On June 17, 2018, the 169th Longines Diana Racing Grand Prix was staged at the picturesque Chantilly Racecourse, presenting eight exciting racing matches for the audience. . In the highly anticipated Grand Prix of Longines, American jockey Patrick McDonald took the horse racing Laurens to win the championship. As the title partner, official timekeeping and designated watch, Longines Elegant Ambassador Zhao Liying came to the scene to present Longines timepieces to winning jockeys, owners and trainers.
Longines Diana Racing Grand Prix Award Ceremony: Longines’ Elegant Ambassador Zhao Liying, Longines Global President Mr. Walter von Känel awarded Longines fine timepieces to the winners of the competition: champion horse owners, dressage horses John Dance, KR. Burke and Patrick McDonald. The French Jockey Club President Edouard de Rothschild awarded the winners a trophy.
Longines Elegant Ambassador Zhao Liying gracefully appeared at the 169th Longines Diana Horse Grand Prix
Longines Elegant Ambassador Zhao Liying wore a Pioneer series watch while attending the scene. While watching the exciting racing competitions, she also interpreted her unique insights on the spirit of chivalry. Longines Diana Horse Racing Grand Prix, I was very shocked. In the process of acting, I often came into contact with horses and galloped on the prairie. I understand the chivalry spirit is to face failures and challenges with grace, even if they fall If you fall, stand up and continue moving forward gracefully. ‘
Longines Elegant Ambassador Zhao Liying gracefully appeared at the 169th Longines Diana Horse Grand Prix
Longines Elegant Ambassador Zhao Liying gracefully appeared at the 169th Longines Diana Horse Grand Prix
On the same day, the Longines Future Racing Stars (Prix Longines Future Racing Stars) and the Longines Princess Marie-Marie-Prince (Prix de la Reine Marie-Amélie Longines) race were also held concurrently at the Chantilly Racecourse. These two events provide a platform for young jockeys worldwide and women jockeys from the International Federation of Men and Women Jockeys (FENGENTRI) to demonstrate their superb skills. After a fierce competition, jockey Zieb El Briouil rides the horse racing Beaupreau to win the Longines Future Horse Star Grand Prix and is awarded a scholarship. Jockey Alice Bertiaux drove the Ducale di Maremma to win the Longines Princess Marie-Marie Grand Prix.
On June 17, 2018, Jockey Alice Bertiaux rides the horse racing Ducale di Maremma to win the Longines Princess Marie-Marie Grand Prix
On June 17, 2018, Jockey Zieb El Briouil rides the horse racing Beaupreau to win the Longines Future Horse Star Grand Prix
Jockey Patrick McDonald leads the race with Laurens to cross the finish line and win the Longines Diana Grand Prix
Taking advantage of the event, Longines elegantly presented the Pioneer series as the official watch for this event. The collection combines classic elegance with superior quality, and aims to be the iconic masterpiece of Longines. With extreme precision, all models are certified by the Swiss Observatory (COSC). On the same day, Longines Elegant Ambassador Zhao Liying awarded the “Longines Miss Diana Elegance” award to Joana Contremoulin, the most elegantly dressed lady on the scene, and presented her with a pioneering series of exquisite timepieces.
Longines Future Horse Star Grand Prix Award Ceremony: Stéphanie Lachat, Manager of Longines Public Relations, Networks and Heritage, awards scholarship to champion jockey Zineb El Briouil and a fine Longines timepiece
In addition, the “Paintings on the Track” exhibition, supported by Longines, was held in Chantilly from June 16 to October 14, 2018, and aims to show the public a series of Israeli horse races from the end of the 18th century to the end of the 19th century. The classic paintings on the theme also highlight Longines’ passion for equestrian sport since 140 years.
Watch description
Longines Pioneer Series Watch Number: L2.821.4.11.6 Suggested Retail Price: RMB 16,500
The Longines Pioneer series has a diameter of 40 mm and its white matte dial is decorated with 12 Roman numerals. Its L888.4 self-winding mechanical movement, which contains a single crystal silicon spring, is matched with the balance wheel to ensure stable running time performance. All models of the Longines Pioneer series have been awarded the ‘Precision Chronometer’ certification by the Swiss Observatory. This watch comes with a stainless steel bracelet.
Longines Pioneer Series Watch Number: L2.320.0.87.6 Suggested retail price: 32,100 RMB
The Longines Pioneer series is a 26 mm case with diamonds and a white mother-of-pearl dial with 12 diamond indexes. The L592.4 self-winding mechanical movement is equipped with a single-crystal silicon hairspring, which cooperates with the balance wheel to ensure stable running time performance. All models of the Longines Pioneer series have been awarded the ‘Precision Chronometer’ certification by the Swiss Observatory. This watch comes with a stainless steel bracelet.