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   Rolex watch in original packaging. Rolex SA (/ ˈ r oʊ l ɛ k s /) is a Swiss watch brand and manufacturer based in Geneva, Switzerland. [2] Founded in 1905 as Wilsdorf and Davis by German businessman Hans Wilsdorf and his brother-in-law Alfred Davis in London, the company registered Rolex as the brand name of its watches in 1908 and became Rolex Watch Co. Ltd. in 1915.

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3. www.breitling.com › gb-en › aboutEra of Inventors - The History of the Chronograph - Breitling

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   GASTON BREITLING. Gaston Breitling created one of the first wrist-worn chronographs with an independent pusher at 2 o’clock. It separated the chronograph pusher (that controlled the three chronograph functions: “start,” “stop,” and “reset-to-zero”) from the crown. This stroke of genius not only made the chronograph easier to use ...

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Breitling_SABreitling SA - Wikipedia

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   Georges Kern (CEO) Products. Wristwatches. Owner. Partners Group. Website. breitling.com. Breitling SA (German pronunciation: [ˈbraɪtlɪŋ]) is a Swiss luxury watchmaker founded in 1884 in Saint-Imier, Switzerland, by Léon Breitling. The company is known for its precision-made chronometers designed for aviators and is based in Grenchen ...

5. www.thegentlemansjournal.com › article › history-ofThe history of Breitling - Gentleman's Journal

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   Léon Breitling founder of Breitling in 1884. In 1882 the world was in a period of transition. The industrial revolution had done its worst and everything was starting to feel incredibly modern. Industry, science and sport were all progressing in leaps and bounds. And witnessing all of this was Leon Breitling.

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6. www.rolex.org › perpetual › the-man-behind-the-crownThe man behind the crown - Hans Wilsdorf - Perpetual - rolex

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   The man behind the crown - Hans Wilsdorf - Perpetual. Everything about Rolex carries the stamp of one exceptional human being. Hans Wilsdorf, the founder of Rolex, was not just a visionary entrepreneur whose stream of inventions, such as the first waterproof wristwatch, changed the world. He was an altruist, whose enduring philanthropy has left ...

7. www.chrono24.com › magazine › the-history-ofThe History of Breitling - Chrono24 Magazine

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   Feb 19, 2024 · The conquest of the underwater world started in earnest in the 1950s. Professional divers needed reliable underwater instruments to time their dives. Numerous major watch brand like Rolex, Blancpain, and Omega presented competing models. Breitling also entered the fray with the Superocean in 1957. Even then, the Superocean was available as ...

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   When did Breitling start making watches?

   • At the time, Breitling specialized in the development and manufacture of pocket watches, including the Pulsograph from 1893, which allowed the user to measure pulse rates. Several years later, Breitling began producing classic chronographs and timepieces with start/stop and zeroing functions.

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   When did Breitling Montres become a company?

   • On November 30, 1982, Ernest Schneider registered the company under the name Breitling Montres S.A. and relocated the company’s headquarters to Grenchen. Despite the fact that quartz watches were dominating the market at the time, there were none yet with an analog chronograph display.

   A Brief History Of Time: Breitling's Complete Brand History (2021)

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   When did Breitling start making chronographs?

   • Several years later, Breitling began producing classic chronographs and timepieces with start/stop and zeroing functions. In 1915, Gaston Breitling, Léon’s son, unveiled the first chronograph wristwatch ever. The timepiece’s bicompax layout continues to influence the look of modern chronographs to this day.

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   What were Breitling watches like in the 2000s?

   • The 2000s were, in general, an era of large, bold, and highly-polished watches for the brand. Breitling was actually no stranger to producing large watches for its day. As far back as 1969, in fact, Breitling had brought a whopping 47mm Navitimer Chrono-matic to market. The brand revived this design, albeit in a smaller 44mm case, in 2006.

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   Who makes Rolex watches?

   • Rolex SA and its subsidiary Montres Tudor SA design, make, distribute, and service wristwatches sold under the Rolex and Tudor brands.

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   Who owns Breitling watches?

   • Production of watches moved to the Sicura factory, which later changed its name to Montres Breitling AG and then Breitling AG in 1994. The Schneider family retained ownership until April 2017, when Ernst's son, Theodore Schneider, sold the majority stake (80%) in Breitling to CVC Capital Partners for $870 million.

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9. www.fratellowatches.com › a-brief-history-of-timeA Brief History Of Time: Breitling's Complete Brand History ...

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   Jul 9, 2021 · Breitling in the new millenium. The 2000s were, in general, an era of large, bold, and highly-polished watches for the brand. Breitling was actually no stranger to producing large watches for its day. As far back as 1969, in fact, Breitling had brought a whopping 47mm Navitimer Chrono-matic to market.