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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
View more
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%).
- 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
6915 Pambio-Noranco
03/11/2022
6915 Pambio-Noranco
13/09/2019
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
6962 Viganello
09/11/2021
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
10/02/2014
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
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