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AP Swatch shuts UK stores after crowds queue for new pocket watch

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  • Police were called to manage crowds outside the Liverpool branch amid ongoing safety concerns at UK launches.
  • The Royal Pop launch drew huge demand, with watches selling around £335–£350 and resales far higher online.
  • Swatch urged shoppers not to rush to stores, saying the collection would stay available for several months to prevent crowding.

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Crowds queue all night for Swatch launch only to see mob swarm in and ruin it

https://metro.co.uk/2026/05/16/crowds-queue-night-swatch-launch-see-mob-swarm-ruin-28396265/Metro.co.uk
Crowds queue all night for Swatch launch only to see mob swarm in and ruin it

Swatch stores shutter amid long lines for highly anticipated collaboration release

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/swatch-stores-shutter-long-lines-collaboration-release-rcna345486Nbcnews.com
Swatch stores shutter amid long lines for highly anticipated collaboration release

‘It was like a mosh pit’: Swatch closes stores as watch launch causes crowding and scuffles

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/17/swatch-royal-pop-launch-chaos-closuresTheguardian.com
‘It was like a mosh pit’: Swatch closes stores as watch launch causes crowding and scuffles

Hundreds line up at Oak Brook Center Mall for Swatch, Audemars Piguet pocket watch, causing closure

https://abc7chicago.com/post/hundreds-line-oak-brook-center-mall-swatch-audemars-piguet-royal-pop-collection-pocket-watch-causing-store-closure/19115074/Abc7chicago.com
Hundreds line up at Oak Brook Center Mall for Swatch, Audemars Piguet pocket watch, causing closure

Crowds rampage shopping centres over limited-edition watch

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/crowds-rampage-shopping-centres-over-133436613.htmlYahoo.com
Crowds rampage shopping centres over limited-edition watch

Swatch closes stores across UK after huge crowds try to rush guards to buy watch

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/39132102/swatch-closes-uk-stores-crowds-rush-pocket-watch/Thesun.co.uk
Swatch closes stores across UK after huge crowds try to rush guards to buy watch

AP Swatch shuts UK stores after crowds queue for new watch

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1d2qldr0ykoBbc.co.uk
AP Swatch shuts UK stores after crowds queue for new watch

Swatch launch chaos as multiple shops forced to close due to crowd numbers

https://www.ladbible.com/news/uk-news/swatch-stores-close-queues-royal-pop-launch-754691-20260516Ladbible.com
Swatch launch chaos as multiple shops forced to close due to crowd numbers

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