Michele Sofisti pictured on far left

PPR (Gucci Group) who owns a majority stake in the Sowind Group, has appointed Michele Sofisti as the CEO of the Sowind Group. He will be seconded by Stefano Macaluso, Managing Director for Girard-Perregaux, and Massimo Macaluso, Managing Director for JeanRichard and the Manufacture, who stay in their current position. He will also continue to serve as CEO of Gucci Group Watches and Jewellery, and Member of the Board of Directors of Gucci Timepieces Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and Japan.

An expert of the Haute Horlogerie industry, Michele Sofisti joined Gucci Group Watches as Strategic Advisor in 2009. He was promoted to CEO in 2010 after helping successfully reposition Gucci's product offering within the watchmaking market.

Gucci Press Release

Building on the success of its G-Timeless for men, Gucci now offers this model in two ladies' variations: a chronograph and a three-hand watch. Designed by Frida Giannini, Artistic Director and a genuine creative asset for the brand, these two new timepieces feature a striking black look enlivened by a sprinkling of emblematic Gucci green and red accents appearing on the strap and dial. The strict appearance of the black is further softened by the diamond-style guilloché motif on the dial and the embossed pattern on the strap. Connoisseurs will appreciate the signature of all Gucci watches, the filigree G discreetly adorning the dial and the green-red-green stripe. The result is a youthful and contemporary reinterpretation of the sense of original luxury embodied by the brand.

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One of Gucci's most important introductions at Baselworld this year, was the Classic Chronograph Watch. It comes in a stainless steel case, that is 44 mm in diameter and coated with a scratch-resistant black PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition). The dial features Gucci's signature red and green scheme on the hands and on a shiny monogram at a 3 o'clock. Powering the chronograph is a quartz ETA G10.211 H1 movement. The bracelet comes in black or military green and features a black PVD buckle. Overall, this is a nice looking watch, and it has the signature Gucci look.

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