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Audemars Piguet x Swatch’s Royal Pop
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Some of you got it right—Swatch’s surprise collab with Audemars Piguet has been revealed to be a collection of colourful pocket watches
After days of AI-generated speculations, Swatch finally revealed what all the fuss is about. The Royal Pop, its surprise collaboration with Audemars Piguet, is a collection of eight vibrant pocket watches in Bioceramic, based on the iconic octagonal shape of the Royal Oak, The dial features the petite tapisserie motif, a signature of the Royal Oak.
It comes with a high-quality calfskin lanyard with contrasting stitching, freeing it up to be worn as you choose: on the wrist, around your neck, in your pocket, attached to your bag. Plus, it can be turned into a desk clock, thanks to a stand.
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“Why this collaboration? For the joy and boldness it represents. Because audacity is often the starting point of innovation and new ideas. And because it invites a broader audience, including the younger generations to experience mechanical watchmaking differently,” said Ilaria Resta, CEO of Audemars Piguet.
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The heartbeat is something special, too. Swatch has re-engineered the SISTEM51 into a manual-winding fitted with the anti-magnetic Nivachron balance spring, which Swatch developed with Audemars Piguet years ago. The movement boasts 90 hours of power reserve, indicated on the patented barrel drum.
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The Royal Pop comes in two versions: Lépine-style with the winding crown at 12 o’clock and Savonnette-style with the crown at 3 o’clock. The former is a two-hand model, while the latter features a small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock.
The Royal Pop, priced at RM1,720 | SG$535 for the Lépine-style version and RM1,840 | SG$570 for the Savonette-style, will be available from May 16, 2026, at selected Swatch boutiques.
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Brian Cheong leads the watch (Tatler GMT) and jewellery content at Tatler Malaysia, combining sharp editorial insight with years of luxury lifestyle experience. A seasoned journalist in luxury watches based in Kuala Lumpur, Brian had previously helmed World of Watches, Men's Folio and Prestige Malaysia.
