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Omega ambassador Tyson Gay attended the Commemorative exhibition on the history of sprint, in celebration of Armin Hary’s Legendary 10.0 Race(s). Tyson Gay was present at the OMEGA’s booth in Zurich main station for the commemorative exhibtion on the history of sprint in regards to Weltklasse Zurich.

Legend Armin Hary of Germany was also attending the event. At Letzigrund Stadium in 1960 he was 23 years old when he became the first man to run the 100 m in 10.0 and in next year he went on to win two Olympic Gold medals in Rome. Tyson  Gay, on his part, has been dominating the 2010 season in the 100m. In this year he defeated Usain Bolt’s world record holder and clocking a world leading time of 9.78 in London last Saturday. Read more…

Hublot watch company has recently signed one of the most prestigious agreements in its history becoming the Official Timekeeper for the next two FIFA World Cups in 2010 and 2014. Thus the Hublot FIFA World Cup watch is the Official watch of the FIFA World Cups. The limited edition of only 100 pieces resembles the Hublot Classic Fusion and has the FIFA World Cup Trophy on the dial.

The last fact is not accidental. It is the first time in the history of the FIFA World Cup that a horology brand like Hublot becomes the Official FIFA Timekeeper having presence on the substitution board. So in commemoration of this significant event, Hublot is now launching the official licensed Hublot FIFA World Cup watch reflecting the gold of the coveted FIFA World Cup Trophy. Read more…

The opening race of the 2010-season of the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) is under the watch of Alpina Genève horology – the Official Timekeeper of the event since 2009. This year the 58th race, the most grueling endurance race in North America, took place from March 17-20, 2010 on Sebring International Raceway in Florida, USA.

In this connection the luxury sports watch brand from Geneva Alpina, introduced a new limited edition: the Alpina 12 Hours of Sebring Automatic Chrono 2010, the first edition within the new Alpina Racing Collection.

There are only 158 pieces of the Alpina 12 Hours of Sebring Automatic Chrono 2010. The watches were officially presented at the Gallery of Legends VIP Area on Saturday, March 20, where a passionate crowd of no less than 170’000 race fans had the opportunity to get acquainted with the new Alpina 12 Hours of Sebring Automatic Chrono 2010.

The watches perfectly meet all the pilots’ needs: a perfect fit on the drivers’ wrist, ensured by the rounded and smooth case shape, readability, highest level of accuracy, shock resistance and sturdiness. The raised white and luminous indexes provide visibility during the nightly hours of the race.

The Alpina 12 Hours of Sebring Automatic Chrono 2010 watch’s diameter is 47mm. The watch features a black dial with red and silver elements in the matt black stainless steel case.

Highly complex and durable Swiss automatic movement offers the ability to keep track of the exact 12 Hours of Sebring. This is possible thanks to Alpina’s sophisticated chronograph with a 12-hour counter in the lower half of the dial. To highlight this feature, a subtle red ‘12′ symbolizes the finish line.

Moreover, the Alpina 12 Hours of Sebring Automatic Chrono 2010 shows time and date offering a GMT function. Both front and reverse sides of the timepiece are equipped with ultra resistant sapphire crystals. Not to forget the water resistance to 100 meters.

So, now drivers have the perfect watch for the perfect result during Sebring International.

Rolex Kentucky 3 Day Event 2010 was honored to be named a Top 10 Spring Event by Kentucky Tourism Council.  In reality the Kentucky Tourism Council has included Rolex Kentucky 3 Day Event 2010 in the list of Top 10 Events and Festivals in Kentucky since 2004.

As the Council announced, “Since this premier event is the only four-star, three-day event in the Americas, it brings international attention to Lexington and the Bluegrass each spring, while attracting crowds in excess of 100,000.” Read more…

Seiko 29er & 49er World Championship Regatta 2010 on Grand Bahama was held from January 2nd – 9th.

Freeport, Grand Bahama, welcomed more than 150 sailors converged on these shores to compete in this prestigious sailing event. Grand Bahama Sailing Club and 29er & 49er Int. Class Associations along with the Bahamas Sailing Association hosted the world class event, which was headquartered at Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach.

Countries represented included USA, Italy, Germany, Argentina, Denmark, Australia, Norway, Canada, France, Cayman Islands, Croatia, and Great Britian with a total of 70 registrants in the 29er class. In the 49er class Mexico, Portugal, Czechoslovakia, Austria, China, Ireland, Spain, and Ukraine in addition to those mentioned above with 63 entrants. Read more…