Watch stores — Industry overview in Winterthur
Winterthur is home to a total of 21 active companies in watch trade. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 90.9%, with 17 new companies registered, and 7 companies liquidated.
- 17 new companies
- 7 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Watch stores — Geographical breakdown in Winterthur
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Watch stores in Winterthur.
Watch stores — Industry size in Winterthur
In Winterthur, 17 companies in watch trade have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 10 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Watch stores:
Geneva (188), Zurich (165), and Lugano (49).
Companies in watch trade are the 64th largest group of companies in Winterthur.
- 17 new companies
- 21 active companies
- ** year to date
Watch stores — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Winterthur
Over the past 12 months, 2 companies in watch trade were incorporated. In that same period, 0 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 10.5% growth in Winterthur.
- 2 new companies
- 0 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Watch stores — Size and number of employees in Winterthur
The most common company size for Watch stores in Winterthur is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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90% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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10% Small (10-49 emp.)
Watch stores — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Winterthur
Out of the 21 companies in watch trade, most are active in
Retail sale of watches and jewellery in specialised stores (21).
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
21
Companies in watch trade in Winterthur show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (33%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (33%) and "Limited" (24%).
- Legal forms
- 33% Limited Liability Company
- 33% Sole proprietorship
- 24% Limited
- 10% Other
Watch stores — Latest registrations in Winterthur
In Winterthur, 0 companies in watch trade have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8400 Winterthur
16/02/2026
8400 Winterthur
06/11/2025
8404 Winterthur
18/06/2025
8400 Winterthur
11/06/2025
8400 Winterthur
16/05/2025
8400 Winterthur
19/08/2024
8405 Winterthur
19/02/2024
8400 Winterthur
15/08/2023
8404 Winterthur
02/06/2023
8400 Winterthur
20/02/2023
Watch stores — Latest liquidations in Winterthur
In Winterthur, 0 companies in watch trade have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8404 Winterthur
19/06/2025
8400 Winterthur
18/03/2025
8408 Winterthur
09/04/2024
8400 Winterthur
16/10/2023
8400 Winterthur
13/07/2018
8405 Winterthur
12/06/2017
8408 Winterthur
09/05/2017
8400 Winterthur
18/06/2013
8401 Winterthur
23/01/2012
8406 Winterthur
14/02/2011
Watch stores – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Winterthur
In Winterthur, 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 status
11/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
16/01/2026
Change of status
26/11/2025
Change of status
13/08/2025
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
19/06/2025