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The series of the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping North American League began in Bromont this weekend and was marked by the victory of Schuyler Riley on Dobra de Porceyo. As the Top Partner of the FEI, Longines is the Title Partner, Official Timekeeper and Watch of the fourteen legs of the series, which qualify the participants to the final of the Longines FEI World CupTM Jumping in Göteborg in March 2016.

The first season of the Longines FEI World CupTM Jumping North American League opened this week-end in Bromont, Canada, with the victory of Schuyler Riley on Dobra de Porceyo timed by Longines, the Title Partner, Official Timekeeper and Watch of the series. The 14 separate competitions that make up this series take place throughout the U.S, Canada and Mexico from August until the Longines FEI World CupTM Jumping final in Göteborg in March 2016. As Title Partner, Longines also serves as Official Timekeeper and Official Watch of this event.

Steffi Graf became Stefanie Graf in 1998. The nickname of a tennis prodigy is today the patronym of a 45 year-old lady who goes about her life far away from the tennis court but close to children, to whom she has dedicated her foundation. Longines supports it as part of a well-balanced sponsorship strategy.

"Tennis doesn't really interest me any more. That chapter is now closed." Stefanie Graf leaves little room for doubt when asked about her life in 2015. Visiting the Roland Garros tournament the former world number one acts as an ambassador for Longines in aid of children who have been traumatised by exile, war and violence. "Children for Tomorrow" her foundation, has been supported by Longines since 2008.

Such partnerships are not that common in the business of sport. Stefanie Graf, who earned some 22 million dollars in her career, married Andre Agassi in 2001, himself a winner of an additional 31 million. So it's by no means a question of money.

Furthermore, both spouses manage their own foundation, both have retired from their sport and therefore offer much less media exposure than the current champions. So why engage with a couple that is doubtless still glamorous but much less visible than any other ambassador who is still active in the sport?

The key word is elegance
The official reply from Longines comes as one word: "elegance". The brand groups its ambassadors under this heading, without necessarily communicating what the objective criteria for judging such "elegance" are.

In reality, the balance among the Longines ambassadors is subtle and comprises a mixture of visible stars and lesser-known but highly active personalities, in other words a mixture of form (media exposure) and substance (work on the ground by those who have retired from their careers).

This strategy started in 2007, when Longines took over tennis from its sister brand Rado. Andre Agassi signed up with the brand in the same year and was followed by his wife the following year. High-profile actors such as Simon Baker and Kate Winslet later joined the committed duo. And the Longines sponsorship model was born.

From Roland-Garros to Kosovo
Stefanie Graf's commitment is as deep as it is tangible. "We are based in Hamburg but we also work in Cape Town, Eritrea and Kosovo," she points out. "We work with children who are sometimes not even two years old, with the help of psychologists and translators. We have a permanent team of 20 people who have already helped some 350 children."

It's easy to imagine what a return to the world of tennis by Steffi Graf would generate in terms of enthusiasm...and visibility for Longines. But the woman concerned dismisses this out of hand: "As a player, there is no question of it, I don't play any more and in any case my body would not be able to withstand it (Editor's note: Steffi Graf had already suffered major injuries and undergone operations to her back and knees in 1997 and 1998As a coach I would be on the road for around 30 weeks of the year but today I have a husband, two children and a foundation. My life is already busy enough!" So only the legend of Steffi Graf remains, but given that she still has a loyal following of fans from 7 to 77 years old, it is still b even 15 years after her retirement.

During a press conference held in the Longines Owners Pavilion at Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney, Australia, it was announced that the new LPS technology will be officially installed and used for the first time today at Longines Queen Elizabeth Stakes Day, the second day of The Championships held in April.

Longines has an illustrious history in equestrian timekeeping dating back to 1878. The innovative new LPS incorporates a permanent or portable, easily deployable system that sets a new standard for accurate, reliable and repeatable timekeeping and tracking results that will provide huge benefit to both the horseracing industry and enthusiasts.

Mr. Juan-Carlos Capelli, Vice President and Head of International Marketing of Longines said: "For Longines, investing in technological advancements is the latest step in our long term relationship with horseracing. The Longines Positioning System delivers a number of benefits to the sport and is a game-changer for the racing industry (...). We are excited to see how the LPS technology can be utilised in the future to improve the experience for racing spectators, TV viewers and even smart phone and tablet users. There is no question that live performance data enhances viewing experience and depth of understanding."

The LPS tracking and timing provides instant data on the exact position of horses during a race, race rankings, the distance between horses and speed. It boasts accuracy down to 5 centimetres and features up to 1,000 measurements per second. 

In a further major announcement, Longines confirmed that it has also become the Official Partner, Official Timekeeper and Official Watch for Rosehill Gardens, specifically for the prominent Longines Golden Slipper Carnival from 2016. Longines has secured naming rights for this esteemed day and thrilling feature race, the Longines Golden Slipper - the richest race in the world for two year olds.

The long-term agreement was signed this week by Mr Juan Carlos Capelli, Vice-President and Head of International Marketing for Longines and Mr Brian Kavanagh, Chief Executive of Horse Racing Ireland (HRI).

Juan-Carlos Capelli: "It is a great honour for Longines to become the Title Partner of the Longines Irish Champions Weekend, showcasing Ireland's two premier racecourses, namely the Curragh and Leopardstown racecourses. Providing our long-lasting timekeeping expertise for this two-day meeting illustrates our continued commitment to equestrian sports, which are part of our rich history since 1878."

Brian Kavanagh: "It is an honour to announce Longines as the Title Partner for Irish Champions Weekend and to welcome this Swiss watchbrand as Official Timekeeper for Leopardstown and the Curragh, which together host 42 race meetings, including all the Irish Classics. The inaugural Irish Champions Weekend in 2014 immediately established itself as one of the leading flat racing events in the world. It is effectively the first leg of a triple crown of late-season flat championships in Europe, followed by the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe meeting and QIPCO British Champions Day in October."

