PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Longines, in collaboration with
Fred Meyer Jewelers has designed an exclusive limited edition timepiece to
benefit CASA for Children. The watch, a Ladies Longines DolceVita in polished
stainless steel, with 10 diamonds on a mother-of-pearl dial and a diamond-set
heart at 12 o'clock is one of 200 limited edition pieces. The CASA logo is
engraved on the case back and each piece is numbered 001 to 200.
In mid-November the watch will be available at select Fred Meyer Jewelers
retail locations and also at http://www.fredmeyerjewelers.com. The retail price is
$1,250 with a portion of the proceeds donated to CASA for Children.
For over 170 years, Longines has developed a tradition for fine Swiss
timepieces that convey both classic and contemporary elegance. Longines is
world renowned for its innovative design, superior quality, and precision
craftsmanship. All Longines' timepieces are Swiss made, have scratch
resistant sapphire crystals, are water-resistant to a minimum of 100 feet and
have a two-year international warranty.
This isn't the first time that Fred Meyer Jewelers has been affiliated
with the CASA organization. Edward Dayoob President, CEO of Fred Meyer
Jewelers, played a pivotal role in introducing National CASA to the Jewelers
for Children committee resulting in CASA becoming one of a handful of National
Children's causes that the Jewelers for Children Charity Fund supports each
year.
Longines considers Fred Meyer Jewelers to be a key retail partner for the
brand. According to Linda Passaro, Brand President, Longines, "Fred Meyer
exemplifies elegance with commitment, devotion and generosity to improving the
lives of children, we applaud their ongoing efforts and are pleased to be able
to contribute and support the CASA organization with this exclusive limited
edition Longines timepiece; a discreet gesture, perhaps-but one from the
heart".
Fred Meyer Jewelers is based in Portland, Oregon and features 442 fine
jewelry stores in 35 states. Fred Meyer Jewelers is a division of The Kroger
Co. (NYSE: KR), which is one of the largest retailers in the United States.
SOURCE Fred Meyer Jewelers
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Related links:
http://www.fredmeyerjewelers.com
CONTACT:
Ed Dayoob of Fred Meyer Jewelers,
+1-503-797-5549; or Mary Loftin of Fred Meyer Stores,
+1-503-797-7901
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