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Josie Clarke

Swatch boss defends ‘extraordinary’ Royal Pop launch

Swatch closed some stores for the day ‘in light of safety considerations’ (Alamy/PA) -

The boss of Swatch has defended its latest launch after stores and shopping centres faced overcrowding and disruption from hordes of customers seeking to buy the timepiece.

Chief executive Nick Hayek Jr told the BBC there had been “overcrowding like hell” at some of its stores for the Royal Pop pocket watch, but said the firm “clearly communicated that this is not a one-day event” and production would continue for months.

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