Aaron Kwok live concert in Taiwan

Saturday, December 13, 2008

On 13th and 14th December, 2008, Longines Ambassador of Elegance Aaron Kwok ended his "Aaron Kwok De Show Real Extension Live Concert" tour in the Taipei Arena, Taiwan. Kwok's performance was focused on the world-first 450º rotating concert stage, a spectacular device which was registered in the Guinness World Records in August. The two concerts – sponsored by Longines –encountered a great success. The Asian media described them as "the 2008 most successful and best selling concerts in Taiwan”.

Markus Fuchs: The Hunter

Friday, December 12, 2008

Great performance for Markus Fuchs! For the second consecutive year, the Swiss horse rider has brilliantly won the Hunting Class with Granie 5 at the CSI-W Geneva. This success has opened him the doors of the "Défi des Champions" on Saturday 13th December, where the nine other qualified champions will compete for the title.

Aksel Lund Svindal: back on track

Monday, December 08, 2008

The Longines' family would like to congratulate its Ambassador Aksel Lund Svindal for his great come back to the top in Beaver Creek! With his double victory in the Downhill and the Super-G, and his third place in the Giant Slalom, Svindal overcame nerves and anxiety, a year after his accident on the Bird of Prey piste. This confirms that he has fully recovered after his terrible fall on the same course which forced him to miss the rest of the last season.

Andre Agassi 13th Grand Slam for Children Gala

Saturday, October 11, 2008

The 13th Grand Slam for Children Gala took place on 11 October 2008 in Las Vegas. It was organized by The Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation and is an annual event benefiting the Foundation. Millions are raised every year through ticket purchases and auction items. Longines has created a unique, one-of-a-kind The Longines Master Collection Retrograde in 18k rose gold set with diamonds especially for this auction. The numeral 8 on the dial is set with black diamonds symbolising Agassi's 8 Grand Slam victories. Paired with the Retrograde were four tickets to 2009 French Open Roland Garros. This package was auctioned off for a remarkable sum of US dollars 50'020.

The Longines Master Collection Retrograde "Watch of the Year"!

Wednesday, September 03, 2008

The Longines Master Collection Retrograde has been awarded "Watch of the Year" by the Belgium watch magazine Passion des Montres. This yearly election is "the event" of the Belgium watchmaking world. The jury, composed of twelve renowned journalists specialized in watchmaking has the delicate mission to elect the most original and innovative watch. This year, The Longines Master Collection Retrograde has been unanimously elected by the jury and was crowned "Watch of the Year".

A great performance for Markus Fuchs!

Wednesday, September 03, 2008

Seriously injured this spring, Markus Fuchs is back in the competition. This weekend in Basel (Switzerland), the brilliant Swiss rider was crowned with the vice-champion title at the Championships of Switzerland, elite category. Once again, Markus Fuchs has shown that his enthusiasm is intact and his talent unique.

Another honor for Aaron Kwok!

Friday, August 22, 2008

Longines Ambassador of Elegance Aaron Kwok enters Guiness World Records with his movable scene, the largest revolving stage ever created (10m x 9.44m or 32ft10 in 31ft)! This extraordinary device was used by the artist for the Aaron Kwok De Show Reel Extension Live Concert in Hong Kong in November 2007 and February 2008. The extraordinary apparatus will also follow Kwok in Macau, Foshan, Shanghai and Taiwan for the last concerts of the show.

Just married!

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Carina Lau and famous actor Tony Leung just got married in Bhutan on July 21st. The Longines Ambassadress of Elegance was wearing a unique Les Elégantes de Longines timepiece, a special model whose case has been embellished with two hearts set with Top Wesselton VVS diamonds. Longines takes this opportunity to congratulate Carina Lau and Tony Leung on their marriage and wishes them all the best in their future life.

Markus Fuchs is back

Monday, June 23, 2008

After a three-month injury break, the Swiss horserider Markus Fuchs will be back at the CSI Neuendorf (Switzerland) from 26th to 29th June. Since Easter, the Longines Ambassador hasn’t participated to any race and slipped to the 9th place in the world ranking. After a careful comeback in Neuendorf, he is planning to take part in the CSI in Estoril (Portugal), La Coruña (Spain) and Ascona (Switzerland) and in the CSIO Dublin (Ireland).

