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Watchmakers — Companies in watchmaking in Lugano

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Watchmakers — Industry overview in Lugano

Lugano is home to a total of 10 active companies in watchmaking. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 25.0%, with 7 new companies registered, and 5 companies liquidated.

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  • 7 new companies
  • 5 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Watchmakers — Geographical breakdown in Lugano

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Watchmakers in Lugano.

Watchmakers — Industry size in Lugano

In Lugano, 7 companies in watchmaking have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 2 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Watchmakers: Geneva (110), Biel/Bienne (67), and Zurich (19). Companies in watchmaking are the 101st largest group of companies in Lugano.

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  • 7 new companies
  • 10 active companies
  • ** year to date

Watchmakers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Lugano

Over the past 12 months, 0 companies in watchmaking were incorporated. In that same period, 1 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 9.1% contraction in Lugano.

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  • 0 new companies
  • 1 liquidated companies
  • * month to date

Watchmakers — Size and number of employees in Lugano

The most common company size for Watchmakers in Lugano is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.

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  • Size distribution
  • 80% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 20% Small (10-49 emp.)

Watchmakers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Lugano

Out of the 10 companies in watchmaking, most are active in Manufacture and assembly of watches and clocks (10). 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.

Watchmakers
Nb of legal entities
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Manufacture and assembly of watches and clocks
10

Companies in watchmaking in Lugano show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (50%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (30%) and "Sole proprietorship" (10%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 50% Limited
  • 30% Limited Liability Company
  • 10% Sole proprietorship
  • 10% Other

Watchmakers — Latest registrations in Lugano

In Lugano, 0 companies in watchmaking have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6900 Lugano
24/09/2025
6900 Lugano
29/10/2024
6900 Lugano
20/08/2023
6915 Pambio-Noranco
03/11/2022
6915 Pambio-Noranco
13/09/2019
6900 Lugano
23/06/2014
6900 Lugano
21/02/2014
6900 Lugano
06/03/2013
6900 Lugano
19/11/2010
6912 Pazzallo
04/08/2006

Watchmakers — Latest liquidations in Lugano

In Lugano, 0 companies in watchmaking have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6900 Lugano
16/04/2026
6962 Viganello
09/11/2021
6904 Lugano
26/09/2018
6900 Lugano
25/11/2014
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
10/02/2014
6900 Lugano
11/07/2011
6900 Lugano
09/02/2010

Watchmakers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Lugano

In Lugano, 0 companies in watchmaking 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
28/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
15/07/2026
Other change
07/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
14/04/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
01/04/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
09/03/2026
Other change
12/12/2025
Other change
04/12/2025

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Our company lists are compiled using several data sources, including Zefix, the SOGC, the Federal Statistical Office, the UID register, the VAT register and the 26 cantonal commercial registers. The collection of data from these several official sources guarantees the completeness of our lists by sector and region.

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