Waltons sparkle at the Polo

Waltons the Jewellers and Jaeger LeCoultre sparkled in the Summer sunshine at the Flames Estates International Polo Tournament, combining sport with the UK premiere of the latest Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso watches at the Chester event.

The much anticipated tournament on Friday and Saturday forms part of the Cheshire Season, with Chester Racecourse’s Polo Club attracting some of the top players in the world. The Final saw a Belgravia foursome, including Chester Racecourse’s chief executive Richard Thomas, narrowly beat a team representing Concept for Living, 10-9 in extra time. Heathcotes also faced a Porsche of Chester team over the turf at The Roodee, in the prestigious event sponsored by Walton’s of Chester for the second year running.

The crowd participated in the polo by cheering on their favourites and replacing and stamping in the divots of turf. Friday was a corporate day with more than 200 invited guests in the Waltons marquee, all getting a sneak preview of the latest Jaeger LeCoultre watches. The Final chukkas taking place on Saturday were particularly popular as members of the public, players and horses basked in the Summer sunshine, with more than 230 people in the Waltons marquee.

Richard Hogben, General Manager of Waltons of Chester, said:
“This was a fantastic event and Waltons is proud to be once again supporting the polo at Chester Racecourse this year. The polo proved to be a great success and we had another weekend of thrilling equestrian competition. This was the first time four of the new range of Jaeger LeCoultre watches have been seen in the UK.”

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Notes to Editors:

Waltons of Chester was established in 1909 and is one of the best and most respected jewellers in the country.

Waltons of Chester offer a fabulous selection of watches, diamonds and jewellery, backed up by experienced and friendly staff who provide all the services expected of a high-class county jeweller.

Waltons, whose head office is Eastgate Street, Chester also have shops at The Cross in Chester, Hope Street, Wrexham and Lowe & Sons, Bridge Street Row, Chester. Waltons of Chester sell watches by Jaeger LeCoultre, Brietling, Omega, IWC, Rado, Chanel, Raymond Weil and Longines, clocks and jewellery brands include Mikimoto, Faberge and Lalique.

In 1931 the iconic Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso watch was invented to protect players watches during polo matches. A fabulous range of the latest Jaeger LeCoultre watches and Waltons jewellery was showcased in the marquee at the event. This included the very latest Jaeger LeCoultre watch range making its debut appearance that day in the UK courtesy of Waltons.

For more information please visit www.waltonsofchester.co.uk

Press Contact:

Press information: Phil Brotherhood Marketing Projects PR
Mobile and out of hours: 0788 44 93370
Email: phil@marketingprojects.co.uk
Office: 01244 330000

Company Contact:
Richard Hogben General Manager of Waltons of Chester
45, Eastgate Street
Chester
CH1 1LR Tel: 01244 325972
Website: www.waltonsofchester.co.uk

 

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