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Longines - Global Champions Tour 2026 delivered an outstanding spectacle at its Paris leg
| 2026-06-22 |     |
The Longines Global Champions Tour 2026 in Paris took place from 19 to 21 June, bringing together the world’s elite show jumping riders in the spectacular setting of the French capital. As Title Partner, Official Timekeeper and Official Watch of the circuit, Longines was once again at the heart of the event. The highlight of the weekend came on Saturday 20 June, when Austrian rider Max Kühner on Eic Up Too Jacco Blue claimed victory in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Paris.
The Longines Global Champions Tour 2026 continues to establish itself as one of the most prestigious competitions in show jumping. Bringing together the world’s best horse-and-rider combinations from Asia, Europe, the Americas and the Middle East, this exceptional circuit stops in some of the world’s greatest capitals, with Paris holding a prime position. The Paris leg not only celebrated sporting excellence, but also highlighted Longines’ enduring commitment to the shared values of elegance, precision and performance that unite Longines and equestrian sport.
As Title Partner and Official Timekeeper of the Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping, Longines celebrated Max Kühner’s success on Eic Up Too Jacco Blue during the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Paris, the highlight of the equestrian weekend, held on Saturday.
The Austrian rider demonstrated masterful technique and outstanding tactical skill over demanding courses, securing a brilliant victory against top-level international competition. To mark this achievement, the brand presented Max Kühner with an elegant Longines timepiece. Ireland’s Denis Lynch on Cordial and France’s Olivier Perreau on GL Events Dorai D’Aiguilly, who finished second and third respectively, also delivered outstanding rounds that captivated the enthusiastic Parisian crowd.
HydroConquest: Official Watch of the Longines Global Champions Tour 2026
On the occasion of the competition, Longines unveiled the Official Watch: a HydroConquest model featuring a black dial and a bright blue ceramic bezel, with a diameter of 39 mm. An ultimate everyday watch, powered by an exclusive Longines automatic movement, it combines sporty elegance with robustness.
Available in 39 mm and 42 mm diameters, these new watches come in four dial variations and five ceramic bezels in intense shades. The collection is also enhanced with innovative straps, including, for the first time, a stainless-steel mesh bracelet.
Since its launch in 2007, the HydroConquest collection has embodied Longines’ distinctive approach to watchmaking. Designed for every moment of life, these timepieces stand out for their exceptional versatility, equally suited to sporting environments and the most refined occasions.
About Longines
Longines has been established in Saint-Imier, Switzerland, since 1832. The watchmaking house boasts expertise forged in tradition, elegance and high performance. With its long-standing experience as official timekeeper of world sports championships and partner of international sports federations, the Swiss watch brand has forged strong and lasting links with the sporting world over the years. Renowned for the elegance of its models, Longines is a member of Swatch Group Ltd, the world’s leading manufacturer of timepieces. The brand with the winged hourglass as its emblem has outlets in over 130 countries
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