Watchmakers — Industry overview in the Canton of Bern
Canton of Bern is home to a total of 163 active companies in watchmaking. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 7.9%, with 58 new companies registered, and 72 companies liquidated.
- 58 new companies
- 72 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Watchmakers — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Bern
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Watchmakers in the Canton of Bern.
Watchmakers — Industry size in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 58 companies in watchmaking have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -14 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Watchmakers:
Canton of Neuchâtel (381), Canton of Geneva (248), and Canton of Bern (163).
Companies in watchmaking are the 76th largest group of companies in the Canton of Bern.
- 58 new companies
- 163 active companies
- ** year to date
Watchmakers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Bern
Over the past 12 months, 6 companies in watchmaking were incorporated. In that same period, 3 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.9% growth in the Canton of Bern.
- 6 new companies
- 3 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Watchmakers — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Bern
The most common company size for Watchmakers in the Canton of Bern is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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66% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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25% Small (10-49 emp.)
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6% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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3% Large (>249 emp.)
Watchmakers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Bern
Out of the 163 companies in watchmaking, most are active in
Manufacture and assembly of watches and clocks (117), Manufacture of clock and watch fittings (22), and Manufacture of other watch components (13).
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.
Watchmakers
Nb of legal entities
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Manufacture and assembly of watches and clocks
117
Manufacture of clock and watch fittings
22
Manufacture of other watch components
13
Manufacture and assembly of watch movements
8
Manufacture and assembly of large clocks
3
Companies in watchmaking in the Canton of Bern show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (67%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (25%) and "Sole proprietorship" (6%).
- Legal forms
- 67% Limited
- 25% Limited Liability Company
- 6% Sole proprietorship
- 2% Other
Watchmakers — Latest registrations in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 0 companies in watchmaking have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
2502 Biel/Bienne
28/11/2025
2502 Biel/Bienne
18/11/2025
2504 Biel/Bienne
14/07/2025
2543 Lengnau BE
01/04/2025
2520 La Neuveville
30/12/2024
2502 Biel/Bienne
25/06/2024
Watchmakers — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 0 companies in watchmaking have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
2502 Biel/Bienne
13/01/2026
2554 Meinisberg
12/11/2025
2502 Biel/Bienne
11/02/2025
2333 La Ferrière
22/07/2024
Watchmakers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 5 companies in watchmaking have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on