Breitling

/ˈbraɪtlɪŋ/ noun

A Swiss luxury watch manufacturer known for precision timepieces, particularly aviation watches. Also refers to watches made by this company.

Named after Léon Breitling who founded the company in 1884 in Saint-Imier, Switzerland. The surname Breitling comes from German 'breit' meaning 'broad' or 'wide', originally describing someone who lived in a broad valley or clearing.

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