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Gaston Breitling

Swiss watchmaker and businessman From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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

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

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Accomplishments

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

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

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