5 years of Spring Sprang Sprung: How this Singapore watch fair grew from 24 to more than 70 brands

Discover Spring Sprang Sprung 2026 in Singapore, featuring over 70 independent and microbrand watches, hands-on workshops, talks and more.

Spring Sprang Sprung 2026. (Photo: Spring Sprang Sprung)

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Singapore watch fair Spring Sprang Sprung returns for its fifth edition, bringing together more than 70 independent and microbrand watch names from the country and around the world.

The 2026 fair, which will run from Nov 14 to 15, moves to a bigger venue at Glass Dome on China Street, reflecting its growth from a 24-brand community event in 2022 to an international horology platform.

More than 30 brands will make their debut at the fair, alongside 12 Singapore microbrands and a new Chronoscape showcase featuring established independent names.

Visitors can go beyond browsing watches, with hands-on watchmaking workshops, panel discussions and opportunities to meet the founders and makers behind the timepieces.

(Photo: Spring Sprang Sprung)

For watch enthusiasts with a soft spot for independent horology, Spring Sprang Sprung has become a firm fixture on Singapore’s calendar. Known for championing microbrands and independent makers – smaller, often lesser-known players that appeal precisely because they sit outside the mainstream – the annual fair offers collectors the chance to discover watches they are unlikely to encounter in conventional boutiques.

The fair began with a simple observation: Independent and microbrand watches were attracting growing attention online, yet collectors rarely had the opportunity to encounter them in person.

“When it comes to watches, photographs and specifications only tell part of the story. People want to feel the proportions, finishing and weight, and speak directly with the person who created it. We felt that Singapore needed an open, community-led platform for that experience,” said co-founder Sugiharto Kusumadi.

It was a belief he shared with fellow watch enthusiast Lim Yong Keong, whom he met through the local watch community. Convinced that Singapore’s enthusiastic collecting scene was ready for such an event, the pair decided to create one themselves.

Co-founders Lim Yong Keong and Sugiharto Kusumadi. (Photo: Spring Sprang Sprung)

Co-founder Wanyu Lee Bradley. (Photo: Spring Sprang Sprung)

Both were already familiar faces in the independent watch scene. Lim is the owner of microbrand Feynman Timekeepers, while Kusumadi founded Red Army Watches, a retailer specialising in independent watch brands. In 2024, watch photographer and marketing practitioner Wanyu Lee Bradley joined them as a partner, leading marketing and communications for the fair.

KEEPING THE INDIE SPIRIT ALIVE

Spring Sprang Sprung has expanded steadily since its inaugural edition, which featured just 24 brands. Back then, the founders recall an intimate, energetic event that felt more like a gathering of friends united by a shared obsession with watches.

“Independent watches should be presented in a friendlier and less intimidating way, and Spring Sprang Sprung grew from this purpose,” said Kusumadi.

A young visitor at the fair. (Photo: Spring Sprang Sprung)

By last year, the event had grown considerably. Held at the National Design Centre, it welcomed 59 exhibitors and more than 3,000 visitors over two days, including collectors, exhibitors and media from Southeast Asia and beyond.

Yet despite its increasingly international profile, its founders are determined to preserve the informal character that distinguished it from the start.

“The scale and audience have changed substantially, but the character of the fair has not. Brand founders remain accessible, visitors can still ask questions freely and the ‘kampung spirit’ remains central,” said Kusumadi. “Spring Sprang Sprung has grown from a local community fair into an international platform without becoming overly formal or transactional.”

That accessibility is intentional. The fair is designed not only for seasoned collectors, but also first-time buyers, design and craft enthusiasts, industry professionals, families and anyone simply curious about mechanical watches.

“We wanted to keep the atmosphere welcoming so that someone buying a first watch can feel as comfortable as a long-time collector,” he said. “Some arrive with a list of brands to check out; others walk in out of curiosity and discover an entirely new interest.”

BIGGER AND BETTER IN 2026

This year, there will be even more to discover. Of the 70-plus participating brands, more than 30 will be making their Spring Sprang Sprung debut.

A watch from Claude Meylan. (Photo: Claude Meylan)

Christopher Ward watches. (Photo: Christopher Ward)

Among the international names are Christopher Ward, Horage, Claude Meylan, Echo/Neutra and Atelier Wen, with exhibitors arriving from the UK, Switzerland, Italy, Finland, Indonesia, Australia and China.

Singapore’s own microbrand scene will also be well represented, with 12 homegrown names including Vario, Vesuviate, Hitori, Constellar Timepieces and Geylang Watch Co.

Another major addition is Chronoscape, a new curated presentation on Level 2 featuring established independent names including Oris, Raymond Weil, Benrus and BA111OD.

“Level 1 will retain the lively, discovery-led spirit for which we are known, with independent brands, microbrands, artisans and accessory makers from Singapore and overseas,” said Kusumadi.

