All Brands Owned by Ulysse Nardin

What does Ulysse Nardin own?
Ulysse Nardin owns its watch manufacturing facilities in Le Locle, Switzerland, its brand, and its product collections including Marine, Diver, Freak, and Blast. The company is part of Sowind Group, which also owns Girard-Perregaux. Sowind Group owns both brands and their manufacturing facilities in the Swiss Jura mountains. Ulysse Nardin does not own separate consumer brands beyond its own label.

Is Ulysse Nardin publicly traded?
No, Ulysse Nardin is not publicly traded. The company is privately owned through Sowind Group, which was formed through a management buyout from Kering in 2022. Sowind Group is a private company and does not publish financial results or trade on any stock exchange.

Who founded Ulysse Nardin?
Ulysse Nardin was founded in 1846 by Ulysse Nardin in Le Locle, Switzerland. The company began as a manufacturer of marine chronometers for naval navigation and built its reputation on the accuracy and reliability of these instruments. The Nardin family owned the company for five generations before it was acquired by Rolf Schnyder in 1983.

Where is Ulysse Nardin headquartered?
Ulysse Nardin is headquartered in Le Locle, Switzerland, a watchmaking town in the Swiss Jura mountains. Le Locle has been the company's home since its founding in 1846. The town is a UNESCO World Heritage site recognized for its watchmaking heritage. Sowind Group, the parent company, also operates Girard-Perregaux from La Chaux-de-Fonds, another watchmaking town in the Swiss Jura.

How many brands does Ulysse Nardin own?
Ulysse Nardin operates as a single brand within Sowind Group. Sowind Group owns two brands: Ulysse Nardin and Girard-Perregaux. Ulysse Nardin's product lines include the Marine, Diver, Freak, and Blast collections. The company does not own multiple separate brands.

Who owns Ulysse Nardin?
Ulysse Nardin is owned by Sowind Group SA, a private Swiss company led by Patrick Pruniaux as Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO. Sowind Group acquired Ulysse Nardin and Girard-Perregaux through a management buyout from Kering in 2022. Before the Kering acquisition in 2014, the company was owned by Rolf Schnyder from 1983 until his death in 2011.