'I sold it for over £1k': Swatch launch sparks 'chaotic' scenes
Swatch's launch of the Royal Pop pocket watch has led to chaotic scenes outside stores worldwide. Large crowds gathered, prompting police intervention in several countries due to safety concerns. The watch, priced at £335, is being resold online for significantly higher amounts, with some buyers making substantial profits.
- ▪Swatch stores experienced large crowds, leading to some closures for safety reasons.
- ▪Police were called to manage gatherings outside stores in the UK, France, and Switzerland.
- ▪The Royal Pop watch is being resold online for prices as high as £16,000.
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'I sold it for over £1k': Swatch launch sparks 'chaotic' scenesLarge crowds of people have being queuing outside Swatch stores worldwide, with some shops having to close over safety considerations. Police had to be called to deal with large gathering of shoppers outside some stores in the UK, France and Switzerland as people gathered to buy the new pocket watch made in collaboration with Audemars Piguet. Swatch's new Royal Pop sells for £335 but has already been put on resale by some buyers online for up to £16,000.
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