{"id":73582,"date":"2026-08-02T08:45:06","date_gmt":"2026-08-02T00:45:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=73582"},"modified":"2026-08-02T08:45:06","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T00:45:06","slug":"singapore-watch-brands-for-national-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=73582","title":{"rendered":"Singapore watch brands for National Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Singapore\u2019s independent watchmaking scene has never been more diverse. Once led by a handful of pioneering names, it is thriving today also thanks to numerous microbrands that have emerged within the past decade.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">From an established luxury manufacture like Azimuth to houses born just a few years ago, the scope of <a class=\"_internalLinks_wioo3_125\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepeakmagazine.com.sg\/watch-jewellery\/unofficial-singapore-watch-week-spring-sprang-sprung-2024-iamwatch\" target=\"_blank\" data-discover=\"true\">what represents Singapore watchmaking<\/a> is impressive. Each offers a distinct perspective, while collectively, their creations span everything from avant-garde mechanical innovations and historically inspired designs, to culturally rooted timepieces and cheeky daily beaters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">With <a class=\"_internalLinks_wioo3_125\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepeakmagazine.com.sg\/lifestyle\/celebrate-sg61-these-national-day-themed-food-and-drinks\" target=\"_blank\" data-discover=\"true\">National Day on the horizon<\/a> and the recent news that one-year-old <a class=\"_internalLinks_wioo3_125\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepeakmagazine.com.sg\/watch-jewellery\/loth-historic-gphg-nomination\" target=\"_blank\" data-discover=\"true\">LOTH is in contention for nomination at GPHG 2026<\/a>, there is never a better time to celebrate our creative, talented and very entrepreneurial local heroes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<section class=\"_expanded_lwxdk_22\"><button class=\"_title_lwxdk_1\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<p><default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"9\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\"><default:path d=\"M1 1L9 8L17 1\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/default:svg><\/button><\/p>\n<ol class=\"_list_lwxdk_28\">\n<li class=\"_listItem_lwxdk_71\"><a class=\"_link_lwxdk_85\" href=\"#azimuth\">1. <!-- -->Azimuth\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_lwxdk_71\"><a class=\"_link_lwxdk_85\" href=\"#feynman-timekeepers\">2. <!-- -->Feynman Timekeepers\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_lwxdk_71\"><a class=\"_link_lwxdk_85\" href=\"#geylang-watch-co\">3. <!-- -->Geylang Watch Co<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_lwxdk_71\"><a class=\"_link_lwxdk_85\" href=\"#constellar-timepieces\">4. <!-- -->Constellar Timepieces\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_lwxdk_71\"><a class=\"_link_lwxdk_85\" href=\"#horizon-watches\">5. <!-- -->Horizon Watches\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_lwxdk_71\"><a class=\"_link_lwxdk_85\" href=\"#vario\">6. <!-- -->Vario\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_lwxdk_71\"><a class=\"_link_lwxdk_85\" href=\"#waktu-horology\">7. <!-- -->Waktu Horology\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_lwxdk_71\"><a class=\"_link_lwxdk_85\" href=\"#zelos\">8. <!-- -->Zelos<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_lwxdk_71\"><a class=\"_link_lwxdk_85\" href=\"#timecrafters\">9. <!-- -->TimeCrafters\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"Singapore watch brands: The Azimuth Mr Roboto R1 Titanium featuring a crystallised titanium tonneau case shaped like a retro robot, with the eyes displaying the hours and GMT, the nose indicating the seconds, and the mouth serving as a retrograde minute display.\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/8abc60ad9ce475f183f3b3a6d3e3b167ba1f418718b358369edb2eb12af811f3?w=330&amp;q=85 330w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/8abc60ad9ce475f183f3b3a6d3e3b167ba1f418718b358369edb2eb12af811f3?w=530&amp;q=85 530w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/8abc60ad9ce475f183f3b3a6d3e3b167ba1f418718b358369edb2eb12af811f3?w=660&amp;q=85 660w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/8abc60ad9ce475f183f3b3a6d3e3b167ba1f418718b358369edb2eb12af811f3?w=1320&amp;q=85 1320w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/8abc60ad9ce475f183f3b3a6d3e3b167ba1f418718b358369edb2eb12af811f3?w=1980&amp;q=85 1980w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/8abc60ad9ce475f183f3b3a6d3e3b167ba1f418718b358369edb2eb12af811f3?w=660&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.3333333333333333;contain-intrinsic-size:2000px 1500px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p>Azimuth Mr Roboto R1 Titanium (Photo: SPH Media\/Photography: Isabelle Seah\/Art Direction: Fazlie Hashim &amp; Ashruddin Sani)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"azimuth\" class=\"_subHeading1_1k87u_111 _base_1k87u_1\">Azimuth\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Long before Singapore became known for independent watchmaking, Christopher Long founded <a class=\"_externalLinks_wioo3_126\" href=\"https:\/\/www.azimuthwatch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Azimuth<\/a> in 2003 with a simple ambition: create Swiss-made mechanical watches unlike anything else on the market.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">More than two decades on, the Singapore-born, Neuchatel-based brand remains <a class=\"_internalLinks_wioo3_125\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepeakmagazine.com.sg\/watch-jewellery\/azimuth-garfield-singapore-56-national-day\" target=\"_blank\" data-discover=\"true\">our country\u2019s best-known ambassador<\/a> for unapologetically avant-garde and imaginative horology, drawing inspiration from science fiction, robots, automobiles and fantasy rather than traditional watchmaking codes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Its new <a class=\"_externalLinks_wioo3_126\" href=\"https:\/\/www.azimuthwatch.com\/product-page\/mr-roboto-r1-titanium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mr Roboto R1 Titanium<\/a> perfectly encapsulates that philosophy. The model revisits one of Azimuth\u2019s defining icons with a 43mm by 50mm crystallised titanium tonneau case whose shimmering surface reflects light like forged armour.