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Longines Lyre 25 Automatic Yellow (L4.260.2.11.2)

I have had this Longines Lyre 25 Automatic Yellow (L4.260.2.11.2) watch for 2 1/2 years and the battery is just now needing to be replaced. The only time I had trouble with the indiglo working was about 2 days before the battery went out. I have been extremely pleased with this watch. It's water proof, it has the date on it, it's dressy.

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Longines PrimaLuna Quartz 26.5 Pink Gold Diamond (L8.110.9.78.2)

I love this Longines PrimaLuna watch!! You have to like bling as a friend of mine says. It is an eye catcher and people have grabbed my arm to look at it. It isn't for someone who doesn't like attention paid to their jewelry. It is a fun and practical watch. I have worn it casual with jeans and also out with a black dress and heels.

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Longines Elegant Silver Diamond Dial Automatic Ladies Watch L43104772

I have a large wrist and the description of this Longines Elegant Silver Diamond Dial Automatic Ladies L43104772 watch said it would fit up to a 9 wrist. NO WAY! It barely fits a 6 !/2 wrist. The watch is pretty, but if you have a larger wrist, this one's not for you. I'm sending it back.

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More than 96 riders and 165 horses headed to Spain from 11 to 13 December 2015 for the 31st running of the CSI A Coruña winter edition. Top Riders from both the national and international scene vied for first place at the 6 competitions among the 5* category, of which four of them count towards rider's points on the Longines FEI rankings.
Longines was the Main Partner, the Official Timekeeper and the Official Watch of the International Show Jumping of La Coruña held at Casas Novas' prestigious winter competition. As such, the Swiss watchmaker presented the highlight of the weekend: the Longines Grand Prix, which was won by Netherlands' Lisa Nooren on Vdl Groep Centora De Wallyro.
The winner received an elegant Longines watch from the hands of Juan-Carlos Capelli, Vice President of Longines and Head of International Marketing.

As the Official Watch of the CSI A Coruña, Longines presented a lady model of the new Longines DolceVita, which represents the contemporary elegance of the Longines watchmaking brand worldwide. The watch is cased in steel, decorated with diamonds and featuring a silver-coloured "flinque" dial adorned with painted Roman numerals.

Once again drawing from its long watchmaking tradition, Swiss watchmaker Longines is reissuing one of its period time pieces as a new addition to the Longines Column-Wheel Single Push-Piece Chronograph line. Longines' exclusive single push-piece column-wheel movement is housed in the sober watch case of this new model.

The transparent steel case back with a diameter of 41 mm reveals the minutiae of Longines' signature watch movement. The blued finish column wheel shows its perfectly symmetrical profile within this exclusive calibre. A single push-piece is used to control the chronograph's functions, reinforcing this model's sleek design. This refined chronograph also features a tachymeter scale.

The Longines Column-Wheel Single Push-Piece Chronograph displays a sober elegance, much like the model that inspired it. Available in black matte or white lacquer, its dial bears black or white contrasting Arabic numerals and a tachymeter scale. Its rhodium-plated or blued finish steel hands stand out, ensuring perfect reading. A black or brown leather strap completes this model.

On Saturday 4 April 2015, Scott Brash on Hello Sanctos won the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Miami Beach and was presented with an elegant Longines watch by Mr. Charles Villoz, Vice President of Longines.

This event offered a great opportunity to discover Conquest Classic, a line of Longines timepieces dedicated to the equestrian world. The official watch of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Miami Beach was a lady model in steel from this collection. Set with 30 diamonds, it houses a mechanical calibre and displays a dial of white mother-of-pearl. Just as the entire Conquest Classic line, the screw-down case back of this timepiece is fitted with a sapphire glass.

The 140^th Kentucky Derby was held this past weekend in Louisville, KY, and kicked off the first in the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing. Right there through it all - the entire Kentucky Derby weekend and for the upcoming races - is Longines. In fact, Longines is the Official Watch and Timekeeper of the   Kentucky Derby, the Entitlement Partner of the Longines Kentucky Oaks 140 that is the races and festivities that take place the day before the Derby, and the Official Watch and Timekeeper of the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes (the upcoming two legs of the Triple Crown).

