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On Saturday 20 October 2018, American rider Zazou Hoffman and her mount Samson II claimed the 5th leg of the 2018/2019  Longines FEI Jumping World CupTM North American League in Del Mar, California. Eduardo Menezes (BRA) on H5 Quintol arrived second, while USA’s Georgina Bloomberg on Charmeur completed the podium.

As the Title Partner, Official Timekeeper and Watch of the Longines FEI Jumping World CupTM North American League series, Longines was delighted to grant the Zazou Hoffman with an elegant Longines timepiece. Besides, the Swiss watchmaker was proud to present the Official Watch of the event, the Conquest V.H.P. “Very High Precision” model, representing a new achievement in the field of quartz, combining great precision, high technicality and a sporty look, marked by the brand’s unique elegance.

今週末、「鳥の巣」競技場に中国をはじめとする世界最高峰の選手が集まり、2018年ロンジン北京国際馬術マスターズ（Longines Equestrian Beijing Masters）が3日間にわたり開催されました。大会のタイトルパートナーと公式タイムキーパを務めるロンジンは、今週末行われたロンジングランプリで、Cincitty号に騎乗したヘンリック・フォン・エッカーマン選手が優勝した素晴らしい演技の計時を担当。表彰台にはエッカーマン選手の他、High Sky du Sud号に騎乗したシーレン・ビエンファン選手とGringovantelzenhout号に騎乗したダニエル・ドイサー選手が上りました。この大会には台湾の俳優でありロンジンのアンバサダー・オブ・エレガンスも務めるエディ・ポンも特別ゲストとして参加し、ヘンリック・フォン・エッカーマン選手にロンジンのエレガントなタイムピースを贈呈しました。

2018年ロンジン北京国際馬術マスターズという特別な機会に、有翼の砂時計をロゴに用いるロンジンが披露したのは、メンズモデルの「レコード」コレクション。これは、マット ホワイトの文字盤にペイントされたローマ数字が目を引く、「クロノメーター」としてスイス公式検定協会（COSC）から認定されている時計です。この素晴らしい時計にはステンレススティールのブレスレットが使われています。

Longines is pleased to announce the opening of its Singapore Flagship Boutique at Wisma Atria, located along renowned shopping strip, Orchard Road. It is the largest Longines Boutique in Singapore and carries the widest range of timepieces.

“We are looking forward to welcoming our customers in this new Boutique. I’m confident that the Longines Boutique will grant an exclusive shopping experience to every customer. In the name of the Swatch Group and the Longines management, I wish the Boutique and the whole Longines team the best of luck and business with this brand new Longines Boutique.”, said Walter von Känel, President of Longines.

The new Boutique measures approximately 1,500 square foot and reflects the brand’s devotion to tradition, elegance and performance in its design. It features a crystal-clear façade providing an unobstructed view illuminating the entire space. The interior emanates freshness from the clean and luminescent white walls, which are perfectly contrasted by the blend of lacquered wood furniture, leather and white flooring with soft gray veining

A centrepiece formed by five watch towers welcomes customers with a curated display of gold and diamond timepieces. The first section of the boutique features timepieces from the key Longines collections – Elegance, Watchmaking Tradition, Equestrian, Sport and Heritage. Customers are able to view Equestrian timepieces, which are displayed on a dedicated wall, highlighting the brand’s involvement in the Equestrian world.

%break%The second section of the Boutique highlights Longines’ rich history of more than 185 years through a feature wall illustrating the evolution of the Longines’ logo over the years and a display of Heritage timepieces flown in from the brand Museum in Saint-Imier, Switzerland – the birthplace and Headquarter of Longines. A private lounge area at the end of the Boutique is decorated with a white modern sofa atop a plush carpet creating an indulgent yet inviting ambience. Over here, customers are able to browse through desired timepieces and experience the world of Longines.

“We hope that this new boutique will become a destination for watch collectors and enthusiasts to experience discovering watches in an elegant environment reflecting the DNA of the brand”, said Juan-Carlos Capelli, Vice President and Head of International Marketing of Longines. “The visitors will have the opportunity to explore a part of our rich history thanks to the Heritage Corner, specially designed for the occasion and furnished with exceptional timepieces from our Museum. We are now highlighting the remarkable experience the company has acquired in an infinite range of sports events that exude elegance, technology, precision and strength, which are all characteristic features of the brand.”