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==Company Background==
==Company Background==


Jorg Gray was established as a watch line in 1998 by Logomark, Inc.<ref>[http://www.9smag.com/October-November-2013/Jorg-Gray-6500-Commemorative-Edition/ Jorg Gray 6500 Commemorative Edition]</ref> in [[Tustin, California]]. Originally, Jorg Gray watches were manufactured as a high-end promotional item for corporations and federal agencies.<ref>[http://www.onthedash.com/docs/obama/watching-obamas-watch-the-first-five-years/ Watching Obama’s Watch — The First Five Years]</ref> Jorg Gray became a retail-only brand in 2009.<ref>[http://www.nationaljeweler.com/watches/brand-profiles/archived.shtml?article=Jorg-Gray-timepieces-make-US-debut-18580.xml Jorg Gray became a retail only brand in 2009]</ref> Based in Southern California, the Jorg Gray brand has a wide range of watches. JG has recently expanded into a global brand due to overwhelming demand when Obama was captured wearing the JG6500 to many events. The JG timepiece was given its recognition because it was chosen by the [[U.S. Secret Service]] for the President of the United States. Jorg Gray was worn by various members of the U.S. Secret Service, and it features the secret service logo on the dial. President Obama's watch was a gift presented by his Secret Service detail, and — by gifting Obama a watch that many of them wear — the US President was instantly made an honorary member of the Secret Service. Jorg Gray was founded in 2008 and has since expanded their line and launched a women's collection in late 2013. There are currently over 250 authorized dealers in the United States, and the brand can be found in retail stores in Asia, Europe, the Caribbean, and South America.<ref>[http://magazine.promomarketing.com/article/jorg-gray-unveil-collection-baselworld-2011-promotional-watches/1# Jorg Gray to Unveil Collection at BASELWORLD 2011]</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.philstar.com/sunday-life/583382/wearing-history-your-wrist|title=Wearing history on your wrist|work=philstar.com|access-date=2017-07-11}}</ref>
Jorg Gray was established as a watch line in 1998 by Logomark, Inc.<ref>[http://www.9smag.com/October-November-2013/Jorg-Gray-6500-Commemorative-Edition/ Jorg Gray 6500 Commemorative Edition]</ref> in [[Tustin, California]]. Originally, Jorg Gray watches were manufactured as a high-end promotional item for corporations and federal agencies.<ref>[http://www.onthedash.com/docs/obama/watching-obamas-watch-the-first-five-years/ Watching Obama’s Watch — The First Five Years]</ref> Jorg Gray became a retail-only brand in 2009.<ref>[http://www.nationaljeweler.com/watches/brand-profiles/archived.shtml?article=Jorg-Gray-timepieces-make-US-debut-18580.xml Jorg Gray became a retail only brand in 2009]</ref> Based in Southern California, the Jorg Gray brand has a wide range of watches. JG has recently expanded into a global brand due to overwhelming demand when Obama was captured wearing the JG6500 to many events. The JG timepiece was given its recognition because it was chosen by the [[U.S. Secret Service]] for the President of the United States. Jorg Gray was worn by various members of the U.S. Secret Service, and it features the secret service logo on the dial. President Obama's watch was a gift presented by his Secret Service detail, and — by gifting Obama a watch that many of them wear — the US President was instantly made an honorary member of the Secret Service. Jorg Gray was founded in 2008 and has since expanded their line and launched a women's collection in late 2013.


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Obama received his original JG6500 in 2007 as a birthday gift from his Secret Service detail. <ref>[http://www.luxist.com/tag/jorg+gray+secret+service+watch/ President Elect Barack Obama's Publicly Worn Watches]</ref> Obama was photograpphed wearing the watch to many notable events, such as his presidential election speech and historical inauguration.<ref>[http://www.onthedash.com/docs/obama/watching-obamas-watch-the-first-five-years/ Watching Obama’s Watch — The First Five Years]</ref> As a result, the demand for Jorg Gray timepieces grew. Shortly after, Jorg Gray created a Commemorative Edition 6500. <ref>[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]</ref>Since then, the Jorg Gray collection has grown and expanded in depth; it now has a complete men's and women's line as Obama continues to sport the original JG6500. Notable occasions that President Obama has worn his Jorg Gray 6500 Chronograph include:
==President Obama's watch==
[[File:Obama & Biden in Limo (July 21, 2010).jpg|thumb|right|President Obama riding with [[Joe Biden]] in the [[Presidential state car (United States)|Presidential state car]] while wearing his JG6500]]
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President Obama received his original JG6500 in 2007 as a birthday gift from his Secret Service detail. <ref>[http://www.luxist.com/tag/jorg+gray+secret+service+watch/ President Elect Barack Obama's Publicly Worn Watches]</ref> Obama was photograpphed wearing the watch to many notable events, such as his presidential election speech and historical inauguration.<ref>[http://www.onthedash.com/docs/obama/watching-obamas-watch-the-first-five-years/ Watching Obama’s Watch — The First Five Years]</ref> As a result, the demand for Jorg Gray timepieces grew. Shortly after, Jorg Gray created a Commemorative Edition 6500. <ref>[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]</ref>Since then, the Jorg Gray collection has grown and expanded in depth; it now has a complete men's and women's line as Obama continues to sport the original JG6500. Notable occasions that President Obama has worn his Jorg Gray 6500 Chronograph include:
Berlin Campaign Speech (July 2008),
Berlin Campaign Speech (July 2008),
Democratic Nomination Speech (August 2008),
Democratic Nomination Speech (August 2008),

