Just My Two Seconds! Georges Kern, the new CEO of Breitling

I will start with “Just my two seconds” about Georges Kern.

You might have heard / read about the fact that Georges quit his job as one of the big, big bosses of Richmont to become the new CEO of Breitling.

Have you ever asked yourself why someone is doing this?

Being one of the most powerful managers in the watch-industry, quitting this position to become the CEO of only one relatively small company / brand?

Georges Kern, SIHH 2016

6 minutes and 17 seconds about Georges Kern, the new CEO of Breitling….

Your comments are highly welcome. Please use the comment function of the blog and let me know what you think …

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31 Baselworld 2017 novelties that really impressed me.

Why 31? That´s the number I counted when finishing my choice and putting the story together. 

Please do not expect a product listing of ticking superlatives here or a ranking of the most expensive / crazy watches.

What I will show you instead are watches that really impressed me – 31 in total. Either through their good and cool design, technical realization, impeccable quality and/or reasonable price. 

The watch brands featured are:

Blancpain, Breguet, Breitling, Bulgari, Certina, Chanel, Chopard, Frédérique Constant, Glashütte Original, H. Moser & Cie., Hamilton, Harry Winston, Hermès, Hublot, Longines, Mido, Nomos, Omega, Patek Philippe, Porsche Design, Rado, Rolex, TAG Heuer, Tudor and Zenith.   

Beyer Chronometrie located at Bahnhofstrasse in Zürich

Talking to René Beyer of Beyer Chronometrie located at Bahnhofstrasse in Zürich

Beyer Chronometrie in Zürich was founded in 1760. 

Beyer Chronometrie is the oldest watch shop in Switzerland.

Beyer Chronometrie is currently managed by René Beyer, who represents the eighth generation of the Beyer family.

Beyer Chronometrie sells Rolex, Patek Philippe, A. Lange & Söhne, Breguet, Jaeger-LeCoultre, IWC, Hublot, Breitling, Cartier, Chopard, Baume & Mercier, Tudor and Jaquet Droz.

Beyer Chronometrie has specialised in the sale of antique and vintage watches since 1965.

Breitling Navitimer Rattrapante Calibre B03

Baselworld 2017: Breitling Navitimer Rattrapante Calibre B03

With its two superimposed central chronograph hands, of which one can be stopped, by pushing the push-piece being integrated in the crown, so as to measure an intermediate (split) time, before “catching up” (= rattraper in French), by again pushing the push-piece being integrated in the crown, with the first one still sweeping onwards, the split-seconds chronograph is considered one of the most sophisticated watchmaking mechanisms to create.  

Breitling Chronoliner B04

Breitling Chronoliner B04 – a 100-piece limited series

This Breitling Chronoliner B04 chronograph vintage-style type in blue and not black (!) is a good example for a Breitling I would like to see more often in the future.

Do you agree if I write: We have recently seen to many all-black, martial, “military” watches from Breitling – too many watches for Special Forces & Co. 

I think there is plenty of room for different colors / types, especial for more decent “lovelier” watches.

One simply needs to look back in the history of the brand and discover many fantastic and cool timepieces, that would perfectly fit into a new collection of Breitling …

Georges Kern, we are looking forward to discover your new ideas and watches.

I am sure you will not disappoint us!