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Time is displayed through the robot\u2019s face: the left eye shows the hours, the right eye the GMT indication, the nose becomes the running seconds, while the smiling mouth houses a retrograde minute display. Inside is an ETA 2836-2 automatic movement modified in-house, and offering 36 hours of power reserve.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"Singapore watch brands: The Azimuth Land Cruiser \u2013 The Dark Side featuring a matte black PVD-coated stainless steel case inspired by a futuristic exploration vehicle, with a wandering hour display, retrograde minute indication, and a rear-mounted crown.\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/abaaa87114c0d2754d59f29b08c2bad44aba76e103f7393b6a313296cf644e49?w=330&amp;q=85 330w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/abaaa87114c0d2754d59f29b08c2bad44aba76e103f7393b6a313296cf644e49?w=530&amp;q=85 530w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/abaaa87114c0d2754d59f29b08c2bad44aba76e103f7393b6a313296cf644e49?w=660&amp;q=85 660w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/abaaa87114c0d2754d59f29b08c2bad44aba76e103f7393b6a313296cf644e49?w=1320&amp;q=85 1320w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/abaaa87114c0d2754d59f29b08c2bad44aba76e103f7393b6a313296cf644e49?w=1980&amp;q=85 1980w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/abaaa87114c0d2754d59f29b08c2bad44aba76e103f7393b6a313296cf644e49?w=660&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.3333333333333333;contain-intrinsic-size:2000px 1500px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p>Azimuth Land Cruiser \u2013 The Dark Side (Photo: SPH Media\/Photography: Isabelle Seah\/Art Direction: Fazlie Hashim &amp; Ashruddin Sani)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Alongside it, the Land Cruiser evolves Azimuth\u2019s 2010 SP-1 Landship into a futuristic exploration vehicle. For this 100-piece <a class=\"_externalLinks_wioo3_126\" href=\"https:\/\/www.azimuthwatch.com\/product-page\/land-cruiser-the-dark-side\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Dark Side edition<\/a>, its substantial black PVD-cloaked steel case features a wandering hour display at 12 o\u2019clock and a retrograde minute aperture at 6 o\u2019clock, driven by a specially modified Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The crown sits at the rear, echoing a spacecraft\u2019s afterburner, while the entire watch embraces the original and imaginative storytelling that has made Azimuth Singapore\u2019s OG avant-garde watchmaker.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"Singapore watch brands: The Feynman Timekeepers Q Malachite with a 34mm stainless steel case, a natural malachite dial free of logos and hour markers, diamond-shaped hands, and a small seconds display at 6 o\u2019clock.\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"1624\" height=\"1218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/1c85d352fc0c4cf84cfee49211db01092c02feff183b0ed6ba7ba4b800ec0b72?w=330&amp;q=85 330w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/1c85d352fc0c4cf84cfee49211db01092c02feff183b0ed6ba7ba4b800ec0b72?w=530&amp;q=85 530w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/1c85d352fc0c4cf84cfee49211db01092c02feff183b0ed6ba7ba4b800ec0b72?w=660&amp;q=85 660w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/1c85d352fc0c4cf84cfee49211db01092c02feff183b0ed6ba7ba4b800ec0b72?w=1320&amp;q=85 1320w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/1c85d352fc0c4cf84cfee49211db01092c02feff183b0ed6ba7ba4b800ec0b72?w=660&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.3333333333333333;contain-intrinsic-size:1624px 1218px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p>Feynman Timekeepers Q Malachite (Photo: SPH Media\/Photography: Isabelle Seah\/Art Direction: Fazlie Hashim &amp; Ashruddin Sani)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"feynman-timekeepers\" class=\"_subHeading1_1k87u_111 _base_1k87u_1\">Feynman Timekeepers\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">After six years of focusing exclusively on mechanical watches, <a class=\"_internalLinks_wioo3_125\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepeakmagazine.com.sg\/watch-jewellery\/watchyagot-feynman-coalesce-enamel-melvin-lim-collector\" target=\"_blank\" data-discover=\"true\">Feynman Timekeepers<\/a> entered new territory with the Q, the brand\u2019s first quartz collection. Founded in 2018 by Lim Yong Keong, owner of <a class=\"_externalLinks_wioo3_126\" href=\"https:\/\/bigtimesgp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">watch retailer and distributor Big Time<\/a>, the watch was conceived as an affordable, fuss-free daily companion without sacrificing the thoughtful design touches that define the brand.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The \u201cQ\u201d references both its quirky case shape inspired by the vintage Roger Dubuis Sympathie, and its quartz movement, while continuing Feynman\u2019s longstanding fascination with nature through the use of genuine stone.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"Singapore watch brands: The Feynman Timekeepers Q collection showcasing five natural stone dials: red jasper on the left, and turquoise, tiger\u2019s eye, aventurine, and malachite models arranged on the right, all housed in compact 34mm stainless steel cases.