Gaston Breitling was a Swiss watchmaker and a businessman, president of the Swiss manufacturing company Breitling SA between 1914 and 1927.
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. == Personal life ==
Personal life
Gaston Breitling had 1 child, Willy Breitling (1913-1979), and died 30 July 1927. == References ==
Books
• Breitling Highlights – by Henning Mützlitz, 2011 • Breitling: The History of a Great Brand of Watches (1884 – present) • Breitling. Die Geschichte einer großen Uhrenmarke. 1884 bis heute; Author: Benno Richter; • Das ZEITGEFÜHL-Uhrenbuch; Author: Gerd-Lothar Reschke;