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A new Swatch model is introduced, and a case study in overexcited 'drop culture' plays out

Posted 5/18/26

Swatch's new Royal Pop pocket watch has sparked outbursts of chaos worldwide. The Swiss watchmaker says there's no shortage of the items despite weekend crowds and brawls at stores. Police in Paris …

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