This mountaineering ski race dates back to the 1940s and challenges participants to verify their physical preparedness and technical proficiency in tough high-altitude terrain. In the same way that PDG participants enjoy this challenge, JeanRichard has been creating watches since the 17th century for independent spirits who play by their own rules, and rather than just focusing on the destination, also enjoy the road being traveled. This is where two Swiss pioneers meet.

Besides its deep Swiss roots, we also share many of the same values: the taste for challenge and peak performance, team spirit and the desire to make every moment count, to name just a few”, says Bruno Grande, COO of JeanRichard. “At the same time, the PDG and its participants represent this sense of unique adventure of JeanRichard: ordinary people doing incredible and extraordinary things – every day explorers pushing boundaries, who are ready to conquer the world and live life to the fullest.”

Terrascope “Patrouille des Glaciers” Limited Edition Watch by JeanRichard

JeanRichard, is to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Alpine Skiing competition by launching a limited series of 100 Terrascope watches. In order to accompany the extreme adventurers on the «high road» leading from Zermatt via Arolla to Verbier in the Swiss Alps, the iconic JeanRichard model has been given an exclusive light grey dial with engraved altitude curves, a reminder of the heights scaled during the race, as well as a comfortable sturdy bracelet in dark grey rubber.

The steel case,housing a self-winding mechanical movement, blends an extraordinary robustness with a magnificently distinctive design, adorned with alternating «vertical satin» and polished finishes. The engraved caseback bears the legend «Patrouille des Glaciers 30ème anniversaire 1984-2014» and the individual series number. The Patrouille des Glaciers, which takes place every year, involves 4500 participants from around the world working in teams of three. The event next takes place in 2014 in late April/early May.

Besides their outstanding physical fitness and extraordinary resistance to the extremes of high altitude, these «everyday heroes» stand out for their love of challenge, team spirit, respect for nature and desire to push back the frontiers of the possible, while living fully in the moment. Values such as these are also firmly at the heart of the JeanRichard Philosophy of Life, and make for a partnership full of future promise.

Limited and numbered edition: 100 pieces
Available from December 15, 2013

Source: JeanRichard