There’s something truly fascinating about a beautifully crafted watch. Beyond telling the time, it can be a fashion statement, a reflection of personal style, or a tiny feat of engineering that took countless hours to perfect.
And whether you’re an avid collector, have a soft spot for unique timepieces, or simply appreciate good design, Spring Sprang Sprung (SPRG) is a great place to explore independent watchmaking and meet others who share your interests.
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The Singapore watch fair returns on 14 and 15 Nov 2026 for its fifth and largest edition, bringing nearly 80 exhibitors to Glass Dome in the CBD, including watchmakers and microbrands from around the world.
Admission is free with registration, so you can spend an afternoon browsing unique timepieces, discovering new brands, and meeting the people behind them.
Seeing a watch in pictures and admiring it up close can be two very different experiences, as MS News learnt firsthand during SPRG’s recent media preview, where several exhibitors gave us a sneak peek at their creations and shared what visitors can look forward to.
Unlike the usual experience of admiring watches behind glass displays, SPRG takes a more casual, up-close-and-personal approach.
Visitors are encouraged to pick up and try on the watches, and even have a chat with the makers themselves, who are more than happy to share the stories and inspiration behind their designs.
One of the main draws of the fair is its focus on microbrands and independent watchmakers, many of which do not have large retail networks or boutiques in Singapore.
In other words, it’s a rare opportunity to see, try on, and compare watches that might otherwise require a special appointment or even a trip overseas to experience firsthand, all under one roof (or rather, one Glass Dome).
The fair has certainly come a long way since its debut in 2022, when it featured just 24 brands. Five editions later, that number has grown to 78 exhibitors, with 38 making their SPRG debut this year.
And interest is already picking up. Last year’s edition welcomed more than 3,000 visitors, while registrations for this year’s fair have already surpassed that figure, SPRG co-founder Yong Keong Lim told MS News.
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The line-up spans 78 exhibitors from 24 markets across the globe. Among the newcomers are British watchmaker Christopher Ward and Swiss brand Raymond Weil, while other international exhibitors include Oris, Horage, Claude Meylan, Echo/Neutra, and Nivada Grenchen.
Chinese watchmaking will also have a strong presence, with names such as Atelier Wen, CIGA Design, Sea-Gull, Shanghai Watch, and Peacock showcasing the country’s growing watchmaking scene.
There’s plenty of home-grown representation, too, with Singapore names such as Constellar Timepieces, Feynman Timekeepers, Horizon Watches, Vario, Geylang Watch Co, Hitori, and Waktu Horology serving up a dose of #localpride.
It’s not just watches on display. Singapore-based Yi Leather will also be showcasing its handcrafted leather watch straps, including hand-painted designs that add a playful, artistic touch to your wristwear.
Much like a sculpture, piece of music, or designer outfit, a watch can reflect its creator’s personality, imagination, and hard work.
While you don’t always get to meet the artist behind the masterpiece, SPRG brings you closer to founders, designers, and craftspeople, with opportunities to chat about what inspires their designs and the process of bringing them to life.
There’ll also be panel discussions throughout the weekend, where visitors can hear directly from the people shaping the independent watchmaking scene.
On 14 Nov, from 3pm to 4pm, ‘Art Meets Horology: Can Independent Watchmakers Challenge the Giants?’ will explore how creativity and originality can help smaller watchmakers stand out alongside more established names.
The discussion will feature artists and designers including Gabriel Lau of No Identity, Gerald Chan of eight.past.ten, and David Rodriguez of DR Studio Watches, alongside Tin-Tin Nilsson, partner of Oan.Gio.
The following day, 15 Nov, from 3pm to 4pm, the conversation turns to the business side of things with ‘How Do You Build a Great Microbrand?’.
Founders including Leonardo Tsai of Selten, Jody Musgrove of Erebus, Herman Tan of Lima Watch, and Matthew Zillmann of HZ Watch will share what goes into starting, growing, and sustaining their businesses.
Beyond admiring the finished products, visitors can get a glimpse of the stories, challenges, and creative decisions behind them, straight from the people who know them best.
For those who prefer something a little more hands-on, SPRG also has workshops where you can explore both the technical and artistic sides of watchmaking.
On 14 Nov, WOSTEP-certified watchmaker Alvin Sim will conduct a three-hour watchmaking appreciation workshop, where participants can learn how a mechanical watch works, familiarise themselves with basic tools, and try removing a mechanical movement safely.
There’ll also be a timegrapher, a device that measures the performance of mechanical watches. Participants can bring along their own mechanical watches to check how they’re running, with results that may reveal more about their timekeeping accuracy.
The workshop costs S$180 and takes place from 10am to 1pm, with tools and materials provided.
If taking apart a watch sounds like a little too much responsibility, there’s also a more relaxed, artsy alternative.
On 15 Nov, from 10am to 11am, Singapore-based artist eight.past.ten will conduct a S$30 watch art workshop, where participants can explore the creative side of horology through sketching and calligraphy, before taking home their own framed artwork.
Sketching materials will be provided, and selected prints by the artist will also be available for purchase at the fair.
Whether you’re there to admire the watches, meet their makers, or learn a thing or two about the craft, there’s plenty to keep you occupied over the two-day event.
Here are the details you need to know at a glance:
Spring Sprang Sprung 2026
Location: Glass Dome, 28 China Street, Singapore 049570
Dates: 14 – 15 Nov 2026
Opening hours: 11am – 6pm daily
Nearest MRT station: Telok Ayer
Once again, admission is free with registration. For more information, visit the Spring Sprang Sprung official website, and follow them on Instagram and Facebook for the latest updates.
This article was brought to you in collaboration with Spring Sprang Sprung.
Featured image adapted from Eventbrite and by MS News (photography by Shirlynn Koh).