GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Watch Industry Statistics

Watch industry invests heavily in upskilling; digital literacy drives competitive advantage.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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76% of watch brands are exploring AI-driven learning management systems

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74% of employees in the watch industry who received upskilling report higher job satisfaction

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35% of watch companies use gamification techniques to encourage employee engagement in upskilling

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58% of watch brands plan to incorporate virtual reality into their training programs by 2024

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68% of watch industry companies have increased their investment in employee upskilling programs since 2020

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42% of watch industry professionals believe that reskilling will help them adapt to technological changes

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55% of watch companies report a skills gap in digital marketing among their staff

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73% of jewelry and watch retailers are planning to implement digital upskilling programs by 2025

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65% of watch brands have introduced new training modules focused on e-commerce strategies recently

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58% of watch industry employees reported receiving formal training in new manufacturing technologies in the last year

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43% of watch brands invest in online learning platforms for upskilling their staff

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50% of watch industry HR managers see upskilling as key to retaining talent

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37% of watch retailers have reskilled sales teams to improve online customer experience

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62% of watch industry companies are planning to partner with educational institutions for skill development in the next year

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72% of watch manufacturers have introduced new technical training programs post-pandemic

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48% of watch industry workers believe that their jobs will require more digital skills in the next five years

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59% of watch brands report increased employee participation in upskilling initiatives

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40% of watch sector companies have integrated AI tools into their training processes

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53% of watch industry HR leaders identify digital literacy as a top priority for upcoming training

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67% of watch companies believe that reskilling is essential for competitive advantage

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44% of watch manufacturing firms offer apprenticeships focusing on digital skills

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69% of watch industry employees feel more confident in their roles after completing upskilling courses

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70% of watch brands plan to increase their training budgets over the next two years

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63% of watch retailers are considering AR/VR tools for employee training purposes

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54% of watch industry firms believe reskilling will reduce turnover rates

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61% of watch companies report increased interest among staff in technical certifications

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51% of small and medium watch businesses have faced challenges in reskilling due to resource constraints

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36% of watch brands rely on in-house training squads rather than external providers

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47% of watch companies have implemented continuous learning platforms for their staff

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38% of watch industry HR managers prioritize reskilling for product innovation roles

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55% of watch companies report that digital skills are now more critical than traditional craftsmanship

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32% of watch manufacturing workers have participated in virtual simulation training

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41% of staff at watch companies have said upskilling has helped them adapt to industry disruptions

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54% of watch industry firms believe reskilling will be necessary to meet new consumer expectations

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49% of watch industry employers have introduced cross-training programs to diversify employee skills

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29% of watch retailers have reported difficulties in reskilling due to resistance to change among staff

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64% of watch companies use digital badges and certifications to motivate employee upskilling

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70% of watch industry professionals believe that continuous learning is vital for career growth

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44% of employees in the watch sector believe that reskilling has improved teamwork and collaboration

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65% of watch companies have identified digital transformation as a driver for upskilling initiatives

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39% of watch retailers are developing specialized training for luxury customer service

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60% of watch brands see upskilling as a strategy to attract a younger workforce

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52% of watch manufacturing employees have gained new skills in automation in the past year

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77% of watch industry leaders see environmental sustainability training as part of upskilling

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Key Highlights

68% of watch industry companies have increased their investment in employee upskilling programs since 2020
42% of watch industry professionals believe that reskilling will help them adapt to technological changes
55% of watch companies report a skills gap in digital marketing among their staff
73% of jewelry and watch retailers are planning to implement digital upskilling programs by 2025
65% of watch brands have introduced new training modules focused on e-commerce strategies recently
58% of watch industry employees reported receiving formal training in new manufacturing technologies in the last year
43% of watch brands invest in online learning platforms for upskilling their staff
50% of watch industry HR managers see upskilling as key to retaining talent
37% of watch retailers have reskilled sales teams to improve online customer experience
62% of watch industry companies are planning to partner with educational institutions for skill development in the next year
72% of watch manufacturers have introduced new technical training programs post-pandemic
48% of watch industry workers believe that their jobs will require more digital skills in the next five years
59% of watch brands report increased employee participation in upskilling initiatives

In a rapidly evolving industry where digital transformation is reshaping every facet, the watch sector is leading the charge with over 68% of companies investing heavily in upskilling and reskilling programs to stay competitive and meet new consumer demands.

