1979 : Foundation of ASSUAG SSIH 1950 : Timex Wristwatches introduction 1972 : Introduction of the first digital watch 1982 : Exit of mos US manufacturer 1969 : Introduction of the Astron, the first Quartz watch
De 1920 à 1950 : Swiss Domination of mecanic watches De 1950 à 1969 : Mass production of low cost mecanic watches De 1969 à 1979 : Domination of Quartz watches De 1979 à 2000 : Domination of fashion watches De 2000 à 2006 : Today De 2000 à 2006 : Emergence of high-end segment De 1964 à 1970 : Outsourcing of low-cost mecanic watches to Hong Kong De 1970 à 1980 : Outsourcing of LED/LCD watches to Hong Kong De 1980 à 1990 : Outsourcing of Quartz watches to Hong Kong De 1990 à 2006 : Outsourcing of fashion watches to Hong Kong De 1988 à 2006 : Outsourcing of Low-cost watches to China De 1980 à 2000 : Resurgence of Swiss watch industry De 1950 à 1980 : Swiss watch industry decline De 1920 à 1972 : US mass production of Low-cost mecanic watches De 1972 à 1982 : Mass production of low-cost electronic watches De 1920 à 1950 : Mass production of low cost mecanic watches by Seiko De 1950 à 1969 : Upgrade of Seiko Watches quality to the swiss standards and expansion of overseas sales De 1969 à 1980 : Domination of Seiko in the low-mid segment of Watches De 1990 à 2003 : Seiko's Sales decline De 1980 à 1990 : Market-share oriented strategy with a wide range of product