Quick answer: Looking for a watch brand born right here in Singapore? We have found seven actually worth your time – from Humism’s kinetic art that shifts with your wrist to Rivelta’s Metrodive built for weekend adventures. Aries Gold has been assembling watches locally since 1970, and UBIQ keeps things colourful with titanium cases and vegan straps under $370. Whatever your vibe, one of these is probably your next daily wear.
Rivelta
Rivelta runs out of a Phillip Street office and has been quietly gathering a following since 2020, mostly on the strength of one watch: the Metrodive. It is a sports piece built around a Miyota 9015 automatic movement inside a stainless steel case, and it comes with enough strap and bezel colour options that you can make it feel like yours. The Metrodive is the sort of watch you wear to a client lunch on a Friday, then straight into a weekend hike without missing a beat – steady lah.
What makes it worth the trip is how much watch you get for the money. People routinely compare it to pieces costing twice as much. The build is solid, the details are considered, and the brand keeps things refreshingly unpretentious.
Address: 1 Phillip Street, #03-01, Royal One Phillip, Singapore 048692
Phone: +6281 2181 49111
Hours: Online 24/7
Website: rivelta.one
Good for the guy who wants one watch that does everything – the Metrodive cleans up for dinner just as easily as it shrugs off a sudden downpour.
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Reverie
Reverie set up shop in 2014 with a specific obsession: guilloché dials. Those are the intricate, engine-turned patterns that shimmer differently every time light hits them. The brand makes limited-edition mechanical watches, so each run is small and once it is gone, it is gone. Their Diver series pairs those ornate dials with sapphire crystal and Japanese movements, giving you a dress watch that can handle real life.
You can see them in the metal at Red Army Watches inside Suntec City Mall. That alone is worth the trip – online photos really do not capture how the dials play with light. Build quality gets consistently strong marks from collectors, and the limited runs mean you are unlikely to bump into someone else wearing the same piece.
Address: Red Army Watches, Temasek Boulevard, 01-464, Suntec City Mall, Singapore 038983
Phone: +65 6732 6043
Email: [email protected]
Website: reveriewatches.com
Suits the collector who cares about dial work, or someone buying their first proper mechanical and wanting a piece with a story that does not shout.
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Aries Gold
Aries Gold has roots going back to 1970, when CK Woo started the brand. Their assembly facility still sits in Bedok North – a proper Made in Singapore operation. Walk through their showroom and you will find everything from slim dress watches to chunky chronographs, all priced like honest value rather than inflated fashion mark-up. They work with materials like carbon fibre, marble, and ceramic, so there is variety in both look and feel.
Address: Blk 3011 Bedok North Avenue 4, #02-2000, Bedok Industrial Park E, Singapore 489977
Phone: +65 6448 7858
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 6 PM
Website: ariesgoldwatches.com
If you want a brand with deep local roots and a price tag that leaves you enough for a nice dinner afterwards, start here.
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Kent Hall & Co
Kent Hall & Co started in 2015 when a few friends who kept talking about mechanical watches decided to make their own. They work in small batches, which means hands-on quality control and a tight edit of models. The Nova Skeleton and Revival Gunmetal are their calling cards – skeleton automatics that let you watch the gears do their thing right through the dial. Every watch comes with a one-year warranty, and shipping is fast.
Skeleton dials at this price are rare, and watching the movement tick through an open face never really gets old. Suits the practical buyer who still wants a bit of mechanical theatre on the wrist.
Contact: Via the brand’s interest form
Email: [email protected]
Website: kenthallco.com
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Humism
Humism is an independent design studio in Telok Blangah Heights that treats the watch face as a canvas. Their Kinetic Art pieces – models called Dasein, Geist, and Eudaimonia – have dials that animate when you move your arm. Powered by automatic movements, the patterns shift and flow, so checking the time genuinely feels like a small moment of delight. You can only visit by appointment, which keeps the experience personal.
Address: 86 Telok Blangah Heights, Singapore 100086 (by appointment only)
Email: [email protected]
Website: humism.com
Perfect for the creative type who wants their accessories to start conversations. If you work in design, advertising, or just appreciate something properly original, this is your brand – damn shiok to glance at throughout the day.
Arcturus
Arcturus cuts its dials from natural stone – malachite and aventurine – so every single piece is one of a kind. The LC-1 Lion City model is their standout, and like everything they make, it comes in limited runs. A stone dial gives the watch a depth and texture that painted or printed faces simply cannot match, and the brand leans hard into that rarity.
Built for the collector who already has the usual suspects and wants a piece that nobody else at the meet-up will be wearing.
