IAMWATCH 2026
The Hour Glass's IAMWATCH 2026 event in Singapore, running from November 12-15, 2026, will feature 45 watchmakers and industry figures discussing horology's future, history, and the business of watchmaking. The program includes panels on independent watchmaking, design, and the legacy of George Daniels, alongside film screenings and masterclasses.
- Event dates: November 12-15, 2026
- Public days: November 13-15, 2026
- Location: The Singapore EDITION
- Admission: Complimentary
The event's theme highlights the interdependence required for independence in watchmaking, emphasizing the wider network of suppliers, makers, retailers, and collectors behind a watch.
Panels include "I Want to Make My Own Watch. Now What?" featuring industry leaders discussing the practicalities of watch production, and "The Morteau Generation" exploring the education and relationships of independent watchmakers.
Discussions on invention and design include "Who Actually Invents Anything Anymore?" with prominent independent watchmakers and "What Should Watches Made in 2026 and Beyond Look Like?" with founders of Trilobe and MING.
The program commemorates George Daniels' centenary with a screening and conversation featuring Phillips' Aurel Bacs and Roger W. Smith, alongside lectures by Smith on Daniels' work and the Co-Axial escapement.
Film screenings will explore "The Watchmaker's Apprentice" and the collaborations behind MB&F, with discussions following the screenings.
Lectures will delve into less familiar horological histories, including the role of régleurs in chronometer competitions and the accuracy measurements of observatories like Neuchâtel and Geneva.
Networking opportunities include "The OGs" and "The Young Guns" get-togethers, encouraging collectors to share and discuss watches from their own collections.
Hands-on watchmaking masterclasses will be led by Swiss Federal Master Watchmaker Michael Dubs, allowing participants to work on and keep a mechanical movement.