The Longines Irish Champions Weekend hosts ten Group races, including five Group 1s, and features the QIPCO Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown and the Palmerstown House Estate Irish St Leger at the Curragh in back-to- back meetings on the 12th and 13th of September respectively.

As Official Timekeeper Longines will install clocks and chronometers at both racecourses during the season.
 

As a partner of Casas Novas, Longines announced that it will be the Main Partner and Official Timekeeper of the 2014 winter edition of the CSI A Coruña as well as the Title Partner of its Longines Grand Prix.

The Casas Novas Equestrian Centre was established in August 2000. Since its beginnings, Casas Novas has run a riding school which aims to promote and offer sport to children. CSI A Coruña was founded in 2000 as a result of the creation of the Casas Novas Equestrian Centre. Due to the rapid international recognition, it has been holding two annual editions: an indoor one in December, and an outdoor one in July.

The Official Watch of the winter edition of the CSI A Coruña will be a timepiece from the Conquest Classic line, a collection dedicated to Longines' passion for equestrian sports.
This lady model in steel is set with 30 diamonds and houses a mechanical calibre.
The dial of white mother-of-pearl is set with 12 diamond indices and displays the hours,
the minutes and the seconds as well as the date. The movement of the watch can be admired through its sapphire glass case back.
 

Glasgow witnessed the Closing Ceremony of the XX Commonwealth Games on Sunday 3 August 2014. Mr. Charles Villoz, Vice President of Longines, attended this great show in the company of Glasgow 2014 Chairman Lord Smith of Kelvin. To honour the success of the event and the great collaboration, Lord Smith of Kelvin was presented with a Longines timekeeping bell by Mr. Villoz, created especially for the Games.

Longines has been the Official Timekeeper and Watch of Glasgow 2014, the XX Commonwealth Games, as well as the Presenting Partner of the Gymnastics competitions. Over a period of 11 days of competitions, the Swiss watch brand put its skilled expertise in the service of the largest sporting event ever held in Scotland. It provided more than 190 timekeepers and 122 tonnes of equipment to support Glasgow 2014.

The Official Watch of the Games was a chronograph in steel from the Conquest Classic collection, housing an exclusive mechanical column-wheel calibre. With a diameter of 41 mm, its black dial is set with one arabic numeral and 11 applied indices with Super-LumiNova®. It displays the hours and the minutes, a small second at 9, a 30-minute counter at 3, a 12-hour counter at 6 as well as the date at 4:30. Just as the entire Conquest Classic collection, this timepiece is water-resistant to 5 bar and its screw-down case back is fitted with a sapphire glass.

Longines' involvement in the Commonwealth Games dates back to 1962, when it was the Timekeeper of the event in Perth, Australia.

Hohhot, a north-central city, known for its nomadic history and natural scenery, experienced tremendous excitement and elegance thanks to eight flat races on Saturday and to the presence of Aaron Kwok, Longines Ambassador of Elegance.  On Saturday, Longines was also the Title Partner of the Longines Mile race that saw the victory of Danny Beasley on Nassau.
The running of the first internationally endorsed thoroughbred race represents the first step towards a renaissance of flat races in Mainland China. It was a highly anticipated return for a sport that has long been an intrinsic part of China's social culture. Miss Melissa Lu won the Longines Prize for Elegance and received a Longines timepiece from Aaron Kwok, Longines Ambassador of Elegance. A horse lover, the Asian superstar is a member of the Hong Kong Jockey Club and the owner of a four-year-old stallion.
Longines has always had a passionate interest in equestrian sport, which is a perfect example of elegance and high performance - values that have always been close to the brand's heart. As the official partner of some of the most prestigious flat races in the world, the Swiss watch brand therefore launched a collection of timepieces to be worn amidst the excitement of the parade rings, namely the Conquest Classic. The Official Watch of the China Equine Cultural Festival belongs to that collection. It combines steel and rose gold and features a silvered dial. 

The Longines Asthmometer-Pulsometer Chronograph demonstrates the fact that the precision of a chronograph is necessary not only in sport. This new instrument is based on a model brought out in 1963 which was intended essentially for medical use. The new product not only shows the time but also measures heart rate and respiration. While the pulse and respiration scales can be extremely useful in a sports context, during training sessions for example, they also provide a doctor with valuable information as to the patient's vital functions.
 

The Longines Asthmometer-Pulsometer Chronograph echoes the principal design features of the product on which it is based. The red heart rate scale and the blue respiration scale can be easily read off from the outer edge of the silvered dial. The 12 numeral and the eight gilded applied indices blend with the hands and the counter circles, which are also gold-plated. The steel case, which has a diameter of 38.50 mm like the original model, is enhanced by the bevelling of the horns. A black alligator strap adds the final touch to this doctor's watch.

A successful end to Dubai's racing season was marked with the exciting and exhilarating Dubai World Cup. Titled the world's richest race, the Dubai World Cup is a thrilling exhibition of skill, precision and fashion as the world's top riders battle it out for eventual triumph while smart men and stylish women watch them in action. Swiss watchmaker Longines was the official timekeeper of the event for the third time.

One of the most closely followed races in the world, the Dubai World cup race is classified as a "International Group One flat race" for thoroughbreds over the age of four and covers a distance of 2000m. The exciting race was won by Animal Kingdom ridden by Joel Rosario while the Dubai Sheema Classic presented by Longines saw St Nicholas Abbey and Joseph O'Brien emerge victorious. The winning jockeys, trainers and owners of both races were bestowed with stunning gold timepieces from Longines' new Conquest Classic collection.