\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/7eceb3a4ab2df11224907be43545fd8fbcb8b17b8e522062728786c38498c6f9?w=330&amp;q=85 330w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/7eceb3a4ab2df11224907be43545fd8fbcb8b17b8e522062728786c38498c6f9?w=530&amp;q=85 530w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/7eceb3a4ab2df11224907be43545fd8fbcb8b17b8e522062728786c38498c6f9?w=660&amp;q=85 660w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/7eceb3a4ab2df11224907be43545fd8fbcb8b17b8e522062728786c38498c6f9?w=1320&amp;q=85 1320w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/7eceb3a4ab2df11224907be43545fd8fbcb8b17b8e522062728786c38498c6f9?w=1980&amp;q=85 1980w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/7eceb3a4ab2df11224907be43545fd8fbcb8b17b8e522062728786c38498c6f9?w=660&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.5003750937734435;contain-intrinsic-size:2000px 1333px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p>Feynman Timekeepers Q collection featuring a red jasper dial on left, and turquoise, tiger\u2019s eye, aventurine and malachite dials on right (Photos: Feynman Timekeepers)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The collection is offered with six <a class=\"_internalLinks_wioo3_125\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepeakmagazine.com.sg\/watch-jewellery\/best-stone-dial-watches-2025\" target=\"_blank\" data-discover=\"true\">natural gemstone dials<\/a>: tiger\u2019s eye, malachite, lapis lazuli, turquoise, red jasper and <a class=\"_internalLinks_wioo3_125\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepeakmagazine.com.sg\/watch-jewellery\/magic-van-cleef-arpels-watchmaking-lies-existential-mathematics-equation\" target=\"_blank\" data-discover=\"true\">aventurine<\/a>. Selected for its distinctive colours and patterns, each dial is not just uniquely singular but left free of logos and hour markers. The only exception is a small seconds display indicated by a signature lizard-motif hand, which is a subtle nod to the brand\u2019s identity.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">A pair of specially designed hands also intersect once every hour to form a complete diamond \u2014 an unexpected visual flourish that rewards attentive owners.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Powered by the Swiss-made Ronda 1014 quartz movement, <a class=\"_externalLinks_wioo3_126\" href=\"https:\/\/feynman.watch\/collections\/feynman-q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Feynman Q<\/a> is housed in a compact 34mm stainless steel case measuring just 7mm thick. Together, the proportions, minimalist dial and characterful stone prove that a well-made, cleverly designed quartz watch can offer plenty of personality.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"Singapore watch brands: The Geylang Watch Co Apex Hybrid Chronograph with a matte black PVD-coated stainless steel case, an asphalt-textured black dial with red and blue chronograph counters, and a black FKM rubber strap.\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/4be682d0e5c7d7f97375b5ba6ed827426a9faaeffe81c9501e055255987a00ac?w=330&amp;q=85 330w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/4be682d0e5c7d7f97375b5ba6ed827426a9faaeffe81c9501e055255987a00ac?w=530&amp;q=85 530w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/4be682d0e5c7d7f97375b5ba6ed827426a9faaeffe81c9501e055255987a00ac?w=660&amp;q=85 660w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/4be682d0e5c7d7f97375b5ba6ed827426a9faaeffe81c9501e055255987a00ac?w=1320&amp;q=85 1320w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/4be682d0e5c7d7f97375b5ba6ed827426a9faaeffe81c9501e055255987a00ac?w=660&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.3343217197924389;contain-intrinsic-size:1800px 1349px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p>Geylang Watch Co Apex Hybrid Chronograph with black dial in matte black PVD-coated case (Photo: SPH Media\/Photography: Isabelle Seah\/Art Direction: Fazlie Hashim &amp; Ashruddin Sani)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"geylang-watch-co\" class=\"_subHeading1_1k87u_111 _base_1k87u_1\">Geylang Watch Co<\/h2>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Few Singapore microbrands wear their roots as proudly as <a class=\"_externalLinks_wioo3_126\" href=\"https:\/\/geylangwatchco.store\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Geylang Watch Co<\/a>. Founded in 2024 by a local watch parts supply company, the brand draws inspiration from one of Singapore\u2019s most colourful neighbourhoods, embracing a playful, irreverent approach to watchmaking while ensuring every piece is hand-assembled, regulated and tested locally.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Its latest release, the Apex Hybrid Chronograph in 38mm, arrives just in time for National Day celebrations right through to the <a class=\"_internalLinks_wioo3_125\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepeakmagazine.com.sg\/lifestyle\/f1-lights-signify\" target=\"_blank\" data-discover=\"true\">Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix<\/a>, taking cues from motorsport where the apex represents the perfect racing line through a corner.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"Singapore watch brands: The Geylang Watch Co Apex Hybrid Chronograph with a brushed stainless steel case, a white dial accented by contrasting blue and red chronograph counters, and a black FKM rubber strap.\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"1059\" height=\"705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/7e233af00d7b710102c5334938be824b4e058ff4d7d548733228c0e990976327?w=330&amp;q=85 330w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/7e233af00d7b710102c5334938be824b4e058ff4d7d548733228c0e990976327?w=530&amp;q=85 530w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/7e233af00d7b710102c5334938be824b4e058ff4d7d548733228c0e990976327?w=660&amp;q=85 660w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/7e233af00d7b710102c5334938be824b4e058ff4d7d548733228c0e990976327 1059w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/7e233af00d7b710102c5334938be824b4e058ff4d7d548733228c0e990976327?w=660&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.5021276595744681;contain-intrinsic-size:1059px 705px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p>Geylang Watch Co Apex Hybrid Chronograph with white dial in stainless steel silver case (Photo: Geylang Watch Co)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Limited to just 30 pieces in each of <a class=\"_externalLinks_wioo3_126\" href=\"https:\/\/geylangwatchco.store\/products\/apex-hybrid-chronograph\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">four available colourways<\/a>, the collection features an asphalt-textured dial punctuated by contrasting red and blue chronograph counters. There is a stealthy variant combining a matte black PVD-coated stainless steel case with a black dial, a white-dialled model in a brushed stainless steel case, and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Rather than using a traditional mechanical chronograph, the watch is powered by a hybrid mecha-quartz movement, combining the accuracy and convenience of quartz timekeeping with the satisfying sweeping chronograph hand and instant flyback reset associated with mechanical chronographs.