The brand's role in equestrian sports dates back to the late 1800s when it created its first chronograph movement, which later appeared on racetracks to time performances and races to the seconds. In the early 1900's Longines began its show jumping involvement and then moved on to flat racing and endurance competitions -- where precision is everything.

The Kentucky Derby represents the epitome of thoroughbred racing and Longines provided its guests with access not only to the Turf Club for prime viewing of the two days of races, but also with attendance to the incredible Taste of Derby event (wherein chefs from across the USA are flown in to demonstrate their skills and offer a taste of their most special dishes), to the Winner's Party (thrown after the Derby with the owners, trainer and jockey of the winning horse present), and with an exclusive tour of the paddocks. In all, the event is a breathtaking experience not to be missed.

In evidence of its support of the Kentucky Derby, Longines' overwhelming presence could be seen everywhere at Churchill Downs thanks to free-standing clocks, a digital Longines Kentucky Derby Countdown Clock on the Churchill Downs' track and more (the same will hold true at the two upcoming races). Additionally, the brand hosted a fashion show on the Kentucky Oaks Day, and presented the winner with a Conquest watch. On Derby Day, the brand presented Conquest watches to the owner, trainer and jockey of the wining horse, California Chrome.

"This year we celebrate 60 years of Conquest," says Juan-Carolos Capelli, vice president, head of international marketing of Longines Watch Co. "It is also the year of the horse and so we are very excited to present some new Conquest watches, including a limited edition in gold that is a re-edition of the first one. It is a real pleasure to be a part of the Kentucky Derby and all of the equestrian sports we support."

The Conquest Classic collection is a tribute to the early chronographs the brand produced for race enthusiasts and jockeys in New York. The new watches are fitted with self-winding movements offering a mix of tradition and watchmaking savoir-faire. 

As official timekeeper of the FIS Ski World Cup, Longines honored in Lenzerheide for the first time Mikaela Shiffrin and Alexis Pinturault with the "Longines Rising Ski Stars" award. The American and the French skiers are the most successful young female and male athletes taking part in the current season of the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup. Both of them received a prize consisting of a trophy, a watch and a check for 20'000 CHF. This new competition reflects Longines' continued support for young athletes.
As official timekeeper of the FIS Ski World Cup, Longines presented for the first time the "Longines Rising Ski Stars" award which has been given to Mikaela Shiffrin and Alexis Pinturault. The American and the French skiers have been the best young female (under 21) and male (under 23) athletes taking part in the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup this season. They have received a trophy, a watch and a check for 20'000 CHF from the hands of Charles Villoz, VP Sales of Longines.

This new competition reflects Longines' continued support for young athletes and joins established events including the "Longines Future Tennis Aces" tournament at Roland Garros for young tennis talents under the age of 13, and the race "Longines Future Racing Stars" during Prix de Diane Longines highlighting young and promising jockeys.
Mikaela Shiffrin "One of my goals from the very start of my ski racing career was to be the youngest to win World Cups and make a mark as a young athlete. It's really cool that Longines has this award dedicated to young athletes. It's cool to push young athletes to do their very best and this helps do that because we're not always going to be competing for an overall globe or titles - it's great to know that young athletes have something special of their own to shoot for."
Alexis Pinturault: "This prize is a great idea for the young skiers! The highlight of my season definitely is my first victory in Val d'Isere. It was a great moment, my first podium after my surgery and my first success in slalom."
Longines' long-term association with competitive ski started in Chamonix in 1933. For many decades, Longines has introduced important innovations to match the technological advancements of alpine skiing competitions and to address the demands of timekeeping and the audience. In 1993, for example, Longines developed a new TV technology that displays the intermediate time of the athlete versus the fastest competitor of the race.

The Longines Tachymeter Chronograph features a technical tool initially introduced around 1811 to measure the hourly pace in assembly lines, as well as the velocity of the first modern means of locomotion: the tachymeter. To measure the hourly pace, the chronograph is started at the beginning of a task and stopped once the task is completed. The hand then shows the average production pace per hour. To find out the velocity of a subject, the chronograph is activated at distance zero and stopped once the distance of one kilometre has been covered. The hand then indicates the average velocity in units measured.

