Global Poker Index “Player of the Year” to be awarded Roger Dubuis La Monégasque unique timepiece
Global Poker Index “Player of the Year” to be awarded Roger Dubuis La Monégasque unique timepiece
Roger Dubuis, a leader in Fine Watchmaking and pioneer of contemporary skeleton calibres, is proud to announce its partnership with the Global Poker Index, Poker’s ranking authority. The Swiss luxury watch manufacturer will honor the continental “Player of the Year” with a bespoke La Monégasque timepiece at Award events to be held in Los Angeles, Malta and Macau early 2015.
Poker is an old game but a young industry. It is a steadily growing market, one that is set to stay for the long haul, yet much still needs to be done to develop Poker as a sport and living ecosystem. This is the objective Alexandre Dreyfus has set to achieve with the installation of the Global Poker Index (GPI) organisation as the Poker ranking authority, profiling over 400 000 players and targeting over 100 millions of fans in the world.
To support the game’s evolution into a sustainable powerhouse of competition, recreation and thrills, Roger Dubuis is delighted to award the “Player of the Year” with three La Monégasque timepieces which will be personalised with the continental champions’ name and celebrated at the American, European and Asian Poker Awards to be held early 2015.
Shared passion, shared commitment
Commenting on the partnership, Jean-Marc Pontroué, CEO of Roger Dubuis, explains: “The partnership with GPI will enable us to share our common value for mastering timing, our quest for ultimate precision and our aim for top performance with a global audience.We look forward to supportGPI and its ambitions to develop Pokeras a sport.”
Alexandre Dreyfus, CEO of Global Poker Index, mirrors Jean-Marc Pontroué’s sentiments: “It is a privilege to find a partner from the exclusive Fine Watchmakingindustry that actually understands the true potential of Poker as a sport and commitsin helping us build the legitimacy ofour industry by supporting our annualPoker Awards. We aim to Sportify Poker together.”
The ultimate symbiosis between adrenalin, precision and mystery
A contemporary interpretation of watch-making codes rooted in tradition, the La Monégasque collection fromRoger Dubuis places its bets firmly on audacity and excellence. With its distinctive silhouette accentuated by refined and elegant lines inspired by Monte Carlo and the world of the Player, the La Monégasque Automatic has been chosen to honorthe 2014 GPI ranking leading continental Poker players.
Personalised with the champions’ name metallized on the sapphire glass at the back of the watch revealing the exclusive in-house RD821 mechanical self-winding calibre, these unique pieces will not only award the world’s best Poker players but also welcome them into the exclusive club of Roger Dubuis owners, the only watchmaker in the world to have all of its precious timepieces embossed with the Poinçon de Genève, a guaranteeof finest craftsmanship.
About the Global Poker Index
Global Poker Index (GPI) and The Hendon Mob (THM) feature 400,000+ live poker player profiles and 203,000+ tournament results. Known as the Poker Ranking Authority, GPI acquired THM in July, 2013 under the guidance of Zokay Entertainment. These two sites are heavily integrated and feature up to date poker news, casino listings, and fantasy poker gaming. GPI coordinates and runs an array of industry wide Poker initiatives as well including the American Poker Awards, European Poker Awards, the Global Poker Masters and the Global Poker League.