Visitors can also expect an expanded content programme. Live-streamed panel discussions will delve into watch brands and appreciation, while hands-on watchmaking workshops will offer a closer look at the craft behind the timepieces.

For the organisers, these experiences are crucial to understanding independent horology.

“A conversation with its designer or a live showcase showing how a component is made creates a much deeper appreciation,” said Kusumadi.

A trio of watches from Atelier Wen. (Photo: Atelier Wen)

They also make the world of watches more approachable. Newcomers do not need technical knowledge to participate, while experienced collectors gain rare access to founders, makers and perspectives gathered under one roof.

PUTTING SINGAPORE’S WATCH SCENE ON THE MAP

Singapore may be small, but its watch-collecting community punches well above its weight. Beyond an appreciation for major Swiss maisons, local collectors have developed a particular enthusiasm for independent brands and microbrands.

“We have one of the most knowledgeable and diverse watch communities in the region,” said Kusumadi. “Collectors here appreciate major Swiss houses, but there is also a strong appetite for discovery and for watches with a distinctive point of view.”

The continued growth of Spring Sprang Sprung reflects that appetite. Smaller brands can often afford to be more experimental, exploring unusual materials, dial-making techniques, complications and cultural references that larger manufacturers may be less inclined to pursue.

For the founders, seeing a modest community gathering evolve into an international event has been both gratifying and unexpected.

“It is both humbling and slightly surreal to see Spring Sprang Sprung grow from a small local gathering to a global platform,” said Kusumadi. “The most meaningful measure is not the number of brands or visitors we have, but the relationships created, exchange of knowledge, and that we have helped make the watch community less intimidating for newcomers.”

Looking ahead, the team hopes to grow the fair carefully, bringing in greater international participation, strengthening its educational programme and giving Singapore and regional watch brands greater global exposure.

But amid all that growth, one thing is non-negotiable: Spring Sprang Sprung must retain the independent, community-driven personality that started it all.

Spring Sprang Sprung will be held at Glass Dome, 28 China Street, from Nov 14 to 15. Pre-register here for free admission.

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探索新加坡的 Spring Sprang Sprung 2026，这里汇集了 70 多个独立和微型品牌腕表，还有动手实践工作坊、讲座等等。

Spring Sprang Sprung 2026。（图片：Spring Sprang Sprung）

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新加坡钟表展 Spring Sprang Sprung 第五届回归，汇聚了来自新加坡和世界各地的 70 多个独立和微型品牌钟表品牌。

2026 年的钟表展将于 11 月 14 日至 15 日举行，并将移至中国街玻璃穹顶更大的场地，这反映出该展会已从 2022 年的 24 个品牌社区活动发展成为一个国际钟表平台。

超过 30 个品牌将在展会上首次亮相，同时还有 12 个新加坡微型品牌和一个全新的 Chronoscape 展示区，其中展示了知名的独立品牌。

除了浏览手表之外，参观者还可以参加动手制作手表的工作坊、小组讨论，并有机会与手表背后的创始人及制作者见面。

（图片：Spring Sprang Sprung）

对于钟表爱好者，尤其是那些钟情于独立制表的人士而言，Spring Sprang Sprung 已成为新加坡年度盛事。该展会以扶持微型品牌和独立制表商而闻名——这些规模较小、往往鲜为人知的品牌，恰恰因其游离于主流之外而更具吸引力——一年一度的展会为收藏家们提供了发现他们在传统精品店中难以寻觅的腕表的绝佳机会。

展会的开端源于一个简单的观察：独立品牌和微型品牌腕表在网络上越来越受到关注，但收藏家却很少有机会亲眼见到它们。

“对于腕表而言，照片和规格参数只能展现部分故事。人们想要感受腕表的比例、做工和重量，并直接与腕表的创造者交流。我们认为新加坡需要一个开放的、由社区主导的平台来实现这种体验，”联合创始人Sugiharto Kusumadi说道。

他与另一位腕表爱好者林永强（Lim Yong Keong）有着相同的信念，两人是通过当地的腕表社群结识的。他们确信新加坡热情洋溢的收藏圈已经准备好迎接这样一场活动，于是决定自己动手举办。

联合创始人 Lim Yong Keong 和 Sugiharto Kusumadi。 （照片：Spring Sprung Sprung）

联合创始人李婉瑜。（图片：Spring Sprang Sprung）

两人在独立腕表圈早已是家喻户晓的人物。林是微型品牌Feynman Timekeepers的创始人，而库苏马迪则创立了Red Army Watches，一家专门销售独立腕表品牌的零售商。2024年，腕表摄影师兼市场营销专家李婉瑜（Wanyu Lee Bradley）加入他们成为合伙人，负责展会的市场营销和传播工作。

让独立精神永存

自首届仅有24个品牌参展以来，Spring Sprang Sprung展会规模稳步扩大。创始人回忆起当时的盛况，那是一个氛围亲密而充满活力的盛会，更像是朋友们因对腕表的共同热爱而相聚的聚会。

