Vario

Vario is a Singapore microbrand with a charmingly personal origin story, evolving from an online strap shop into a full fledged creator of vintage inspired watches and accessories that help wearers express their own style. Founded in 2016 by designer Ivan Chua, whose journey began when he could not find a strap that reflected his personality, Vario watches are thoughtfully designed in Singapore and produced in small, carefully controlled batches that balance sophistication, quality, and fun. I have always admired how this independent watchmaker treats each piece as a canvas for character, rather than just another product in the catalog.

Crafted with trusted Japanese or Swiss movements and individually inspected in Singapore, Vario watches blend vintage charm with modern reliability, making them ideal for collectors who enjoy narrative rich design without sacrificing everyday wearability. Signature lines such as the Eclipse Bauhaus dress pieces, the Empire Art Deco collection, and the World War inspired 1918 trench and field watches reveal a consistent ethos of reinterpreting history instead of merely replicating it. If you are drawn to microbrands from Singapore that marry story driven aesthetics with honest, small scale production, Vario might be the quietly distinctive companion your collection has been waiting to discover.