Watchmakers — Industry overview in the Canton of Geneva
Canton of Geneva is home to a total of 251 active companies in watchmaking. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 15.1%, with 151 new companies registered, and 118 companies liquidated.
- 151 new companies
- 118 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Watchmakers — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Geneva
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Watchmakers in the Canton of Geneva.
Watchmakers — Industry size in the Canton of Geneva
In the Canton of Geneva, 151 companies in watchmaking have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 33 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Watchmakers:
Canton of Neuchâtel (386), Canton of Geneva (251), and Canton of Bern (160).
Companies in watchmaking are the 44th largest group of companies in the Canton of Geneva.
- 151 new companies
- 251 active companies
- ** year to date
Watchmakers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Geneva
Over the past 12 months, 21 companies in watchmaking were incorporated. In that same period, 9 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 5.0% growth in the Canton of Geneva.
- 21 new companies
- 9 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Watchmakers — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Geneva
The most common company size for Watchmakers in the Canton of Geneva is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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78% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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16% Small (10-49 emp.)
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3% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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3% Large (>249 emp.)
Watchmakers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Geneva
Out of the 251 companies in watchmaking, most are active in
Manufacture and assembly of watches and clocks (193), Manufacture of clock and watch fittings (34), and Manufacture of other watch components (17).
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
193
Manufacture of clock and watch fittings
34
Manufacture of other watch components
17
Manufacture and assembly of watch movements
6
Manufacture and assembly of large clocks
1
Companies in watchmaking in the Canton of Geneva show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (54%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (33%) and "Other" (7%).
- Legal forms
- 54% Limited
- 33% Limited Liability Company
- 7% Other
- 6% Sole proprietorship
Watchmakers — Latest registrations in the Canton of Geneva
In the Canton of Geneva, 3 companies in watchmaking have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1227 Les Acacias
28/07/2026
Watchmakers — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Geneva
In the Canton of Geneva, 0 companies in watchmaking have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1227 Les Acacias
28/05/2026
1220 Les Avanchets
03/02/2026
1285 Athenaz (Avusy)
24/12/2025
1227 Les Acacias
03/07/2025
Watchmakers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Geneva
In the Canton of Geneva, 7 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
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
17/07/2026