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