an image of a seated person on the left side sitting at a desk, with four people approaching the seated person from the right side. Text above and below image. Text engraved on the back of the face. Text also engraved on the watch closure. DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a flat): 5 x 1.5 x 0.75 in. (12.7 x 3.8 x 1.9 cm)Height x Width x Depth (b closed): 2.813 x 4.125 x 4.563 in. (7.1 x 10.5 x 11.6 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (c): 3.5 x 3.5 x 2.25 in. (8.9 x 8.9 x 5.7 cm)
InscriptionsText on face of watch: "RELAY CARNIVAL / FOUNDED 1885" in the top section, and "UNIVERSITY / OF PENNSYLVANIA" in lower section.
MarksText on the back of the face of the watch is printed in a circle: "WATER RESISTANT ALL STAINLESS STEEL 3ATM".
Text on watch closure reads: "STAINLESS STEEL".
Historical NotesThis watch is part of a collection related to Jordan Geist's track and field career.Label TextGeist earned three of these gold watches for first place finishes while in high school and another in college. They signify his dominance against national competitors at this prestigious track meet. At age 8, Jordan Geist decided to emulate his parents, both All-Americans in throwing events. To become a champion in the shot put, he had to build his body and concentrate on perfecting the fundamentals of the sport. Shot putters are generally large athletes with explosive power, but they must also be agile and have great balance. To succeed, Geist spent countless hours focused on building strength and speed, while perfecting his technique through repetitive practice. By the time he got to Knoch High School Jordan dominated his sport. He threw the shot for 60’ as a freshman and began to win regional and state events his sophomore year. As the record throws and the wins accumulated, so too did acknowledgements of his dominance. Named the Pennsylvania Gatorade Athlete of the Year in his junior and senior years (2016 and 2017), Jordan was also a Track and Field News First Team All-American in the shot put those years. His winning ways continued at the University of Arizona where he won the NCAA championship in both indoor and outdoor shot put in 2023.
Previous owner
Jordan Geist
Related institution
University of Pennsylvania
Related person
Benjamin Franklin
On View
On view
1911
Kelbert Watch Company
1961
Bulova
