The Sowind Group SA is an independent parent company of the Girard-Perregaux and Ulysse Nardin Swiss watch brands.
Based in La Chaux-de-Fonds, the Group incorporates the Girard-Perregaux and Ulysse Nardin brands, 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.
The brands were acquired in 2011 and 2014, respectively.
See also List of watch manufacturers
Bibliography François Chaille, Girard-Perregaux, Editions Flammarion, 2004, ArmbandUhren, Special Girard-Perregaux, Peter Braun, 2007,
References
External links Girard-Perregaux Ulysse Nardin
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