Sowind Group SA

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The Sowind Group SA is an independent parent company of the Girard-Perregaux and Ulysse Nardin Swiss watch brands.[1][2][3]

IndustryWatchmaking
HeadquartersLa Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland
Number of locations
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Le Locle
Area served
Worldwide
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Sowind Group
IndustryWatchmaking
HeadquartersLa Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland
Number of locations
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Le Locle
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Patrick Pruniaux
ProductsWatches
BrandsGirard-Perregaux
Ulysse Nardin
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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

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