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Swatch x AP Royal Pop: Colorful Pocket-Watch Hype Arrives May 16
business11 days ago

Swatch x AP Royal Pop: Colorful Pocket-Watch Hype Arrives May 16

Swatch teams with Audemars Piguet for the Royal Pop, a playful bioceramic pocket-watch releasing May 16 in eight colorways at select Swatch stores for about $400–$420. It uses a new manually wound SISTEM51 movement with a 90‑hour power reserve and Nivachron anti‑magnetic balance, housed in a 40mm lightweight case with a removable cage and interchangeable lanyards. Swatch plans accessories (desk stands, extra straps) and says proceeds go to a horology-preservation initiative; AP benefits from broader brand reach and pop-culture appeal, while purists weigh potential brand impact. Availability will vary by store, hype may fade, and there’s no wristwatch version yet,”

Swatch x AP Unveil Eight Royal Oak–Inspired Pocket Watches
technology14 days ago

Swatch x AP Unveil Eight Royal Oak–Inspired Pocket Watches

Swatch and Audemars Piguet have launched the Royal Pop, a playful line of eight pocket watches in bright bioceramic cases inspired by the Royal Oak. Available May 16 at selected Swatch stores, the Lépine (12 o'clock crown) variants cost $400 and the Savonette (3 o'clock crown) variants $420. Powered by the SISTEM51 manual-wind movement with a 90-hour power reserve, they can be worn on a clip, attached to a lanyard, or displayed as a desk clock. AP is donating 100% of its proceeds to a horology-education initiative.

"Omega x Swatch Unveils Moonphase Watches with NASA Mascot and Bioceramic Case"
fashion-and-lifestyle2 years ago

"Omega x Swatch Unveils Moonphase Watches with NASA Mascot and Bioceramic Case"

Swatch and Omega's latest collaboration, the Bioceramic MoonSwatch Mission To The Moonphase, combines space-inspired design with sustainability. The watch features a chronograph function, moon phase display, and a playful nod to NASA's mascot, Snoopy. Crafted with Swatch's Bioceramic material, the watch pays homage to the original Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch while offering a comfortable fit with a Velcro strap. Priced at around US$310, it will be available from March 26th, making the iconic Moonwatch experience accessible to a wider audience.