UK: Swatch Shuts UK Stores as Royal Pop Launch Triggers Fights and Police Response

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UK: Swatch Shuts UK Stores as Royal Pop Launch Triggers Fights and Police Response

Long lines formed outside Swatch stores across the world ahead of launch of the Royal Pop, a collaboration between Swatch and Audemars Piguet on Saturday, May 16. Swatch closed stores across the UK after massive queues formed outside branches over the launch, with fights and disturbances breaking out and police called to the scene, prompting the company to cite safety concerns for customers and staff.

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  • 2026 at about 02:00h, England, UK Video Recording Date/Time: May 16, Video Location: Birmingham

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