Watchmakers — Industry overview in Zurich
Zurich is home to a total of 19 active companies in watchmaking. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 5.0%, with 8 new companies registered, and 9 companies liquidated.
- 8 new companies
- 9 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Watchmakers — Geographical breakdown in Zurich
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Watchmakers in Zurich.
Watchmakers — Industry size in Zurich
In Zurich, 8 companies in watchmaking have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -1 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Watchmakers:
Geneva (107), Biel/Bienne (68), and Zurich (19).
Companies in watchmaking are the 112th largest group of companies in Zurich.
- 8 new companies
- 19 active companies
- ** year to date
Watchmakers — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Zurich
Over the past 12 months, 2 companies in watchmaking were incorporated. In that same period, 1 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 5.6% growth in Zurich.
- 2 new companies
- 1 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Watchmakers — Size and number of employees in Zurich
The most common company size for Watchmakers in Zurich is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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84% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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16% Small (10-49 emp.)
Watchmakers — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Zurich
Out of the 19 companies in watchmaking, most are active in
Manufacture and assembly of watches and clocks (19).
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
19
Companies in watchmaking in Zurich show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (47%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (42%) and "Sole proprietorship" (5%).
- Legal forms
- 47% Limited
- 42% Limited Liability Company
- 5% Sole proprietorship
- 5% Other
Watchmakers — Latest registrations in Zurich
In Zurich, 0 companies in watchmaking have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
Watchmakers — Latest liquidations in Zurich
In Zurich, 0 companies in watchmaking have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
ohne Domizil-sans adresse-senza recapito
29/11/2018
ohne Domizil-sans adresse-senza recapito
06/09/2018
Watchmakers – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Zurich
In Zurich, 2 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
11/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
17/11/2025