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Mar 09

President Barack Obama’s Wristwatch Is A Jorg Gray 6500

By Eric Basso

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President Barack Obama’s watch Is A Jorg Gray 6500
President Barack Obama’s watch Is A Jorg Gray 6500Well, from now on President Barack Obama's watch is available to you too! Jorg Gray, through online retailer Presidential Watches Inc., is pleased to present the first opportunity for the public to purchase the same wristwatch worn by President Barack Obama. The wristwatch was previously only available by special order, but is now available in individual quantities at a retail price of $325.
Jorg Gray (www.jorggray.com) a precision designer and manufacturer of high-quality personalized timepieces based in Tustin, CA is getting a big lift from a high-powered fan: President Barack Obama, who has sported company's sporty black chronograph to most major events of his political ascendancy such as 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), First proclamation as President of the Unites States (January 2009).

Jorg Gray 6500 Chronograph was given to the President as a 46th birthday present in August 2007 by the Obama’s Secret Service.

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About the Limited Edition Jorg Gray 6500 Chronograph:

The Limited Edition Jorg Gray 6500 Chronograph is the same make and model worn by President Obama and is presented with an attractive black buffalo leather strap with crocodile embossing and white contrast stitching.

Design and Complications:

12-hour main watch with luminous seconds hand
24-hour indicator inset dial at three o-clock position
Continuous seconds indicator at six o-clock position
Chronograph minutes (stop-watch) at nine o-clock position

Case Materials

Solid stainless steel case
Water resistant to 10ATM
High-impact and lightweight crystal face
Screw-back access

Movement

Miyota Caliber OS-20 movement
Manufactured by Citizen Watch Company
Durable quartz movement accurate to within seconds per month
Measurements
41mm across the dial
47mm from top to bottom lugs
13.5mm thickness

For more information visit
www.barackswatch.com

Photos courtesy of Jorg Gray/Presidential Watches Inc.

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