26.52
Class
Manufacture of watches and clocks
SDMX: C2652
Class Level
4 Depth
0 Children
1 Siblings
📋 Official Classification Notes
✓ Includes
This class includes the manufacture of watches, clocks and timing mechanisms, and parts thereof. This class includes: - manufacture of watches and clocks of all kinds, including instrument panel clocks - manufacture of watch and clock cases, including cases of precious metals - manufacture of time-recording equipment and equipment for measuring, recording and otherwise displaying intervals of time with a watch or clock movement or with synchronous motor, e.g.: • parking meters • time clocks • time/date stamps • process timers - manufacture of time switches and other releases with a watch or clock movement or with synchronous motor: • time locks - manufacture of components for clocks and watches, e.g.: • movements of all kinds for watches and clocks • springs, jewels, dials, hands, plates, bridges and other parts • watch and clock cases and housings of all materials
Frequently Confused With
15.12
Manufacture of luggage, handbags, saddlery and harness of any material
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26.30 Manufacture of communication equipment
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32.12 Manufacture of jewellery and related articles
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32.13 Manufacture of imitation jewellery and related articles
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Who is this code for?
Verified: SEMANTIC_SECTION_MATRIXProduction managers and directors in manufacturing
SOC 2020:1121 Common titles: Plant manager, Factory manager
Food, drink and tobacco process operatives
SOC 2020:8111 Common titles: Machine operator, Factory worker
Assemblers (electrical and electronic products)
SOC 2020:8131 Common titles: Assembly worker, Line worker
Related Occupations
Industrial engineersMetal working production and maintenance fitters
Evidence: Representative SOC 2020 occupations for SIC Section C (Manufacture of watches and clocks).
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UK SIC 2026
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