{"product_id":"audemars-piguet-x-swatch-royal-pop-ocho-negro","title":"Swatch x Audemars Piguet AP Ocho Negro","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Swatch x Audemars Piguet AP 'Bioceramic Royal Pop Ocho Negro' belongs to one of the most audacious collaborations in modern watchmaking. Following the cultural phenomenon of the MoonSwatch, Swatch joined forces with Audemars Piguet for Royal Pop — a collection of eight Swiss-made Bioceramic pocket watches that reimagine the legendary Royal Oak, released on 16 May 2026 with strict one-per-person purchase limits. The Ocho Negro, reference SSX03W101N, is the all-black expression of the set — its name, Spanish for \"black eight\", a direct nod to the eight hexagonal screws that define the Royal Oak bezel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 40mm case, just 8.4mm thick, is crafted from Swatch's signature Bioceramic — a lightweight blend of ceramic and bio-sourced material — and carries unmistakable Royal Oak DNA: the octagonal bezel with eight hexagonal screws, vertical satin finishing across the bezel and case back, a Petite Tapisserie dial and Royal Oak-style hands, all executed in brooding monochrome black. As a Lépine-configuration pocket watch, the crown sits at twelve o'clock with a clean hours-and-minutes display. Inside beats a hand-wound version of Swatch's Sistem51 movement, engineered without a central screw and incorporating 15 active patents, a Nivachron anti-magnetic balance spring co-developed with Audemars Piguet, and a 90-hour power reserve. Authenticity is guaranteed with PUSHAS, where every piece is meticulously authenticated by our team of experts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Historic Collaboration: Audemars Piguet's first Swatch partnership translates the Royal Oak's iconic geometry into an accessible, collectible pocket watch format.\u003cbr\u003e• Hand-Wound Sistem51 Movement: A patent-laden mechanical calibre with Nivachron balance spring and an impressive 90-hour power reserve.\u003cbr\u003e• Royal Oak Design Codes: Octagonal bezel, eight hexagonal screws, Petite Tapisserie dial and satin finishing — rendered in stealthy all-black Bioceramic.\u003cbr\u003e• Official Details: Reference SSX03W101N, one of eight Royal Pop references, released 16 May 2026 at US$400 retail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Swatch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58825482240325,"sku":"1283.SSX03W101N.486820","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1084\/8052\/8709\/files\/Audemars-Piguet-x-Swatch-Royal-Pop-Ocho-Negro-01.webp?v=1786395693","url":"https:\/\/swatchtimess.uk\/products\/audemars-piguet-x-swatch-royal-pop-ocho-negro","provider":"Ma boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}