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">A sapphire crystal, 100m water resistance and a two-tone FKM rubber strap complete a package designed to withstand everyday wear while capturing the adrenaline of race day.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"Singapore watch brands: The Constellar Timepieces Destinations GMT with a black dial featuring Eastern Arabian numerals, Chinese characters for the GMT display, a 39mm stainless steel case, and the integrated Starlink bracelet.\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/5afc032101793ef18f9f1030e3435b2a443b225e9b8c7f078b733e3cfd7e2557?w=330&amp;q=85 330w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/5afc032101793ef18f9f1030e3435b2a443b225e9b8c7f078b733e3cfd7e2557?w=530&amp;q=85 530w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/5afc032101793ef18f9f1030e3435b2a443b225e9b8c7f078b733e3cfd7e2557?w=660&amp;q=85 660w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/5afc032101793ef18f9f1030e3435b2a443b225e9b8c7f078b733e3cfd7e2557?w=1320&amp;q=85 1320w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/5afc032101793ef18f9f1030e3435b2a443b225e9b8c7f078b733e3cfd7e2557?w=1980&amp;q=85 1980w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/5afc032101793ef18f9f1030e3435b2a443b225e9b8c7f078b733e3cfd7e2557?w=660&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.3333333333333333;contain-intrinsic-size:2000px 1500px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p>Constellar Timepieces Destinations GMT (Photo: SPH Media\/Photography: Isabelle Seah\/Art Direction: Fazlie Hashim &amp; Ashruddin Sani)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"constellar-timepieces\" class=\"_subHeading1_1k87u_111 _base_1k87u_1\">Constellar Timepieces\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Founded in 2018 by Edgar Koh and Lim Wei Song, <a class=\"_externalLinks_wioo3_126\" href=\"https:\/\/constellartimepieces.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Constellar Timepieces<\/a> builds every watch around the idea that individual stars gain meaning only when connected into constellations.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">That philosophy extends to the brand\u2019s storytelling, with the Destinations GMT collection inspired by the ancient Maritime Silk Road and the rich exchange of people, cultures and ideas between Arabia and China.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The Destinations GMT expresses this legendary journey through unconventional dial design features. On the black Umbra dial, which evokes the patina of aged brass associated with historical maritime trade; Eastern Arabic numerals display the local 12-hour time; while the GMT hand tracks a second time zone using Chinese characters on a 24-hour scale.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The 39mm stainless steel case is paired with Constellar\u2019s distinctive Starlink bracelet that blends the comfort of a beads-of-rice bracelet with the robustness of an engineer bracelet. Power comes from the Swiss-made Sellita SW330-2 automatic movement with a 56-hour power reserve.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"Singapore watch brands: The Constellar Timepieces Destinations GMT \u201cKhanjar\u201d Edition showcasing both colourways: the black Umbra dial and the blue-and-white porcelain-inspired dial, each housed in a 39mm stainless steel case with the integrated Starlink bracelet.\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/8f9ecfb22ff0bb82de598a94ac7d656b3db689010e309858e4a4143065daedea?w=330&amp;q=85 330w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/8f9ecfb22ff0bb82de598a94ac7d656b3db689010e309858e4a4143065daedea?w=530&amp;q=85 530w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/8f9ecfb22ff0bb82de598a94ac7d656b3db689010e309858e4a4143065daedea?w=660&amp;q=85 660w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/8f9ecfb22ff0bb82de598a94ac7d656b3db689010e309858e4a4143065daedea?w=1320&amp;q=85 1320w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/8f9ecfb22ff0bb82de598a94ac7d656b3db689010e309858e4a4143065daedea?w=1980&amp;q=85 1980w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/8f9ecfb22ff0bb82de598a94ac7d656b3db689010e309858e4a4143065daedea?w=660&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.4144271570014144;contain-intrinsic-size:2000px 1414px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p>Constellar Timepieces Destinations GMT \u201cKhanjar\u201d Edition (Photos: Constellar Timepieces)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Especially noteworthy is this Oman-exclusive \u201cKhanjar\u201d Edition, created following the brand\u2019s first retail partnership in the nation. Rather than simply placing the <a class=\"_externalLinks_wioo3_126\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unesco.org\/archives\/multimedia\/document-6066\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">revered Omani Khanjar<\/a> emblem on the existing watch, Constellar redesigned the dial around the national symbol itself, weaving it into a broader narrative of the Maritime Silk Road and the historic trade routes that linked Oman with Asia through the waters around present-day Singapore.