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As a long-term partner of the racing star, OMEGA salutes Michael Schumacher and his incomparable record: �� 1991 - First Formula One Grand Prix victory, in Belgium�� 2006 �C Final Formula One Grand Prix race, in Brazil�� 248 Formula One careeer starts�� 68 pole positions�� 91 victories�� 154 podiums�� 7 Formula One World Drivers Championship titles Omega is delighted to be associated with Michael Schumacher. Since he first joined the brand as an ambassador in 1995, Omega has followed his career on the world's Formula One circuits with interest and growing admiration, as he continued, year after year, to set new records in one of the world's most challenging disciplines. Today, Omega salutes this extraordinary athlete and offers its sincere congratulations on a spectacular career. Always a champion, Michael's performance over the years ensures that present and future generations alike will consider him a legend. As always, Omega is proud to share the champion's values and his determination to seek unparalleled excellence and performance over time. Stephen Urquhart, President of Omega, noted that Michael Schumacher continues to serve as a brand ambassador for Omega, and offered the following comment: "On behalf of Omega I would like to offer my heartfelt congratulations to Michael for everything he has achieved in Formula One. Michael is also a very generous and humane person, always ready to help others whenever possible. We've had the honour and the pleasure of working with him for much of that extraordinary time, and I look forward to continuing a great relationship in the years ahead." The prestige watch manufacturer OMEGA was founded in 1848 and since then has continually set the pace in the many fields of watchmaking: from precision, competitions, sports timekeeping, design awards to watches for professional use in space or underwater, OMEGA identifies with a world of achievements that includes the conquest of space, timekeeping at 22 Olympic Games, numerous precision records and design awards. OMEGA will be Official Timekeeper for the Beijing 2008, Vancouver 2010 and London 2012 Olympic Games.

The match was hosted by the exclusive Golf Club “Domaine Imperial” situated in the beautiful lakeside foothills near Geneva. Some impressive golf was played, where also OMEGA President Stephen Urquhart was participating this years tournament. After the tournament, guests sampled cocktails outside the picturesque clubhouse, that was originally built in the ancient times by the emperor Napoleon!Co-organiser, Mrs Michelle Zbinden (manager of the Zbinden store in Geneva) commented on the success of the day, saying, “It was just a great tournament. This event was extremely popular with club members and was booked out early. The standard of play was tremendous and the atmosphere as well as the weather conditions were perfect. Especially I want to quote out that the professionalism of all organisation teams made this event a successful and unforgettable happening”.The next round of the OMEGA Swiss Double Eagle Golf Trophies series of 9 matcheswill take place on 15 August in the Wyllihof Golfclub near Solothurn and this will be co-organised by OMEGA and the Adam Watch Store, Olten. Results: Winner of 0.0 -15.0 Hcp. / brutto / Strokeplay 1.Romain BarbeyWinner of 0.0 -15.0 Hcp. / netto / Strokeplay 1. Yann KermodeWinner of 15.1 – 36.0 Hcp. / netto / Stableford 1. Jean-Baptiste Clivaz