Watchmakers — Industry overview in the Canton of Valais
Canton of Valais is home to a total of 22 active companies in watchmaking. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 46.7%, with 13 new companies registered, and 6 companies liquidated.
- 13 new companies
- 6 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Watchmakers — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Valais
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Watchmakers in the Canton of Valais.
Watchmakers — Industry size in the Canton of Valais
In the Canton of Valais, 13 companies in watchmaking have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 7 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Watchmakers:
Canton of Neuchâtel (383), Canton of Geneva (249), and Canton of Bern (159).
Companies in watchmaking are the 114th largest group of companies in the Canton of Valais.
- 13 new companies
- 22 active companies
- ** year to date
Watchmakers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Valais
Over the past 12 months, 1 companies in watchmaking were incorporated. In that same period, 1 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.0% growth in the Canton of Valais.
- 1 new companies
- 1 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Watchmakers — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Valais
The most common company size for Watchmakers in the Canton of Valais is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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82% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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18% Small (10-49 emp.)
Watchmakers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Valais
Out of the 22 companies in watchmaking, most are active in
Manufacture and assembly of watches and clocks (15), Manufacture and assembly of watch movements (4), and Manufacture of other watch components (1).
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
15
Manufacture and assembly of watch movements
4
Manufacture of other watch components
1
Manufacture of clock and watch fittings
1
Manufacture and assembly of large clocks
1
Companies in watchmaking in the Canton of Valais show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (68%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (18%) and "Sole proprietorship" (14%).
- Legal forms
- 68% Limited
- 18% Limited Liability Company
- 14% Sole proprietorship
Watchmakers — Latest registrations in the Canton of Valais
In the Canton of Valais, 0 companies in watchmaking have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1932 Bovernier
04/07/2023
1932 Bovernier
13/12/2016
Watchmakers — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Valais
In the Canton of Valais, 0 companies in watchmaking have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1868 Collombey
27/03/2015
Watchmakers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Valais
In the Canton of Valais, 0 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 capital, Change of purpose
11/06/2026
Change of company name, Change of capital, Change of purpose, Change of legal form
25/03/2026
Change of domicile
12/12/2025
Change of company name, Change of capital, Change of legal form
18/06/2025
Change of capital
19/05/2025
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
19/05/2025