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Apart from the Umbra dial colour, the \u201cKhanjar\u201d also features a Blue-and-White dial version, which is inspired by the porcelain recovered from the <a class=\"_externalLinks_wioo3_126\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acm.nhb.gov.sg\/galleries\/maritime-trade\/tang-shipwreck\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Batu Hitam (Belitung) shipwreck<\/a>. Believed to be an Omani-built dhow carrying Tang-dynasty Chinese ceramics, the vessel was discovered about 500 miles south of Singapore and demonstrates that Omani traders sailed these routes in the ninth century.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"Singapore watch brands: The Horizon Watches Spectrum DotCom with a 38mm stainless steel case, a multi-layer dial featuring colourful quadrants beneath a CNC-machined steel upper layer, and an integrated stainless steel bracelet.\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"1628\" height=\"1221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/7dd0aa5d8bfac90a787b41e68f54c13bc2675ff0449e9f55de1b74c4bab4dfd7?w=330&amp;q=85 330w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/7dd0aa5d8bfac90a787b41e68f54c13bc2675ff0449e9f55de1b74c4bab4dfd7?w=530&amp;q=85 530w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/7dd0aa5d8bfac90a787b41e68f54c13bc2675ff0449e9f55de1b74c4bab4dfd7?w=660&amp;q=85 660w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/7dd0aa5d8bfac90a787b41e68f54c13bc2675ff0449e9f55de1b74c4bab4dfd7?w=1320&amp;q=85 1320w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/7dd0aa5d8bfac90a787b41e68f54c13bc2675ff0449e9f55de1b74c4bab4dfd7?w=660&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.3333333333333333;contain-intrinsic-size:1628px 1221px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p>Horizon Watches Spectrum DotCom (Photo: SPH Media\/Photography: Isabelle Seah\/Art Direction: Fazlie Hashim &amp; Ashruddin Sani)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"horizon-watches\" class=\"_subHeading1_1k87u_111 _base_1k87u_1\">Horizon Watches\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">When <a class=\"_internalLinks_wioo3_125\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepeakmagazine.com.sg\/watch-jewellery\/unofficial-singapore-watch-week-spring-sprang-sprung-2024-iamwatch\" target=\"_blank\" data-discover=\"true\">Sugiharto Kusumadi<\/a>, founder of <a class=\"_externalLinks_wioo3_126\" href=\"https:\/\/redarmywatches.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Singapore retailer Red Army Watches<\/a>, joined forces with Ukrainian designer Fred Bekher to launch Horizon Watches in 2021, the pair set out to create watches inspired not by the past, but by speculative fiction, modern architecture and space-age futurism.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">While many contemporary watchmakers continue to experiment with asymmetrical layouts, their latest <a class=\"_externalLinks_wioo3_126\" href=\"https:\/\/www.horizon-watches.com\/spectrum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spectrum collection<\/a> takes the opposite approach, embracing symmetry, proportion and geometric harmony as the foundation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The result is a watch, available in three colour variants of DotCom, Softwear and RetroBit, that reveals more the longer you study it. Measuring 38mm in diameter with a height of 11.4mm, the stainless steel case combines sand-blasted, polished and brushed finishes, topped by a box-shaped sapphire crystal that enhances the depth of the dial, under which lies a striking three-layer construction.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"Singapore watch brands: Three Horizon Watches Spectrum models with 38mm stainless steel cases, showcasing the collection\u2019s distinctive multi-layer dials, integrated stainless steel bracelets, and colourful quadrant designs beneath CNC-machined steel upper layers.\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/b4f206dfe3062950c614df32d5633945d2f871af788e935402482c107dffc354?w=330&amp;q=85 330w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/b4f206dfe3062950c614df32d5633945d2f871af788e935402482c107dffc354?w=530&amp;q=85 530w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/b4f206dfe3062950c614df32d5633945d2f871af788e935402482c107dffc354?w=660&amp;q=85 660w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/b4f206dfe3062950c614df32d5633945d2f871af788e935402482c107dffc354?w=1320&amp;q=85 1320w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/b4f206dfe3062950c614df32d5633945d2f871af788e935402482c107dffc354?w=1980&amp;q=85 1980w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/b4f206dfe3062950c614df32d5633945d2f871af788e935402482c107dffc354?w=660&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.4144271570014144;contain-intrinsic-size:2000px 1414px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p>The three colour variants of the Horizon Watches Spectrum collection on left, and the cut-out caseback echoing the dial\u2019s geometrical design on right (Photos: Horizon Watches)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">A CNC-machined steel upper dial exposes four coloured quadrants below, while a sapphire chapter ring catches and refracts light to create constantly shifting reflections. Rather than merely decorating the dial, these elements interact to produce what Horizon describes as a \u201ckinetic artwork\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Powering the Spectrum is the dependable Miyota 9015 automatic movement, chosen for its slim profile and reliability. Horizon has further upgraded it with a custom full-disc tungsten rotor that mirrors the dial\u2019s geometry. Completing the package is your choice of a custom-designed FKM rubber straps along with an integrated stainless steel bracelet.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"Singapore watch brands: The Vario Versa Reversible Single Time White Tuxedo Automatic with a rectangular stainless steel case, vertically striped white dial inspired by Art Deco design, and a reversible case that pivots to reveal the exhibition caseback.