Willy Breitling
Willy Breitling | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Citizenship | Swiss |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman and Watchmaker |
| Organization | Breitling SA |
Willy Breitling was a Swiss watchmaker and a businessman, president of the Swiss manufacturing company Breitling SA[1] between 1914 and 1927. [2] [3]
Willy Breitling is credited for the invention and introduction of the first two-pusher chronograph in 1934. [4]
Accomplishments
Amongst Willy Breitling’s many pioneering achievements, was the establishment of the Huit Aviation Department in 1938.
Willy Breitling was also responsible for bringing to market the patented model Chronomat in 1940, which is characterized by a patented rotating slide rule for technicians and scientists.
In 1953, Wily Breitling launched the 'Premier line', opening a new segment for the company, targeting a high-end market instead of the pilot and military watches the brand was famous for.
In the year 1936 Willy Breitling brings a famous on-board chronograph for airplanes on the market, which is later used by over 30 airlines, and has since supplied the Royal Air Force with cockpit clocks for their aircrafts.
In the 1950s, celebrating his 25th anniversary as head of the family business, W.Breitling launched the SuperOcean collection. [5]
Personal life
Willy Breitling was the only son of Gaston Breitling and took over the helm of the family business (Breitling SA) after his death in 1927.
References
Books
- Breitling Highlights - by Henning Mützlitz, 2011 ISBN 3868521976 ISBN 9783868521979
- Breitling: The History of a Great Brand of Watches (1884 – present) ISBN 9780764326707
- Breitling. Die Geschichte einer großen Uhrenmarke. 1884 bis heute; Author: Benno Richter; ISBN 3766711350
- Das ZEITGEFÜHL-Uhrenbuch; Author: Gerd-Lothar Reschke; ISBN 3938607610