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Sowind Group SA

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

External links

Girard-Perregaux Girard-Perregaux Girard-Perregaux ジラール・ペルゴ Girard-Perregaux Girard-Perregaux

References

  1. Jack Forster. Interview: Ulysse Nardin, Girard-Perregaux CEO Patrick Pruniaux on the Brands' Departure from the Kering Group Hodinkee, February 2, 2022^
  2. Kering announces the sale of Girard-Perregaux and Ulysse Nardin to their management Kering, January 24, 2022^
  3. Sean Lorentzen. Girard-Perregaux And Ulysse Nardin Leave Kering Group For Independent Management aBlogtoWatch, January 24, 2022^
  4. Ulysse Nardin et Girard-Perregaux retrouvent leur indépendance Le Temps, January 24, 2022^
  5. PPR becomes majority shareholder of Sowind Group Reuters, July 4, 2011, retrieved August 16, 2025^
  6. Victoria Gomelsky. Why Did 2 Swiss Watch Brands Leave the Kering Fold? New York Times, March 8, 2022^