Watch stores — Industry overview in Lugano
Lugano is home to a total of 50 active companies in watch trade. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 42.9%, with 35 new companies registered, and 20 companies liquidated.
- 35 new companies
- 20 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Watch stores — Geographical breakdown in Lugano
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Watch stores in Lugano.
Watch stores — Industry size in Lugano
In Lugano, 35 companies in watch trade have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 15 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Watch stores:
Geneva (191), Zurich (166), and Lugano (50).
Companies in watch trade are the 45th largest group of companies in Lugano.
- 35 new companies
- 50 active companies
- ** year to date
Watch stores — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Lugano
Over the past 12 months, 4 companies in watch trade were incorporated. In that same period, 5 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.0% contraction in Lugano.
- 4 new companies
- 5 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Watch stores — Size and number of employees in Lugano
The most common company size for Watch stores in Lugano is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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94% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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6% Small (10-49 emp.)
Watch stores — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Lugano
Out of the 50 companies in watch trade, most are active in
Retail sale of watches and jewellery in specialised stores (50).
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
50
Companies in watch trade in Lugano show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (42%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (32%) and "Sole proprietorship" (16%).
- Legal forms
- 42% Limited
- 32% Limited Liability Company
- 16% Sole proprietorship
- 10% Other
Watch stores — Latest registrations in Lugano
In Lugano, 2 companies in watch trade have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
06/03/2023
Watch stores — Latest liquidations in Lugano
In Lugano, 0 companies in watch trade have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6906 Cassarate
06/11/2025
Watch stores – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Lugano
In Lugano, 4 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 head office (other political community), Change of domicile
11/05/2026