Swiss luxury watch Breitling recently honored its 2006 U.S. “Retailers of the Year”. The representatives of the seven retailers joined Breitling officials at a private luncheon at New York New York’s exclusive Per Se restaurant in January, hosted by Marie Bodman, Breitling USA’s president.

“The relationship between retailer and vendor is important, as our brand is projected through each point of sale,” she said. “We’re so proud to be partners with this group of extraordinary retailers, who were chosen for their vision and support of Breitling. Our growth and success is through their success.”

The seven were chosen and acknowledged for their success in 2006 and support of Breitling in their markets. They are:

Hamra Jewelers, Scottsdale, Ariz.; Haltom’s Jewelers, Ft.Worth, Tex.;  Lenkersdorfer Fine Jewelers McLean,Va.; Leonardo Jewelers, Elizabeth and Red Bank, N.J.; Miami Lakes Jewelers, Miami Lakes, Fla.; Schwanke-Kasten Jewelers, Milwaukee, Wis.; and Traditional Jewelers, Newport Beach, Cal.

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