Mind-Blowing Victory Of Ben Maher Who Becomes The Champion Of The Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix

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Mind-Blowing Victory Of Ben Maher Who Becomes The Champion Of The Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix

On Saturday, Longines was proud to be the Title Partner and Official Timekeeper of the second edition of the Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix, a thrilling and unique competition held in the magical Czech capital Prague.

This ultimate battle was rounded off by the victory of Ben Maher on Explosion W who became the champion amongst the champions. Indeed, the winners of each 2019 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix leg won their tickets throughout the year to compete in this recent not-to-be missed event of the show jumping calendar. Over the weekend, spectators had the opportunity to discover the Official Watch of the event: a new model from Longines’ emblematic line, The Longines Master Collection. Featuring a moon phase indicator, the sleek dial of these pieces combined with a timeless design lends them a subdued and harmonious aesthetic.
 

On Saturday, English rider Ben Maher on Explosion W faced down phenomenal pressure to claim the weekend’s most prestigious competition, the Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix, and thus becoming the champion amongst the champions. Irish rider Darragh Kenny on Balou du Reventon and Swiss rider Martin Fuchs on Clooney 51 secured second and third place respectively. In recognition of their great performances, they were granted elegant Longines timepieces from the hands of Charles Villoz, Longines Vice President of Sales.
 

On Sunday, Longines was delighted to time another highlight trial, the Global Champions League Super Cup Final, which was claimed by the impressive Shanghai Swans team.
 

Over the weekend, Longines has highlighted the Official Watch of the event, a new model from its emblematic line, The Longines Master Collection. Since its creation in 2005, this collection has added new variations and sophisticated features showcasing the watchmaking tradition so dear to Longines. Featuring a moon phase indicator, the sleek dial of these pieces combined with a timeless design lends them a subdued and harmonious