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NICKY HAYDEN PRESENTS HIS 2008 LIMITED EDITION WATCH IN MALAYSIA
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Kuala Lumpur, October 20th, 2008 - 2006 MotoGP World Champion and Tissot Brand Ambassador Nicky Hayden presented his latest Limited Edition Watch to an exclusive and selected group of journalists at the Tissot standalone boutique in Lot 10.
Nicky Hayden launched his latest Limited Edition watch by signing on the signature helmet watchcase that is unique to his collection of watches. This 2008 edition marks the 3rd edition that Tissot has created in celebration of this young and talented sportsman.
The afternoon also saw three very lucky Tissot fans, winners of the Tissot MotoGP Simulator Challenge held from the 15 October to 19 October at Suria KLCC, having the opportunity to meet Nicky Hayden in person. Nicky Hayden presented the winner with his latest watch while the first and second runner up were each presented with a T-Touch. The winner is the first person in Malaysia to own the watch and it was a truly memorable event for the three winners.
The launch of the Limited Edition watch in Malaysia represented a unique opportunity for a special delegation of Malaysian journalists to interview the sportsman exclusively and to have the watch explained to them by the star himself.
Nicky Hayden Tissot Brand Ambassador
Having been involved in timing world class sporting events for decades, sports partnerships have always been an integral part of Tissot’s DNA. Partnering with active sportsmen like Nicky Hayden underlines the dynamic nature of Tissot by highlighting its products and underlining the brands’ values of performance, innovation and excellence. Asked how he feels about his affiliation with leading Swiss watch making brand Tissot, Nicky responded: “It’s a great relationship and being their first world champion was a great privilege. It's just cool that motorcycles have opened so many opportunities for me.” Commenting on his 2008 Limited Edition watch, Nicky Hayden added: “I’m into my 3rd year as a Tissot Ambassador and I love their products. I am proud of having my own watch and am especially fond of this year’s new design with a more modern dial and a turning bezel. It’s all about the timing on the track, but also off it. My travel schedule takes me around the world, so to have a reliable watch is an important part of my essential accessories.”
Nicky Hayden’s true colours
As one of the prominent colours of his current team, Orange features strongly in his 2008 limited edition watch. This sporty timepiece has a sculptured, orange rubber strap and an orange background for the tachymeter. Details on the chronograph discs and three of the hands pick up the orange theme. A touch of blue also brings the colour scheme of Nicky’s bike to mind. The black and orange mini-helmet presentation box bears the champion rider’s lucky number 69, plus his distinctive star emblem. The edition of the watch is limited to a total 4,999 pieces.
Designed for action
Many details on the watch have their design roots in the world of high-performance motorbikes. The rotating bezel is enhanced with a silver and black decoration echoing the brake discs, and the case back integrates a polished wheel spoke effect. A carbon composite dial and chronograph discs modelled on bike rev counters continually remind of the adrenalin-fuelled world of MotoGP.
Features
• Swiss quartz movement
• Water resistant to 100 m / 10 ATM
• 316LStainless steel and carbon composite case
• Crown with ‘T’ emblem
• Textured, orange rubber strap
• Limited edition of 4,999 pieces presented in a helmet case
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Nicky with Carley Gregory, Jack & Noah Padmore from the Make a Wish Foundation
June 22
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Nicky, Carley, Jack & Noah. Make a Wish Foundation
Nicky Hayden, motoGP champion, took time out from practice at the world championships on Saturday 21 June to meet a group of children from Make-A-Wish Foundation UK, the leading wishgranting charity which grants wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening illnesses. Each year Nicky invites a group of children to meet him and be his special guests at Donington Park motor racing circuit, Derby. This is Nicky’s fourth year meeting UK wish children and he is a huge supporter of the charity.
Among the group were Jack Padmore, five, and his brother Noah, four, from Willington, Derby. Both boys are both living with liver transplants; they were joined by Carley Gregory, 11, from Ashbourne, Derbyshire, who is living with Neurofibromatosis.
The children enjoyed VIP treatment from the off, arriving at Donington Park in a luxury limousine and enjoying non-alcoholic pink champagne and lollipops. On arrival they were taken to Nicky’s hospitality trailer where they were presented with a rucksack filled with goodies, including a T-shirt and cap.
The day continued with a lap around the track in the safety car for Noah and Jack, followed by lunch in Nicky’s hospitality trailer. The children even got the chance to watch some of the days exciting races. The children were then presented with more bags of treats before having their photograph taken with Nicky, who is currently ranked 8th in the world. The children were over the moon at the number of goodies they received. To top the day off Jack, Noah and Carley were presented with one final present to treasure; a massive signed and framed photo of Nicky, taken during a previous race.
Jack Padmore says: “We had a really amazing day! The safety car was all nice and comfy and went fast”
Carley Gregory says: “Today has been fantastic. I couldn’t have wished for anything more! I’ve been spoilt today.”
Natalie Martin-Loat – Regional Manager for Eastern England says: “The day was a great success and all of the children thoroughly enjoyed themselves, I would like to say a massive thank you to Nicky, his team and sponsors for allowing our children this opportunity and for taking the time to come and meet them and give them lots of goodies.”
For information visit www.make-a-wish.org.uk
