Breitling Watches

by: Michael O'Brien

From the mountains of Switzerland, came as what is thought to be a watch for the ages – the Breitling. Its been said that since 1915, Breitling has been the choice of aircraft pilots and others who truly appreciate the fine craftsmanship that this brand of watches is known for. As makers of the first chronographic timepieces, Breitling watches have been carried by pilots, astronauts, yachtsman and divers Founded in 1884 by twenty four year old Leon Breitling, the company has been in the family for successive generations and continues to make what many people consider to be one of the finest chronographic timepieces in the world. They have a reputation for being rugged and extremely accurate and are popular among members of the military community, including pilots of the United States Air Force.

Built to commemorate the one hundredth anniversary of the company’s founding, one of most popular Breitling models is said to be the Chronomat. The Breitling Company has incorporated design features which were on the leading edge of watch design and utility. One unique design, the Emergency features a micro transmitter that broadcasts an emergency distress signal. Other firsts in chronograph watch design includes the introduction of the first self-winding model.

The company remains a family-owned operation and continues to be a major supplier of precision timepieces with a reliability and style that is unsurpassed. Constant innovations in design and style led to other watch manufacturers attempting to copy the Breitling look. What the imitators can never do is duplicate the precision of the genuine article.

About the Author

Michael O'Brien is a writer for many popular websites.