Introduced at the Dubai World Cup, the Conquest Classic collection is dedicated to those racegoers who share the excitement of the season's most prestigious race meetings, from Chantilly to Hong Kong, Dubai to Royal Ascot. Sleek and sporty and tailor-made for the discerning man and woman, the timepieces from the Conquest Classic collection were the ideal reward for the winners. This new collection will be featured at Baselworld fair 2013

In true style that is characteristic of equestrian events, the occasion also celebrated flair and fashion. Women adorned in striking dresses and creative hats paraded the venue in an attempt to win the award for the Most Elegant Lady. The triumph finally went to Alena Polyakova who won the coveted Conquest Classic timepiece in steel and gold with a white mother of pearl dial that echoed her grace.
On the strength of its long-lasting involvement in equestrian sports, Longines is delighted to be the Official Timekeeper of the most exciting horseracing events in the world. Longines' vast experience in timing equestrian events dates back to 1878, when it produced a chronograph engraved with a jockey and his mount. Since at least 1881, Longines has been committed to horseracing, and its chronographs have been highly sought-after by American race enthusiasts. Today, Longines' involvement in equestrian sports includes flat racing, show-jumping and endurance competitions. 

The Ladies Diamond Conquest models combine the brilliance of precious stones with the strength of ceramic in black and white. The dynamic beauty of those models, achieved through a marriage of sporty design and glittering diamonds, echoes the fine balance between performance and elegance. Sporty women who appreciate elegance will find exactly what they are looking for.

The Ladies Diamond Conquest models are aimed at those women who enjoy sport but are not willing to compromise on elegance. Thanks to the use of diamonds and the innovative combination with ceramic, these models add a touch of sophistication to the sporty beauty of Longines' range of products. With its delicate balance, the Ladies Diamond Conquest watch is the ideal timepiece to weapon many occasions; during an equestrian competition, a tennis tournament or while having fun on the ski slopes, but in the same vein it will add a touch of elegance worn for a cocktail party or a formal dinner.
These glittering timepieces boast a dynamic beauty which has been achieved by the use of ceramic embellished with 54 Top Wesselton VVS diamonds set around the inside of the bezel and on the dial. The bezel and the bracelet are reinforced by the use of white or black ceramic while the matching dial - white mother-of-pearl or black - completes the appeal of this model.
The Ladies Diamond Conquest models have a screw-down case back while the crown has a lateral protection. They are water-resistant to 5 bar and the bracelets have a triple safety folding clasp. The stainless steel case has a diameter of 35 mm and houses a quartz movement that shows the hours, minutes, seconds and date.

Thanks to their delicate balance between performance and elegance, these robust timepieces are ideal for women who enjoy sport but at the same time appreciate refinement. The Ladies Diamond Conquest models have added a new dimension to the Longines Sport Collection thanks to the inclusion of diamonds and the combination of these precious gems with the strength of ceramic.

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The Hampton Classic Horse Show took place in in Bridgehampton, NY, August 25-September 1. The brand joined the Hampton Classic as title partner of the Classic's Saturday afternoon Grand Prix, the $40,000 Longines Cup and presenting partner of Friday afternoon's $50,000 Spy Coast Farm/Young Horse Show Series Grand Prix Qualifier. Longines' partnership also included the initiation of the new Longines Rider Challenge which awarded $30,000 to the rider who accumulated the most points in the horse show's Open Jumper division.
Richie Moloney, winner of the Longines Rider Challenge and Longines Cup and Kent Farrington, winner of the Grand Prix, received a watch from Longines.
Longines also presented Jill Rappaport, The Today Show correspondent and animal enthusiast, with a donation, for her efforts benefitting the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
Earlier this year, Longines entered into a long-term partnership with the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) that involves a number of major rights packages and official timekeeper designations. A key element of its partnership with the FEI is a significant investment by Longines in the development of cutting-edge timekeeping and data-handling services, specifically for equestrian sport. The development of these services will be for multimedia applications, giant screens, scoreboards, and for broadcasters as part of the presentation of FEI events around the world.
Au debut de l'annee, Longines signait un partenariat a long-terme avec la Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI), qui inclut un grand nombre d'evenements et d'implications en chronometrage. Au travers de ce partenariat, Longines s'investit de maniere significative dans le developpement de techniques de chronometrage et de gestion des donnees, particulierement pour le monde equestre. Le developpement de ces services comprend les applications multimedia, les ecrans de scores, ainsi que l'envoi d'informations aux diffuseurs pour les evenements de la FEI dans le monde entier.

All in steel, the three models - one with three hands, a 24-hour model and a chronograph- available in the Longines Heritage Military 1938 line have retained the characteristic simple appearance of the original design.
 

With its simple design, the model with 3 hands has a 40 mm diameter case and is the closest in design to the original product. It is fitted with the automatic calibre L619. The fluted, flat crown, which accentuates the 1930s look, is a direct reference to the original design. Large white Arabic numerals, coated with Super-LumiNova® and a minute circle white as well contrasts with the deep matt black of the dial. A black synthetic strap, stitched in white, adds a final touch to this new model.

During a press event at the Pavillon Gabriel in Paris, Longines and France Galop presented the 2013 edition of the Prix de Diane Longines, which promises to be outstanding. The programme includes races, a picnic on the grass, music and above all elegance, the brand's core value. It will be held on June 16th at Chantilly racecourse.
French singer Nolwenn Leroy will give an open-air concert. Hollywood star and Longines ambassador Simon Baker will bring a touch of elegance to the lawns of the Chantilly racecourse.
 

Nine races will be run in the afternoon, with the spotlight on the Prix de Diane Longines, the greatest race for fillies in the world. Longines will also be delighted to present, for the second year, the Longines Future Racing Stars race. This prize, which underlines Longines' commitment to supporting young people through sport, will be run by young jockeys from nine different countries.
Longines also announced the creation of a new prize, meant to reward women who have had a positive influence in the equestrian world: the Longines Ladies Awards. During a ceremony to be held on June 15 at the Château de Chantilly, a jury, chaired by Simon Baker will present three prizes in three distinct categories. The first is for promoting the equestrian world through arts and media; the second is related to equestrian breeding and care and third prize will reward the development of sport within the equestrian world.

