Swatch Sale Sparks Scuffles Across Europe and New York
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- •Nick Hayek has publicly backed Swatch’s decision to launch the Royal Pop collaboration despite the disorder at stores.
- •Police in Paris used tear gas to disperse crowds outside a Swatch outlet during the Royal Pop release.
- •Swatch stores in several cities, including New York and locations in Asia, temporarily closed because of safety concerns linked to the launch.
- •Some Swatch outlets introduced limits on how many Royal Pop watches each customer could buy to curb resellers.
- •Resale listings for the Swatch x Audemars Piguet Royal Pop watch initially appeared at steep mark-ups before prices began to fall.
- •Crowds queued for hours outside Swatch stores in Europe, North America and Asia to buy the Royal Pop model on release days.
- •Security staff and police were called to manage shoving and scuffles at multiple Swatch locations during the launch weekend.
- •Reports from the Gulf and other markets describe a surge of Royal Pop watches offered online as flippers tried to cash in on early demand.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Swatch quickly restocks Royal Pop watches widely in stores and online Resale prices may fall further and crowds at physical outlets could shrink.
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WESTBBC News - BusinessSwatch boss defends watch launch that sparked chaos and closuresWESTBBC News - BusinessWhy are people so excited about Swatch's Royal Pop watch?CNChannel News AsiaShoving, tear gas, forced closures: Chaos at Swatch stores as brand launches collaboration with APMEThe National (UAE)Swatch x Audemars Piguet Royal Pop watch sparks chaos and resale frenzy, but prices are already dropping