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So I thought I’d tell you about my experience trying to get my hands on a Royal Pop.

Location: Wuhan Store, China.

After the collaboration was announced, I added my local store on WeChat to see if, and when, I could get my hands on the watch. They warned me from the outset that interest was extremely high and that trying to get one on launch day would be hectic.

I decided to wait until the buzz had died down a little and instead messaged them occasionally to see if it had been restocked.
Every single time I messaged them, I got the same cookie-cutter response:

您好，非常感谢您的喜爱与支持，Royal Pop 目前暂时缺货，建议继续关注！
(Thanks for your interest. The item is currently out of stock.)

Last night, I got my wife, who speaks Chinese, to call them. They said over the phone that they had no idea when the next delivery would arrive, but that the Royal Pop was currently in stock!

I was at work but decided to hop on the train to Wuhan the next day. After a two-hour high-speed train journey, I arrived at the mall at 9:50, waiting for the store to open at 10.

I walked in and was greeted by the most unhelpful employee. I asked about the Royal Pop, and she looked me up and down before simply saying, “We don’t have it.” No conversation, no discussion, she just went straight back to her paperwork.

Luckily, another, much more helpful employee came over about ten minutes later.
She explained that they receive thousands of messages every day from people asking if it’s in stock. Whenever they receive a delivery, it’s usually sold out within an hour.
She also said that if you message them and they tell you it’s in stock, don’t even bother making the trip unless you can get to the store immediately.

It seems that if you’re not within earshot of the store, your chances of getting your hands on this collaboration are next to none.
One nice thing was that they had two display models for people to see and handle, and I have to say they look and feel beautiful.
If you managed to get your hands on one, well… GG.

anyone been to Swatch Oakbrook recently and had any luck? havent been in about 3 weeks and wanted to try a few more times but wanted to see if they have still been restocking and if its been better or worse than before.

when I was last camping out they were dropping like 2-3 times a week but only about 4 watches each restock. most of the time they would drop when the store opened but a few times they would release when they would get shipment like 30-40 min after the store opens.

The Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch walked so the Royal Pop could moonwalk. 🌙➡️🕺
Don’t get me wrong—I give Omega credit. The MoonSwatch changed the game. It got a whole new generation excited about watches, had people camping outside stores, and made watch collecting fun again.
But then I found the Royal Pop…
Now every time I put the MoonSwatch on, it feels like I accidentally grabbed the demo model. 😂
The Royal Pop just scratches a different itch. The colors are louder, the wrist presence is wild, and it makes me smile every time I look at it.
No disrespect to the MoonSwatch—it’s a legend in its own lane. But if these two were siblings, the Royal Pop definitely stole Mom’s favorite jewelry and somehow got away with it. 🤣
As always… this is coming from a collector, not a reseller. Just a watch addict with questionable financial decisions. 😭⌚
Let’s hear it… Team MoonSwatch 🌙 or Team Royal Pop 🎨?

in Melbourne Australia they are available and no one wants them!

I had zero intention on getting one of these. I walked into the Swatch store in downtown Montréal to get a What If for my wife. While I was there I asked what someone had to do to get a Royal Pop? Camp out, be there at dawn, call ahead, etc?

The rep laughed and said we have 3 right now if you want one, but just the Ocho Negro black/white. They brought one out and sold me hard on it, demonstrating how it worked and went through the entire spiel. It acually looked good in person and then pics I’ve seen here were also good, so I did it. I also ordered a Wrist Buddys strap.

Did I overpay for plastic? Hell yes. Do I like what I got? Very much so. I hated in these things for a while, but in the end they are significantly overpriced fun.

If you’re on the hunt, don’t give up. Sometimes luck jumps out at you when you are not even expecting it.

Finally got Mine today
Anyone know who sells straps in NYC don’t really wanna wait for Amazon or any online order

Today I finally tracked down Royal Pop #6 — the Lan Ba (two-tone blue with the sky-blue subdial). I told myself after #5, “I’m good… I don’t need another one.”
…That lasted about 17 minutes.

At this point, my brain has become a GPS that only gives directions to Swatch boutiques. My wallet has stopped arguing with me and just accepts its fate.
I’m officially 6/8 complete now. Only TWO left until the entire Royal Pop collection is together.
Before anyone asks… No, I’m not a reseller. I’m a collector. These are staying with me. I genuinely love this collaboration and the hunt is half the fun. There’s something satisfying about watching the lineup grow one box at a time.
Now the real question is…
Do I stop at all 8… or does this turn into a bigger obsession?!?!

The wait is over.
I feel like a Thanos RN with all thebinfinite stones 😀

Left the house at 9:30am arrived at 10:20am. My homie was in line at 7am. He hit Me and told Me to pull up. It was only 10 people when i arrived. Doors opened at 11am. I was number #7 and got the last mint for today! I passed up on a better color that i already had but only because i had it already. I’m really going after the whole collection. (NotAReseller)

Never don’t Buy PopsStrap seller
Shocking Quality!
They are selling trash!
Oh My Eyes!!!!!!!
They say that refunds are not possible.
Rather, the surprising answer is to thank the seller!
Never use this company!
It Sucks..

I’ve been consistently checking Ginza and Harajuku stores the last month and all times of the day and week and struck out. Randomly I found out my snoopy moonswatch had ran outta juice so went to Ginza on a Saturday night 10 min before they closed to get a free replacement battery and asked if they had any Royal Pops, and the sweet sales person was happy to show me this gem. I kinda vibing with it as long ash I get a matching blue strap.

P.s. went to celebrate my find at the claw machine and copped a Dragon Quest green slime