| TUSTIN, CA--(Marketwire - December 2, 2009) - Jorg | | | | Tony's expertise, we're expecting an outstanding |
| Gray, an American watch brand designed to change | | | | future for the brand next year and beyond." |
| the way we view time, today announced its official | | | | Jorg Gray evolved from a specialty private-label |
| retail launch in the United Kingdom headed by industry | | | | company to a worldwide brand after President |
| veteran, Tony Sulkey. Following high demand, the | | | | Obama received the Jorg Gray 6500 Chronograph for |
| brand will offer its 23 collections at more than ten fine | | | | his 46th birthday in 2007. The watch grew in popularity, |
| jewellery retailers throughout the U.K. and Ireland with | | | | as the President wore the timepiece at such historic |
| price points between £185 and £325. | | | | events as his inauguration, the signing of his first |
| As the brand worn by President Barack Obama, Jorg | | | | presidential proclamation and the G-20 Summit, spurring |
| Gray has drawn international attention for its | | | | Jorg Gray to create a Commemorative Edition 6500 |
| remarkable design, high quality and affordable collection | | | | available to the public. Committed to combining bold |
| of timepieces. The watches are meticulously crafted | | | | design with traditional precision and attention to detail, |
| with scratch resistant mineral crystal, fine Italian leather | | | | the company launched its full line of watches at JCK |
| straps and a variety of stainless steel, rose gold and | | | | Las Vegas in June 2009. |
| bronze casings. | | | | "The unique story behind Jorg Gray appeals to both |
| Tony Sulkey joins the company as Director of U.K. | | | | consumers and retailers, with quality and price also |
| Sales with more than 16 years of sales and marketing | | | | being a big draw," said Colin Scamp, owner of Peter |
| experience in the watch and jewellery industry. He is | | | | Stephan Jewellers. "Each week for the past several |
| responsible for all sales aspects in the U.K. including | | | | months we've had customers inquire about the watch |
| leading a sales team spanning across England, | | | | Obama wears. We look forward to being one of the |
| Scotland, Wales and Ireland. With a stronghold in the | | | | first retailers in the country to carry the line and expect |
| U.S. watch market and a dedicated U.K. team, the | | | | it to do very well." |
| brand is poised to grow its U.K. presence in 2010 with | | | | Other retailers include Jura Watches in London, |
| the Jorg Gray line in several high-profile retail chains, | | | | Cunningham Jewelers in Lancaster, Carl Christopher |
| and Harrods and Selfridges Department Stores lined | | | | Jewellers in St Helens and Glossop and Weirs |
| up for distribution in the first quarter. | | | | Jewelers in Dublin. To inquire about a complete list of |
| "We've seen a huge demand around the world for | | | | retailers or more information on becoming an |
| Jorg Gray timepieces, particularly from the United | | | | authorized stockist for Jorg Gray timepieces in the U.K. |
| Kingdom, and are proud to now offer the line directly," | | | | or Ireland, please email or call +44 (0) 2030868536, ext. |
| said Trevor Gnesin, president of Jorg Gray. "With a | | | | 21. |
| combination of key retail partners in the U.K. and | | | | |