Watch stores — Industry overview in the Canton of Basel Land
Canton of Basel Land is home to a total of 37 active companies in watch trade. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 32.1%, with 28 new companies registered, and 19 companies liquidated.
- 28 new companies
- 19 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Watch stores — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Basel Land
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Watch stores in the Canton of Basel Land.
Watch stores — Industry size in the Canton of Basel Land
In the Canton of Basel Land, 28 companies in watch trade have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 9 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Watch stores:
Canton of Zurich (303), Canton of Geneva (262), and Canton of Vaud (179).
Companies in watch trade are the 81st largest group of companies in the Canton of Basel Land.
- 28 new companies
- 37 active companies
- ** year to date
Watch stores — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Basel Land
Over the past 12 months, 3 companies in watch trade were incorporated. In that same period, 4 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.6% contraction in the Canton of Basel Land.
- 3 new companies
- 4 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Watch stores — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Basel Land
The most common company size for Watch stores in the Canton of Basel Land is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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97% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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3% Small (10-49 emp.)
Watch stores — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Basel Land
Out of the 37 companies in watch trade, most are active in
Retail sale of watches and jewellery in specialised stores (37).
Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.
Watch stores
Nb of legal entities
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Retail sale of watches and jewellery in specialised stores
37
Companies in watch trade in the Canton of Basel Land show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (43%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (41%) and "Limited" (14%).
- Legal forms
- 43% Sole proprietorship
- 41% Limited Liability Company
- 14% Limited
- 3% Other
Watch stores — Latest registrations in the Canton of Basel Land
In the Canton of Basel Land, 0 companies in watch trade have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
4102 Binningen
02/07/2026
4127 Birsfelden
15/04/2025
4153 Reinach BL
26/11/2024
4436 Oberdorf BL
10/10/2024
4142 Münchenstein
02/02/2024
4123 Allschwil
27/10/2023
4153 Reinach BL
16/08/2023
Watch stores — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Basel Land
In the Canton of Basel Land, 1 companies in watch trade have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
4123 Allschwil
06/10/2026
4153 Reinach BL
30/06/2026
4304 Giebenach
04/02/2025
4142 Münchenstein
30/09/2024
4153 Reinach BL
06/09/2024
4123 Allschwil
14/04/2023
4144 Arlesheim
16/09/2022
Watch stores – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Basel Land
In the Canton of Basel Land, 1 company in watch trade has been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
21/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
11/03/2026
Change of company name, Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
11/03/2026
Change of company name, Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
13/01/2026