Gaston Breitling was a Swiss watchmaker, businessman, and president of the Swiss manufacturing company Breitling SA between 1914 and 1927.Breitling SA historical referencesFurther reading on Breitling historical relevance in watchmaking
He is credited with the invention of the first wristwatch chronograph in 1915.'GASTON BREITLING SHOWS WHAT HE CAN DO'
Accomplishments
In 1915, after taking over the helm of the Breitling company, Gaston Breitling produced the world's first chronograph with a central second hand and 30-minute counter.
Personal life
Breitling had one child, Willy Breitling (1913–1979).
He died on 30 July 1927.
References
Books
Breitling Highlights - Henning Mützlitz, 2011, , Breitling: The History of a Great Brand of Watches (1884 – present), Breitling. Die Geschichte einer großen Uhrenmarke. 1884 bis heute - Benno Richter, Das ZEITGEFÜHL-Uhrenbuch - Gerd-Lothar Reschke,