\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"1714\" height=\"1285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/cf684ebcda5c0ddf23712f4a2d56c993c8ebd4c3c34416534ef2532acf9e941d?w=330&amp;q=85 330w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/cf684ebcda5c0ddf23712f4a2d56c993c8ebd4c3c34416534ef2532acf9e941d?w=530&amp;q=85 530w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/cf684ebcda5c0ddf23712f4a2d56c993c8ebd4c3c34416534ef2532acf9e941d?w=660&amp;q=85 660w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/cf684ebcda5c0ddf23712f4a2d56c993c8ebd4c3c34416534ef2532acf9e941d?w=1320&amp;q=85 1320w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/cf684ebcda5c0ddf23712f4a2d56c993c8ebd4c3c34416534ef2532acf9e941d?w=660&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.333852140077821;contain-intrinsic-size:1714px 1285px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p>Vario VERSA Reversible Single Time White Tuxedo Automatic (Photo: SPH Media\/Photography: Isabelle Seah\/Art Direction: Fazlie Hashim &amp; Ashruddin Sani)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"vario\" class=\"_subHeading1_1k87u_111 _base_1k87u_1\">Vario\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">What began in 2016 as a start-up making quality watch straps has grown into one of Singapore\u2019s best-known microbrands.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\"><a class=\"_internalLinks_wioo3_125\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepeakmagazine.com.sg\/watch-jewellery\/vario-straps-ivan-chua\" target=\"_blank\" data-discover=\"true\">Founded by Ivan Chua<\/a>, Vario quickly expanded into timepieces inspired by vintage military and Art Deco designs, earning international collectors and recognition along the way, including the iF Design Award 2025 for its VERSA Dual Time Reversible Watch.\u00a0Its World War 1-style <a class=\"_internalLinks_wioo3_125\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepeakmagazine.com.sg\/watch-jewellery\/vario-sg60-merlion-trench-watch\" target=\"_blank\" data-discover=\"true\">1918 SG60 Merlion Trench watch<\/a> introduced last year was also completely sold out.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The latest <a class=\"_externalLinks_wioo3_126\" href=\"https:\/\/vario.sg\/collections\/vario-versa-reversible-single-time-watch-automatic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VERSA Reversible Single Time Automatic<\/a> refines that award-winning concept by replacing the second time zone with a cleaner, time-only display. Inspired by the flowing lines of the Streamline Moderne movement of the 1930s, the rectangular 41.5mm by 28mm stainless steel case pivots vertically, allowing the watch to be worn from either side.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"Singapore watch brands: The caseback and pivoting reversible case of the Vario Versa Reversible Single Time White Tuxedo Automatic, fitted with an elastic stainless steel bracelet and showcasing the exhibition caseback with its decorated automatic movement.\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/5b66a493e68368969acf86d7bc20b25ab407e8f1a255dfdc844a83a706416e57?w=330&amp;q=85 330w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/5b66a493e68368969acf86d7bc20b25ab407e8f1a255dfdc844a83a706416e57?w=530&amp;q=85 530w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/5b66a493e68368969acf86d7bc20b25ab407e8f1a255dfdc844a83a706416e57?w=660&amp;q=85 660w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/5b66a493e68368969acf86d7bc20b25ab407e8f1a255dfdc844a83a706416e57?w=1320&amp;q=85 1320w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/5b66a493e68368969acf86d7bc20b25ab407e8f1a255dfdc844a83a706416e57?w=1980&amp;q=85 1980w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/5b66a493e68368969acf86d7bc20b25ab407e8f1a255dfdc844a83a706416e57?w=660&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.4144271570014144;contain-intrinsic-size:2000px 1414px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p>The decorated exhibition caseback of the Vario VERSA Reversible Single Time Automatic (left), and the front view of the vertically pivoting watch (right) \u2014 both fitted with an elastic metal bracelet sold separately (Photos: Vario)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">On the front, buyers can choose between the crisp White Tuxedo or the sophisticated Black Tuxedo \u2014 both two-toned and showcasing elegant mirrored vertical stripes that reinforce the collection\u2019s Art Deco influences.\u00a0Flip the case over and the reverse reveals a decorated exhibition caseback featuring the Miyota 6T28 automatic movement and its sculptural custom tungsten rotor, turning the movement itself into part of the design.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Paired with an Italian leather strap with deployant clasp, the extra option of <a class=\"_externalLinks_wioo3_126\" href=\"https:\/\/vario.sg\/products\/vario-versa-elastic-metal-bracelet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">an elastic metal bracelet<\/a>, sapphire crystal and a compact 10.5mm profile, the VERSA demonstrates that practicality and artistry can coexist in one distinctive watch.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"Singapore watch brands: The Waktu Horology Kalbu M.O.P. Mawar with a polished 38mm stainless steel case, a pink mother-of-pearl dial, an open-heart display, and signature hands inspired by traditional Malay songket motifs.\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"1468\" height=\"1101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/84145b4ed940b389166d54840c6211312c056bdd45a617ac230aaac3428870e1?w=330&amp;q=85 330w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/84145b4ed940b389166d54840c6211312c056bdd45a617ac230aaac3428870e1?w=530&amp;q=85 530w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/84145b4ed940b389166d54840c6211312c056bdd45a617ac230aaac3428870e1?w=660&amp;q=85 660w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/84145b4ed940b389166d54840c6211312c056bdd45a617ac230aaac3428870e1?w=1320&amp;q=85 1320w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/84145b4ed940b389166d54840c6211312c056bdd45a617ac230aaac3428870e1?w=660&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.3333333333333333;contain-intrinsic-size:1468px 1101px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p>Waktu Horology Kalbu M.O.P. Mawar (Photo: SPH Media\/Photography: Isabelle Seah\/Art Direction: Fazlie Hashim &amp; Ashruddin Sani)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"waktu-horology\" class=\"_subHeading1_1k87u_111 _base_1k87u_1\">Waktu Horology\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Founded in 2025 by Dahliah Kamaru Zaman, <a class=\"_externalLinks_wioo3_126\" href=\"https:\/\/waktuhorology.