German-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 242 active companies in watchmaking. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 7.1%, with 114 new companies registered, and 98 companies liquidated.
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Watchmakers in German-speaking Switzerland.
In German-speaking Switzerland, 114 companies in watchmaking have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 16 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Watchmakers: Canton of Neuchâtel (388), Canton of Geneva (250), and Canton of Bern (156). Companies in watchmaking are the 127th largest group of companies in German-speaking Switzerland.
Over the past 12 months, 12 companies in watchmaking were incorporated. In that same period, 10 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.8% growth in German-speaking Switzerland.
The most common company size for Watchmakers in German-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
Out of the 242 companies in watchmaking, most are active in Manufacture and assembly of watches and clocks (205), Manufacture of other watch components (12), and Manufacture of clock and watch fittings (10). 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.
Companies in watchmaking in German-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (57%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (28%) and "Sole proprietorship" (12%).
In German-speaking Switzerland, 2 companies in watchmaking have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
In German-speaking Switzerland, 1 companies in watchmaking have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
In German-speaking Switzerland, 9 companies in watchmaking have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Our company lists are compiled using several data sources, including Zefix, the SOGC, the Federal Statistical Office, the UID register, the VAT register and the 26 cantonal commercial registers. The collection of data from these several official sources guarantees the completeness of our lists by sector and region.
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