Gaston Breitling

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Born1884
Saint-Imier, Switzerland
Died30 July 1927
CitizenshipSwiss
OccupationWatchmaker
Gaston Breitling
Born1884
Saint-Imier, Switzerland
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]

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]

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