The Longines Tachymeter Chronograph now combines in a very unique way the technical specifications of a tachymeter with the values of the brand, namely tradition, performance and elegance. The circular steel case with a diameter of 41 mm houses the caliber L688, a self-winding mechanical movement with a column-wheel chronograph mechanism exclusively developed for Longines, which can be admired through a transparent case back. The model features a date aperture at 4h30, a small second at 9 o'clock, a 30-minutes counter at 3 o'clock and a 12-hours counter at 6.
Besides its extraordinary technical features, the model stands out with its remarkable design. The white lacquered dial is inspired by the one of a chronograph developed by Longines in 1934 and contrasts perfectly with the black Arabic numerals, the tachymeter scale in blue (1000 m) and red (100 m). A subtle touch of elegance is added to this model by its blued steel Breguet hands indicating hours and minutes and the blued steel counter-weight line pear hand indicating the seconds. To complete the traditional yet contemporary design of the model, it is mounted on an elegant black alligator strap.

Launched in 1997 and inspired by models created in the 1930s, the DolceVita collection is a tribute to the charm of the Italian way of life. The DolceVita L5.155.0.16.6 is in steel. Its rectangular case is set with 32 diamonds. The dial is white with 10 indices and 1 silvered Arabic numeral. A quartz movement, the calibre L178, animates the timepiece.
Longines' three ambassadors of elegance, the Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet, the Bollywood icon Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and the beautiful actress and model from the Far East Chi Ling Lin, enjoy their first roles in the Longines DolceVita advertising spot that gives a contemporary twist to the traditional dolce vita. The film uses the particular atmosphere of the streets of old Rome, bathed in sunlight, as well as the natural elegance of the brand's three amazons.
 
 

Churchill Downs Racetrack, home of the world famous Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks, has entered into a long-term agreement with internationally renowned Swiss watchmaker Longines to serve as Entitlement Partner of the Kentucky Oaks and to retain its role as Official Watch and Timekeeper of the Kentucky Derby. As a result of its existing and expanded partnership, the Kentucky Oaks has been renamed the "Longines Kentucky Oaks," and Longines is the Official Timekeeper of Churchill Downs Racetrack. Longines will host multiple events surrounding Longines Kentucky Oaks Day, Friday, May 3, 2013, and the famed "Run for the Roses," Saturday, May 4, 2013.
As it has in the past, Longines will award watches from the elegant Longines Saint-Imier Collection to the winning horses' owner, trainer and jockey on both race days. A Longines digital countdown clock is currently featured on the Churchill Downs website, www.KentuckyDerby.com, as the official countdown to the "Greatest Two Minutes in Sports." Represented by tennis legend and longtime Ambassador of Elegance Stefanie Graf, Longines will have a b presence throughout Churchill Downs and other Derby-affiliated events including Taste of Derby, the Longines Kentucky Oaks Fashion Contest and the Winner's Party. Additionally, Longines will sponsor the Churchill Distaff Turf Mile presented by Longines on Kentucky Derby afternoon and will have timepieces and branded clocks on display throughout the Churchill Downs facility. The brand's logo will also be prominently featured on the official Kentucky Derby Red Carpet, racetrack and other surrounding areas.
Longines Kentucky Oaks 139 is the Kentucky Derby's $1 million companion race for 3-year-old fillies at 1 1/8 miles and is televised on NBC Sports from 5-6 p.m. (ET) The Longines Kentucky Oaks features a "Ladies First" theme, continuing the "Pink Out!" tradition which encourages all attendees to wear pink to the track. The Longines Kentucky Oaks Fashion Contest will celebrate elegant Derby style and will award one lucky woman who successfully models her own personal ensemble on the "pink carpet" a stainless steel and rose gold Longines Saint-Imier Collection watch featuring a stunning diamond bezel.
"Longines Kentucky Oaks Day is all about the ladies," said Churchill Downs President and CEO Kevin Flanery. "Our female fans continue to respond favorably to the new traditions of fashion and fun that we have been bringing them over these last few years, and we feel that the elegant Longines brand is a natural fit for the feminine spirit of the Longines Kentucky Oaks."
"Our passion at Longines is equestrian sports, so we are delighted to return for a third year as the Official Watch and Timekeeper of the Kentucky Derby and to expand our partnership to include the Longines Kentucky Oaks," said Longines President Walter von Känel. "This partnership embodies the Longines brand image and philosophy stated in its slogan 'Elegance is an attitude.'"

