Watches

For Connoisseurs of Fine Timepieces…

December 3rd, 2006

History of TAG Heuer

TAG Heuer (pronounced Tag-ho-yer) is a Swiss watchmaker known for manufacturing high-end sports watches and chronographs for both men and women. Many of their watches are water resistant to a depth of 200 meters (650 feet) or more. TAG Heuer is now part of the LVMH Group

December 3rd, 2006

Manufacture of Breitling Watches

All Breitling watches are manufactured in Switzerland and are made from Swiss components. Raw movements are obtained from ETA and Valjoux and are modified in the Breitling Chronometrie Workshops (former Kelek S.A.) before undergoing COSC (Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres) certification.

December 3rd, 2006

The Breitling Brand

Breitling is a brand of Swiss watches from the Canton of Jura. The watchmaker offers Certified Chronometers designed primarily for aviation use, though most frequently worn as high-end luxury watches. Breitling’s watches offer aviation functions, though their chronograph functions have become more of status symbols than practically applied tools. They typically have a large face (e.g. the Breitling for Bentley Motors edition has a 48 mm Case Diameter) for better visibility and to allow display of more information on the analog dials. Many models feature an automatic winding mechanism that is purely mechanical (i.e. using no electronic components). A lot of Breitling watches are equipped with additional functions such as the flyback function, split-second, moon phase, date display and other complications.