Sowind Group SA

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 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.