Jorg Gray

Jorg Gray is a California-based brand of men's and women's watches. They are best known as the favored watch of U.S. President Barack Obama and the U.S. Secret Service.[1][2]

Company history

Jorg Gray was established as a watch line in 1998 by Logomark, Inc.[3] based in Tustin, California. Originally Jorg Gray timepieces were manufactured as a high end promotional item for corporations and federal agencies.[4] Jorg Gray became a retail only brand in 2009.[5] The company has since expanded their line and launched a women's collection in late 2013. There are currently over 250 authorized dealers the U.S. and the brand can be found in retail stores in Asia, Europe, the Caribbean, and South America.[6]

President Obama's watch

The Secret Service adopted the JG6500 as their "official" timepiece.[7] President Obama received his original JG6500 in 2007 as a birthday gift from his Secret Service detail[8][9] and has been documented wearing it.[10] Shortly thereafter Jorg Gray created a commemorative edition of the timepiece.[11] Each watch comes with an individualized serial number and an inscription, laser engraved on the case back.[12] Other government agencies around the world, including the London Metropolitan Police, now also wear watches made by Jorg Gray.[13]

Brand ambassadors

Jorg Gray had several brand ambassadors, including MotoGP and former WorldBike Champion Ben Spies,[14] US international and Tottenham soccer player Clint Dempsey,[15] Indy500 racer Alex Tagliani,[16] as well as the US cycling team, Elbows Elite Cycling.[17] The limited edition Alex Tagliani watch was released in Spring 2011. The Limited Edition Ben Spies watch and Limited Edition Clint Dempsey watch were released in September, 2012. In May of 2014, Jorg Gray partnered with young California racing star Connor De Phillippi, the lone American in the Porsche Motorsport Junior Programme who competes in the prestigious Porsche Supercup and Porsche Carrera Cup Germany, where he is the reigning Rookie of the Year.[18]

Products

Jorg Gray offers Classic, Luxury, and Sport watches for men and women.[19]

References

  1. ↑ Jorg Gray: Obama’s watch is epitome of recessionista chic
  2. ↑ Not a Secret Anymore: Obama's Secret Service Watch
  3. ↑ Jorg Gray 6500 Commemorative Edition
  4. ↑ Watching Obama’s Watch — The First Five Years
  5. ↑ Jorg Gray became a retail only brand in 2009
  6. ↑ Jorg Gray to Unveil Collection at BASELWORLD 2011
  7. ↑ The Commemorative Edition Jorg Gray 6500 Chronograph
  8. ↑ President Elect Barack Obama's Publicly Worn Watches
  9. ↑ Obama wears a Jorg Gray 6500
  10. ↑ Watching Obama’s Watch — The First Five Years
  11. ↑ Not a Secret Anymore: Obama's Secret Service Watch
  12. ↑ Obama wears a Jorg Gray 6500
  13. ↑ Jorg Gray to create timepiece for Special Branch
  14. ↑ Spies New Brand Ambassador for Jorg Gray
  15. ↑ Jorg Gray unveils Clint Dempsey limited edition
  16. ↑ Jorg Gray Releases Limited Edition Timepiece With Brand Ambassador and Indycar Driver Alex Tagliani
  17. ↑ RIDING IN STYLE – JORG GRAY WELCOMES A TEAM OF NEW FACES INTO FAMILY
  18. ↑
  19. ↑ Official Jorg Gray website