Jaeger-LeCoultre - Partner of the Global Champions Tour
This year the renowned Swiss watchmaker will start with a presence on three events: Hamburg, the French Riviera with the well-known glamorous show of Cannes, and the home of the GCT in Valkenswaard, The Netherlands.
The GCT rounds of the 2010 season are:
07 - 09 May Spain Valencia
13 - 16 May Germany Hamburg
20 - 23 May Italy Turin
10 - 12 June France Cannes
24 - 26 June Monaco Monte-Carlo
01 - 03 July Portugal Estoril
23 - 25 July France Chantilly
13 - 15 August The Netherlands Valkenswaard
26 - 29 August Brazil Rio de Janeiro
Jaeger-LeCoultre and Equestrian sports
1931, date of birth of the Reverso.
An era when people's lives still followed the cadence of horses' hoof-beats. Polo, the ultimate equestrian discipline, earned its pedigree during this period and the Reverso was developed specifically to withstand the rough and tumble of this chic leisure activity. Capable of accompanying players' sporting feats while maintaining its exemplary discretion, its stainless steel case slid in its support and swivelled completely to turn its back on time. The Reverso was born. Through sports partnerships supported by the brand in many different countries and the announcement of an agreement signed with the world's finest jumping organisation, the longstanding ties between Jaeger-LeCoultre and Equestrian sports are ber than ever. Nobility, speed, accuracy and impeccable dexterity are the principles that have consistently inspired the rules of polo, and jumping.
Jaeger-LeCoultre during Global Champion Tour events
From the entrance arch to the main playground, Jaeger-LeCoultre will be present on the main areas of the competitions. During the three European events, guests will be welcomed in the Jaeger-LeCoultre VIP area, where they will attend a beautiful spectacular and also discover the latest timepieces from La Grande Maison.
The Global Champions Tour (GCT)
The Global Champions Tour was founded by Olympic gold medallist Jan Tops in 2006, with the objective to improve the sport through better conditions for riders, horses, horse owners, sponsors and spectators alike. Every GCT event has a prize money of at least 400.000 euro of which at least 300.000 for the Grand Prix. The series which exists in 2010 of 9 events has a total prize money of 5.500.000 euro of which 1 million euro is reserved to be divided amongst the top 18 riders of the overall GCT ranking. In 2010 the best 7 results of the individual legs will count for the overall GCT ranking.