“独立制表商应该以更友好、更亲切的方式展示腕表，而 Spring Sprang Sprung 正是出于这个目的而诞生的，”库苏马迪说道。

一位年轻的游客在集市上。（图片：Spring Sprang Sprung）

到去年，该活动规模已大幅扩大。活动在国家设计中心举行，为期两天，吸引了59家参展商和3000多名参观者，其中包括来自东南亚及其他地区的收藏家、参展商和媒体人士。

尽管其国际知名度日益提高，但其创始人决心保留其自创立之初就独具特色的非正式风格。

库苏马迪表示：“规模和受众群体虽然发生了巨大变化，但展会的本质却未变。品牌创始人依然平易近人，参观者仍然可以自由提问，‘甘榜精神’依然是展会的核心。Spring Sprang Sprung 已从一个地方社区展会发展成为一个国际平台，但并未变得过于正式或商业化。”

这种亲民的设计理念是刻意为之。展会不仅面向资深收藏家，也面向初次购买者、设计和工艺爱好者、业内人士、家庭以及任何对机械表感兴趣的人。

他说：“我们希望营造一种温馨舒适的氛围，让第一次购买腕表的人和资深收藏家都能感到宾至如归。有些人带着想看的品牌清单而来；有些人则出于好奇走进店里，结果发现了自己全新的兴趣。”

2026年，规模更大，性能更佳

今年，将有更多精彩内容等待您来发现。在70多个参展品牌中，超过30个品牌将首次亮相Spring Sprang Sprung活动。

克劳德·梅兰 (Claude Meylan) 的手表。 （照片：克劳德·梅兰）

克里斯托弗·沃德正在观看。（照片：克里斯托弗·沃德）

国际知名品牌包括 Christopher Ward、Horage、Claude Meylan、Echo/Neutra 和 Atelier Wen，参展商来自英国、瑞士、意大利、芬兰、印度尼西亚、澳大利亚和中国。

新加坡本土微型品牌也将得到充分展现，共有 12 个本土品牌，包括 Vario、Vesuviate、Hitori、Constellar Timepieces 和 Geylang Watch Co.。

另一项重大新增内容是 Chronoscape，这是 2 楼新推出的精选展厅，展出了 Oris、Raymond Weil、Benrus 和 BA111OD 等知名独立品牌的腕表。

“一楼将保留我们闻名遐迩的活力四射、探索发现的精神，汇聚来自新加坡和海外的独立品牌、微型品牌、工匠和配饰制造商，”库苏马迪说道。

参观者还可以期待更丰富的活动内容。直播的专题讨论会将深入探讨腕表品牌和鉴赏技巧，而动手制作腕表的工作坊则将让参观者近距离了解腕表背后的精湛工艺。

对于组织者而言，这些经历对于理解独立钟表业至关重要。

库苏马迪说：“与设计师交谈或观看现场演示，了解某个部件是如何制作的，会让人对其有更深刻的理解。”

来自 Atelier Wen 的三款腕表。（图片：Atelier Wen）

它们也让腕表世界变得更加平易近人。新手无需具备专业技术知识即可参与，而经验丰富的收藏家则有机会在一个屋檐下接触到创始人、制表师和各种观点。

将新加坡的钟表产业推向世界舞台

新加坡虽小，但其腕表收藏群体却实力雄厚。除了对瑞士知名品牌的推崇之外，本地收藏家们对独立品牌和微型品牌也表现出浓厚的兴趣。

库苏马迪说：“我们拥有该地区最博学、最多元化的腕表社群之一。这里的收藏家欣赏瑞士主流品牌，但他们也渴望探索新事物，并钟情于那些具有独特视角的腕表。”

Spring Sprang Sprung的持续增长反映了这种需求。规模较小的品牌通常更有能力进行更多实验，探索不常见的材料、表盘制作工艺、复杂功能以及文化元素，而这些是大型制造商可能不太愿意涉足的领域。

对于创始人来说，看到一个小型社区聚会发展成为国际盛事，既令人欣慰又出乎意料。

“看到Spring Sprang Sprung从一个小型的地方聚会发展成为一个全球平台，既令人感到荣幸，又有点不可思议，”库苏马迪说道。“衡量成功最重要的不是品牌或访客的数量，而是我们建立的关系、知识的交流，以及我们帮助新人更容易地融入腕表圈。”

展望未来，团队希望稳步发展展会，吸引更多国际参与者，加强教育项目，并让新加坡和区域手表品牌获得更大的全球曝光度。

但在所有这些发展中，有一件事是不可妥协的：Spring Sprang Sprung 必须保持其最初独立自主、社区驱动的个性。

Spring Sprang Sprung 将于 11 月 14 日至 15 日在唐人街 28 号玻璃穹顶举行。在此预先登记即可免费入场。

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