1952

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• Breitling launches the aviator chronograph "Navitimer" with slide rule, which becomes one of the great success models of the brand.

• Rolex introduces the Oysterdate at the Basel Fair.

• Citizen creates the first Japanese watch with a calendar in March.

• Deaths: Charles Juillard-Quinche, Ivan Robert of JeanRichard, Jules Hirsch of Cervine, Paul Calame of Ebel