Watches, Clocks, Clockwork Operated Devices, and Parts (American Industry Overview)

This paper provides an overview of the watch industry in the United States, including clocks, clockwork operated devices and parts.

American Industry Overview: Watches, Clocks, Clockwork Operated Devices and Parts

This segment covers establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing clocks, watches, watchcases, mechanisms for clockwork operated devices, and clock and watch parts. This industry includes establishments primarily engaged in assembling clocks and watches from purchased movements and cases.

Industry Snapshot

The U.S. watch and clock industry has always been small compared to other industries, and, since the late 1980s, the number of manufacturers has declined. This is due in large part to the movement since the 1970s of watch parts manufacturing from the continental United States to offshore facilities. The...

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