Citizen proudly sponsors the 2012 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final, which will be held from December 6th to 9th at Sochi, Russia. Winners from preliminary rounds held in the U.S., Canada, China, France, Russia, and Japan come together to vie for the championship finals. As with previous years, the finals promise to be an intense competition between top-ranked skaters of the world.

As official sponsor for this year’s finals, CITIZEN remain the longest running sponsor for the International Skating Union, having continuously supported the international competition since 1982.

The prominent invitational winter event enjoys a passionate following, with reputable skaters from around the world participating in a demonstration of balletic artistry, athleticism and theatrical glamour.

The sport is a competition of many disciplines, involving skilful movement and coordination to look graceful, which require incredible concentration and practiced technique.

CITIZEN have long admired the grace and beauty of figure skating, sharing the same passion for excellence through their distinctive watch-making philosophy known as “The Fusion of Technology and Beauty”.