1952
- 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