With the final race of the Triple Crown coming up this weekend, it’s an exciting time for potential Triple Crown Winner, California Chrome, a horse that has won the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness. The Belmont Stakes, though, is the most demanding leg of the three races thanks to the length of the track and the speed at which the horses must run. Twenty-six horses have been eligible to win the Triple Crown coming into the Belmont Stakes and 11 have succeeded.
The Belmont Stakes also represents an exciting culmination for Longines Watch Company – the Official Watch and Timekeeper of every thoroughbred race in the Triple Crown. The brand’s role in equestrian sports dates back to the late 1800s when it created its first chronograph movement, which later appeared on racetracks to time performances and races to the seconds. From there it moved on to sponsoring jumping events and races.
In evidence of its support of the Triple Crown races, Longines’ overwhelming presence can be seen everywhere at the three venues with free-standing clocks, a digital Longines Countdown Clock on the track and more. Winners of the race – owners, trainers and jockeys – are presented with Longines Conquest watches. The Longines Conquest collection celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. While the line pays tribute to the early chronographs, the new watches are fitted with self-winding movements offering a mix of tradition and modernity.
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