Bronze medal for Olga Kapranova in Torino (Italy)

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Longines Ambassadress Olga Kapranova (RUS) won the bronze medal in individuals at the European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships in Torino, Italy last week-end. The gold and the silver went to Evgenia Kanaeva (RUS) and the Ana Bessonova (UKR).

A gold medal for the Longines Ambassadors in Lausanne (Switzerland)

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Russian Team was crowned with the European champion title at the European Men's Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Lausanne (Switzerland). Germany won the silver medal and Romania the bronze medal.

Great performance for Jane Richard

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Swiss horserider Jane Richard achieved a great result at the Jumping International Officiel de France in La Baule (France) last weekend. The Longines Ambassadress of Elegance, riding Kazop d'Ysieux, won the Prix du Ministère de l'Agriculture.

Aksel Lund Svindal back on the slopes

Monday, April 21, 2008

Skier Aksel Lund Svindal returns to the slopes with success at the Verbier High Five in Switzerland. The Longines Ambassador of Elegance won his first race after his accident in Beaver Creek last November. The Norwegian champion reached the finish line before Didier Cuche and Didier Defago.

Swiss horse rider Markus Fuchs visited Baselworld 2008

Monday, April 21, 2008

Swiss horse rider and Longines Ambassador of Elegance Markus Fuchs was welcomed at the Longines booth by Walter von Känel, President of Longines, during Baselworld 2008.

Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan stars in “Jodhaa-Akbar”

Monday, February 11, 2008

Indian actress Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan stars in the historical film “Jodhaa-Akbar” to be released worldwide on February 15th, 2008. The film focuses on the romance between Hindu Queen Jodhabai, played by Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan, and the Muslim Mughal Emperor Akbar.

Aaron Kwok nominated for the Best Actor at the Hong Kong Film Awards

Friday, February 08, 2008

Aaron Kwok has been nominated this year again for the Best Actor at the Hong Kong Film Awards with the film The Detective. The HKFA are the most prestigious film awards in Hong Kong. The ceremony will be held on April 13th, 2008 in Hong Kong.

Markus Fuchs enjoys Bordeaux

Monday, February 04, 2008

Markus Fuchs signed a double success at the Jumping International de Bordeaux. The Longines ambassador and world number one in the world won the Prix du Palais des Congrès de Bordeaux on Friday and the Prix Equidia 24 hours later riding Granie.

A school in the name of Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan

Monday, January 28, 2008

Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan, accompanied by husband Abhishek and father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan, inaugurated a high school for girls in Barabanki district (India). The school has been named after the Longines ambassadress.

Maryline Vorpe injured

Friday, January 18, 2008

Swiss rider Maryline Vorpe was seriously injured in a ski accident. The Longines ambassadress should be able to get back to competition in a few months. Longines’ President Walter von Känel and all the Longines staff wish Maryline a good recovery and are looking forward to seeing her back on the show grounds.

Aksel Lund Svindal named “Sportsman of the Year” in Norway

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Aksel Lund Svindal has been awarded “Sportsman of the Year” in Norway. The vote was based on last year's performance, when the Longines ambassador won two World Championships and the overall World Cup in Alpine skiing.

Markus Fuchs record holder in Nations Cups

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Markus Fuchs has competed in more Nations Cups than any other show jumping rider. So far he has represented Switzerland 141 times. The current number 1 in the world ranking has won seven Grand Prix last year.

Aaron Kwok to star in De Show Reel Extension Live In Concert 2008

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Longines ambassador Aaron Kwok will hold four concerts from February 14 to 17, 2008, at Asia World Expo in Hong Kong. This concert will be a sequel to his "De Show Reel" that met a great success last year. One highlight of the concert will be the rotating stage.

Aksel Lund Svindal back in Kitzbühel

Monday, January 14, 2008

Aksel Lund Svindal will be present at the Kitzbühel races from 14th to 20th January … as a spectator. The Norwegian skier and reigning world champion is currently injured but he is hoping to leave this spectator role as soon as possible: “Last week, I have had great progress. I have started working out at the gym and it is going well. It is easier work out than I would normally do, but it feels good and I can do more and more every day. I will be at the races in Kitzbühel. I am looking forward to get there and meet my team and the other racers. I have some of my best friends in my team and on the World Cup. ”, the Longines ambassador said.