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Watchmakers — Companies in watchmaking in Zurich

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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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Size distribution
  • 84% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 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%).

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  • 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
8001 Zürich
09/04/2026
8057 Zürich
25/11/2025
8057 Zürich
04/05/2023
8002 Zürich
25/02/2021
8008 Zürich
30/10/2019
8032 Zürich
17/05/2017
8001 Zürich
05/05/2017
8001 Zürich
19/12/2014
8001 Zürich
31/08/2010
8002 Zürich
06/10/2009

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
8001 Zürich
29/01/2025
8047 Zürich
09/08/2021
8008 Zürich
14/10/2019
ohne Domizil-sans adresse-senza recapito
29/11/2018
ohne Domizil-sans adresse-senza recapito
06/09/2018
8048 Zürich
27/06/2018
8001 Zürich
19/12/2017
8055 Zürich
20/09/2011

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
Other change
03/07/2026
Other change
01/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
11/06/2026
28/04/2026
Other change
23/12/2025
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
17/11/2025
Other change
03/11/2025
Other change
13/08/2025

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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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