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Swatch CEO Nick Hayek on the Controversial Royal Pop Launch

other · 2026-07-15

Swatch Group CEO Nick Hayek speaks exclusively with Vogue Business about the rollout of the Swatch x Audemars Piguet Royal Pop pocket watch, one of the year's most sought-after collaborations. The interview addresses the buzz and controversy surrounding the launch.

Key facts

  • Swatch x Audemars Piguet Royal Pop pocket watch is a collaboration
  • Nick Hayek is CEO of Swatch Group
  • The rollout was described as buzzy and controversial
  • The interview is with Vogue Business
  • The watch is considered one of the most sought-after collaborations of the year

Entities

Institutions

  • Swatch Group
  • Audemars Piguet
  • Vogue Business

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