Manufacture of watches and clocks

NACE v2.0 Code: C26.52

About manufacture of watches and clocks

NACE code 26.52 covers the manufacture of watches and clocks, a critical industry within the broader timepiece and precision instrument sector. This industry plays a vital role in the global economy, producing a wide range of products from high-end luxury watches to more affordable everyday timepieces. The manufacture of watches and clocks requires specialized skills and advanced technologies, making it an important contributor to the manufacturing landscape.

Production process

The production of watches and clocks typically involves a multi-step process. This includes the assembly of the movement, which houses the mechanisms that power the timepiece, as well as the crafting of the watch case, dial, and other components. Advanced techniques such as computer-aided design (CAD), precision machining, and intricate hand-finishing are often employed to ensure the quality and accuracy of the final product.

Production inputs

The manufacture of watches and clocks relies on a variety of inputs, including precious metals (e.g., gold, silver, and platinum), gemstones, specialized mechanical components, and advanced electronic systems. Additionally, this industry requires specialized machinery, tools, and skilled labor to ensure the production of high-quality timepieces.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the watch and clock manufacturing industry are, of course, the timepieces themselves. These products are then consumed by a range of other NACE codes, including 47.78 Retail sale of other new goods in specialised stores, 95.25 Repair of watches, clocks and jewellery, and 46.48 Wholesale of watches and jewellery, among others. The industry also produces components and parts that may be used in the production of other precision instruments and devices.

Revisions to 26.52

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 26.52. The most recent 1 version of this code (26.52) is in the NACE v2.1 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 26.52 ( NACE v2.0).

Newer versions

Related Tariff Codes (HS / Harmonized System)

These HS codes are related to this econ code: (26.52).

HS code HS year HS title
910111HS v2017Wrist-watches; electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal, with mechanical display only
910119HS v2017Wrist-watches; electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, with case of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal, without mechanical display
910121HS v2017Wrist-watches; (not electrically operated), automatic winding, whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal
910129HS v2017Wrist-watches; (not electrically operated), (not automatic winding), whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal
910191HS v2017Pocket-watches and other watches, including stop-watches; (excluding wrist-watches), with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal, electrically operated
910199HS v2017Pocket-watches and other watches, including stop-watches; (excluding wrist-watches), with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal, not electrically operated
910211HS v2017Wrist-watches; electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) with mechanical display only
910212HS v2017Wrist-watches; electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) with opto-electronic display only
910219HS v2017Wrist-watches; electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) without mechanical or opto-electronic display
910221HS v2017Wrist-watches; whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with automatic winding
910229HS v2017Wrist-watches; whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with other than automatic winding
910291HS v2017Pocket watches and other watches, including stop-watches; (excluding wrist-watches), other than those of heading no. 9101, electrically operated
910299HS v2017Pocket watches and other watches, including stop-watches; (excluding wrist-watches), other than those of heading no. 9101, other than electrically operated
910310HS v2017Clocks; with watch movements, electrically operated, excluding clocks of heading no. 9104
910390HS v2017Clocks; with watch movements, other than electrically operated, excluding clocks of heading no. 9104
910400HS v2017Clocks; instrument panel clocks and clocks of a similar type for vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels
910511HS v2017Clocks; (excluding those with watch movements and instrument panel clocks), alarm clocks, electrically operated
910519HS v2017Clocks; (excluding those with watch movements and instrument panel clocks), alarm clocks, other than electrically operated
910521HS v2017Clocks; (excluding those with watch movements and instrument panel clocks), wall clocks, electrically operated
910529HS v2017Clocks; (excluding those with watch movements and instrument panel clocks), wall clocks, other than electrically operated
910591HS v2017Clocks; (excluding those with watch movements and instrument panel clocks), (other than alarm or wall clocks), electrically operated
910599HS v2017Clocks; (excluding those with watch movements and instrument panel clocks), other than alarm or wall clocks, other than electrically operated
910610HS v2017Time recording apparatus; time-registers, time recorders, with clock, watch movement or synchronous motor
910690HS v2017Time recording apparatus; with clock or watch movement or with synchronous motor, n.e.c. in heading no. 9106
910700HS v2017Time switches; with clock, watch movement or synchronous motor
910811HS v2017Watch movements; complete and assembled, electrically operated, with mechanical display only or with a device to which a mechanical display can be incorporated
910812HS v2017Watch movements; complete and assembled, electrically operated, by means of solar cells, with opto-electronic display
910819HS v2017Watch movements; complete and assembled, electrically operated, by means of solar cells, without mechanical display or device including such or opto-electronic display
910820HS v2017Watch movements; complete and assembled, with automatic winding
910890HS v2017Watch movements; complete and assembled, not automatic winding or electrically operated
910910HS v2017Clock movements; complete and assembled, electrically operated
910990HS v2017Clock movements; complete and assembled, other than electrically operated
911011HS v2017Watches; complete movements, unassembled or partly assembled (movement sets)
911012HS v2017Watches; incomplete movements, assembled
911019HS v2017Watches; rough movements
911090HS v2017Clocks; movements, whether or not complete, incomplete, assembled or unassembled
911110HS v2017Watch cases; of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal
911120HS v2017Watch cases; of base metal, whether or not gold-plated or silver-plated
911180HS v2017Watch cases; n.e.c. in heading no. 9111
911190HS v2017Watch cases and parts thereof
911220HS v2017Clock cases and similar cases for other goods of chapter 91; other than watch cases
911290HS v2017Clock cases and similar cases for other goods of chapter 91; other than watch cases, parts thereof
911310HS v2017Watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets, and parts thereof; of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal
911320HS v2017Watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets, and parts thereof; of base metal, whether or not gold- or silver-plated
911410HS v2017Clock or watch parts; springs, including hairsprings
911430HS v2017Clock or watch parts; dials
911440HS v2017Clock or watch parts; plates and bridges
911490HS v2017Clock or watch parts; other than springs (including hairsprings), dials, plates, and bridges

Related ISIC Codes

These isic codes are related to this econ code: (26.52).

ISIC code ISIC Version ISIC title
2652ISIC v4.0Manufacture of watches and clocks

Related CPC Codes

These CPC codes are related to this econ code: (26.52).

CPC code CPC Version CPC title
48410CPC v2.1Watches
48420CPC v2.1Clocks
48430CPC v2.1Time 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
48440CPC v2.1Watch or clock movements
48490CPC v2.1Other watch or clock parts (including jewels, cases and metal watch bands)
88746CPC v2.1Watch and clock manufacturing services

Family tree for manufacture of watches and clocks

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B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/26/5'>26.5: Manufacture of instruments and appliances for measuring, testing and navigation; watches and clocks</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/26/52'>26.52: Manufacture of watches and clocks</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/C/26/51'>26.51: Manufacture of instruments and appliances for measuring, testing and navigation</a>"]

    

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