Who Owns Ulysse Nardin?

Ulysse Nardin was founded in 1846 by Ulysse Nardin in Le Locle, Switzerland, as a watchmaking company. The brand was established to create precision timepieces and marine chronometers known for exceptional engineering and reliability.

Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, Ulysse Nardin gained recognition as one of the world's most prestigious watchmaking houses, known for innovative marine chronometers and exceptional horological craftsmanship. The brand became synonymous with Swiss watchmaking excellence and precision.

Ulysse Nardin created numerous innovations in watchmaking and became known for creating exceptional watches for maritime navigation, exploration, and collectors worldwide. The brand's marine chronometers were used by explorers and navigators globally.

Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, Ulysse Nardin maintained its position as a leading luxury watchmaking house while continuing to innovate in horological technology and design.

In 2014, Kering acquired Ulysse Nardin, bringing the heritage Swiss watchmaking house under corporate ownership while maintaining its creative independence and Swiss identity. This acquisition strengthened Kering's position in luxury watchmaking.

Under Kering's ownership, Ulysse Nardin has continued to innovate and create exceptional timepieces while maintaining its positioning as a purveyor of Swiss watchmaking excellence.