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waktu Horology<\/a> approaches watchmaking as a celebration of the Malay Archipelago\u2019s history, craftsmanship and maritime heritage. Its inaugural Kalbu M.O.P. collection centres on the Malay word kalbu, derived from the Arabic qalb, meaning the innermost heart, conscience and enduring spirit.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Rather than offering a single colourway, the collection tells a story through three mother-of-pearl dials. <a class=\"_externalLinks_wioo3_126\" href=\"https:\/\/waktuhorology.com\/products\/kalbu-mop-puteh?variant=53628162474356\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Puteh (white) version<\/a> represents new beginnings and limitless possibility. The Mawar (rose pink) edition is inspired by the tranquil glow of sunrise and sunset across the equatorial horizon. And the Gelap (blue) model evokes the mystery and courage of seafarers navigating under the stars.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Among them, <a class=\"_externalLinks_wioo3_126\" href=\"https:\/\/waktuhorology.com\/products\/kalbu-mop-mawar?variant=53632310575476\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Mawar piece<\/a> stands out for its warm pink mother-of-pearl dial, whose natural iridescence shifts subtly between lavender, soft gold and rose depending on the light.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"Singapore watch brands: Front view of the Waktu Horology Kalbu M.O.P. Puteh with its white mother-of-pearl dial and open-heart display, alongside the exhibition caseback of the Kalbu M.O.P. Gelap revealing the Miyota 90S5 automatic movement.\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/55d3d6f9fa05835e93624fdae1c21873fe43255904e8583f349bb9d8ab93b0c7?w=330&amp;q=85 330w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/55d3d6f9fa05835e93624fdae1c21873fe43255904e8583f349bb9d8ab93b0c7?w=530&amp;q=85 530w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/55d3d6f9fa05835e93624fdae1c21873fe43255904e8583f349bb9d8ab93b0c7?w=660&amp;q=85 660w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/55d3d6f9fa05835e93624fdae1c21873fe43255904e8583f349bb9d8ab93b0c7?w=1320&amp;q=85 1320w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/55d3d6f9fa05835e93624fdae1c21873fe43255904e8583f349bb9d8ab93b0c7?w=1980&amp;q=85 1980w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/55d3d6f9fa05835e93624fdae1c21873fe43255904e8583f349bb9d8ab93b0c7?w=660&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.4144271570014144;contain-intrinsic-size:2000px 1414px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p>Front view of the Waktu Horology Kalbu M.O.P. Puteh, and caseback view of the Gelap variant (Photos: Waktu Horology)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">On the dial, the open-heart aperture symbolises the kalbu, while the signature hands reinterpret traditional songket motifs, with the hour hand inspired by the pucuk rebung (bamboo shoot) and the minute hand by the bunga pecah lapan (eight-petalled flower). Polished domed hour markers echo the pearls once highly prized throughout our local maritime world.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Housed in a polished 38mm stainless steel case, the watch is powered by the Miyota 90S5 automatic movement, visible through an exhibition caseback. With sapphire crystal, a screw-down crown, 100m water resistance and a 40-hour power reserve, the Kalbu M.O.P. is as dreamy and uniquely Singaporean as it comes.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"Singapore watch brands: The Zelos Comet 39 \u2018Meteorite\u2019 with a 39mm stainless steel case, a genuine meteorite dial displaying its natural Widmanst\u00e4tten pattern, and an integrated stainless steel bracelet.\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"1628\" height=\"1221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/c9475ea0b51d8bad76e35accd143a2a055c0e3be1e88cafa61a8db4e94db4f74?w=330&amp;q=85 330w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/c9475ea0b51d8bad76e35accd143a2a055c0e3be1e88cafa61a8db4e94db4f74?w=530&amp;q=85 530w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/c9475ea0b51d8bad76e35accd143a2a055c0e3be1e88cafa61a8db4e94db4f74?w=660&amp;q=85 660w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/c9475ea0b51d8bad76e35accd143a2a055c0e3be1e88cafa61a8db4e94db4f74?w=1320&amp;q=85 1320w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/c9475ea0b51d8bad76e35accd143a2a055c0e3be1e88cafa61a8db4e94db4f74?w=660&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.3333333333333333;contain-intrinsic-size:1628px 1221px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p>Zelos Comet 39 \u2018Meteorite\u2019 (Photo: SPH Media\/Photography: Isabelle Seah\/Art Direction: Fazlie Hashim &amp; Ashruddin Sani)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"zelos\" class=\"_subHeading1_1k87u_111 _base_1k87u_1\">Zelos<\/h2>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Since <a class=\"_internalLinks_wioo3_125\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thepeakmagazine.com.sg\/watch-jewellery\/singapore-watch-brands-national-pride\" target=\"_blank\" data-discover=\"true\">Elshan Tang founded Zelos in 2014<\/a>, the Singapore brand has earned a devoted international following through dive watches that combine unusual materials, robust specifications and accessible pricing.