Swatch Retailers Face Widespread Closures and Police Intervention Following Royal Pop Launch

Swatch stores across the US closed following chaotic scenes triggered by the launch of the Royal Pop watch collection with Audemars Piguet.Police intervened at multiple locations as large crowds fought for items retailing at $400, while resellers sought prices as high as $8,500.Company representatives stressed the collection is not a limited edition release to discourage dangerous overcrowding at retail sites.
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