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Slyde returns as official watch sponsor of European Poker Tour17 July 2014ONCHAN, Isle of Man -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Luxury Swiss watch brand SLYDE is set to return as the Official Watch Sponsor for the European Poker Tour (EPT) Season 11. Starting with the EPT’s landmark 100th event in Barcelona, SLYDE will provide specially designed watches to winners of EPT and PCA Main Events and High Rollers, and the PCA Super High Roller. Main Event and High Roller champions will be presented with a "Black and Steel" design watch that has a retail value of over €5,000. The PokerStars and Monte-Carlo Casino European Poker Tour Grand Final winner will receive a "Black and Rose Gold" design watch worth over €9,000. SLYDE watches combine the traditional standards of high-grade Swiss watchmaking with modern design and the latest technology. The innovative sapphire crystal display is equipped with an intuitive touch-screen that enables the user to generate personalized interfaces for a customized time display. EPT President Edgar Stuchly said: “The EPT is thrilled to once again be working with SLYDE for a third consecutive year and offering an amazing gift for our Main Event and High Roller winners. The watches are truly something special – a memento to complement the amazing achievement of winning an EPT title.” Raphaël Bertschy, Chief Operating Officer at SLYDE Watch SA, added: “We are looking forward to another exciting EPT season full of innovation, growth and new milestones. The SLYDE brand shares similar attributes and ambitions with the EPT and we look forward to another great season of events.” |