Chaos erupts across UK as ‘mob-like’ crowds storm shops for £335 luxury watch drop
A frenzy of excitement clashed with chaos across the UK as watch aficionados flocked to purchase a rare limited-edition Swatch and Audemars Piguet timepiece.
In bustling urban centres, reports of crowd surges and police crowd control measures emerged as fans sought the stunning £335 'Royal Pop' pocket watch, which retails at a fraction of its luxury counterparts.
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