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THE SWATCH GROUP (UK) LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
95Excellent
↓ 3.8vs last year
#625 in UK
#13 in Commerce Models
#313 in London

Company Information

Company Number
00177501
Registered Address
Building 1000, The Royals Business Park, London, E16 2QU
Status
Active
Employee Count
505
Turnover
£193,768,000
EBITDA
£18,160,000

Additional Details

Website
https://www.longines.com/en-gb/
Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
26 October 1921
Nature of Business
46480 - Wholesale of watches and jewellery
47750 - Retail sale of cosmetic and toilet articles in specialised stores
47770 - Retail sale of watches and jewellery in specialised stores
Industries
Commerce Models, Fashion
Region
London
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Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
18 days
Shortest Period:1 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:30 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
91%
31-60 Days
7%
After 60 Days
2%
Not Paid Within Terms2%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-07-30
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202530 Jul 20251891%7%2%2%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202428 Jan 2025998%2%0%4%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202429 Jul 20241196%3%1%5%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202329 Jan 20241294%5%1%8%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202328 Jul 20231594%5%1%14%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202230 Jan 20232288%10%2%17%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202131 Jan 20221591%8%1%12%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202130 Jul 20211786%10%4%20%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202001 Feb 20211790%8%2%16%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202031 Jul 20202178%12%10%27%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201930 Jan 20201790%6%4%12%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201929 Jul 20191591%7%2%14%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201830 Jan 20191093%4%3%27%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201830 Jul 20181889%8%3%12%

Invoice Payment Practices

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Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

Where possible we request a minimum of 30 day terms.

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

No additional information

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

30

Dispute Resolution Process

Disputes related to unpaid invoices are raised with Finance departments and are escalated to CFO.

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

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Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

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Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

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Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

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During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

The Swatch Group (UK) Limited is a leading watchmaking company based in the United Kingdom. It is a subsidiary of the Swiss Swatch Group, which is one of the world's largest watch manufacturers.

The company's sustainability program is an integral part of their operations, with a focus on reducing their environmental impact and promoting ethical sourcing of materials. They have implemented measures such as using renewable energy in their production facilities and reducing their carbon emissions. They also prioritize fair labor practices and have a strict code of conduct for their suppliers.

The company offers a wide range of products and services, including luxury watches, fashion watches, jewelry, and accessories. They are also known for their innovative and high-quality timepieces, such as the iconic Swatch watches.

The key people of The Swatch Group (UK) Limited include CEO Nick Hayek and Chairman Nayla Hayek, who are both part of the Swatch Group's executive board.

For more information, their website is www.swatchgroup.com and their registered office address is 2nd Floor, 1 London Wall Place, London, EC2Y 5AU, United Kingdom.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£20,913,000
Net Worth
£233,247,000
Total Current Assets
£96,534,000
Total Current Liabilities
£69,668,000

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Our mission is to change the culture of late payments in the UK and help save over 55,000 companies every year which close due to cashflow issues.

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© 2026 Payment Check Ltd

Registered Address: 3rd Floor Suite 207 Regent Street London W1B 3HH

Made by Alastair Campbell