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The Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop: A Play for Tomorrow's Collectors

In the ever-evolving landscape of horology, few collaborations have stirred as much conversation and speculation within discerning circles as the recent unveiling of the **Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop**. Far from a conventional timepiece, this partn
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By: PuristSPro
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aelred
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A superb and priceless advertisement for Swatch!

I actually love this collaboration compared to the ones with Omega and Blancpain and hope to pick at least one up when the availability improves. I shall proudly wear it over my neck while my De Bethune, Patek or Cartier cloche adorns my wrist. I am sure
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By: Monopole
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Jay (Eire)
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AP x Swatch Royal Pop Review: Collector Opinion on the Collaboration.

Op-Ed: Quartz saved the Swiss watch industry ... Yes, the humble swatch quartz watch that many of us grew up with helped spur a revival of an ailing Swiss watch industry. Lebanese-born Nicholas Hayek Senior was the CEO of the SWATCH Group and he realized
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By: this_hobby_of_hours
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this_hobby_of_hours
1641

Waiting for the steel cases and bracelets that can be bought on Ali Express to convert the Moonswatch to a steel watch.

I wouldn’t mind seeing the same thing for this AP x Swatch. I am not a collector of AP (prefer Patek and Vacheron) but would buy this swatchified version of the Royal Oak and then turn around and convert it to a steel version once the kits on Ali Express
29d
By: Eikþyrnir
30
Jay (Eire)
6613

I simply do not care about AP. In most of their watches, Vacheron and Patek have better finishing.

The Royal Oak never appealed to me while I have bought both a Nautilus and an Overseas. I actually started viewing the Code more kindly than I view the RO. That being said, I personally would buy an AP x Swatch Royal Oak but only if it is not a pocket or
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By: Eikþyrnir
30
Jay (Eire)
6613

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Omega X Swatch made me stop buying omega's. It definitelly ruined the fun for me with regards to Omega. AP x Swatch made me put the RO on the side and chances are super high it wont come to the wrist again and even be sold at one point. This how much i ha
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By: Eikþyrnir
30
Jay (Eire)
6613