In December 2020, Antonio Calce was appointed as CEO of Greubel Forsey. The industry veteran and trained engineer has previously 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, his passion for the industry and complicated watches.

“We need to evolve by implementing a global vision and strategy.”Antonio Calce

What made you choose a career in the watch industry"
I was always passionate about watches. I was born in Neuchâtel and have thus always been sensitive to watchmaking jobs, to design. So it goes without saying that when you are passionate about these two fields you start working 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.

Greubel Forsey Balancier S²

What makes a watch collectible, in your opinion"
For an item to be collectible, it needs to be valuable. There can be different things that add to the value of such an object ? its historical significance, uniqueness and difference, the way it is made, how many are made, its quality, et cetera. Watches are very interesting ...