Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop Blaue Acht

Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop Blaue Acht — The "Blue Eight" in German

The Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop Blaue Acht is one of the eight models in the collection that shook the watchmaking world in May 2026: the first collaboration between Audemars Piguet — the maker of the Royal Oak, the most iconic luxury sports watch in history — and Swatch, outside the Swatch Group. "Blaue Acht" means "Blue Eight" in German, and the "eight" refers to the eight hexagonal screws on the octagonal bezel of the Royal Oak — the signature design by Gerald Genta that revolutionized luxury watchmaking in 1972. The result: a pocket watch in Bioceramic with the DNA of the Royal Oak and the manual-wind SISTEM51 movement, with sapphire crystals on both the front and back.

Design and Features

The Bioceramic case with the octagonal bezel and eight hexagonal screws of the Royal Oak, the "Petite Tapisserie" pattern on the dial, the vertical satin finish on the bezel and case back, and the Super-LumiNova® grade A on the hands and indices are the hallmarks of Audemars Piguet translated into Swatch’s accessible language. The transparent caseback features the Royal Pop logo and the visible movement barrel. It includes a calfskin leather strap with contrast stitching and a removable stand for use as a desk clock.

Technical Specifications

• Format: Pocket watch | Case: Bioceramic with octagonal bezel and 8 hexagonal screws — Royal Oak design.
• Movement: Manual-wind SISTEM51 (new version with 15 active patents), 90+ hours power reserve, anti-magnetic (Nivachron), precision laser adjustment.
• Crystal: Sapphire front and back with anti-reflective coating | Super-LumiNova® grade A on hands and indices.
• Includes: Calfskin leather strap with contrast stitching + removable desk stand | Made in Switzerland.

Warranty and Authenticity

Next Step Swatch watches are purchased directly in Spain through official channels. The included warranty certificate certifies authenticity, purchase date, and place — 3 years coverage for Spain, 2 years international warranty. The warranty period starts on the purchase date by Next Step, not the customer’s order date. This collection, launched in May 2026, is in extremely high demand; it is very likely that part of the warranty period has elapsed upon receipt, which is common and unavoidable for collectible pieces of this type.

Why Buy from Next Step?

At Next Step you will find the Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop Blaue Acht 100% new and original, purchased in Spain with official warranty. With fast shipping throughout Spain and Europe.