Other watch or clock parts (including jewels, cases and metal watch bands)

CPC v2.1 Code: 4849

About other watch or clock parts (including jewels, cases and metal watch bands)

cpc code 4849 covers the production and manufacturing of various watch and clock parts, including jewels, cases, and metal watch bands. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader timepiece and jewelry sectors, providing essential components for the assembly and repair of watches and clocks. As consumer demand for high-quality, durable timepieces continues to grow, the importance of this industry in supporting the global watch and clock market cannot be overstated.

Production process

The production of watch and clock parts under cpc code 4849 typically involves a range of specialized techniques and processes. This can include precision machining, casting, stamping, and polishing to create the intricate components that make up the inner workings and outer casings of timepieces. Skilled craftspeople often utilize advanced tools and equipment to ensure the parts meet strict quality and performance standards required by watch and clock manufacturers.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of watch and clock parts under cpc code 4849 include a variety of raw materials such as metals (e.g., gold, silver, stainless steel), jewels (e.g., rubies, sapphires), and specialized plastics or composites. Additionally, this industry relies on specialized machinery and equipment, as well as a highly skilled workforce capable of executing the precise manufacturing processes involved.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by cpc code 4849 are the various watch and clock parts, including jewels, cases, and metal watch bands. These components are then consumed by 4847 Watch and clock manufacturing and 4848 Watch and clock repair industries, which assemble, maintain, and repair timepieces for both commercial and consumer markets.

Family tree for other watch or clock parts (including jewels, cases and metal watch bands)

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4'>4: Metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/48'>48: Medical appliances, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/484'>484: Watches and clocks, and parts thereof</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4849'>4849: Other watch or clock parts (including jewels, cases and metal watch bands)</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4841'>4841: Watches</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4842'>4842: Clocks</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4843'>4843: Time of day recording apparatus, apparatus for measuring, recording or otherwise indicating intervals of time, and time switches, with clock or watch movement or with synchronous motor</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4844'>4844: Watch or clock movements</a>"]

    D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/48490'>48490: Other watch or clock parts (including jewels, cases and metal watch bands)</a>"]


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