The Longines Masters Of Paris: When Glamour Meets Sports Performances

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The Longines Masters Of Paris: When Glamour Meets Sports Performances

As the Title Partner, Official Timekeeper and Watch of the Longines Masters Series, Swiss watchmaking brand Longines was delighted to present the Parisian leg held from 5 to 8 December 2019 at the Parc des Expositions of Paris Nord Villepinte. Bringing the world’s best rider/horse couples and unique entertainment under one roof, this event offered unforgettable moments of action to the numerous spectators in attendance. 

On this occasion, Longines was proud to lend its name to the two highlight trials, the Longines Speed Challenge and the Longines Grand Prix. These breathtaking competitions were claimed by Emanuele Gaudiano (IT) on Carlotta 232 and Simon Delestre (FR) on Hermes Ryan respectively. The Longines Masters of Paris was also the perfect opportunity for the brand to welcome its Ambassador of Elegance, Korean superstar Jung Woo-Sung, who presented an elegant timepiece to the Longines Grand Prix’s winner.
 

Swiss watchmaking brand Longines was proud to be the Title Partner, Official Timekeeper and Watch of the Longines Masters of Paris, which ended today with the great achievement of Simon Delestre and Hermes Ryan, winners of the 2019 Longines Grand Prix of Paris on home soil. The podium was completed by compatriots Kevin Staut on For Joy van’t Zorgvliet HDC, who earned second place and Roger-Yves Bost on Sangria du Coty, who secured third place. This glamorous equestrian gathering was also the opportunity for Longines to welcome its Ambassador of Elegance Jung Woo-Sung, who together with Charles Villoz, Longines Vice President Sales, granted Simon Delestre an elegant timepiece.
 

On Friday night, Longines had the pleasure to participate as its Founding Partner in the 5th edition of the Riders Masters Cup. This unique show jumping competition opposed the two world equestrian powers, Europe and the American continent. In front of an ecstatic crowd and at the end of 10 spectacular duels, Team Europe composed of Martin Fuchs, Kevin Staut, Jos Verlooy, Darragh Kenny and Henrik von Eckermann took the win for the fifth time.
 

On Saturday December 7, Longines timed the much- awaited Longines Speed Challenge, known as the world’s fastest trial and claimed by Italian rider Emanuele Gaudiano on Carlotta 232. Eric Lamaze (CAN) and his mount Fine Lady 5 finished second ahead of Steve Guerdat (SWI) on Ulysse des Forêts. The winner of this competition was also presented with an elegant watch in celebration of his remarkable performance.
 

During the 2019 edition of the Longines Masters of Paris, the Swiss watchmaking brand was proud to present a model of its emblematic line, The Longines Master Collection, as the Official Watch of the event. This timepiece, featuring a moon phase indicator, perfectly embodies the values of excellence and elegance that have contributed to building the brand’s reputation across the world.