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The <a class=\"_externalLinks_wioo3_126\" href=\"https:\/\/zeloswatches.com\/collections\/comet-39mm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Comet 39<\/a> introduces a more compact and refined collection that brings the same spirit of experimentation to a sporty and versatile watch. It comprises several distinctive references, including dials in mother-of-pearl, and forged carbon with tiger\u2019s eye. There are two limited editions: one with a crystallised titanium dial encased in tantalum, and another incorporating a fragment of a crashed P-51 Mustang fighter aircraft.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">A standout is the <a class=\"_externalLinks_wioo3_126\" href=\"https:\/\/zeloswatches.com\/products\/comet-39-meteorite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Comet 39 \u2018Meteorite\u2019<\/a>. Housed in a 39mm stainless steel case, it features a genuine meteorite dial whose natural Widmanstatten pattern is enhanced by contrasting natural grey and blue PVD-plated finishes, ensuring that no two watches are alike.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">A slim integrated bracelet with an external button-operated quick-adjust clasp gives the watch an elegant profile, which measures 9.4mm inclusive of the box sapphire crystal. Beneath the sapphire caseback beats the hand-wound ETA\/Peseux 7001, reworked with redesigned bridges and refined finishing.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Ultimately, the Comet 39 proves that Zelos can successfully translate the DNA that made its dive watches famous into a dressier watch.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"Singapore watch brands: The TimeCrafters Commuter Watch with a 42mm stainless steel case, an intricate eight-layer dial inspired by Singapore\u2019s MRT network map, and a stainless steel bracelet.\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/aecdb8fde5982c2365bcaa6e0d01e3c3ac8da5e726e11f8c08b314e34cee022d?w=330&amp;q=85 330w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/aecdb8fde5982c2365bcaa6e0d01e3c3ac8da5e726e11f8c08b314e34cee022d?w=530&amp;q=85 530w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/aecdb8fde5982c2365bcaa6e0d01e3c3ac8da5e726e11f8c08b314e34cee022d?w=660&amp;q=85 660w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/aecdb8fde5982c2365bcaa6e0d01e3c3ac8da5e726e11f8c08b314e34cee022d?w=1320&amp;q=85 1320w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/aecdb8fde5982c2365bcaa6e0d01e3c3ac8da5e726e11f8c08b314e34cee022d?w=1980&amp;q=85 1980w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/thepeak\/aecdb8fde5982c2365bcaa6e0d01e3c3ac8da5e726e11f8c08b314e34cee022d?w=660&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.3333333333333333;contain-intrinsic-size:2000px 1500px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p>TimeCrafters Commuter Watch (Photo: SPH Media\/Photography: Isabelle Seah\/Art Direction: Fazlie Hashim &amp; Ashruddin Sani)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"timecrafters\" class=\"_subHeading1_1k87u_111 _base_1k87u_1\">TimeCrafters\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Founded in 2024 by Darrell Lim, TimeCrafters takes a heartwarming approach to Singapore watchmaking by celebrating one of the most shared experiences of daily life on our island.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Its inaugural <a class=\"_externalLinks_wioo3_126\" href=\"https:\/\/bigtimesgp.com\/products\/timecrafter-mrt-watch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Commuter Watch<\/a> pays tribute to the millions of journeys made each day on the MRT, transforming a familiar routine into a vibrant and unexpectedly intricate mechanical timepiece.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The centrepiece is a detailed dial built from eight separate layers, recreating <a class=\"_externalLinks_wioo3_126\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smrt.com.sg\/public-transport\/train-information\/network-map\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Singapore\u2019s MRT network<\/a> in miniature. A UV-printed map of the rail system forms the central design, while encircling it are silk-printed concentric rings in the distinctive colours of each MRT line, adding depth and complexity.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The 42mm stainless steel case houses the reliable Seiko NH38 automatic movement, chosen for its no-date layout that keeps attention firmly on the visuals. The dial, hands, chapter ring, and bezel insert are also all fully lumed.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Fitted with a screw-down caseback displaying the brand\u2019s bicycle logo and a rubber strap, this tool watch demonstrates that meaningful watchmaking need not look to distant adventures. <a class=\"_externalLinks_wioo3_126\" href=\"https:\/\/bigtimesgp.com\/products\/timecrafters-mrt-leather-strap-pre-order-only\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">An additional leather strap featuring MRT iconography<\/a> hand-drawn by Hui.Art and hand-stitched by Yi Leather is also available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<center><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepeakmagazine.com.sg\/watch-jewellery\/singapore-watch-brands-national-pride?ref\\u003danchorblocka\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article At Source <\/a><br \/>\n<center\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Singapore\u2019s independent watchmaking scene has never been more diverse. Once led by a handful of pioneering names, it is thriving today also thanks to numerous&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":73583,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2611],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-73582","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-buzz-headlines","wpcat-2611-id"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/73582","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=73582"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/73582\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/73583"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=73582"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=73582"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=73582"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}