Chaos Erupts Over Swatch and Audemars Piguet Pocket Watch Launch in California
Pocket watch chaos comes to California as long lines and frustration over take viral collab

Image: New York Post
A viral collaboration between Swatch and Audemars Piguet has led to chaos and long lines at stores across the U.S., particularly at the Topanga Westfield mall in Los Angeles. Shoppers are eager to purchase the pocket watches, which retail for around $400 but are being resold for up to $4,000, prompting store closures due to safety concerns.
- 01The pocket watches from the Royal Pop collection are priced at approximately $400 each.
- 02Resellers are listing the watches on platforms like eBay for prices ranging from $2,000 to $4,000.
- 03The Topanga Westfield mall in Los Angeles had to close due to overwhelming demand, with reports of only 50 watches sold before the closure.
- 04Swatch has announced the closure of various stores across the U.S. and the UK due to safety concerns arising from large crowds.
- 05Swatch clarified that the Royal Pop Collection is not a limited edition and will be available for several months.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
A recent collaboration between Swatch and Audemars Piguet, dubbed the Royal Pop collection, has sparked significant chaos across the United States, especially at the Topanga Westfield mall in Los Angeles. Hundreds of eager shoppers began lining up outside the mall on Friday night, hoping to purchase one of the eight unique pocket watches, which retail for about $400. However, the demand was so high that the Los Angeles Police Department had to turn away many customers due to limited stock. Reports indicate that resellers are listing these watches on platforms like eBay for prices as high as $4,000, leading to speculation about their resale value. The situation escalated to the point where Swatch had to close several of its stores nationwide, including locations in New York City, Houston, and Orlando, to ensure safety for both customers and staff. Swatch emphasized that the Royal Pop Collection is not a limited edition and will be available for several months, urging customers not to rush to stores in large numbers. Videos circulating on social media depict the overwhelming crowds and the ensuing chaos at various locations.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The overwhelming demand for the pocket watches has caused significant disruptions at retail locations, leading to store closures and safety concerns.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
What do you think about the demand for limited edition items like the Royal Pop collection?
Connecting to poll...
More about Swatch
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.







