Jorg Gray Explained

Jorg Gray
Industry:Watches
Founded: in Tustin, California, United States
Founder:Logomark, Inc.
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Jorg Gray is a California-based brand of wristwatches.[1] [2]

History

Jorg Gray was established as a watch line in 1998 by Logomark, Inc. in Tustin, California.[3] Originally, its watches were manufactured as promotional items for corporations and federal agencies.[4] It became a retail-only brand in 2009.[5]

The brand gained global exposure when Barack Obama was photographed wearing a JG6500 gifted to him by the U.S. Secret Service. It bears the Secret Service logo on the dial. The JG 6500 was also worn in 2017 by actor Stephan James in the 10-episode Fox TV series Shots Fired.

Brand ambassadors

Jorg Gray brand ambassadors include Indy Racer Alex Tagliani, MotoGP and former WorldBike Champion Ben Spies, US international and Seattle Sounders FC soccer player Clint Dempsey,[6] and Connor De Phillippi.

Collection

Jorg Gray timepieces include Presidential, Classic, Sport, Chronograph, and Limited Edition watches for both men and women.[7] The company added the JG6500 Automatic to the product lineup in November 2015. The brand launched a women's collection in 2013.[8]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/656b18d4-bba5-11df-89b6-00144feab49a.html#axzz2qU0uF0ga Jorg Gray: Obama’s watch is the epitome of recessionista chic
  2. https://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/washington-whispers/2009/09/11/not-a-secret-anymore-obamas-secret-service-watch Not a Secret Anymore: Obama's Secret Service Watch
  3. http://www.9smag.com/October-November-2013/Jorg-Gray-6500-Commemorative-Edition/ Jorg Gray 6500 Commemorative Edition
  4. http://www.onthedash.com/docs/obama/watching-obamas-watch-the-first-five-years/ Watching Obama’s Watch — The First Five Years
  5. Web site: Jorg Gray brand profile . 2014-01-15 . 2014-04-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140407073642/http://www.nationaljeweler.com/watches/brand-profiles/archived.shtml?article=Jorg-Gray-timepieces-make-US-debut-18580.xml . dead .
  6. http://www.watchpro.com/13967-jorg-gray-unveils-clint-dempsey-limited-edition/ Jorg Gray unveils Clint Dempsey limited edition
  7. http://www.jorggray.com Official Jorg Gray website
  8. News: Jorg Gray Introduces JG6500 Automatic - WatchReport.com. 2015-06-23. WatchReport.com. 2017-07-11. en-US.