Breitling

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Grenchen, SwitzerlandFounded 1884CVC Capital PartnersWebsite

Breitling is renowned for aviation chronographs and professional instruments. Founded to make chronographs for science, industry, and sports, Breitling became the supplier of cockpit instruments to the aviation industry.

Léon Breitling founded his workshop in Saint-Imier in 1884, specializing in chronographs and precision timers. The company became famous for its aviation connections, equipping aircraft cockpits and creating the Navitimer with its slide rule bezel for pilots.

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QUICK FACTS

PRICE SEGMENT

Luxury

MOVEMENT TYPES

AutomaticManualChronograph

MANUFACTURING

Full Manufacture

SPECIALIZATIONS

Aviation chronographsDiving watchesProfessional instrumentsSlide rule bezels

HEADQUARTERS

Grenchen, Switzerland

OWNERSHIP

1884 Breitling family

1979 Ernest Schneider

2017 CVC Capital Partners

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