Breitling 140 Years 140 Stories

Written by Breitling

Gregory Breitling , Fred Mandelbaum, Jeff Stein , Kris Stoever

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Rizzoli
05 November 2024

Non-graphic art forms

This is an unconventional telling of a brand history—but then Breitling has never been one to follow the rules.

In 1884, from a modest Swiss workshop, Leon Breitling began a legacy that would redefine the modern chronograph, champion the skies as the official timekeeper of civil aviation, launch a wristwatch into space, and put the first international emergency beacon in a timepiece.

Delve into a collection of 140 stories, packed with intimate photos, first-person accounts, and a visual feast of more than 100 vintage and modern watches. This is where you’ll meet the visionary leaders, captivating timepieces, and game-changing moves that etched Breitling’s name in history.

As intricate as the mechanisms of its timepieces, this book celebrates Breitling’s commitment to craft, culture, and innovation. An exploration of a legacy, designed not just for those who appreciate the mechanics of a luxury watch, but for anyone inspired by the progress of ingenuity.

By: Gregory Breitling , Fred Mandelbaum
Contributions by: Jeff Stein, Kris Stoever
Imprint: Rizzoli
Country of Publication: Italy
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 221mm,
Weight: 567g
ISBN: 9788891841773
ISBN 10: 8891841773
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 05 November 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Breitling is a luxury Swiss watch house founded in 1884. Gregory Breitling is member of the founding family. Fred Mandelbaum is Breitling’s brand historian and a renowned collector. Jeff Stein is a passionate watch aficionado and author of the OnTheDash watch blog. Kris Stoever is the daughter of Mercury Seven astronaut Scott Carpenter, who wore a Breitling watch in space.

Reviews for Breitling 140 Years 140 Stories: Written by Breitling

""2024 sees Breitling celebrate its 140th anniversary in style, highlighting important milestones in its stunning three-story Breitling Pop-Up Museum in Zürich, a world-traveling vintage watch exhibition bound to visit 50 boutiques, a series of limited-edition anniversary watches, along with an anniversary book — Breitling: 140 Years in 140 Stories — that offers fascinating insight into this innovative watchmaker’s past. The 288-page, hardcover book offers a playful and inclusive look into 140 exciting, impressive, and charming stories linked to the company, its key managers, fans, and customers, as well as its watches."" —