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Video: Tissot Revs Up Its Partnership With Brand Ambassador Danica Patrick
Video: Tissot Revs Up Its Partnership With Brand Ambassador Danica Patrick
WEEHAWKEN, N.J., May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Premier Swiss watch brand Tissot
is proud to announce the partnership renewal of its brand ambassador racing
star Danica Patrick. She endeared herself to the world when she made history
by becoming the first woman ever to win a race in the sport of U.S.
open-wheeled racing by clinching her victory in theJapan 300. For the
watchmaker, Danica Patrick has always been a champion. In 2005, Patrick became
the first female U.S. "Ambassador" for Tissot. In anticipation of the Indy 500
and to pay homage to Danica, the watch company is proud to announce that it
will sign a two year contract extension with the IndyCar(R) Series Star on
Friday May 16, 2008 demonstrating both its pride and commitment to this
empowering icon.
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IMS (Indianapolis Motor Speedway), home of the historicIndianapolis 500
will serve as a fitting backdrop for this unique occasion. Francois Thiebaud,
President of Tissot Worldwide journeys tothe United States fromSwitzerland
to jointly sign the extension of the contact with Danica. At that time, he
will personally present Danica with her new Tissot PRC 100 Limited Edition
watch that bears her name. The watch includes 27 glittering diamonds on a
mother-of-pearl dial. Partnering with Danica was a natural fit for the brand
that shares the same values of precision, performance and pushing the limits.
Danica's personality and accomplishments compliment that of Tissot's. She is
the perfect muse for the Swiss watch brand's collection which is a blend of
sophistication, sport and style. Tissot also has had a strong link to the
world of motorsports for decades.
"Danica is an exceptional race car driver, athlete and a fantastic role
model for both men and women around the globe. We are happy and proud to have
her represent our brand in addition to being an integral part of the Tissot
family. Danica's determination led to her historic first win and she fits
perfectly with the brand's values of innovation, quest for performance and
stretching oneself to the limits. It is these common features that produce a
truly successful collaboration between Danica and Tissot," said Francois
Thiebaud, President of Tissot Worldwide.
The relationship with Danica highlight's Tissot products and the brand.
The marketing campaign will continue to feature Danica's image in all stores
that carry Tissot products, print ads and billboards.
"Time is an important part of my world. Tissot and I share many of the
same values. That is why my partnership with them has been so successful. I am
thrilled to be continuing our collaboration and proud to be representing the
brand that offers products that reflect me and my style," said Danica Patrick.
The Tissot PRC 100 Danica Patrick Limited Edition watch will start selling
this month at authorized Tissot retailers nationwide for $795.
Tissot, with its signature 'Innovators by Tradition', has been pioneering
craftsmanship and innovation since its foundation in 1853. Today Tissot is a
member of the Swatch Group, the world's largest watch producer and
distributor. For over 154 years the company has had its home in the Swiss
watch making town of Le Locle in the Jura mountains but now also has a
presence in over 150 countries. The Tissot innovation leadership is enabled by
the development of high-tech products, special materials and advanced
functionality. With a broader, more versatile range of high-quality timepieces
at an attractive price than any other Swiss watch brand, Tissot also expresses
its commitment to making excellence accessible. As official timekeeper and
partner of NASCAR(R), AFL, CBA, MotoGP and the World Championships of cycling,
fencing and ice hockey, Tissot is committed to respecting tradition,
underlining its core values of performance, precision and setting new
standards. For more information: www.tissot.ch .
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