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The Breitling collection includes some of the world’s most highly-regarded watches, including the iconic Chronomat, Navitimer, and Superocean models, but there is so much more to experience. Westime has locations in Beverly Hills, Hollywood, La Jolla (San Diego) and Miami. Contact one of our experts to learn more about our Breitling collection.
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Léon Breitling focused on chronographs, which were increasingly in demand at the time for industrial, military, and scientific applications as well as for athletic organizations. In 1889, Léon Breitling was granted a patent for a simplified model, which distinguished itself from its competitors through its sleek design, uncomplicated manufacturing process, and straightforward maintenance. Léon Breitling passed away in 1914 and his son Gaston took over the family business. He had inherited his father’s pioneering spirit, innovative flair, and an insatiable passion for chronographs, which he demonstrated in 1915 with the launch of one of the world’s first wrist chronographs with a separate push-piece above the watch crown.