Contact: Via contact form
Email: [email protected]
Website: arcturuswatches.sg
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UBIQ
UBIQ is based in Ubi Techpark and does not take itself too seriously – in the best way. The TREK Series pairs titanium cases with vegan straps and comes in colours that actually make you smile: bright oranges, deep blues, sunny yellows. Prices run from $332 to $370, and the whole operation feels modern and uncluttered.
Younger buyers love this brand, as do people who think most watches take themselves way too seriously. If sustainability matters to you and you want a daily piece that pops, this is your pick.
Address: 10 Ubi Crescent, Ubi Techpark, Lobby C, #04-51, Singapore 408564
Phone: +65 6651 8554
Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9 AM – 5 PM
Website: ubiqwatches.com
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How to choose
Start with what you actually do every day. If your watch is going to see gym sessions, weekend hikes, and the occasional splash in the pool, a sports piece like Rivelta’s Metrodive or UBIQ’s TREK Series makes more sense than a dress watch on a delicate leather strap. On the other hand, if you are building a collection or want something for evenings and events, Reverie’s guilloché dials or Arcturus’s stone faces bring a level of craft that rewards a closer look.
Movement matters too. Automatics – found in models from Rivelta, Reverie, Kent Hall, and Humism – are mechanical and self-winding, which appeals to enthusiasts who enjoy the engineering. Quartz and chronograph options from Aries Gold offer grab-and-go reliability at a lower price point. If you are new to watches and want something fuss-free, a quartz model from an established brand lets you test the waters without a steep learning curve.
Price across these brands is refreshingly grounded. Expect to pay roughly $300 to $800 for most automatics, though the range stretches in both directions depending on materials and limited-edition status. UBIQ’s TREK Series sits at a concrete $332 to $370, while some of Arcturus’s stone-dial limited runs will be harder to pin down without asking directly. The key question to ask any of these brands: what movement is inside, what warranty backs it, and where can you see it in person? Most of them will answer within a day.
A final nudge: limited editions from Reverie and Arcturus do sell out. If a particular dial or colourway catches your eye, chope it – don’t sit too long.
| Brand | Starting Price | Movement | Signature Feature | Contact/Visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivelta | Check with the business | Miyota 9015 automatic | Utilitarian sports watch (Metrodive) | Phillip Street showroom |
| Reverie | Check with the business | Japanese automatic | Guilloché dials, limited editions | Red Army Watches, Suntec City |
| Aries Gold | Check with the business | Automatic, quartz, chronograph | Made in Singapore since 1970 | Bedok North showroom |
| Kent Hall & Co | Check with the business | Skeleton automatic | Skeleton dials, small batches | Online form |
| Humism | Check with the business | Automatic | Kinetic art dials | Telok Blangah, by appointment |
| Arcturus | Check with the business | Check with the business | Stone dials (malachite, aventurine) | Online contact form |
| UBIQ | $332 – $370 | Check with the business | Titanium case, vegan strap | Ubi Techpark showroom |
Summary
Singapore’s watch scene gives you everything from a 55-year-old family business in Bedok to a design studio making kinetic art in Telok Blangah. Whether you need a daily beater that can take a knock or a limited-edition piece with a malachite dial, one of these seven will fit. The designs are original, the prices are fair, and you get to support local craftsmanship with every purchase.
Disclaimer: Details like prices and opening hours can change. Please confirm directly with the business before visiting or making a purchase.
Frequently asked questions
Which Singapore watch brand has the longest history?
Aries Gold, founded in 1970 by CK Woo. Their assembly facility is still based in Bedok North, making them one of the oldest locally operating watch brands on this list.
Where can I try on Reverie watches in person?
Reverie watches are available at Red Army Watches, located at 01-464, Suntec City Mall, Temasek Boulevard. Call +65 6732 6043 before heading down to check stock.
What is a kinetic art watch, and which brand makes them?
Humism creates kinetic art watches where the dial pattern animates with the wearer’s movement. Models like Dasein, Geist, and Eudaimonia use automatic movements to create shifting visual effects on the watch face.
Do these Singapore watch brands offer warranties?
Some do. Kent Hall & Co provides a one-year warranty on all timepieces. For other brands, it is best to check directly, as warranty terms vary by brand and model.
Can I visit Humism’s studio to see the watches?
Yes, but only by appointment. Humism operates from 86 Telok Blangah Heights, Singapore 100086. Reach out through their website at humism.com to arrange a visit.
Which brand is best for someone new to mechanical watches?
Aries Gold offers both quartz and automatic options at approachable prices, so you can try a mechanical movement without a heavy commitment. Kent Hall & Co’s skeleton automatics also let you see the mechanism in action, which is satisfying for a first-time buyer.