====== 2011 ======

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{{wst>image_cr|TAG Heuer|Carrera Mikrograph|TAG Heuer Carrera Mikrograph 1/100th Second Chronograph}}


  *  The English watchmaker [[Daniels, George|George Daniels]], who has become famous as inventor of the [[co-axial escapement]], which since [[1999]] is used by [[Omega]], first in a smaller, then in a larger number of high-quality [[wristwatch]]es, dies on 21 October.
  *  With the [[TAG Heuer Carrera Mikrograph 1/100th Second Chronograph]] [[TAG Heuer]] presents in January 2011 in the series [[Carrera]] the world's first mechanical chronograph that indicates 1/100th of a second using a central hand.
  *  After the [[Erhard Junghans 1]], the German manufacturer [[Erhard Junghans]] launches the [[Erhard Junghans 2]], one more watch creation with a limited edition of 12 pieces and with ultra-fine movement.
  *  [[De Bethune]] wins the "Aiguille d'Or" Grand Prix at the [[Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève]] for the [[De Bethune DB28|DB28]] in November.
  *  [[Genta, Gérald Charles|Gérald Charles Genta]] dies on August 17.
  *  [[Gian Riccardo Marini]] is appointed [[Rolex]] CEO. The former head of Italian operations would remain at the top for only four years.
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