Longines Kentucky Oaks day activities:
"Pink Out!" Tradition Continues
The official color of the Longines Kentucky Oaks is pink in celebration of all the ladies. The Pink Out encourages all Oaks attendees to wear pink or incorporate pink into their attire to show their support for cancer survivors. Churchill Downs will be decked out in pink as well, including pink-colored bunting, flower beds, flags and jockeys' and pony riders' apparel. Churchill Downs bugler Steve Buttleman will sport a pink uniform as he calls horses to the post throughout Longines Kentucky Oaks Day.
Longines Kentucky Oaks Fashion Contest
Ladies of all ages in attendance on Longines Kentucky Oaks Day can enter the Longines Kentucky Oaks Fashion Contest for the chance to win a stainless steel and rose gold Longines Saint-Imier Collection watch featuring a stunning diamond bezel. Entrants showcasing their finest Longines Kentucky Oaks attire will be judged on the "Pink Carpet" inside Gate 10. Participants are judged by how well they incorporate pink into their ensemble. Coverage of the contest appears on NBC Sports Network.
Survivors Parade presented by Kroger
The 2013 Survivors Parade presented by Kroger provides some of the most memorable and touching moments as cancer survivors invited by Churchill Downs parade along the main track just moments before the running of the Longines Kentucky Oaks. This year, Churchill Downs has invited back participants from the 2012 Survivor Parade which was interrupted by storms last year.  
$1 Million Longines Kentucky Oaks
Kentucky Oaks Day - an unofficial Louisville holiday with many schools and businesses closed - is the third largest attended horse race in America only behind the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. In 2012, 112,552 attended the festivities, which marked the 12th time in the last 13 years that attendance topped the 100,000 mark. With a $1 million guaranteed purse, The Longines Kentucky Oaks is the most lucrative American horse race for 3-year-old fillies. Twenty-six Oaks winners have gone on to be crowned with an Eclipse Award as North America's champion 3-year-old filly and nine are enshrined in racing's Hall of Fame.
The lofty purse reflects the Oaks' status and importance as a sports and entertainment event. Wagering on the 12-race card in 2012 was a record $39.9 million, which included an unprecedented $11.8 million on the Oaks alone. The maximum number of starters in the race is 14, and at least 13 fillies have been in the starting gate for five of the last seven years. The winner receives a silver trophy, a garland of pink star-gazer lilies and an estimated $564,200 payday.

This year, the famous Swiss watchmaker reprises its role as the official timekeeper for the International Ski Federation's (FIS) Alpine Ski World Cup and World Championship races.

Longines will be celebrating its return to Kitzbuhel and is extremely proud to be responsible once again for timing the Hahnenkamm races. Longines will also partner with the 16th KitzCharity Trophy. This season the brand launched the Longines Rising Ski Stars prize, which reflects the company's commitment to supporting young athletes. The official watch for the season will be the Longines Saint-Imier Collection chronograph, a model that exemplifies the links that bind the brand to the town where it was founded in 1832 and where its headquarters remains.
Longines' longstanding association with competitive skiing started in Chamonix in 1933. The Swiss watchmaker began timing the Hahnenkamm races in Kitzbuhel in 1948 and has carried out this task more than 50 times since then. In 2013 Longines, which is the official timekeeper for the International Ski Federation's (FIS) Alpine Ski World Cup and World Championship races, will be back in the popular Tyrolean resort. Kitzbuhel is well known for its demanding Streif piste - renowned as the most difficult and fastest on the circuit. Many great champion skiers have tackled this legendary piste where Longines has helped to develop the technical side of the competition for several decades, introducing a number of innovative ideas to improve the timing and the public's enjoyment of the race. In 1993, for example, Longines introduced a new technology whereby the racers' intermediate times could be shown on television alongside the time of the fastest competitor for comparison.

