2001 - Breitling needed a reliable source of high-performance movements in the quantities demanded and at the level of quality demanded. Schneider decided that the only way to guarantee the source was to be the source. With the opening of the Breitling Chronométrie in La Chaux-de-fonds, the brand became one of only a handful of independent watchmakers to manufacture its own movements.
2009 - First Manufacture CaliberDriven by the desire to remain technologically independent, Breitling introduced its first manufacture movement: the Caliber 01, developed at the Breitling Chronométrie.
2013 - Breitling upgraded the Emergency with the world’s only built-in dual-frequency distress beacon that could be worn on the wrist. The watch was instantly seized upon by authorities as a tool for first responders to coordinate search-and-rescue operations anywhere on the planet.
2015 - The Exospace B55 combined the appeal of an outstanding wristwatch with smartphone connectivity.Particularly captivating with its black titanium case and rubber strap, it was – in true Breitling tradition – a tool watch that didn’t compromise on style.Watch adjustments, including time-setting, time zones and alarms could be made through the user’s smartphone. Two digital displays notified the wearer of incoming calls, emails, text messages and calendar appointments.
Breitling may have undergone a change in ownership, but its pioneering spirit prevailed. The Schneiders carried on the tradition of innovation set out by Breitling’s founding family and continued to push design and technological boundaries. From emergency beacons to manufacture calibers, a Breitling watch stood for quality, style and performance. But the changes – and breakthroughs – at the company would not end there. Soon Breitling would be sold to a new firm, one whose innovations would lead it into a more connected and sustainable future.
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