As with anything in life, you have got to do your part to take care of something in order for it to last. Clocks, with their complicated movements and intricacies, are known for being prized possessions or mementos or family heirlooms. In the world of horology, clockmaking is closely associated with heritage and history; clockmakers are revered for their skills and preserving heritage.
In Singapore, clockmakers are far and few between. And yet, along the inconspicuous stretch of road along Lim Tua Tow Road, there exists a quaint shophouse and a family who is quietly doing their part to conserve the dying heritage. Going three generations deep, Cheong Ann Watch Maker has prided itself on preserving a slice of Singapore for more than seven decades.