In addition to its role as official timekeeper, Longines will partner with the famous KitzCharity Trophy, a race where professional skiers compete against celebrities on a section of the Streif piste. In order to help the event raise funds to improve the life of local needy mountain farmers and their families, Longines will compete in the race with its own team of skiers, made up of Richard Strohmeier, Longines VP Finance and two Austrian celebrities, Armin Assinger and Matthias Lanzinger.
At the end of the 2012/2013 ski season, Longines will present its Longines Rising Ski Stars prize to the two leading young skiers who take part in the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup. The best female skier under 21 years-old and the best male skier under 23 will each receive a trophy, a Longines watch and a cheque for CHF 20,000. This new award reflects Longines' continued commitment to supporting young athletes. The brand already shows its commitment through the Longines Future Tennis Aces tournament in Roland Garros for children under 13, as well as the Longines Future Racing Stars at the Prix de Diane Longines for promising young jockeys from France, the UK, Germany, Ireland and Italy.

Launched in Adelboden at the beginning of 2013, the Ski Live - Live Alpine Skiing by Longines app offers the possibility of watching races in real time thanks to the live timing feature. At the same time, users can catch up on the latest news concerning the World Cup and the World Championships, receive alerts and exclusive information on skiers and consult the results and rankings, including those for the Longines Rising Ski Stars.
The official watch for the season - the Longines Saint-Imier Collection chronograph - features the L688.2 column-wheel movement developed and produced exclusively for Longines. The 41 mm diameter case is made of steel and the black dial displays the hours and minutes with a small seconds at 9 o'clock, a calendar between 4 and 5 o'clock and of course the chronograph functions: a centre sweep seconds, a 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock and a 12-hour counter at 6 o'clock. This model is mounted on a steel bracelet with a folding safety clasp.

Finally, Longines would like to wish its ambassador of elegance Aksel Lund Svindal the very best of luck in his future races. The Norwegian has already got off to a b start this season.

Under the new agreement - which marks the biggest sponsorship deal ever brokered by the FEI - Longines becomes the Official Top Partner, Official Timekeeper and Official Watch of the FEI. Longines will take on a number of key FEI properties including the title sponsorship of the FEI World Cup™ Jumping before the start of the new season in October 2013. 

An official signing ceremony will take place in Lausanne (SUI) on 15 January 2013, when the contract will be signed jointly by FEI President HRH Princess Haya, and Mrs Nayla Hayek, Chair of the Swatch Group Board of Directors. Full details of the agreement will be unveiled as part of the signing ceremony in January 2013. 

"I am totally thrilled to welcome Longines as the FEI's first Top Partner. This is the beginning of a new era for our sport and the FEI," FEI President HRH Princess Haya said. "Longines has always had a huge presence in our community and our new partnership is a true celebration of our shared passion. This is an immense moment for the FEI. This long term partnership with Longines will completely revolutionise the way we are able to produce our sport, across all of our disciplines. I am enormously grateful to Mrs Nayla Hayek and her Board for recognising the incredible potential and possibilities of the ever- growing equestrian sport. " 

Nayla Hayek, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Swatch Group, commented: "We are delighted to have concluded this strategic and historic partnership with the FEI. It reinforces the traditional and long-lasting commitment of Longines in equestrian sports and makes the brand a major player in this field. We are looking forward to being involved in the great events organised by the FEI. This multi-faceted partnership also provides us with a great platform to strengthen the Longines brand presence worldwide. I would like to express my deepest appreciation to HRH Princess Haya and the Board of the FEI for giving Longines their trust."

About Longines

Longines has been based at Saint-Imier (SUI) since 1832 and is celebrating 180 years of non-stop craftsmanship in 2012. Its watchmaking expertise reflects a b devotion to tradition, elegance and performance. It has generations of experience as the official timekeeper at world championships and as a partner of international sports federations. 

Longines has established a network of links with the world of sport timekeeping which has enabled it to offer its skilled services to various prestigious sports during the 20th century. Today, it follows its vocation in the field of sports timing, namely in gymnastics, archery, alpine skiing, equestrian sports and at the French Open at Roland-Garros. 