Throughout its history, Longines has always had a passionate interest in equestrian sport - a perfect example of elegance and high performance and values that have always been close to the brand's heart. Longines created a special new model in its Conquest Classic collection. Set with 30 diamonds, the official Prix de Diane Longines watch is a marriage of steel and rose gold and features a white mother-of-pearl dial with diamond indices. Dazzling and elegant, this timepiece is the perfect accessory for a leisurely day spent at the Chantilly races.

The new models of the HydroConquest line have a round steel case and a diameter of 39 mm or 41 mm. The 3-hands-models are equipped with an automatic or a quartz movement while the HydroConquest chronographs are available either with the L688 column-wheel movement exclusively developed for Longines by ETA or a quartz movement. The dials in black, white or blue feature bright details in red and - depending on the model - 8 to 11 Arabic numerals. The bracelets are made of steel or rubber in black.

Diving watches "par excellence", The HydroConquest series aims to become the preferred watch of divers and aquatic sports enthusiasts. With a screwed crown, a screw-down case back and the lateral crown protection, these timepieces assure a water-resistance of 30 bar (300 meters). All the models are equipped with indispensable safety devices such as a unidirectional rotating bezel coloured in red, black or blue, hands coated with Super-LumiNova® to make sure that the time can be read in all conditions and a bracelet with double safety diving folding clasp and diving extension.
Here is the HydroConquest Chronograph, mechanical self-winding movement, cream dial and black bezel.

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.

Saint-Imier / Dublin, 20th August 2012 - To round up the Nations Cup, the Swiss watch brand, which celebrates this year its 180th anniversary, awarded this distinction at the Dublin Horse Show, the final stage of the Longines Press Award for Elegance. Longines would like to congratulate them on their distinctive elegance as well as on their exceptional sporting performance throughout the 2012 Nations Cup season. Carsten-Otto Nagel (GER) won The Longines International Grand Prix of Ireland. Dermott Lennon (IRL) was named Longines Best International Athlete and also received the title of Best Irish Athlete.
Longines is proud to have served for the seventh consecutive time as official partner, timekeeper and title sponsor of The Longines International Grand Prix of Ireland at the Dublin Horse Show.

Among the best performing riders throughout the six previous CSIO events (La Baule, Rome, St. Gallen, Rotterdam, Falsterbo and Hickstead), Penelope Leprevost (FRA) on Mylord Carthago*Hn and Pius Schwizer (SUI) on Verdi III convinced the international jury of equestrian experts most with their incomparable elegance at the Dublin Horse Show.

Both riders have been awarded yesterday with the 2012 Longines Press Award for Elegance receiving a trophy, a set of Longines watches and a cheque for 20,000 Swiss francs.

Penelope Leprevost said she was honoured to receive this year's Longines Press Award for Elegance and Pius Schwizer added: "I always try to think about a good and elegant performance when I ride. I am happy if others see it the same way and I'm delighted to win the Longines Press Award for Elegance for the second time!" Under a mostly sunny sky, the Dublin Horse Show was very successful. Carsten-Otto Nagel (GER) has won the last Grand Prix Longines of the season and the titles of Longines Best International and Irish Athlete have been awarded to Dermott Lennon.

Danedream and jockey Andrasch Starke won the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe run over a distance of 2,400 meters at Longchamp racecourse in a record time of 2'24''49. Danedream, that had also captured the Longines Grosser Preis von Baden in September, easily won the race and broke the racecourse record time dating back to 1997. Longines has the honour of being the official timekeeper of this Parisian racecourse, where the prestigious race is run. During the tremendous raceday, under a sunny sky, the Swiss watch brand also handed over to the jockey, trainer and owner of Dream Ahead, winner of the Qatar Prix de la Forêt, a model that embodies its philosophy as well as its famous slogan "Elegance is an attitude": The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph.

Having been involved in the world of sport since 1878, Longines has a vast experience in timing equestrian events. As part of its partnership with France Galop, the organisation responsible for national flat racing and steeplechase in France, Longines is present at Chantilly, Deauville and Longchamp racecourses as official timekeeper. The brand is also the title partner of the Prix de Diane Longines.

With a passionate involvement in equestrian sport, Longines is also an official partner and timekeeper for many equestrian events, such as most of the CSIO Nations Cup show jumping competitions as well as the various competitions organised by the Arab Equestrian League. In addition, apart from its traditional involvement in the Melbourne Cup Carnival, which includes the Longines MacKinnon Stakes, Longines is also the official timekeeper for other major meetings such as the Longines Singapore Gold Cup, organised by the Singapore Turf Club, the Dubai World Cup and the traditional Kentucky Derby, which is held at the Churchill Downs racecourse. Moreover, Longines has the honour of being a partner in Royal Ascot. The brand has deliberately chosen to be involved in equestrian events because they demand concentration, precision and experience.

The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph
Longines took the opportunity to present a watch that embodies its philosophy as well as its famous slogan "Elegance is an attitude". The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph gives priority to classical and refined beauty. The column wheel that forms part of the movement serves to steer the functions of the chronograph mechanism. This model has a stainless steel, 39 mm diameter case that surrounds a silvered dial with 13 hour symbols. It displays the hours and minutes with a small seconds at 9 o'clock, as well as the date plus of course the chronograph functions. This model is fitted on a dark brown alligator strap and is water- resistant to 3 bar (30 metres).

Longines has passed a new milestone in its exploration of timepieces fitted with authentic technical features by creating, The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph Record, which has a direct-drive second hand with a vernier scale. Back in 2008 the company used a chronograph movement with a column wheel in the design of a contemporary embodiment of its expertise in mechanical chronographs this new model showcases the horological development and elegant appeal in the same vein.

