====== 1975 ====== * While [[quartz watch]]es are preparing to take the place of mechanical watches, the "Chrono Split" by [[TAG Heuer]] appears as the world's first quartz wrist [[chronograph]]. * The original [[Blancpain]] brand gradually ends sales. * [[Parmigiani, Michel|Michel Parmigiani]] starts his own business with the founding of the //Parmigiani Mesure et Art du Temps SA// in [[Fleurier]]. * The first watch model of the [[Desco von Schulthess AG]] under the name [[Maurice Lacroix]] arrives on the market in Austria. * [[ETA]] introduces the [[Flatline]] [[ETA 2892|Cal. 2890/2892]] movement family. <- [[1974]] | [[1976]] -> {{tag>Year}}