{"product_id":"ocho-negro-ap-x-swatch-royal-pop-watch","title":"AP x Swatch Royal Pop Watch - OCHO NEGRO","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Ocho Negro is the Spanish-named Lépine in the Audemars Piguet × Swatch Royal Pop collection. Black tapisserie dial, white Bioceramic bezel, black crown at 12, eight black hex screws welded to the case. The most monochromatic of the Lépine six. Reference SSX03B100N.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSourced direct from authorised Swatch retail on launch day, 16 May 2026. Documented and photographed in our UK studio before shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Ocho Negro is the most disciplined tonal expression of the Royal Pop collection. Where other Lépines build their character through colour contrast or signature accents, the Ocho Negro relies on the architectural quality of its monochrome palette. Black case, white bezel, black hex screws. Three elements in conversation. Nothing competing for attention. The cleanest expression of the Royal Pop design language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eManual-wind SISTEM51 movement (built specifically for the Royal Pop collaboration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e51 components, 15 active patents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e90-hour power reserve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNivachron anti-magnetic balance spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBioceramic case (Lépine, crown at 12)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBlack case body with white bezel and black crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eEight black hex screws welded to the case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eVisible movement through sapphire caseback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIntegrated black calfskin lanyard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOriginal Swatch packaging and warranty card included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWear your Ocho Negro on the wrist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Royal Pop ships as a pocket watch by design. The Monocoque is our British-engineered aerospace aluminium wrist case for the Ocho Negro. Milled from a single block of 7075 aluminium at a precision engineering facility in Bicester, Oxfordshire. The same facility produces components for Formula 1, MotoGP, and aerospace clients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Black Aluminium Monocoque case extends the Ocho Negro's monochromatic discipline across the wrist for a unified statement. The Silver Aluminium case provides the clean contrast that frames the watch's white bezel as the visual focal point. Five aerospace-grade aluminium case colours. Twelve FKM strap colours. Sixty possible combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mgbwatches.com\/products\/ocho-negro-royal-pop-strap-the-monocoque\" title=\"Ocho Negro Royal Pop Strap: The Monocoque\"\u003eShop the Ocho Negro Royal Pop Monocoque →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout MGB Watches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMGB Watches predicted the Audemars Piguet × Swatch Royal Pop collaboration in January 2024. Eighteen months before official confirmation. We were the only watch business publishing detailed analysis of the collaboration before Swatch and AP confirmed it existed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEvery Royal Pop we sell is sourced direct from authorised Swatch retail on launch day, 16 May 2026. Documented at point of purchase. Photographed before shipping. Full UK Consumer Rights Act protection. UK shipped, with international shipping available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Royal Pop is an independent collaboration between Swatch Group and Audemars Piguet. MGB Watches is an independent UK watch business and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by Swatch Group or Audemars Piguet. All trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MGB WATCHES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57092446257527,"sku":"MGB-SSX03W101N","price":1349.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/6429\/5966\/files\/ocho-negro-royal-pop-strap-watch.jpg?v=1780347708","url":"https:\/\/mgbwatches.com\/products\/ocho-negro-ap-x-swatch-royal-pop-watch","provider":"MGB WATCHES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}