Watchmakers — Industry overview in the Canton of Vaud
Canton of Vaud is home to a total of 141 active companies in watchmaking. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 31.8%, with 98 new companies registered, and 64 companies liquidated.
- 98 new companies
- 64 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Watchmakers — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Vaud
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Watchmakers in the Canton of Vaud.
Watchmakers — Industry size in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 98 companies in watchmaking have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 34 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 76th largest group of companies in the Canton of Vaud.
- 98 new companies
- 141 active companies
- ** year to date
Watchmakers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Vaud
Over the past 12 months, 12 companies in watchmaking were incorporated. In that same period, 4 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 6.0% growth in the Canton of Vaud.
- 12 new companies
- 4 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Watchmakers — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Vaud
The most common company size for Watchmakers in the Canton of Vaud is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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77% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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18% Small (10-49 emp.)
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4% Large (>249 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Watchmakers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Vaud
Out of the 141 companies in watchmaking, most are active in
Manufacture and assembly of watches and clocks (95), Manufacture of other watch components (22), and Manufacture of clock and watch fittings (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
95
Manufacture of other watch components
22
Manufacture of clock and watch fittings
17
Manufacture and assembly of watch movements
4
Manufacture and assembly of large clocks
3
Companies in watchmaking in the Canton of Vaud show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (48%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (35%) and "Sole proprietorship" (13%).
- Legal forms
- 48% Limited
- 35% Limited Liability Company
- 13% Sole proprietorship
- 4% Other
Watchmakers — Latest registrations in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 1 companies in watchmaking have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1131 Tolochenaz
16/12/2025
1343 Les Charbonnières
20/08/2025
Watchmakers — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 0 companies in watchmaking have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1660 Château-d'Oex
17/02/2026
1052 Le Mont-sur-Lausanne
22/01/2026
1450 Ste-Croix
19/06/2025
1348 Le Brassus
06/06/2025
1348 Le Brassus
28/05/2025
1122 Romanel-sur-Morges
07/02/2025
Watchmakers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 10 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
07/07/2026