Watch stores — Industry overview in the Canton of Lucern
Canton of Lucern is home to a total of 68 active companies in watch trade. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 25.9%, with 48 new companies registered, and 34 companies liquidated.
- 48 new companies
- 34 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Watch stores — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Lucern
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Watch stores in the Canton of Lucern.
Watch stores — Industry size in the Canton of Lucern
In the Canton of Lucern, 48 companies in watch trade have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 14 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Watch stores:
Canton of Zurich (306), Canton of Geneva (257), and Canton of Vaud (179).
Companies in watch trade are the 83rd largest group of companies in the Canton of Lucern.
- 48 new companies
- 68 active companies
- ** year to date
Watch stores — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Lucern
Over the past 12 months, 10 companies in watch trade were incorporated. In that same period, 5 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 7.9% growth in the Canton of Lucern.
- 10 new companies
- 5 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Watch stores — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Lucern
The most common company size for Watch stores in the Canton of Lucern is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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87% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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10% Small (10-49 emp.)
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3% Large (>249 emp.)
Watch stores — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Lucern
Out of the 68 companies in watch trade, most are active in
Retail sale of watches and jewellery in specialised stores (68).
Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.
Watch stores
Nb of legal entities
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Retail sale of watches and jewellery in specialised stores
68
Companies in watch trade in the Canton of Lucern show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (34%), followed by "Limited" (34%) and "Limited Liability Company" (28%).
- Legal forms
- 34% Sole proprietorship
- 34% Limited
- 28% Limited Liability Company
- 4% Other
Watch stores — Latest registrations in the Canton of Lucern
In the Canton of Lucern, 0 companies in watch trade have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6105 Schachen LU
07/04/2026
6043 Adligenswil
16/09/2025
Watch stores — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Lucern
In the Canton of Lucern, 2 companies in watch trade have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6284 Gelfingen
23/01/2026
Watch stores – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Lucern
In the Canton of Lucern, 6 companies in watch trade have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of company name, Change of purpose
13/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
12/06/2026
Change of company name, Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
12/06/2026