About Reference Room
Reference Room is an independent watch gallery and café in Singapore, focused on vintage watches alongside uncommon and distinctive modern pieces.
Our collection is defined not by era, but by design. We look for watches with character, with an emphasis on proportion, case architecture, dial execution, unusual materials, and details that make a watch genuinely interesting. Every piece is individually selected, reflecting a point of view shaped by close to a decade of collecting.
Our Story
Reference Room grew naturally from collecting. What began as a personal interest became a business through a desire to discover, handle, and experience more watches.
But watches have always been about more than the objects themselves. The people, conversations, and relationships formed through collecting are just as important. Reference Room was created with that in mind: to share watches we find interesting and build lasting relationships with the people who enjoy them.
Our Space
Our gallery and café brings that idea into a physical space. A comfortable place to have a coffee, spend time with watches, and talk about them without the pressure of a traditional retail environment.
Come by to see a particular watch, discover something unexpected, or simply stay for a coffee and a conversation.
Our Standards
Every watch is carefully authenticated and presented with transparency around its originality, condition, wear, and any known interventions.
Each piece is individually photographed and documented, and all watches are accompanied by a six-month movement warranty.