Release date: 08/11/2011 |    

A connoisseur has passion and curiosity

Connoisseurs take a hobby and turn them into almost an addiction.

Jaeger-LeCoultre watch making and Global Champions Tour show jumping have this in common.

As the final of the Global Champions Tour draws very near Jaeger-LeCoultre are also making preparations for their presence at the Al Forsan International Sports Resort from 24-26^th November.

Timekeeping sponsors of the GCT for the second year, Jaeger-LeCoultre will present a beautifully engraved Reverso watch to the winner of the Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi -   a stunning momento for a spectacular equestrian sporting success.

A perfect prize for the equestrian as the reversible watch was invented in the 1930s for polo players who wanted to be able to protect the crystals of their watches.

The Global Champions Tour 2011 series coincides with the 80^th anniversary of Jaeger-LeCoultre's iconic swivel watch with two faces, the "Reverso".    

During the 2011 season JaegerLe-Coultre has presented Reverso watches to the winners of the GCT Grand Prix in Hamburg, Cannes, Monte Carlo, Estoril, Valkenswaard, and Rio de Janeiro. 

Jan Tops, President of the Global Champions Tour is both pleased and proud to be associated with such a prestigious brand as Jaeger-LeCoultre.  “Looking back on the series in 2011 it has been fantastic in terms of the sport and a pleasure to have partnered with Jaeger-LeCoultre who joined us in supporting the GCT international events.”

“The Reverso watches presented to the winners have been very unique pieces with the specially engraved GCT logo and a wonderful collection piece. It has been an honour to join Jaeger-LeCoultre in the celebration of the 80^th year of the Reverso watch in 2011.”

Champion of the 2011 Global Champions Tour series will be presented with a Jaeger-LeCoultre ‘Atmos’ timepiece.

Regarding as a reference among clocks, the Atmos has been literally living on air since 1928. The secret of the Atmos clock lies in its unique mechanism and design. The Atmos has become the official gift of the swiss confederation. Some of the famous names who received one include John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Sir Winston Churchill, Charlie Chaplin …

One specific model will be engraved for the winner of the Global Champions Tour.

Jerome Lambert, CEO of the Jaeger-LeCoultre, will make the presentation to the overall series champion the GCT final event in Abu Dhabi, “Jaeger-LeCoultre is proud to be the official sponsor and timekeeper of the 2011 Global Champions Tour Final in Abu Dhabi,"  Mr Lambert said adding,  "The Al Forsan International Sports Resort will host the very best riders and horses in the most exclusive, state of the art infrastructure the city has to offer.  We are expecting a breathtaking Final, and we are looking forward to rewarding its winner with one of our famous Atmos clock. Jaeger-LeCoultre wishes you an enjoyable and exciting show.”

Photo credits: Stefano Grasso/GCT

Atmos clock image supplied by Jaeger-LeCoultre