Timex Group designs, manufactures and markets innovative timepieces and jewelry globally. Timex, founded in 1854, has expanded to become Timex Group, a privately-held company, with several operating units and over 5,000 employees worldwide. One of the largest watch makers in the world, Timex Group companies include: the Timex Business Unit (Timex, Timex Ironman, Opex, Nautica, Marc Ecko); Timex Group Luxury Watches (Salvatore Ferragamo); Sequel (Guess, Gc); and Vertime (Versace, Versus).