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- 1923 — The first 24 Hours of Le Mans race begins. This would become a key advertising opportunity for many watch companies, notably Rolex.
- 1983 — Details of the merger between ASUAG and SSIH are announced at a press conference, representing a key moment in the consolidation of the Swiss watch industry as the SMH/Swatch Group is formed.
- 2016 — Citizen Holdings of Japan acquires Swiss company Frederique Constant and their historic brand, Alpina.