St. Imier (Switzerland) / Louisville, KY (USA), May 6, 2017 ? Longines, the Official Timekeeper of the Triple Crown, was proud to celebrate the victory of Always Dreaming in the Kentucky Derby, the Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.
The Swiss watch brand awarded Always Dreaming?s owner, trainer and jockey with elegant timepieces in front of the enthusiastic spectators gathered at Churchill Downs. On the occasion of this legendary race day, the watchmaker highlighted its chronograph Conquest 1/100th Horse Racing, created in tribute to Longines? rich tradition in sports timekeeping.
 
As the Official Watch and Timekeeper of the Triple Crown, Longines was proud to be an integral part of the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby and support America?s greatest race. Following Always Dreaming?s superb victory in this legendary race, the Swiss watch brand Longines ceremoniously awarded owner, trainer and jockey with elegant watches. Always Dreaming, ridden by jockey John Velazquez, raced to victory, outrunning Looking At Lee in second place and Battle of Midway in third, after an exhilarating race. Earlier that day, the Churchill Distaff Turf Mile presented by Longines was claimed by Roca Rojo, ahead of Believe in Bertie and Linda.
On the occasion of the Kentucky Derby weekend, Longines presented a model from The Longines DolceVita Collection, a line inspired by the Italian sweet life exuding contemporary elegance and femininity. Cased in steel and rose gold and decorated with ...