Longines and Alpine Ski – a long term commitment

Sölden (Austria) / Saint-Imier (Switzerland), 21 October 2011 – Longines, the well known Swiss watch brand, will continue to ensure precision in sports timing at the disposal of world-class skiing. As the official timekeeper for the World Cup Alpine ski competitions and the Alpine World Ski Championships organized by the International Ski Federation (FIS), Longines will be present on the slopes within a long term commitment. This year the brand will introduce the official watch of the season, The Longines Column-Wheel Chronograph, a model that embodies the precision and performance of alpine ski. Last but not least, Longines would like to take the opportunity to wish its Ambassador of Elegance, the Norwegian Aksel Lund Svindal, every success in the coming events.