Watchmakers — Industry overview in Geneva
Geneva is home to a total of 110 active companies in watchmaking. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 19.6%, with 76 new companies registered, and 58 companies liquidated.
- 76 new companies
- 58 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Watchmakers — Geographical breakdown in Geneva
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Watchmakers in Geneva.
Watchmakers — Industry size in Geneva
In Geneva, 76 companies in watchmaking have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 18 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Watchmakers:
Geneva (110), Biel/Bienne (67), and Zurich (19).
Companies in watchmaking are the 51st largest group of companies in Geneva.
- 76 new companies
- 110 active companies
- ** year to date
Watchmakers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Geneva
Over the past 12 months, 13 companies in watchmaking were incorporated. In that same period, 6 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 6.8% growth in Geneva.
- 13 new companies
- 6 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Watchmakers — Size and number of employees in Geneva
The most common company size for Watchmakers in Geneva is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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85% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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10% Small (10-49 emp.)
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4% Large (>249 emp.)
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2% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Watchmakers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Geneva
Out of the 110 companies in watchmaking, most are active in
Manufacture and assembly of watches and clocks (92), Manufacture of clock and watch fittings (9), and Manufacture of other watch components (6).
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
92
Manufacture of clock and watch fittings
9
Manufacture of other watch components
6
Manufacture and assembly of watch movements
3
Companies in watchmaking in Geneva show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (54%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (39%) and "Sole proprietorship" (4%).
- Legal forms
- 54% Limited
- 39% Limited Liability Company
- 4% Sole proprietorship
- 4% Other
Watchmakers — Latest registrations in Geneva
In Geneva, 0 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 Geneva
In Geneva, 2 companies in watchmaking have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1227 Les Acacias
19/10/2026
1227 Les Acacias
04/09/2026
1227 Les Acacias
28/05/2026
1227 Les Acacias
03/07/2025
Watchmakers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Geneva
In 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
03/11/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
28/10/2026
Change of status
26/10/2026
Change of status
19/10/2026
Change of status
06/10/2026