Prince of Gymnastics and Olympic medalist Marcel Nguyen named as Global Ambassador of Ernest Borel In 2012 and 2013, Ernest Borel was proud to be the national sponsor of USA Dance National Championships and Qualifying events.
Authentic icon of fashion and elegance, Marcel Nguyen will spread the romantic style and classicism of Ernest Borel all over the world. Marcel’s performances and status in the international sport field are greatly acclaimed. However, he not only excels on gymnastic carpets Since 1856, the Swiss watchmaker from the Jura Moun- but also fascinates the global fans with his handsome tains in Switzerland built his success and fame thanks to outlook and charming smile. an implacable work ethic and attention to details in order to produce timepieces acclaimed for their quality and precision. Each watch manufactured in Ernest Borel’s workshop is the result of more than one and a half century of traditions and perfection in watchmaking that allowed Ernest Borel to win numerous prizes and awards. In fall 2013, Ernest Borel was proud to announce the nomination of its new Global Ambassador. As Olympic Medalist, German born “Prince of Gymnastics” Marcel Nguyen personifies the values dear to Ernest Borel and USA Dance. Precision, movement, timing, passion and harmony separate the virtuosity from the common. The inch-perfect precision with which Marcel performs all manner of difficult moves are in the same vein as Ernest Borel's sophisticated watchmaking art and USA Dance athlete strive for perfect synchronization and elegance.
At the 2012 London Olympic Games, worldwide rising star Marcel Nguyen collected the third all-round gymnastic medal for Germany since 1936. Just like in dancing and watchmaking, his dedication, grace, passion and skills were the keys to success to reach the summits of Mount Olympus.
The German star of gymnastics will embody the leading role in the promotion of Ernest Borel’s Retro Collection, showing the world the outstanding watches designed by the Swiss quality timepieces manufacturer. In order to pay a tribute to the common values shared by Ernest Borel, Dancing and Gymnastics, a limited edition of the Retro Collection will be produced with only 1,000 pieces in number; its case is engraved with Marcel’s signature. An exclusive design inspired by classicism, latest trends and fashion will feature a dual time zone dial powered by a Swiss automatic TT651 caliber.
Emphasizing the nostalgic elegance, the passion and precision, Ernest Borel and Marcel Nguyen celebrate the values shared by watchmaking, gymnastics and dancing, as a tribute to their own history.