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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Bishop

Swatch stores swarmed by crowds as limited-edition watch release turns chaotic

Swatch has been forced to close numerous stores across the world as mass crowds queuing for a new watch sparked safety concerns.

Eager shoppers queued for hours to purchase the Royal Pop timepieces – made in collaboration with the luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet – on Saturday (16 May).

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