Press release
The awards were hosted by an avid RITMO fan, Samuel L. Jackson. Throughout the show, Mr. Jackson wore an array of RITMO watches including his Diamond Persepolis in Steel and Yellow with 3 time zones and Mystery Dial, as well as an Automatic Dual time zone, Diamond Persepolis in Steel and Rose. Below is a photograph of Sam and Patricia Soltani.
Many attending athletes and participants wore their RITMOs as well:
Chris Berman – (announcer for ESPN) – Persepolis dual time zone 201 ss/rg
Stu Scott – (announcer for ESPN) – Persepolis dual time zone 201 ss/rg
Matt Ryan (Quarterback, Atlanta Falcons) – Indy Car Watch
Begun by cable sports channel ESPN in 1993, the annual ESPY Awards allows sports fans worldwide to join in an online vote for their favorites in such categories as Best Male Athlete, Best Female Athlete, Best Coach/Manager, and Team of the Year. Unlike most awards shows, the ESPYs are probably most noted for its contribution to charity, as a portion of the proceeds is donated to The V Foundation, named for its founder, Jim Valvano. The Arthur Ashe Courage Award is another ESPY highlight, honoring an individual for their personal courage or charitable works outside the sports arena. The ESPYs air on ESPN on Sunday July 19th, 2009 9 PM/ET.
Ritmo Mundo was founded in 2002, in Beverly Hills, California, by luxury retailer and watch aficionado, Ali Soltani. Each RITMO timepiece is created to provide its owner a multidimensional piece, yet personal enough to wear daily. The RITMO brand is positioned with its own chromatics in the incredibly competitive watch world. Elizabeth Taylor, who inspired the very first RITMO watch, leads the list of high-profile artists who indulge in the craftsmanship, glamour and unique, bold designs of these watches.
