Spring Sprang Sprung 2026: Singapore's Independent Watch Fair Returns to Chinatown on 14–15 November

What Is Spring Sprang Sprung?

Spring Sprang Sprung, often shortened to SPRG, is a homegrown watch fair created by Yong Keong Lim and Sugiharto Kusumadi (the latter of Red Army Watches). Their own description is "created by collectors, for collectors". The official site calls it Singapore's first and biggest independent microbrand watch fair.

According to the organisers' history, it started small in 2022 at XM Studios, grew over the next editions, moved to the National Library in 2024 and then the National Design Centre in 2025, when it reached 59 exhibitors from more than 16 countries. SJX reported in November 2025 that the fair began with 22 brands and aims to be "casual, welcoming, and inclusive". Watchonista describes the vibe as a "music festival" for independent watchmaking, and notes that the fair is sponsored mainly by retailers rather than by brands.

This year's Chapter 5 moves to Chinatown.

The Details at a Glance

• Dates: Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November 2026.
  
• Time: 11am to 6pm, according to the official site and event poster. The Eventbrite listing shows the Sunday end time as 7pm, so check before you plan a late arrival.
  
• Venue: Glass Dome (Landmark of Good), 28 China Street, Singapore 049570.
  
• Admission: Free. The official site says registration is free and handled through Eventbrite.
  
• Parking: Eventbrite lists paid parking. Public transport is easier in this part of town.
  
• Organiser: Spring Sprang Sprung (the website is run under the name Sprung Collective).
  

We could not find ticket tiers, workshop prices or a full programme for 2026 on the pages we checked. If you want to join a workshop, look for details on the official site or Eventbrite rather than assuming it is free.

Who Is Exhibiting

The official site says more than 70 brands are taking part in 2026, and Miyota is the official movement partner. The organisers' exhibitor poster lists names that include Oris, Christopher Ward, Raymond Weil, Nivada Grenchen, Sea-Gull, Luminox, Horage, Vario, Sunrex, Atelier Wen, Atowak, Feynman Timekeepers and Kelloseppä Koulu, the Finnish School of Watchmaking.

Expect a wide spread of styles, from sporty chronographs to dressier pieces. Past coverage gives a sense of the range. The Peak reported prices of about $300 to $6,000 at the 2024 edition, and Deployant's 2023 coverage cited examples around US$1,800 and US$7,600. These are past figures, so please check each brand's own pricing at the fair.

Exhibitors come from different countries, which is part of the fun. Many are small teams, so you may be chatting with the people who designed the watch you are trying on.

Brand Spotlight: Sunrex

Sunrex appears on the 2026 exhibitor poster, and the organisers' images show several of its chronographs: a black-and-gold model, a white-dial version with an orange bezel, and another white-dial piece with a blue bezel on a white rubber strap. These carry tachymetre scales, the kind of racing-inspired detail that collectors of sporty chronographs tend to enjoy. We have not seen specifications or prices for the 2026 pieces, so check with the brand at the fair.

Brand Spotlight: Oris

Oris, the Swiss maker founded in 1904, is a familiar name among the exhibitors. Watchonista named it as a headliner at the 2024 edition, and SJX listed it among the notable brands in 2025. The organisers' 2026 image shows an Artelier model with a moon-phase display. As with other brands, details and pricing for the fair were not published on the pages we checked.

What You Can Do There

The 2026 programme was not fully published on the pages we checked, but the official site links to a "Handy Time & Chat Time" page and lists a lucky draw and merchandise. Earlier editions give a hint of the format:

Chat with brand owners and makers, one-to-one.
Try watches on and compare designs side by side.
Join beginner-friendly workshops. In 2024, The Peak reported a leather strap-making session and a hands-on mechanical watch workshop led by a certified watchmaker. In 2025, SJX noted a ticketed leatherworking class.

Treat these as examples, not a 2026 schedule.

Making a Day of It in Chinatown

China Street sits in the heart of Chinatown, the largest historic district gazetted for conservation in Singapore, according to NLB. The Urban Redevelopment Authority describes it as four conserved precincts: Telok Ayer, Kreta Ayer, Tanjong Pagar and Bukit Pasoh.

If you have time before or after the fair:

Telok Ayer: URA notes it was the first of the four precincts, with Thian Hock Keng Temple, Al-Abrar Mosque and Nagore Durgha Shrine nearby. The National Archives has a 1900s postcard view of Telok Ayer Street showing Thian Hock Keng and Al-Abrar's twin spires.
Kreta Ayer: URA says the precinct remains a hub for Lunar New Year and Mid-Autumn celebrations and is home to Sri Mariamman Temple.
Lunch: NEA's list includes Maxwell Food Centre (1 Kadayanallur Street), Amoy Street Food Centre (Telok Ayer Street) and Chinatown Complex Market and Hawker Centre (Blk 335 Smith Street), all within the area. Opening hours and stalls vary, so check before you go.

For heritage fans, the Singapore Heritage Festival's 2024 Chinatown Heritage Trails were two-hour walking tours run with URA, a good reminder to look out for similar walks in future.

Tips Before You Go

Register on Eventbrite first, since the official site says admission is by free registration.
Arrive earlier in the day if you want more time to chat with makers.
Ask before photographing people or watches on display.
Watches are a serious purchase. Compare warranty terms, return policies and after-sales support, and ask about payment methods before you buy.
Consider public transport. Parking nearby is paid.

This is an independent editorial guide and is not an advertisement. Please confirm all details with the organisers.