Industry Watches Website www.jorggray.com | Founder Logomark, Inc. | |
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Founded 1998; 19 years ago (1998) in Tustin, California, United States | ||
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.
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Company history
Jorg Gray was established as a watch line in 1998 by Logomark, Inc. based in Tustin, California. Originally Jorg Gray timepieces were manufactured as a high end promotional item for corporations and federal agencies. Jorg Gray became a retail only brand in 2009. 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.
President Obama's watch
The Secret Service adopted the JG6500 as their "official" timepiece. President Obama received his original JG6500 in 2007 as a birthday gift from his Secret Service detail and has been documented wearing it. Shortly thereafter Jorg Gray created a commemorative edition of the timepiece. Each watch comes with an individualized serial number and an inscription, laser engraved on the case back. Other government agencies around the world, including the London Metropolitan Police, now also wear watches made by Jorg Gray.
Brand ambassadors
Jorg Gray had several brand ambassadors, including MotoGP and former WorldBike Champion Ben Spies, US international and Seattle Sounders FC soccer player Clint Dempsey, Indy500 racer Alex Tagliani, as well as the US cycling team, Elbows Elite Cycling. 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 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.
Products
Jorg Gray offers Classic, Luxury, and Sport watches for men and women. The company added the JG6500 Automatic to the product lineup in November 2015. This timepiece features a self winding movement and exhibition back.