The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph Record combines various elements that make this brand-new watch a modern descendant of the timing instruments created by Longines in the past. Thanks to its exclusive column-wheel movement, it joins the lineage of equipment developed by the brand since 1878, when Longines produced its first chronograph. Moreover, The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph Record has a centre direct-drive second hand with a vernier scale - echoing a mechanical chronograph counter designed by the company in 1966. This system allows the user to read off the time measured easily and precisely using the position of the centre seconds hand with its vernier scale relative to the fixed scale on the dial. The centre direct-drive seconds hand with its vernier scale brings it into line with the most up-to-date mechanical timing equipment available today.

The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph Record has a sporty design which complements its chronograph functions. The self-winding movement is housed in a stainless steel case with a diameter of 41 mm. The cream or black dial has a 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock, a 12-hour counter at 6 o'clock, a small seconds at 9 o'clock and a date aperture between 4 and 5 o'clock. The hands are coated with Super-LumiNova while the red centre dragging seconds hand with its vernier scale is complemented by a fixed scale on the dial which enables the user to read off eighths of a second. Echoing the timing equipment produced by Longines in the 1960s, The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph Record is fitted on an elegant black alligator strap.

Fitted with 27 jewels, the L688.2 movement is a self-winding calibre with a diameter of 30 mm and a height of 7.90 mm. The column wheel which is part of the movement serves to steer the chronograph functions (start, stop, return to zero). This system, and in particular the column wheel that was designed by engineers at ETA on Longines' request, makes this mechanical chronograph exceptionally easy to use, requiring only a light pressure to start and stop the timing function and to return the hands to zero. The blued steel column wheel is a work of art and the whole movement is a stylised revamping of a traditional technical system. Apart from its sophisticated design, the construction of the L688.2 calibre has been especially created to meet the requirements of timing.

With its combination of timing functions and a beauty that is characteristic of timing equipment dating from the 1960s, The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph Record is a contemporary timepiece steeped in the great tradition of mechanical timing.

These timepieces, which had been developed specifically from the brand's aviators' watches, had a very distinctive 24-hour dial. This technical characteristic met the needs of navigators who, at the time, had to determine the position of the aircraft and set up a flight plan. Longines has now re-issued this watch for both historical and functional reasons, as well as for the aesthetic attraction it still holds. The new version has been given the name Longines Twenty-Four Hours.
In 2009, Harry Hofmann, a retired navigator from the old Swissair, visited the Longines Museum. He took advantage of this visit to present the company with a Longines watch that he used to wear when he was working for Swissair. This watch, with its 24-hour dial, is part of a series of timepieces produced by Longines in the 1950's especially for Swissair navigators.

In mid-20th century aviation, one of the responsibilities of the navigator was to determine the aircraft's position and to set up a flight plan. A reliable watch was therefore an essential part of his equipment. The fact that the flight crossed different time-zones in both directions and that the sun was not always visible as a point of reference necessitated instruments that could immediately indicate the correct part of the day. With a 24-hour dial navigators had no problem in this respect.
The watch that Harry Hofmann wore when he was a navigator for Swissair, flying DC-4s, DC-6s, DC-7s, DC-8s and Coronados up until 1974, had been specifically manufactured for the Swiss national airline by Longines in the early 1950's; it bears the number 8237331. It is fitted with a Longines calibre 37.9N with a centre seconds hand, which had been designed in the 1940s and used in Longines watches intended for pilots. The back cover of the steel case of Mr Hofmann's watch is engraved with the Swissair brand-name. Longines' archives reveal that it was one of a series of 70 pieces manufactured between 1953 and 1956 exclusively for the Swiss national airline. Technically, it is related to the aviator's watch - the Longines Weems Second-Setting model, produced in 1927, or the Lindbergh Hour Angle watch made by Longines from 1932 on. The Swiss watch manufacturer has chosen this watch as a re-issue for both historical and functional reasons, as well as for the aesthetic attraction it still holds. It has been given the name Longines Twenty-Four Hours.

The Longines Twenty-Four Hours is fitted with calibre L704.3, a self-winding movement whereby the hands make one full circle of the dial in 24 hours. The stainless steel case has a diameter of 47.50 mm; the dial is matt black with 24 white Arabic numerals coated with Super-LumiNova and has a railway-track minute circle. The time is indicated by hands coated with Super-LumiNova and the watch has a centre seconds hand, all for ease of use, like the original model. There is a date aperture at 3 o'clock. A sapphire glass covers the dial and this timepiece also has a transparent caseback, with its own cover, which reveals the delicate details of the movement. The inside surface of the cover is engraved with the words "Re-edition of a Longines navigation watch exclusively made for Swissair navigators, 1953-1956" plus the watch number. The Longines Twenty-Four Hours is mounted on a black alligator strap and is water-resistant to 3 bar (30 metres).

Dubai (UAE), 11 January 2011 - Longines is delighted to announce its new partnership with the HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid al Maktoum Endurance Cup. On the strength of its long standing involvement in equestrian sports and sports timing, the famous Swiss watchmaker will now be official partner and timekeeper for this prestigious event. In endurance competitions, the rider must be in perfect harmony with his or her horse in order to manage its pace over the set distance. Endurance riding requires intensive training, fine concentration, good judgement and a great deal of experience. In keeping with the noble character of this discipline, The Longines Master Collection Moon Phases in rose gold is the official watch for this event.

Taking place on 15 January in Dubai, the HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid al Maktoum Endurance Cup by Longines will bring together the world's leading endurance riders for the fourth consecutive year. Organised by the Dubai Equestrian Club, the competition will start at 6 a.m. in the Dubai International Endurance City and will be attended by a host of prestigious guests who will be able to follow the riders into the desert in vehicles provided specially for this purpose. Longines is proud to announce its involvement in this elegant event which demands tremendous discipline on the part of the riders, in terms of the training, precision and the total mastery of their horses' ability throughout the event.

