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Gaston Breitling

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Gaston Breitling
Born1884
Died30 July 1927
CitizenshipSwiss
OccupationWatchmaker
OrganizationBreitling SA

Gaston Breitling was a Swiss watchmaker and a businessman, president of the Swiss manufacturing company Breitling SA[1] between 1914 and 1927.[2][3]

Gaston Breitling is credited for the invention of the first wristwatch chronograph in 1915.[4]

Accomplishments

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In 1915, after taking over the helm of the Breitling company, Gaston Breitling produces the world's first chronograph with central seconds hand and 30-minute counter.[5][6]

Personal life

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Gaston Breitling had 1 child, Willy Breitling (1913-1979) and died 30 July 1927.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Breitling SA: Private Company Information". Bloomberg Businessweek. Archived from the original on 8 October 2012. Retrieved 4 January 2011.
  2. ^ Breitling SA historical references
  3. ^ Further reading on Breitling historical relevance in watchmaking
  4. ^ 'GASTON BREITLING SHOWS WHAT HE CAN DO'
  5. ^ Megaw, Nicolas (28 April 2017). "CVC to take majority stake in Swiss watchmaker Breitling". Financial Times. London. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  6. ^ Kowalsky, Marc (21 December 2018). "Breitling: «Kern und Schneider sind wie Feuer und Eis»" [Breitling: "The core and cutter are like fire and ice"]. Bilanz (in German). Archived from the original on 23 October 2019. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  7. ^ "Breitling, Gaston [Uhren-Wiki]".

Books

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