Revision as of 13:26, 11 October 2017

Jorg Gray
IndustryWatches
Founded1998; 26 years ago (1998) in Tustin, California, United States
FounderLogomark, Inc.


Jorg Gray is a California-based brand of wrist watches. The brand is known to associate its image with Barack Obama and the U.S. Secret Service.[1][2]

Company Background

Jorg Gray was established as a watch line in 1998 by Logomark, Inc.[3] in Tustin, California. Originally, Jorg Gray watches were manufactured as a high-end promotional item for corporations and federal agencies.[4] Jorg Gray became a retail-only brand in 2009.[5] Based in Southern California, the Jorg Gray brand has a wide range of watches. JG has recently expanded into a global brand due to overwhelming demand when Obama was captured wearing the JG6500 to many events. The JG timepiece was given its recognition because it was chosen by the U.S. Secret Service for the President of the United States. Jorg Gray was worn by various members of the U.S. Secret Service, and it features the secret service logo on the dial. President Obama's watch was a gift presented by his Secret Service detail, and — by gifting Obama a watch that many of them wear — the US President was instantly made an honorary member of the Secret Service. Jorg Gray was founded in 2008 and has since expanded their line and launched a women's collection in late 2013.

Obama received his original JG6500 in 2007 as a birthday gift from his Secret Service detail. [6] Obama was photograpphed wearing the watch to many notable events, such as his presidential election speech and historical inauguration.[7] As a result, the demand for Jorg Gray timepieces grew. Shortly after, Jorg Gray created a Commemorative Edition 6500. [8]Since then, the Jorg Gray collection has grown and expanded in depth; it now has a complete men's and women's line as Obama continues to sport the original JG6500. Notable occasions that President Obama has worn his Jorg Gray 6500 Chronograph include: Berlin Campaign Speech (July 2008), Democratic Nomination Speech (August 2008), Presidential Debates (September and October 2008), Presidential Election Victory Speech (November 2008), Multiple Appearances with New Cabinet Appointees (January 2009), Inaugural Ball and Inauguration Day (January 2009), Signing first proclamation as President of the Unites States (January 2009), Signing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law (March 2010), Delivering the commencement address at West Point (May 2010), Welcoming Chinese President Hu Jintao to the White House. (January 2011), Speaking to the United Nations General Assembly (September 2012), Inaugural Ball and Second Inauguration Day (January 2013), Medal Of Honor Awards Ceremony (May 2014), Ongoing Briefing Room Appearances (2009 - Now).

Brand ambassadors

Jorg Gray has several brand ambassadors. JG's first ambassador was Indy Racer, Alex Tagliani ,and following that are MotoGP and former WorldBike Champion Ben Spies, US international and Seattle Sounders FC soccer player , Clint Dempsey,[9] The limited edition Alex Tagliani watch was released in Spring 2011. The Limited Edition Ben Spies watch and Limited Edition Clint Dempsey watch were both 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 Program, who competes in the prestigious Porsche Supercup and Porsche Carrera Cup Germany, where he is the reigning Rookie of the Year.[10]

Collection

Jorg Gray offers variety of timepieces ranging from Presidential, Classic, Sport, Chronograph, Limited Edition watches for both men and women.[11] In the Presidential collection, there are different types of the JG6500, influenced by the original JG6500 given to Obama. The company added the JG6500 Automatic to the product lineup in November 2015. The brand did not always have a women's collection, but recently in 2013, JG launched a women's line, making it more gender diverse. [12] This timepiece has a self-winding movement.[13]

References

  1. ^ Jorg Gray: Obama’s watch is the 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. ^ President Elect Barack Obama's Publicly Worn Watches
  7. ^ Watching Obama’s Watch — The First Five Years
  8. ^ Not a Secret Anymore: Obama's Secret Service Watch
  9. ^ Jorg Gray unveils Clint Dempsey limited edition
  10. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-06-17. Retrieved 2014-06-08. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  11. ^ Official Jorg Gray website
  12. ^ "Jorg Gray Introduces JG6500 Automatic - WatchReport.com". WatchReport.com. 2015-06-23. Retrieved 2017-07-11.
  13. ^ Obama wears a Jorg Gray 6500
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