Longines' passion for equestrian sports began in 1878, when a timepiece was made with a horse and jockey engraved on the watch face. Over the years, the brand has built b and long-lasting links with equestrian sports. In 1926, for the first time, the brand was involved as timekeeper for the Official International Equestrian Competition of Geneva. Today, Longines' involvement in equestrianism includes Jumping, Endurance and flat racing.

Longines is a member of The Swatch Group S.A., the world's leading manufacturer of horological products. With an excellent reputation for creating refined timepieces, the brand, whose emblem is the winged hourglass, has outlets in over 130 countries.

About FEI

The Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI), founded in 1921, is the international body governing equestrian sport recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Equestrian sport has been on the Olympic programme since 1912 with three disciplines: Jumping, Dressage and Eventing. The FEI is based on the principle of equality and mutual respect between all 133 affiliated National Federations, without prejudice to race, religion or internal politics.

The FEI is the sole controlling authority for all international events in Dressage & Para-Equestrian Dressage, Jumping, Eventing, Driving & Para-Equestrian Driving, Endurance, Vaulting, and Reining. The FEI establishes the regulations and approves equestrian programmes at Championships, Continental and Regional Games, and the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Federation promotes equestrianism in all its forms and encourages the development of the FEI equestrian disciplines throughout the world, keeping the welfare of the horse at the heart of all its activities.

"The primary mission of the FEI is to advance the orderly growth of equestrian sport worldwide by promoting, regulating and administering humane and sportsmanlike international competition in the traditional equestrian disciplines" - FEI Mission Statement. 

Saint-Imier (Switzerland), Paris (France), December 1st 2012 - As Official Sponsor and Official Timekeeper of the Gucci Paris Masters, Longines had the great pleasure to present yesterday night the Longines Speed Challenge. This exciting event has been won by Roger Yves Bost (FRA) with Castle Forbes Cosma, in front of a very enthusiastic crowd.

Speed and precision are two words that perfectly describe this challenge. Roger Yves Bost with horse Castle Forbes Cosma have won the Longines Speed Challenge yesterday night at the Parc des Expositions, Paris Nord Villepinte. Gregory Wathelet (BEL) arrived second and Reed Kessler (USA) third. Created in 2010 by EEM World, the challenge facing competitors is to achieve the best time, with every bar knocked down adding a 2 second penalty. The winner is, therefore, the pairing that is both the quickest and the most precise. The format of the event ensures complete suspense, with the Longines Speed Challenge also being very attractive to the public, who can follow the time achieved by the competitors, in real time. Since they know the best time as the competitors leave the arena, each spectator can cheer on their favourite up to the end of the round.  

Already Title Sponsor of the Longines Hong Kong Masters (February 28th -  March 2nd, 2013),  the second round of the Indoor Grand Slam Indoor Masters organized by EEM World after Paris and before New York, Longines decided to strengthen its involvement in equestrian sports.

Longines' passion for equestrian sports began in 1878, when a timepiece was made with a jockey and his horse engraved. Since 1881, this watch was to be found on racecourses, having become extremely popular with jockeys and equestrian fans, in general. In 1926, for the first time, the brand was involved as timekeeper for the Official International Equestrian Competition of Geneva. Today, Longines' involvement in equestrianism includes flat racing, jumps and endurance. 

About the Indoor Masters Grand Slam 

EEM World's Indoor Masters Grand Slam competitions are unrivaled VIP events, each attracting the 30 best riders worldwide to compete for $1,000,000 in prize money. Similar to the Grand Slam in tennis, the Masters competitions are broadcasted to a global audience reaching more households than any other show jumping competition in the world, (500,000,000 households are reached). EEM World's ongoing partnerships enable the Masters competitions to offer an unparalleled networking and social opportunity for worldwide elites, global institutions, luxury brands and industry VIPs. Hosted in the most influential financial and cultural capitals of Europe, Asia and the Americas, the Indoor Masters Grand Slam are designed to increase show jumping's popularity and audience worldwide. Each Masters welcomes between 40,000 and 50,000 spectators to witness world-class competition and entertainment. The Masters Grand Slam Indoor guarantee a wide TV distribution and coverage on major international channels like Eurosport, Al Jazeera, CNN, BBC and CNBC and each event is broadcasted locally on Globosat, ESPN Star Sport and Sky. While being a top class event, charity also plays an important role. The Style & Competition benefits AMADE, the charity of HRH Princess Caroline of Hanover as well as Les Restos du Coeur, 1 Maillot Pour la Vie, les Secours Populaires, ... Legacy is also of great importance, as we want to develop sport at a local level by involving both youngsters and federations. 

