Longines, the famous Swiss watchmaker, will be pursuing its association with equestrian sports as the official timekeeper and partner for the CSIO Piazza di Siena in Rome from 22th to 25th May 2008. At this event Longines will be launching its newly styled Longines Press Award for Elegance. This year the ten male and ten female riders who achieve the best results at the first six Super League events will be selected. In Barcelona, at the final event, a jury made up of international journalists will choose the most elegant male and female riders out of the 20 successful candidates. Each winner will receive a trophy, a set of two Longines watches and a cheque for CHF 20,000.
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When it comes to precision and beauty, Longines' know-how has a worldwide reputation. This year the brand will once again be presenting its Longines Press Award for Elegance, which was inaugurated in 2000. The new revamped price will now be awarded to the male and female riders who combine top results with elegant performance. The ten female and ten male riders who accumulate the most points during the first six Super League events will be selected for the 2008 Award. At the final Super League event, in Barcelona, a jury drawn from the international press will choose the most elegant male and female riders from the 20 shortlisted. Each winner will receive a trophy, a set of two Longines watches and a cheque for CHF 20,000.And once again Markus Fuchs, Jane Richard and Maryline Vorpe will be embodying Longines' commitment to equestrian sports as the brand's Ambassadors of Elegance this year.Based in St. Imier, Switzerland, since 1832, Longines can boast over 175 years of uninterrupted watchmaking craftsmanship. With outlets in more than 130 countries, Longines is a member of the Swatch Group Ltd., the world's leading manufacturer of watches and horological products.Press release
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