Breitling product history and timeline explained
History
We will explain the history and timeline of Breitling products. We will explain the products in an easy-to-understand manner, even for first-time users.
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Breitling product history and timeline explained
| 2024 | To commemorate the 140th anniversary of its founding, the company announced the Navitimer B19 Chronograph 43, Super Chronomat B19 44, and Premier B19 Datra 42, all limited to 140 pieces worldwide. |
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| 2022 | To commemorate the opening of the Omotesando boutique, the company announced the Navitimer B01 Chronograph 41, limited to 50 pieces in Japan. |
| 2020 | The company announced its commitment to sustainability, introducing straps made from recycled materials and eco-packaging. |
| 2018 | The "Premier" collection is launched, acclaimed for its combination of elegance and functionality. |
| 2017 | CVC Capital Partners acquires Breitling, appointing Georges Kern as CEO and overhauling the brand's strategy. |
| 2009 | The company releases its own in-house movement, "Caliber 01," which becomes a hot topic as a high-performance chronograph. |
| 1999 | All models are certified by the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC), symbolizing our commitment to precision. |
| 1984 | The Chronomat is reborn as a model developed in collaboration with the Italian Air Force's acrobatic flying team, the Frecce Tricolori. |
| 1969 | Developed the world's first automatic chronograph movement, "Caliber 11." |
| 1952 | The Navitimer aviation chronograph is introduced, becoming an iconic pilot's watch. |
| 1942 | The world's first chronograph with a rotating slide rule, the Chronomat, is released, enhancing functionality for pilots. |
| 1936 | Becomes an official supplier to the Royal Air Force (RAF), establishing a reputation as a manufacturer of aviation instruments. |
| 1934 | The modern two-pusher chronograph was perfected, laying the foundation for contemporary chronograph design. |
| 1923 | The development of a second push button for separate start/stop and reset functions significantly improves the functionality of the chronograph. |
| 1915 | The company introduces the world's first wristwatch with independent chronograph pushers, which begins to attract attention from the aviation industry. |
| 1892 | The workshop is moved to La Chaux-de-Fonds, the center of the watch industry. |
| 1884 | Leon Breitling founded a watch workshop in Saint-Imier, Switzerland, primarily producing stopwatches and measuring instruments. |
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