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BREITLING

Overview

Breitling is a Swiss luxury watchmaker established in 1884 by Léon Breitling in Saint-Imier, Switzerland. Known for its precision-made chronometers, the company specializes in luxury wristwatches, particularly chronographs and aviation instruments. Breitling has a rich history of innovation, including the introduction of the first chronograph wristwatch in 1915 and the development of robust aviation instruments since the 1930s.

The brand's product range includes chronographs with advanced timing functions and specialized watches that blend style with functionality. Breitling's watches are primarily targeted at aviators, professionals needing precise timing, and luxury watch enthusiasts. The company is currently based in Grenchen, Switzerland, and has been majority-owned by Partners Group since 2022. With a legacy of craftsmanship and a strong connection to aviation history, the brand continues to appeal to collectors and consumers seeking high-end Swiss watches.

Basic Information

Industryluxury goods & jewelry
Founded1884
Revenue1.1B
HeadquartersSchlachthausstrasse, Grenchen, Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland, 2540
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, French, Chinese, Russian
Parent OrganizationPartners Group (since 2022)
Alexa Ranking154819

Contact Details

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

  • Retail luxury goods & jewelry
  • Watch manufacturing
  • Precision timekeeping
  • Luxury sports chronograph
  • Military and aviation heritage
  • Swiss watch manufacturing
  • High-precision chronographs
  • Pilot navigation watch
  • Aviation and military watches
  • Swiss watch precision
  • Luxury chronograph movement
  • Heritage-inspired design
  • Quartz chronograph
  • Automatic watches
  • Military-grade watches
  • Heritage pilot chronograph
  • Customer experience
  • Luxury watch technology
  • Water-resistant watches
  • Swiss luxury watch
  • Aviation instruments
  • Luxury timepieces
  • Manufacturing
  • Luxury watch features
  • High-performance watches
  • Customer service
  • Luxury watch innovation
  • Swiss chronograph innovation
  • Mechanical watches
  • Aviation watches
  • Professional diver watch
  • Precision aviation instrument
  • Watch servicing and repair
  • Watchmaking excellence
  • Sustainability
  • Professional watches
  • Limited edition watches
  • Heritage craftsmanship
  • Service centers
  • Boutique experience
  • Warranty services
  • Authenticity certification
  • Gift collections
  • Distribution
  • Consumer products & retail

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