During the competition the riders have to cover a distance of 160 km, managing their pace to the best advantage, which demands a high level of discipline and precision - values which are of great importance at Longines too. The rider must know his or her horse extremely well and be totally at ease with him in order to manage his pace. The competition is divided into 5 stages; between each stage the horses are refreshed and checked by a vet to ensure that they are not over-exerting themselves. It is not necessarily the first past the post who wins the competition; the horse's condition must also be checked by a vet and passed - only then will it be a true winner. In addition to the winner, the first 10 riders who cross the finishing line in the following hour may be awarded the prize for the Best Condition horse.

As a perfect example of its famous slogan "Elegance is an attitude", the Swiss watchmaker has chosen its Longines Master Collection Moon Phases as the official watch for the event. The rose gold case houses a self-winding L678.2 calibre. The silvered dial shows the phases of the Moon at 6 o'clock and the date at 12 o'clock as well as having a 24-hour hand at 9 o'clock. This watch also offers chronograph functions and is mounted on a brown leather strap or a rose gold bracelet with a folding safety clasp.

The famous Swiss watchmaker has created new models to add to its Longines PrimaLuna collection that combine the radiance of steel with the warmth of rose gold. Varied, harmonious and elegant, the Longines PrimaLuna collection is a tribute to the modern woman. Longines has now added a model in rose gold and steel where the alluring sparkle of the diamonds that cover the dial light up the night with a thousand stars. It has called this new watch Longines PrimaLuna Thousand and One Nights.
The night star evokes the hours that pass during daylight, and reminds us of those moments when time can take on another dimension. Longines has chosen to add a new light to its Longines PrimaLuna collection by enhancing a watch made of steel and rose gold with a shower of diamonds whose brilliance sets alight the depths of darkness. The new queen of the Longines PrimaLuna collection has been given the name Longines PrimaLuna Thousand and One Nights. The dial is covered with 314 VVS Top Wesselton diamonds (0.376 carats) and its bezel is set with 44 VVS Top Wesselton diamonds (0.299 carats), which sparkle like the stars in a clear night sky.
Longines has created various models in its Longines PrimaLuna collection that are a marriage of steel and rose gold. Combined with mother-of-pearl, white or silvered dials, these two metals offer a subtle beauty that enhances the brilliance of the one and the gentle warmth of the other. With the addition of diamonds, finery of steel and rose gold, these Longines PrimaLuna models are bound to seduce women who are enamoured by its contemporary sleek elegance.
The Longines PrimaLuna models in steel and rose gold are available in three sizes (23 mm, 26.50 mm and 30 mm) and house either a quartz movement or a self-winding mechanical movement. Comprising different versions, harmonious and elegant, this collection corresponds to the diversity of the modern woman: fitted with a silvered flinque dial, a mother-of-pearl dial or a white dial, the Longines PrimaLuna features hands either in blued steel or echoing the warm tones of the rose gold of the case. Longines' PrimaLuna models are available on a steel and rose gold bracelet or a black alligator strap. In some versions the sleek curves of the case or the delicate surface of the dial is enhanced by a slash of diamonds. Resolutely elegant and contemporary, the Longines PrimaLuna models will be appreciated by all women, by all who are moved by the elegance and beauty of the night sky.
Based in St. Imier in Switzerland since 1832, the watchmaker Longines can look back on more than 175 years of non-stop craftsmanship, as well as a solid heritage as timekeeper for world championships in various sports and collaborator with different international sports federations. Known for the elegance of its timepieces, Longines is a member of the Swatch Group Ltd, the World's leading manufacturer of horological products. With the winged hourglass as its emblem, the brand has outlets in over 130 countries.

The Longines PrimaLuna Thousand and One Nights is a quartz watch (calibre L250), with a shower of diamonds whose brilliance sets alight the depths of darkness. On a dial covered with 314 Top Wesselton VVS diamonds (0.376 carats) and a circular case in steel and rose gold set with 44 Top Wesselton VVS diamonds (0.299 carats), the precious gems of this new queen of the Longines PrimaLuna collection describe a starlit sky on a clear night. This model shows the hours, minutes and seconds. Fitted on a bracelet of steel and rose gold and featuring rose hands, the Longines PrimaLuna Thousand and One Nights will enchant every woman, especially those who are moved by the elegance and beauty of the night sky. Water-resistant to 30m.

Longines has chosen to add a star to the Longines PrimaLuna collection by setting a shower of diamonds whose brilliance sets alight the depths of darkness in a steel and rose gold model. This new version is called the Longines PrimaLuna Thousand and One Nights. On a dial covered with 314 Top Wesselton VVS diamonds (0.376 carats) and a circular case in steel and rose gold set with 44 Top Wesselton VVS diamonds (0.299 carats), the precious gems of this new queen of the Longines PrimaLuna collection describe a starlit sky on a clear night. This model shows the hours, minutes and seconds. Fitted on a bracelet of steel and rose gold and featuring rose hands, the Longines PrimaLuna Thousand and One Nights houses a quartz movement (calibre L250) and will enchant every woman, especially those who are moved by the elegance and beauty of the night sky. Water-resistant to 30m.

Longines has created new models in its Longines PrimaLuna collection which combine steel with rose gold. These two metals merge to produce a subtle beauty that enhances the hard shine of the one and the soft warmth of the other. The white mother-of-pearl dial is decorated with 11 rose Arabic numerals. This model, fitted with a quartz movement (calibre L250), shows the hours, minutes and seconds. It features rose hands and a date aperture at 3 o'clock. With an elegant bracelet in steel and rose gold, this modern watch will enchant every woman, especially those who are moved by the elegance and beauty of the night sky. Water-resistant to 30m.

