The integral part of the agreement is that RAM created a special, limited edition watch to commemorate UIPM's 100-year anniversary within the Olympic Movement,

RAM will also create a special collection of high quality Swiss made watches featuring the UIPM logo.

"This is a very prestigious partnership for both parties," said the UIPM President, Klaus Schormann (pictured). "We are thrilled for such a well-respected watch company to be creating an iconic watch for this special occasion. We hope this agreement will be fruitful for UIPM for many years to come."

Pierre Portmann, the chief executive of RAM, added: "RAM is honoured to have concluded this partnership with UIPM, especially considering that it will be crowning the 100th anniversary of the Union.

"We are pleased that our specially designed UIPM collection will be sealing the celebration of this Jubilee and are looking forward to a successful, long lasting partnership."

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