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Post by MyAdia on Jun 9, 2011 8:53:01 GMT -5
It seems that Albert spends most of his time just endorsing products? On Monday, he was using Monaco's Oceanographic Museum to endorse Hublot watches.
"OCEANOGRAPHIC 4000"
In association with the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco,
Hublot unveils a diver's watch able to withstand the pressure
exerted at a depth of 4,000 metres.
It is a symbolic watch. The 4000 m watch. A watch developed for pushing the limits of what is rational and possible. It has taken 18 months of research, development and testing to present, today, the Oceanographic 4000, a watch which can be worn on dives to depths of 4,000 metres, under extreme pressure - an exceptional technical achievement.
For the first time, the famous ceanographic Museum of Monaco, with the Institut Océanographique Fondation Albert 1st Prince de Monaco - names renowned throughout the world in the fields of marine studies, research and conservation - has agreed to be associated with a watch. Quite some symbol.
Thus, on 6 June 2011, in the main aquarium in Monaco dedicated to the preservation of specimens of marine animals, the "Oceanographic 4000" has been officially unveiled in the presence of HRH Prince Albert II of Monaco, Robert Calcagno, CEO of Oceanographic Institute, Sir Alex Ferguson and Jean-Claude Biver, CEO of Hublot.
By choosing to support the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, Hublot has decided not only to honour the history and unique heritage of the prestigious Monaco institution, but has also chosen to give its active support to the study and preservation of the oceans by making a financial contribution to the missions and scientific surveys conducted by the Institute.
The first official meeting of the partnership will be the "DEEP SEA Conference"to be held on October 13 at the Oceanographic Institute of Paris.Hublot will be the main partner.
Prince Albert II of Monaco with Jean-Claude Biver, CEO Hublot      |
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Post by MyAdia on Jun 9, 2011 9:32:19 GMT -5
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Post by taz on Jun 9, 2011 10:29:49 GMT -5
During this event PA talked to a reporter from the Swiss mag "Blick" called André Haefliger. Pics and article: www.blick.ch/people/royals/ich-zaehle-schon-die-stunden-174196"I'm already counting the hours" Only 23 days until the fairytale wedding. Therefore BLICK has paid a visit to Prince Albert of Monaco. Monday evening, 19.03 clock in the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco. BLICK feels the hearty handshake of Prince Albert II (53) and wants to know after the friendly greeting: "Monsieur, how do you feel so close to the wedding?" The Prince exudes: "Excellent! I count the days and even hours. We are all very excited and looking forward to celebrate a great feast with as many happy people as possible. That is our goal." The eyes of the leader of Monaco sparkle. His excitement for the dream wedding on July 1st and 2nd with the former South African swimmer Charlene Wittstock (33) is visible. The festivities already start on June 30 with a public concert of the U.S. rock band The Eagles ("Hotel California"). Because the musicians are "close friends" and he and his fiancee like their sound "very much" the Prince explained. Alpenhorn sounds, wine and fondue Then Prince Albert has to pass a test, the crystal-test! BLICK shows him the crystal of Adolf Ogi (68), the former member of the federal council of Switzerland is sending his warm regards. 16 years ago in St. Moritz Ogi gave Albert one of the lucky charms. "Sorry, I don't have my crystal with me today," apologizes the prince. Never mind. It is time for the first wedding gift. It comes from Switzerland: Jean-Claude Biver (61) CEO of Hublot presents Prince Albert the Oceanographic 4000 worth 17,900 francs, the only clock in the world, which bears 4,000 meters water depth. The prince thanks him politely marveling: "This is indeed a beauty!" Biver has joy in his face. With the gift he has sealed a partnership with his watch company and the Oceanographic Museum which was founded by Albert's great grandfather, Albert I. "Let us now celebrate with Alpenhorn sounds, wine and fondue," suggests the watch entrepreneurs from Biver. "A great idea, at 25 degrees outside," replied the prince. And enjoys the Swiss cheese in good mood. At about 8 pm the sovereign vanishes into his mini-country. |
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Post by paca on Jun 9, 2011 13:16:00 GMT -5
disgusting is all I can say about this. Just goes to show that in Monaco anything can be had for money. give the prince a watch and he will promote your product. Of course he got more then that, but he is fighting corruption, so we don't get to see the money Hublot had to pay into his foundation to come and eat some fondue...cheese fondue on a hot summer day, wonder who had that stupid idea...
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