Steel and rose gold merge to produce a subtle beauty that enhances the hard shine of the one and the soft warmth of the other. The white dial is decorated with 9 applied rose hour symbols and two rose Arabic numerals. This model, fitted with a quartz movement (calibre L250), shows the hours, minutes and seconds. It features rose hands and a date aperture at 3 o'clock. Fitted on a genuine black alligator strap, this elegant, modern timepiece will enchant every woman who herself sparkles in the elegant moonlight. Water-resistant to 30m.

The silvered flinque dial is decorated with 11 blue-painted Roman numerals and blued steel hands. The mixture of steel and rose gold produces a subtle beauty that enhances the hard shine of the one and the soft warmth of the other. This model is enhanced by 44 Top Wesselton VVS diamonds (0.299 carats), the play of tones and textures takes on an exquisite brilliance. This model, fitted with a quartz movement (calibre L250), shows the hours, minutes and seconds. It features rose hands and a date aperture at 3 o'clock. With its bracelet in steel and rose gold, this modern, elegant timepiece will enchant every woman who herself sparkles in the elegant moonlight. Water-resistant to 30m.

When it is enhanced by the addition of 44 Top Wesselton VVS diamonds (0.299 carats), the combination of steel and rose gold takes on an exquisite brilliance. Together with a dial in white mother-of-pearl decorated with 11 Top Wesselton VVS diamonds (0.032 carats), the play of tone and texture of the two metals produces a subtle beauty that enhances the hard shine of the one and the soft warmth of the other. This model, fitted with a self-winding mechanical movement (calibre L595), shows the hours, minutes and seconds. It features blued steel hands and a date aperture at 3 o'clock. With its steel and rose gold bracelet, this modern, elegant timepiece will enchant every woman who herself sparkles in the elegant moonlight. Water-resistant to 30 m.

The silvered flinque dial is decorated with 11 blue-painted Roman numerals and blued steel hands. The mixture of steel and rose gold produces a subtle beauty that enhances the hard shine of the one and the soft warmth of the other. This model is enhanced by 44 Top Wesselton VVS diamonds (0.299 carats), the play of tones and textures takes on an exquisite brilliance. This model, fitted with a self-winding mechanical movement (calibre L595), shows the hours, minutes and seconds. It features a date aperture at 3 o'clock. With its bracelet in steel and rose gold, this modern, elegant timepiece will enchant every woman who herself sparkles in the elegant moonlight. Water-resistant to 30m.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Longines Ambassador of Elegance, wearing the Longines PrimaLuna L8.110.5.79.6.

This award recognises the athletes that have demonstrated the most remarkable elegance in the course of an international competition at world level.

Longines was also proud to present its new Ambassador of Elegance Ariella Kaeslin, the European vault Champion as well as all-around bronze medallist.

Furthermore, the press has been provided for the first time with competition data in real time handled by Longines.

In gymnastics, the challenge of movement not only demands flawless execution but also grace, beauty and harmony known as "elegance". At the 41st Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, all participants in the individual all-around finals held in the O2 on Thursday October 15th and on Friday October 16th, 2009 were nominated for the Longines Prize for Elegance.
The athletes under consideration for the prize have been evaluated according to a number of complementary criteria. In addition to technical considerations, each athlete's performance has been judged with respect to emotional appeal, beauty, charm, charisma as well as grace and harmony of movement. Clearly, each juror has interpreted these criteria individually, yet the result is often unanimous, as it was again on this occasion.
The jury of the Longines Prize for Elegance brought together Dr. Bruno Grandi, President of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), Annika Reeder, former Olympic gymnast and former British Champion, Katrina Jones, Longines UK Brand Director, and Walter von Känel, President of Longines.

Elsa Garcia Rodriguez Blanca, born in 1990 is coached by Antonio Martinez in the City of Monterrey where she's living. In the Regio Club Gimnastico she's training every day with the assistance of her coach Teresa Lopez and choreographer Alejandra Rodriguez. The Floor is her best apparatus, on which she performed to the music entitled Mano a Mano. Her best achievements were the first ranks in Cottbus (GER) on Uneven Bars and Floor.

Daniel Keatings turned into the star of the 2008 Junior European Championships in Lausanne, Switzerland (4 Gold medals, including the victory in the All-around) and took the 20th place in the Senior All-around event in Beijing 2008. Born in 1990, Daniel took up gymnastics at 5 years old. He is coached by Paul Hall at the Huntingdon Gym Club. Pommel Horse is his best apparatus.
The Longines Prize for Elegance is presented in the form of a trophy created especially for Longines by the Swiss artist Jean-Pierre Gerber. In addition, Elsa Garcia Rodriguez Blanca and Daniel Keatings each received a cheque for US$ 5,000 and the official watch of the 41st Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, a model of the Longines Sport Collection.

Longines also took the opportunity to give a Conquest watch to its new Ambassador of Elegance, the Swiss gymnast Ariella Kaeslin, the European vault Champion as well as all-around bronze medallist.

Press accredited for the 41st Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in London have been provided with competition data in real time by the watchmaker Longines, official timekeeper of the FIG. This technological achievement allows the media to consult online with a live link to the scores as well as final rankings of athletes during the competition. Launched in gymnastics at the Stuttgart (Germany) worlds in 1989, the service is known in media circles as CIS (Commentator Information System).

