Trending Now - China Set to Release $400 Audemars Piguet X Swatch Watch
WHO:
Wired - Audemars Piguet and Swatch are the companies involved in the collaboration.
The Verge - Swatch is an independent Swiss watchmaker, while Audemars Piguet is controlled by the descendants of Jules Louis Audemars and Edward Auguste Piguet.
WHAT:
Wired - The Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop pocket watches will be available for purchase.
The Verge - The Lépine version of the pocket watch will be priced at $400, and the Savonnette style will be priced at $420.
The Verge - The pocket watches feature eight different designs, ranging in price from $400 to $420.
The Verge - Swatch is limiting sales to one pocket watch per person per store per day.
WHERE:
The Verge - The pocket watches will be available through select Swatch stores.
WHEN:
The Verge - The pocket watches will be available starting on May 16th.
WHY:
The Verge - The collaboration aims to create a more affordable option for watch fans, as traditional Audemars Piguet watches can range from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars.
HOW:
The Verge - The pocket watches are made with brightly colored waterproof cases from Bioceramic and scratch-resistant sapphire glass.
The Verge - The watches feature a simplified version of Swatch’s Sistem51 movement, which is designed for mass production on an automated assembly line to reduce costs.
The Verge - The Royal Pop pocket watch has a manual-wind design with a 90-hour power reserve, skipping the self-winding functionality of the original Sistem51.
(UPDATED May 14, 2026 13:29 UTC)
Audemars Piguet and Swatch are teaming up to release the Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop pocket watches, which will be available starting on May 16th. These pocket watches come in eight vibrant designs, with prices ranging from $400 to $420, and sales will be limited to one watch per person per store per day. Made with brightly colored waterproof cases and scratch-resistant sapphire glass, the watches feature a simplified movement designed for mass production, offering watch enthusiasts a more affordable option compared to traditional Audemars Piguet timepieces that can cost tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars.