This article was originally published in the January/February 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine.

In December 2020, Antonio Calce was appointed CEO of Greubel Forsey. The industry veteran and trained engineer has worked for Piaget and Panerai, has headed Corum and was CEO of Kering-owned Sowind Group, which comprises Girard-Perregaux and the JeanRichard brand. WatchTime sat down with Calce to talk about his vision for the ultra-exclusive Swiss watch brand, the challenges of growth and his passion for the industry.

What was your first watch" And what are you wearing today"
My first watch was a Baume & Mercier, and today, I?m wearing the new Greubel Forsey Balancier S2. This timepiece is the first in our new product offer and in a new price segment with a lot of design and modernity. 
Do you have a favorite complication"
I have a few complications that I love, such as the GMT, with its globe, and the QP, with its computer mécanique. On top of that, I also am impressed by all our different tourbillons, such as the Double Tourbillon Technique 30°. These complications are so impressive and give a lot of added value with their precision.

What was the first thing you changed at Greubel Forsey"
It?s more about evolution than it is about change. What we need to do is secure a sustainable future for the brand and the 120 employees who are working for Greubel Forsey, which means that we need to evolve by implementing a global vi...