THE INDOOR MASTERS GRAND SLAM CALENDAR

The Gucci Paris Masters: November 30th to December 2nd 2012

The Longines Hong Kong Masters: February 28th to March 2nd 2013

The New York Masters: the first week of October starting in 2013

For more information, please refer to the following websites:

www.mastersgrandslam.com

www.guccimasters.com

www.longineshkmasters.com

Starting from 2012, renowned Swiss watchmaker Longines has become the title sponsor and official timekeeper of the Longines Hong Kong International Races, one of the most sensational races of the horseracing season in Hong Kong. To present an exciting head start, Longines also title sponsored the Longines Jockey Club Cup held on 18th November 2012 at the Shatin Racecourse. Widely regarded as the lead-up event to the Longines Hong Kong International Races, the Cup is an international Group 2 race over 2000m, offering a prize of HK$3 million. 

This exciting race was won by California Memory rode by Matthew Chadwick after rounds of fierce running and speed combat in the time of 2 minutes and 1.51 seconds. The winning owner, trainer and jockey were each awarded with a watch from The Longines Saint-Imier Collection, presented by Mr. Charles Villoz, Vice President & Head of International Sales of Longines, and Ms Karen Au Yeung, Vice President of Longines Hong Kong. However, the excitement did not end here. Shortly after, the winners of the "Most Elegant Hat Award" and the "Racing Specialist Game" were announced and both winners received a watch from The Longines Saint-Imier Collection.  

Mr. Charles Villoz, Vice President & Head of International Sales of Longines, said: "Longines is very honoured to be title sponsor and official timekeeper of the Longines Hong Kong International Races and today's Longines Jockey Club Cup. The performance and precision required in horseracing fully correspond to Longines' core values."

With a passion for equestrian sports, Longines is already responsible for timing various CSIO events including the Nations Cup. Famous for the elegance of its products, Longines will also be presenting The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph, a refined timepiece that perfectly embodies the precision and beauty of equestrian sports.

Longines' long history in equestrian events dates from its involvement in the Concours Hippique International Officiel de Geneve in 1926. As official partner for the first edition of the Equestrian Beijing International Grand Prix, the famous Swiss watchmaker will thus be perpetuating a commitment to the world of equestrian sports that is already more than 80 years old. Since the early days of its involvement in this field, the brand is proud to have taken part in over one hundred national and international equestrian events and to have been responsible for timing many competitions such as world championships, European championships and various other events organised by the CSIO and the Arab Equestrian League. Longines is also official timekeeper of some prestigious flat races such as the Prix de Diane Longines, Royal Ascot, Melbourne Cup Carnival, Dubai World Cup, Longines Singapore Gold Cup and the Kentucky Derby.

The Equestrian Beijing International Grand Prix will showcase the highest level of equestrian competition in China and throughout Asia, with appearances of international and Chinese masters. The Grand Prix will be held in the architecturally stunning and world-renowned Bird's Nest which is China's National Stadium. The International team will be led by German horserider Ludger Beerbaum along with 9 top riders from Germany, Switzerland, Italy, France and Belgium. Zhu Meimei, who is representing China in the international field along with Zuping Huang and other top Chinese riders, will also be competing.
Longines will be presenting a model at the Equestrian Beijing International Grand Prix that typifies the brand's philosophy and slogan "Elegance is an attitude". The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph embodies classical and refined beauty. Its stainless steel case houses an exclusive self-winding caliber with a blue column-wheel that can be admired through the transparent back. This model displays a silvered dial with 13 indexes and offers the chronograph functions, central seconds sweep, 30-minutes and 12-hour counters. A dark brown alligator strap puts the finishing touch to this elegant watch.