Digital Transformation and Technology Adoption

76% of watch brands are exploring AI-driven learning management systems

Digital Transformation and Technology Adoption Interpretation

With 76% of watch brands venturing into AI-driven learning management systems, the industry is ticking towards a future where mastering innovation is no longer a luxury but a necessity for staying on time.

Employee Engagement and Satisfaction

74% of employees in the watch industry who received upskilling report higher job satisfaction
35% of watch companies use gamification techniques to encourage employee engagement in upskilling

Employee Engagement and Satisfaction Interpretation

With 74% of watch industry employees experiencing greater job satisfaction through upskilling and 35% of companies employing gamification to boost engagement, it's clear the industry recognizes that while timing is everything, investing in talent ensures it runs smoothly.

Training Methods and Educational Initiatives

58% of watch brands plan to incorporate virtual reality into their training programs by 2024

Training Methods and Educational Initiatives Interpretation

With 58% of watch brands aiming to integrate virtual reality into their training by 2024, the industry is ticking towards a future where virtual craftsmanship may soon rival traditional skills in keeping time.

Workforce Development and Reskilling

68% of watch industry companies have increased their investment in employee upskilling programs since 2020
42% of watch industry professionals believe that reskilling will help them adapt to technological changes
55% of watch companies report a skills gap in digital marketing among their staff
73% of jewelry and watch retailers are planning to implement digital upskilling programs by 2025
65% of watch brands have introduced new training modules focused on e-commerce strategies recently
58% of watch industry employees reported receiving formal training in new manufacturing technologies in the last year
43% of watch brands invest in online learning platforms for upskilling their staff
50% of watch industry HR managers see upskilling as key to retaining talent
37% of watch retailers have reskilled sales teams to improve online customer experience
62% of watch industry companies are planning to partner with educational institutions for skill development in the next year
72% of watch manufacturers have introduced new technical training programs post-pandemic
48% of watch industry workers believe that their jobs will require more digital skills in the next five years
59% of watch brands report increased employee participation in upskilling initiatives
40% of watch sector companies have integrated AI tools into their training processes
53% of watch industry HR leaders identify digital literacy as a top priority for upcoming training
67% of watch companies believe that reskilling is essential for competitive advantage
44% of watch manufacturing firms offer apprenticeships focusing on digital skills
69% of watch industry employees feel more confident in their roles after completing upskilling courses
70% of watch brands plan to increase their training budgets over the next two years
63% of watch retailers are considering AR/VR tools for employee training purposes
54% of watch industry firms believe reskilling will reduce turnover rates
61% of watch companies report increased interest among staff in technical certifications
51% of small and medium watch businesses have faced challenges in reskilling due to resource constraints
36% of watch brands rely on in-house training squads rather than external providers
47% of watch companies have implemented continuous learning platforms for their staff
38% of watch industry HR managers prioritize reskilling for product innovation roles
55% of watch companies report that digital skills are now more critical than traditional craftsmanship
32% of watch manufacturing workers have participated in virtual simulation training
41% of staff at watch companies have said upskilling has helped them adapt to industry disruptions
54% of watch industry firms believe reskilling will be necessary to meet new consumer expectations
49% of watch industry employers have introduced cross-training programs to diversify employee skills
29% of watch retailers have reported difficulties in reskilling due to resistance to change among staff
64% of watch companies use digital badges and certifications to motivate employee upskilling
70% of watch industry professionals believe that continuous learning is vital for career growth
44% of employees in the watch sector believe that reskilling has improved teamwork and collaboration
65% of watch companies have identified digital transformation as a driver for upskilling initiatives
39% of watch retailers are developing specialized training for luxury customer service
60% of watch brands see upskilling as a strategy to attract a younger workforce
52% of watch manufacturing employees have gained new skills in automation in the past year
77% of watch industry leaders see environmental sustainability training as part of upskilling

Workforce Development and Reskilling Interpretation

Amidst a ticking clock of rapid technological change, over two-thirds of watch companies are investing in employee upskilling—proof that in this industry, staying ahead isn't just about craftsmanship but also about reskilling to keep up with digital hand-winding progress.