General · 16 May 2026

Crowds shut Swatch stores for new watch

Many Swatch stores across the UK closed on Saturday due to large crowds gathering for a new limited edition watch, citing safety concerns. The Swiss firm launched its Royal Pop pocket watch, a collaboration with luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet. These watches, originally priced from £335, are now being resold online for up to £16,000.

By BriefTea Editorial · 16 May 2026 at 18:04

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