Swatch x Audemars Piguet Royal Pop: the most anticipated watch collab of 2025

Step into the world of the Swatch x Audemars Piguet Bioceramic Royal Pop, the most talked-about watch crossover of the year. When the house of Le Brassus, guardian of the Royal Oak since 1972, joins forces with Swatch on an accessible Bioceramic series, the shockwave is immediate: the eight colors sell out within hours on the official site, Swatch boutiques are mobbed at dawn, and every variant instantly becomes a collector's piece. MTHOR curates the full set of 8 Royal Pop models plus the Leather Lanyard variants and the complete Set, all authenticated by our in-house team of experts before shipping. Whether you're chasing the immaculate Huit Blanc, the stealth Ocho Negro, the signature Green Eight or the passionate Otto Rosso, you'll find the piece that turns your wrist into a pure style statement.

The story of an icon: when Royal Oak meets Bioceramic

It all begins in 1972, when Gérald Genta sketches overnight, on the eve of the Basel fair, the silhouette that will rewrite watchmaking history: the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak. Octagonal case, eight exposed hexagonal screws, integrated bezel, "Grande Tapisserie" dial, fully meshed bracelet. For the first time ever, a sports watch in steel sells for more than a dress watch in gold. The bet is reckless — and the Royal Oak becomes one of the three most copied icons of the 20th century, alongside the Submariner and the Speedmaster.

More than fifty years later, on June 7, 2025, Audemars Piguet and Swatch make official the rumor that has been buzzing on Reddit and r/Watches for months: a direct collaboration, under the Bioceramic Royal Pop banner. Eight dials, eight vivid colors, eight translations of the number 8 (Huit Blanc, Ocho Negro, Otto Rosso, Acht in German, Hachi in Japanese, Eight in English...) — a wink to the eight emblematic screws of the Royal Oak. The success is immediate: lines forming at Swatch Group Pavilions, resales at 3 to 5x retail within hours, and a media buzz worthy of the MoonSwatch launch in 2022. The Royal Pop instantly enters hype watch mythology.

A unique technology: Bioceramic and Royal Oak DNA reimagined

The Royal Pop case is made from Swatch Bioceramic, an exclusive material composed of two-thirds technical ceramic and one-third bio-sourced plastic (castor oil). The process, already proven on the MoonSwatch, delivers a matte finish close to the feel of high-end ceramic while dramatically reducing wrist weight — a decisive advantage on a 41.8 mm case. The octagonal form, the eight pseudo-screw bezel and the integrated bracelet reproduce the visual grammar of the original Royal Oak, but in a fully assumed pop palette.

Beyond design, three concrete benefits:

Exceptional comfort thanks to the featherweight Bioceramic, making the piece wearable all day without any wrist fatigue. Resistance and durability: the technical ceramic protects from everyday micro-scratches, where an aluminum or plastic watch would quickly show marks. Swiss Made quartz movement, precise, reliable, maintenance-free — the perfect antithesis to the mechanical caliber of the original Royal Oak, and precisely what makes the Royal Pop accessible.

The flagship models of the Royal Pop collection

The range comes in 8 cardinal colors, each named after the number 8 in a different language — a conceptual touch that turns every piece into a mini collector's object:

Huit Blanc (SSX03W100N) — the immaculate white version, the most versatile, an essential of the collection. Ocho Negro (SSX03W101N) — the stealth black variant, the most discreet, perfect for an understated wrist. Green Eight (SSX03G100N) — the signature green that echoes the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak "Frosted Gold Green". Blaue Acht (SSX03L101N) — a deep blue that recalls the reference "Tapisserie Bleu" dial. Otto Rosso (SSX03R100N) — the passion red, one of the rarest in circulation. Orenji Hachi (SSX03L103N) — the vivid orange inspired by Japan, a clear nod to Japanese watch culture. Two Savonnette variants complete the range: the Savonnette Lan Ba (SSX03L100N) in midnight blue and the Savonnette Otg Roz (SSX03J100N) in soft pink, two pieces with semi-covered dials that reinterpret the 19th century pocket-watch tradition.