The world-famous Swiss watch manufacturer Longines confirms its commitment to the world of top-class tennis in the wake of its involvement in the prestigious Roland Garros International Championships in Paris (France). Longines is honoured to announce that it has been appointed official partner, time-keeper and watch for the Kremlin Cup in Moscow, the most important international tennis tournament hosted by the world's largest country. Longines will be offering its tradition of elegance and high-quality performance to a major tennis meeting in Russia.
The Swiss watch manufacturer Longines is proud to be the new official partner, timekeeper and watch for the Kremlin Cup in Moscow - one of the ATP World Tour tournaments - for 2009, 2010 and 2011. The event, which will be held at the Moscow Olympic Stadium, was started in 1990 and has since become the main international professional tennis tournament in Russia. Longines is delighted to be able to offer its technical skills and experience in sports timing for a competition - and a discipline - that perfectly matches its slogan "Elegance is an attitude". As part of its commitment to the world of tennis, Longines will be using the occasion to present a model - the Longines Admiral - which evokes sports where aesthetics, precision and physical coordination are of the utmost.
For over 175 years, Longines has been the guardian of a vast horological know-how characterised by elegance and high-quality performance. Present in Russia since 1878, the brand has always striven to consolidate its links with the world's largest country. In fact it has appointed the Russian actor Oleg Menshikov and the actress Ingeborga Dapkunaite as two of its ambassadors of elegance. Through the quality of its technical achievements and its activities in the field of sports timing, the Swiss watch brand has shared a large part of its history with that of sport. And now with over 130 years of experience in timing various sports Longines is today involved in those disciplines that reflect the values that it has always held dear, right from the earliest days of the company.
For several years now Longines has enjoyed a privileged relationship with the world of tennis. During the 1990s the brand sponsored Gabriella Sabatini and Michael Chang. In 2007 it was appointed official timekeeper and partner of the Roland Garros International Tennis Championships in Paris (France). It subsequently appointed two new ambassadors of elegance, namely Andre Agassi and his wife Stefanie Graf - two of the world's most admired players thanks to their exceptional careers in tennis as well as their charity world on behalf of the disadvantaged. The couple share the same love of excellence, elegance and beauty that characterises Longines, and thus reflect perfectly the brand's values and slogan - Elegance is an attitude. Elegance within, elegance of the heart. By sponsoring the respective charity foundations of these two icons of tennis and by offering a bursary to young graduates of the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy, Longines has yet again confirmed its commitment to humanitarian aims. Today the brand is also sponsoring budding tennis stars in various parts of the world - from the talented young Polish player Agnieszka Radwanska to the promising youngster from Taiwan Tsung-Hua Yang.
Based in St. Imier in Switzerland since 1832, the watchmaker Longines can look back on more than 175 years of non-stop craftsmanship, as well as a solid heritage as timekeeper for world championships in various sports and collaborator with different international sports federations. Known for the elegance of its timepieces, Longines is a member of the Swatch Group Ltd, the World's leading manufacturer of horological products. With the winged hourglass as its emblem, the brand has outlets in over 130 countries.

The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph

On the strength of its long experience in timing, Longines has designed a timepiece that pays tribute to the various timing mechanisms developed during the company's history. Named the Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph, this model houses a brand new calibre whose exclusive development by ETA was mandated and financed by Longines and other brands within the Swatch Group. This self-winding, chronograph movement has a column wheel which drives the mechanism that measures periods of time - a technical device used by the famous St. Imier brand since 1878.
Longines started manufacturing timing equipment in 1878 with the launch of a simple 20 line chronograph; reference number 20H, that had a column wheel (covered by a washer) that governed the chronograph mechanism. Following Longines' progression into the field of timing, almost all the measuring equipment devised by the company used this same principle. Both calibres for pocket chronographs made by Longines, such as the 19CH (1889), the 19.73 (1887), the 19.73N (1909) and the 19.73N with a split-seconds function (1922), the 18.72 (1929) or the 24 line calibre intended specifically for sports timing (1939) and movements for the brand's wrist-chronographs, such as the 13.33Z (1913), the famous 13ZN (1946) or the 30CH (1947) thus all incorporated column-wheel systems for controlling and activating the chronograph functions, which varied according to the specific calibre.
This collection of timing equipment formed the foundation for Longines' history of involvement in timing and the world of sport. The mechanical, column-wheel chronograph thus became a traditional and authentic technical device at Longines. The new Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph model continues this horological heritage into the 21st century.
Having identified the modifications that have affected the world of mechanical timepieces over the past few years (a marked demand for high-quality mechanical watches, the popularity of mechanical chronographs and a fascination for traditional horological devices among the general public), Longines and other brands within the Swatch Group mandated and financed the exclusive development of a self-winding movement with a column wheel for a wrist-chronograph which has now been produced by ETA. This calibre is a contemporary embodiment of a long tradition of mechanical timing which is Longines' heritage.
Fitted with 27 jewels, the L.688.2 movement is a self-winding calibre with a diameter of 30 mm and a height of 7.90 mm. The blued steel column wheel controls the chronograph functions (start, stop, return to zero) and is part of a work of art that is a stylish update of a traditional technique. Beyond its sleek design, the L.688.2 calibre is an inspiring creation designed specifically to meet the demands of timing.
 To house this brand-new, exclusive movement the watchmaker has chosen classical and elegant lines that are reminiscent of the timepieces that contributed to its success during the 20th century. The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph has a stainless steel case with a diameter of 40 mm that houses the L.688.2 calibre whose intricate workings can be admired through the transparent case back. The gold-plated Dauphine-style hands are mounted on top of a silvered dial featuring, gold-plated applied hour symbols, a small seconds at 9 o'clock, a 30-minute continuous action counter at 3 o'clock and a 12-hour continuous action counter at 6 o'clock. The timing features of the Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph combined with a classical design make this model a contemporary watch that echoes the great tradition of mechanical timing.
Based in St. Imier in Switzerland since 1832, the watchmaker Longines can look back on more than 175 years of non-stop craftsmanship, as well as a solid heritage as timekeeper for world championships in various sports and collaborator with different international sports federations. Known for the elegance of its timepieces, Longines is a member of the Swatch Group Ltd, the World's leading manufacturer of horological products. With the winged hourglass as its emblem, the brand has outlets in over 130 countries.