Alexis Pinturault, Richard Mille’s brand new ambassador, has already won the Wengen slalom in January, as well as a bronze medal at the Olympic Games in Sochi. Encouraged by his earlier victories during the junior world championships in 2009 and 2011, Alexis Pinturault has continuously improved and is looking forward to a promising career. In addition to his determination and dynamism, the 22 year-old athlete is highly versatile, and likely to join the line-up of the five downhill skiing trials (from slalom to downhill) with his RM on his wrist. Tested on the most hectic ski runs, the brand’s next creations will be up to taking on the greatest extremes in the Alpine environment.
Cartier & St. Moritz
On a warm Sunday in February, Cartier and Ralph Lauren battled out the final of the St. Moritz Polo World Cup on Snow on the frozen lake in highly sought-after ski resort, St. Moritz. It was finally the colour red, representing the House of Cartier, which triumphed. Thousands of spectators attended the occasion and enjoyed a grandstand view of this eagerly anticipated annual match. Since 1985, the Cartier brand has partnered this not-to-be-missed polo tournament, which attracts a large number of experienced fans to each annual edition. This year, the sports meeting was attended by more than a thousand spectators who came together for the four day competition. Cartier won the golden mallet, the symbolic trophy of this well-deserved victory, with a final score of 2:1.
Oris & Audi
Having just celebrated its centenary, Oris has become the official partner of Audi Sport’s WEC and DTM teams. The watch brand will be present at all events, actively participating in the various automobile competitions where its image will appear on Audi Sport’s LMP1 cars, during the famous race at Le Mans as well as at g the DTM competitions. The few words uttered by Ulrich W. Herzog, Oris’ executive chairman, augur well for a solid, perfectly matched alliance : “Precision and innovation are at the very heart of our brand and it is a privilege to underwrite a partnership with a company that not only shares this passion, but which is also an incredibly brilliant team.”
The wind of innovation is blowing through watch company, JeanRichard. To prove it, the oldest of the new Swiss watch brands has partnered with Premier League London football club, Arsenal FC. The values shared by both parties, such as team spirit, commitment and passion, are directed towards a common goal. With more than 125 years of history behind it, the Arsenal FC team seeks the best young talents in the discipline, who are set to become tomorrow’s stars. The quest for authenticity, work, fair play and loyalty brings the watch brand and the prestigious club together on the same bench.