Each model also exists in a Leather Lanyard version (ACSSX prefix) — a real leather lanyard delivered with the watch, an accessory that lets you wear the Royal Pop around your neck, sautoir-style, as a statement jewelry piece. This is the version that disappears fastest on the secondary market. For absolute collectors, MTHOR also offers the extremely rare Full Collection Set of 8 — the 8 colors united in a unique box, the Holy Grail of the collab.

Why buy your Swatch x Audemars Piguet Royal Pop at MTHOR

MTHOR Shop specializes in authenticated pieces, and the Royal Pop is a prime target for counterfeiters: its hype, accessible retail price and worldwide distribution make it ideal prey for low-quality fakes flooding marketplaces. Every piece in our Swatch x Audemars Piguet collection undergoes rigorous control by our team of experts: we check the consistency of the official Swatch x AP box and its labels, the exact texture and tone of the Bioceramic, the weight, caseback engraving, applied indices and hand signatures, as well as the quality of the strap and clasp. For the most advanced verifications, we rely on specialist tools like UV lamps and microscopes. Every order ships with an MTHOR seal, tangible proof that quality control has been performed and authenticity validated. Learn more about our authentication process.

We offer worldwide delivery in 2-8 days, door-to-door with signature, real-time tracking via email and WhatsApp, Pay in 4 with no interest via Klarna or Scalapay, and a France-based customer service available Monday to Friday, 9am-6pm. No customs fees — the price you see is the final price, anywhere in the world. If something goes wrong, our 14-day return policy has you covered.

FAQ — Swatch x Audemars Piguet Royal Pop at MTHOR

How do I verify the authenticity of a Swatch x Audemars Piguet Royal Pop?

Our team of experts checks every piece across more than twelve points: consistency and engraving of the official Swatch x AP co-branded box, exact Bioceramic texture, weight, caseback engraving, hand signatures, alignment of the eight bezel pseudo-screws, strap and clasp quality, quartz movement operation and accuracy. Every piece shipped by MTHOR includes an authentication seal. See our complete process.

What is the case size of the Royal Pop?

The case measures 41.8 mm in diameter with a 9.5 mm thickness, dimensions deliberately close to the original 39 mm Royal Oak "Jumbo" while remaining legible on a modern wrist. The Royal Pop suits both men's and women's wrists — fully in line with the contemporary unisex watch culture.

What box does my Royal Pop come with?

Every piece ships in its official Swatch x Audemars Piguet box, with the collab-specific co-branded case, the papers, the manual and the international Swatch warranty. Leather Lanyard versions (ACSSX) also include the original leather lanyard. The Full Collection Set of 8 ships in its unique presentation box.

What's the difference between the classic and Leather Lanyard versions?

The classic version (SSX prefix) is worn exclusively on the wrist on its integrated Bioceramic strap. The Leather Lanyard version (ACSSX prefix) ships with a genuine leather lanyard that lets you wear the watch around the neck, statement-pendant style. The Savonnette models add a semi-covered dial, a tribute to pocket-watch heritage.

What's the delivery time?

We ship worldwide, with door-to-door delivery against signature in 2-8 days. You get real-time tracking via email and WhatsApp, whatever your destination.

Will I have to pay customs fees?

No, no customs fees on your end. MTHOR covers all customs duties and taxes, wherever you are in the world. The price displayed is the final price you pay: no surprises on delivery.

Can I return my piece if it doesn't suit me?

Yes. You have 14 days after receipt to return your Royal Pop, provided it's in original condition (never worn, box intact, MTHOR seal not removed). Refunds are processed within 24h of the return being received.

Going further

Discover also our Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch collection, the sister collab that started it all in 2022. To learn more about the quality of our pieces, see our detailed authentication process.