Gaston Breitling

Gaston Breitling was a Swiss watchmaker and a businessman, president of the Swiss manufacturing company Breitling SA between 1914 and 1927.

Gaston Breitling is credited for the invention of the first wristwatch chronograph in 1915.

Accomplishments
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.

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

Books

 * Breitling Highlights - by Henning Mützlitz, 2011 ISBN 3868521976 ISBN 9783868521979
 * Breitling: The History of a Great Brand of Watches (1884 – present) ISBN 9780764326707
 * Breitling. Die Geschichte einer großen Uhrenmarke. 1884 bis heute; Author: Benno Richter; ISBN 3766711350
 * Das ZEITGEFÜHL-Uhrenbuch; Author: Gerd-Lothar Reschke; ISBN 3938607610