Nik Wallenda Masters Chicago Skyline With new JEANRICHARD

Nik Wallenda Masters Chicago Skyline With new JEANRICHARD

LA CHAUX-DE-FONDS, Switzerland and CHICAGO, November 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --



"King of the Highwire" Nik Wallenda sets two World Records and accomplishes
yet another spectacular walk at an astonishing height with new JEANRICHARD for Wallenda


Terrascope



On 2 November 2014, Nik Wallenda, the "King of the Highwire", now 9-time World Record
holder and JEANRICHARD ambassador, crossed the skyline of the windy city of Chicago for
Discovery's Skyscraper Live with Nik Wallenda. The Chicago riverfront was filled with over
65,000 excited spectators and press from all over the world, who followed Wallenda's every
step on the tightrope. During the 8 minutes and 9 seconds adventure, Wallenda was
accompanied by his newly revealed JEANRICHARD Terrascope special edition timepiece
featuring a bezel that was inspired by the cross-section of his wire.



To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:



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The walk took Nik Wallenda across the Chicago River on an inch-wide (approx.
2.5cm/size of a US quarter coin) steel cable, starting at a height of 588 feet (about 180
meters) from the Marina City West tower, when he went upward at a 19-degree angle, rising
83 feet (about 25 meters) to the Leo Burnett Building and setting the first World Record
for the steepest tightrope walk in 6 minutes and 52 seconds in winds that were gusting at
up to 25mph (about 40 km/h).



Wallenda's second part of the walk was from the Marina City west tower to the east one
at a height of 543 feet (about 165 meters), while he was blindfolded. That set the second
World Record for the highest blindfolded walk. It took Wallenda 1 minute and 17 seconds to
cross these 94 feet (about 29 meters).



"The King of the Highwire" accomplished the entire walk in an impressive 8 minutes and
9 seconds, without being secured by a safety net or a harness. There is no doubt that this
crossing will mark history in the same way as Wallenda's walk over the Grand Canyon last
year, being his second one wearing a JEANRICHARD Terrascope timepiece on his wrist.



"It's a pleasure to once again be partnered with JEANRICHARD on my Chicago highwire
walk. We share the same 'Philosophy of Life', where excellence in your craft and a sense
of adventure are necessary to accomplishing great feats. JEANRICHARD shares and
understands the great commitment needed for success, whether it be on the highwire or on
the watchmaking bench."



The Swiss luxury watch manufacturer has a "Philosophy of Life" that stands for living
life to the fullest and having a passion for what you do. Partners and brand ambassadors -
such as Nik Wallenda - accompany this journey by representing this unique vision. The
renowned Wallenda family has been in the highwire art for seven generations and passed on
their pioneering spirit throughout, just like the way Daniel Jeanrichard revolutionized
the Swiss watch-making industry and has influenced it tremendously through his
apprenticeship system since the 17th century.



This journey is visible in the assembly of the special edition watch for Nik Wallenda.
The design of the timepiece is integrally inspired by his walks. The vertically
satin-finished steel case features a bezel, whose main pattern reflects the cross-section
of the wire, while Nik Wallenda's logo illustrates the artist walking on the grey brushed
dial.



Inspired by Nik Wallenda's true strength and willpower, this Terrascope also features
an engraved "Special Nik Wallenda Edition" case back, and offers a black rubber strap that
goes hand in hand with the steel case and provides maximum comfort on the wrist.



"To us, Nik represents the strong values of JEANRICHARD and the true spirit of an
adventurer just perfectly. We are excited to support him in his passion for the
extraordinary and to contribute to his success," said Bruno Grande, Managing Director of
JEANRICHARD. "And especially excited after this World Record setting walk as we just
presented him before his grand success and also the watch aficionados with a special
edition timepiece created for and with the King of the Highwire."



For further information please contact: Lucy Tallo, lucy@pr-ticular.com,
0041-79-393-42-66







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