10/20/25 UPDATE: This item has been sold to a private collector via eBay. Thank you to everyone who expressed interest and reached out about its provenance and history.
The TAG Heuer Formula 1 Calibre 7 GMT is a watch that perfectly represents the brand’s long association with sport, travel, and robust design. Released in 2015, the model features a 41mm stainless steel case, a bold black dial, and a striking black-and-blue 24-hour bezel that makes it easy to track a second time zone. Powered by the automatic Calibre 7 movement, it offers a date complication at 3 o’clock and a durable steel bracelet, with water resistance up to 200 meters. The Formula 1 line has always been known for blending ruggedness with style, and this GMT edition reflects TAG Heuer’s emphasis on functionality for those constantly on the move. It is a contemporary timepiece that balances sportiness with Swiss luxury, making it both practical and eye-catching.
This particular watch carries a story that extends far beyond its technical features. The piece was recorded in the Federal Register on March 31, 2017 as a gift to General Mark A. Milley, then serving as Chief of Staff of the United States Army, by Major General Saleh Mohammad Al Ameri of the United Arab Emirates Land Forces. Diplomatic gifts of this nature are steeped in tradition, often serving as tokens of respect and symbols of cooperation between allied militaries.
The exchange of a Swiss timepiece was a fitting gesture in this context. Luxury watches are not only admired objects of craftsmanship, but also carry an international language of esteem and respect. In presenting Milley with this TAG Heuer Formula 1, General Al Ameri honored both his counterpart and the enduring partnership between their forces. The watch thus represents more than a precision instrument of timekeeping—it embodies a moment in contemporary military diplomacy, linking two officers, two nations, and the ongoing story of cooperation in a turbulent region.
Provenance & Documentation
This timepiece’s history is firmly grounded in official U.S. government records and a complete chain of custody.
Gift Origin (2017)
The timepiece was recorded in the Federal Register (Department of the Army report of foreign gifts, published 2019) as a gift from Major General Saleh Mohammad Al Ameri of the United Arab Emirates Land Forces to General Mark A. Milley, then serving as Chief of Staff of the United States Army. The Register lists the gift as a “TAG Heuer Men’s WAZ211A.BA0875 Formula 1 analog display Swiss automatic silver watch,” with the disposition noted as “Transferred to the General Services Administration.”
Transfer to GSA Custody
Following its official acceptance, the watch entered the General Services Administration (GSA) Foreign Gift inventory under internal control number W910M671010007. Both the Federal Register and a GSA SF-120 database (obtained via FOIA in 2021) confirm General Milley as recipient and Major General Al Ameri as donor. The original government property label remains affixed to the presentation box and identifies both individuals by name as shown below.
Private Acquisition and Sale
This watch was acquired by The Epoch Collection on September 17, 2025, through a public auction conducted by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) following its official transfer from the Department of the Army. The watch has since been sold to a private collector via eBay in October 2025.
Epoch Collection 