At a press conference held in Chile on 2 February 2014, Longines announced its partnership with OSAF.
As part of this agreement, the Swiss watch brand will this year present the Longines Gran Premio Latinoamericano.
This flat racing event is the perfect occasion at which to discover Conquest Classic, a collection dedicated to the world of horse racing.

The event’s Official Watch will be a steel chronograph from this line. With its 41 mm diameter, this timepiece has a black dial and is equipped with an exclusive column-wheel self-winding movement. As is the case with all models in the Conquest Classic collection, the watch’s movement can be admired through its sapphire crystal case back.

The press conference where Longines announced its partnership with the Organización Latinoamericana de Fomento del Sangre Pura de Carrera (OSAF)

From left to right: Luis Razzetto Ríos, Director of the OSAF and President of the Jockey Club del Perú, Juan-Carlos Capelli, Vice President of Longines and Head of International Marketing, Marcel Zarour, President of the OSAF, Carlo Rossi Soffia, Director of the OSAF and President of the Valparaíso Sporting Club, and Sergio Barcellos, Vice President of the OSAF and Vice-President of the Jockey Club Brasileiro, during the press conference to announce the partnership between Longines and OSAF.

The Swiss watch brand is proud to support the activities of OSAF, the prestigious institution which is involved in the promotion and development of horse races and thoroughbred horses throughout Latin America. OSAF is present in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela.

Prize-giving ceremony of the Clásico Longines

Left to right: Juan-Carlos Capelli, Vice President of Longines and Head of International Marketing, Felipe Henriquez, winner of the Clásico Longines, and Carlo Rossi Soffia, Director of the OSAF and President of the Valparaíso Sporting Club.

Don Marcel Zarour, President of the OSAF said: “In the name of OSAF, I am very proud to count with the support of Longines as OSAF’s first Official Partner, and their great contribution for the promotion of horseracing in Latin America.
The materialization of this agreement with the prestigious firm Longines means another important achievement for OSAF, by promoting the Longines Gran Premio Latinoamericano which features our best Latin American thoroughbreds, and supports our spirit of tradition, excellence and constant improvement.”

Mr. Juan-Carlos Capelli, Vice President of Longines and Head of International Marketing, said: “Longines is proud to be the Official Partner and the Official Watch of the OSAF. Our brand and this prestigious institution share common values such as tradition, performance and elegance. We’ll work together for the good of equestrian sports in a part of the world known for its horse culture. In addition, we are happy to announce that Longines will be the Title Partner and the Official Timekeeper of the Longines Gran Premio Latinoamericano.”

Source: Longines