Sowind Group SA
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| Industry | Watchmaking |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland |
Number of locations | La Chaux-de-Fonds, Le Locle |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Patrick Pruniaux |
| Products | Watches |
| Brands | Girard-Perregaux Ulysse Nardin |
The Sowind Group SA is an independent parent company of the Girard-Perregaux and Ulysse Nardin Swiss watch brands.[1][2][3]
Based in La Chaux-de-Fonds, the Group incorporates the Girard-Perregaux and Ulysse Nardin brands,[4] that develops and produces a complete portfolio of high-end movements (more than 100 variations of existing movements) and collections of top-of-the-range watches.
History
In June 2008, Sowind Group signed a long-term strategic partnership with Kering, which acquired a 23% stake. Kering increased its ownership to 50.1% in July 2011.[5]
The brands were acquired in 2011 and 2014, respectively.[6]
See also
Bibliography
- François Chaille, Girard-Perregaux, Editions Flammarion, 2004, ISBN 2-08-011069-1
- ArmbandUhren, Special Girard-Perregaux, Peter Braun, 2007, ISBN 978-3-89880-808-8
References
- ^ Forster, Jack (February 2, 2022). "Interview: Ulysse Nardin, Girard-Perregaux CEO Patrick Pruniaux on the Brands' Departure from the Kering Group". Hodinkee.
- ^ "Kering announces the sale of Girard-Perregaux and Ulysse Nardin to their management". Kering. January 24, 2022.
- ^ Lorentzen, Sean (January 24, 2022). "Girard-Perregaux And Ulysse Nardin Leave Kering Group For Independent Management". aBlogtoWatch.
- ^ "Ulysse Nardin et Girard-Perregaux retrouvent leur indépendance". Le Temps (in French). January 24, 2022.
- ^ "PPR becomes majority shareholder of Sowind Group". Reuters. July 4, 2011. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
- ^ Gomelsky, Victoria (March 8, 2022). "Why Did 2 Swiss Watch Brands Leave the Kering Fold?". New York Times.