Watchmakers — Industry overview in the Canton of Neuchâtel
Canton of Neuchâtel is home to a total of 380 active companies in watchmaking. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 9.2%, with 204 new companies registered, and 172 companies liquidated.
- 204 new companies
- 172 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Watchmakers — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Neuchâtel
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Watchmakers in the Canton of Neuchâtel.
Watchmakers — Industry size in the Canton of Neuchâtel
In the Canton of Neuchâtel, 204 companies in watchmaking have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 32 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Watchmakers:
Canton of Neuchâtel (380), Canton of Geneva (247), and Canton of Bern (163).
Companies in watchmaking are the 6th largest group of companies in the Canton of Neuchâtel.
- 204 new companies
- 380 active companies
- ** year to date
Watchmakers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Neuchâtel
Over the past 12 months, 17 companies in watchmaking were incorporated. In that same period, 7 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.7% growth in the Canton of Neuchâtel.
- 17 new companies
- 7 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Watchmakers — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Neuchâtel
The most common company size for Watchmakers in the Canton of Neuchâtel is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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72% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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21% Small (10-49 emp.)
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4% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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3% Large (>249 emp.)
Watchmakers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Neuchâtel
Out of the 380 companies in watchmaking, most are active in
Manufacture and assembly of watches and clocks (252), Manufacture of clock and watch fittings (72), and Manufacture of other watch components (32).
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
252
Manufacture of clock and watch fittings
72
Manufacture of other watch components
32
Manufacture and assembly of watch movements
15
Manufacture and assembly of large clocks
9
Companies in watchmaking in the Canton of Neuchâtel show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (57%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (30%) and "Sole proprietorship" (9%).
- Legal forms
- 57% Limited
- 30% Limited Liability Company
- 9% Sole proprietorship
- 4% Other
Watchmakers — Latest registrations in the Canton of Neuchâtel
In the Canton of Neuchâtel, 1 companies in watchmaking have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
2000 Neuchâtel
08/05/2026
2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds
08/04/2026
2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds
24/03/2026
2000 Neuchâtel
20/03/2026
2072 St-Blaise
17/03/2026
2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds
16/12/2025
2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds
28/11/2025
Watchmakers — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Neuchâtel
In the Canton of Neuchâtel, 0 companies in watchmaking have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
2074 Marin-Epagnier
02/03/2026
2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds
05/02/2026
2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds
23/12/2025
2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds
13/10/2025
2416 Les Brenets
07/10/2025
2036 Cormondrèche
17/07/2025
2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds
19/06/2025
Watchmakers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Neuchâtel
In the Canton of Neuchâtel, 8 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
04/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
01/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
18/05/2026
Change of domicile
15/05/2026