Looking to invest in timeless elegance while embracing sustainable style? Singapore’s vintage scene is blooming, and nowhere is it more vibrant than in the world of preloved watches and jewellery. These aren’t just accessories — they are time capsules, love stories, and pieces of history, each with a soul of its own.
Whether you’re a curious first-timer, a passionate collector, or simply someone in search of that one-of-a-kind statement piece, we’ve rounded up Singapore’s finest vintage jewellery and watch destinations where heritage meets craftsmanship. Here’s where to begin your treasure hunt.
The Retro Factory
Who’s behind it:
The Retro Factory is the brainchild of Gary Tan, a 55-year-old bank officer and vintage aficionado who has been championing Singapore’s antique scene since the 1990s. He’s the visionary behind the famed Katong Square Lifestyle & Vintage Market, and more recently, the Katong Square Antique Centre — both key players in reviving the city’s love for preloved collectibles.
What to expect:
Step inside Katong Square Antique Centre and you’ll discover a vibrant mix of vendors offering everything from vintage lockets and rhinestone brooches to rolled gold Victorian jewellery. The centre also boasts an impressive array of Alpaca silver and retro ‘80s designs. For younger shoppers — especially Gen Z — bold, eclectic styles from the ‘70s to ‘90s are hot favourites.
The bimonthly market breathes new life into the vintage scene, offering rotating stalls and new discoveries each time. Many pieces are sourced from across Europe, the USA, and Australasia, and prices range from as low as $10 to several hundred dollars depending on rarity and materials. Trade-ins are welcome for those hoping to swap pieces from their own collection.
Where to find it:
Visit the Katong Square Antique Centre daily (except Mondays), from 12pm to 7pm. The Katong Square Lifestyle & Vintage Market is held on the first and third weekends of each month. Stay updated via their Instagram page.
La Vie
Who’s behind it:
Founded in 1991 by Lucia Chiang and her former classmate, La Vie started as a modern fashion boutique before evolving into an eclectic vintage wonderland. Today, Lucia runs the store alongside long-time colleague Janet Yeo from her home, turning her living space into a unique shopping experience rooted in memory, design, and culture.
What to expect:
La Vie offers a maximalist’s dream. Think chunky glass pendants, bold rings, brooches, and floral earrings — all carefully curated from across Asia. Butterfly motifs, vivid colours, and oversized stones are signature aesthetics. Each piece tells a story, handpicked for its artistic and emotional value.
With prices starting from as low as $6, La Vie is the perfect stop for anyone seeking affordable, statement-making jewellery that refuses to blend in.
Where to find it:
Visit the store at 5 Spottiswoode Park Road on Mondays and Thursdays from 2pm to 6pm.
Alles Seinn
Who’s behind it:
Founded by Ng Wen Fang, Alles Seinn began as a passion project between a father and daughter. While studying at NUS in 2021, Ng started upcycling jewellery, and by 2023, shifted her focus to watches — combining sustainability with craftsmanship in every timepiece she restores.
What to expect:
Ng carefully sources and refurbishes vintage Japanese watch heads (think Seiko, Citizen, Alba), and handcrafts straps using second-hand beads, gold-filled wire, or 925 silver. Each piece is unique, backed with a lifetime warranty. The brand also offers full customisation: clients can choose from 15 watch heads and work with Ng to design a strap from scratch, right down to the colour palette and materials.
Prices typically fall between $90 and $150, with customisation options available at an additional cost. Whether you’re shopping for style or sentiment, Alles Seinn delivers sustainable elegance with a personal touch.
Where to find it:
Check out their latest creations on Instagram, and place custom orders directly through the link in their bio.
Echo Vintage
Who’s behind it:
Echo Vintage was launched in 2023 by Echo Wang, a China-born, Singapore-based entrepreneur with a deep love for old-world charm. With years of travel and collecting under her belt, Echo transforms every piece into wearable storytelling — curating her finds from Europe, the Americas, and beyond.
What to expect:
Located in the heritage-rich Joo Chiat neighbourhood, Echo Vintage feels like a secret treasure chest come to life. Regulars adore the clean, sculptural styles of the 1970s — think vintage Celine, Monet, and YSL — as well as delicate, feminine pieces with pearls, florals, and baroque influences.
Most pieces are priced between $50 and $120, but rarer, high-end designs can go for significantly more. The store also runs a jewellery exchange programme and offers workshops where you can create your own vintage-inspired jewellery using genuine components from UK factories dating back to the 1940s–1970s.
Where to find it:
Visit #01-15, 392 Joo Chiat Road or DM their Instagram account to inquire or book a DIY workshop.
Naked Glory
Who’s behind it:
Graphic designer Yoko Yeap unexpectedly stumbled into the world of vintage watches in 2011. After falling in love with a collection of 1980s timepieces at a local pop-up, she built Naked Glory into one of Singapore’s cult-favourite vintage watch destinations with over 25K followers on Instagram today.
What to expect:
What makes Naked Glory stand out is its expert restoration and quality control. Each timepiece is ultrasonically cleaned, tested for weeks, and comes with a one-year warranty — a rarity in the vintage world. The brand is also known for its innovative “Franken-watches,” assembled from salvaged parts sourced over a decade, creating one-of-a-kind, working art pieces that blend function and history.
From affordable everyday styles to rare collector watches, Naked Glory caters to both newbies and aficionados looking for heritage with heart.
Where to find it:
Follow Naked Glory on Instagram to browse current collections and learn about their next pop-up or fair appearance.
Whether it’s the glimmer of a rhinestone brooch from the 1940s or the tick of a 1980s Seiko restored to perfection, vintage jewellery and watches are more than accessories — they’re keepsakes of another time, waiting for a new story to be written. And in Singapore, the past is closer than you think.
