Breitling

The Breitling saga begins in 1884, when Leon Breitling - just 24 years of age - founded the company in St. Imier, Switzerland. Breitling's goal was simple: to manufacture high-quality technical watches. As his business expanded, the young watchmaker moved the factory to the Swiss village of Grenchen and began specializing in chronographs. Following World War I, Breitling began manufacturing chronographs and chronometers for airplanes. In fact, they were a pioneer in the field of aviation timekeeping. The watch gained further fame when launched on the retail market as the "Navitimer". The company's fame grew even greater when astronaut Scott Carpenter wore his Breitling on the moon; In honor of this event the model was named the "Cosmonaute". Despite the fact that celebrities are often photographed wearing a Breitling, these watches are also such precise timekeepers that they remain the top choice of commercial pilots. If you are looking for a sporty, rugged, reliable timepiece, Breitling is clearly one company that fits the bill.