Jorg Gray
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| Industry | Watches |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 in Tustin, California, United States |
| Founder | Logomark, Inc. |
Jorg Gray is a California-based brand of wristwatches.[1][2]
History
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ Jorg Gray: Obama’s watch is the epitome of recessionista chic
- ^ Not a Secret Anymore: Obama's Secret Service Watch
- ^ "Jorg Gray 6500 Commemorative Edition". Archived from the original on 2014-04-07. Retrieved 2014-01-15.
- ^ "Watching Obama's Watch — The First Five Years". Archived from the original on 2018-07-16. Retrieved 2014-01-15.
- ^ "Jorg Gray brand profile". Archived from the original on 2014-04-07. Retrieved 2014-01-15.
- ^ Jorg Gray unveils Clint Dempsey limited edition
- ^ Official Jorg Gray website
- ^ "Jorg Gray Introduces JG6500 Automatic - WatchReport.com". WatchReport.com. 2015-06-23. Retrieved 2017-07-11.