Leading Swiss watchmaking brand opens exclusive boutique in NCR

Company Brief

New Delhi, October 06, 2008

Longines, the famous Swiss watchmaker has opened a new boutique devoted exclusively to its watches, at the Ambience Mall in Gurgaon. Longines Ambassadress of Elegance Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was keen to celebrate the occasion with members of the press and public. Longines Asia Pacific Sales Manager, Claude Jaunin was proud to present the brand’s newly launched HydroConquest line in company of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and commented: "We’re delighted to open a new window onto the universe of elegance. The HydroConquest line is a unique Longines combination of performance and elegance, values for which the brand is renowned.”

A contemporary environment in which Longines design philosophy is evident in every detail, the exclusive new boutique offers a perfect setting for the presentation of the highly acclaimed new HydroConquest series to the Indian public. Admiring her new timepiece, Longines Ambassadress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan commented: “It’s a brilliant piece, elegant and refined, yet with a sporty feel, and very comfortable. It’s perfect.”

Diving watches “par excellence”, the models in the HydroConquest series are homage to the people who have dedicated themselves to conquering the oceans and to enthusiasts of the open seas. They meet the strict requirements demanded by this discipline: they are water-resistant to 300 m, are fitted with a unidirectional turning bezel, screw-down case and screw-in crown, lateral protection for the crown and double security folding clasp with integrated diving extension-piece. These rigorous guarantees of uncompromising safety fit in perfectly with the harmony of this silent world.

Priced at Rs 38500 onwards, the straps of HydroConquest are made from the materials favoured by divers: stainless steel (all steel or two-toned) and rubber, with a double security folding clasp and diving extension-piece.

For further information, please contact:

Longines

Neha Chadda

E-mail: neha.chadda@in.swatchgroup.com

Tel: +91 11 4609 2922