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Mon, 18 May 2026

Mon, 18 May 2026 'I sold it for over £1k': Swatch launch sparks 'chaotic' scenes

Some shoppers have been trying to resell a new line of watches priced at £335 each for up to £16,000.

* Swatch stores worldwide face large crowds, safety concerns, and police intervention over new pocket watch collaboration with Audemars Piguet.
* New Swatch Royal Pop sells for £335 but is being resold online for up to £16,000.
* One buyer claims to have made a profit of over £1,000 by reselling the watch.
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