x Audemars Piguet Bioceramic Royal Pop Ocho Negro

The Swatch OCHO NEGRO SSX03W101N was created as part of the Royal Pop collection, a collaboration between Swatch and Audemars Piguet. The design combines the distinctive elements of the Royal Oak with the archival Swatch POP concept, which was based on a modular construction and the ability to change how the watch is worn. In this case, the classic geometry of Audemars Piguet models is presented in a more experimental form inspired by functional design and collector’s editions. The construction allows the model to be used both as a classic wristwatch and as a clip-on accessory or a modern interpretation of a pocket watch.The OCHO NEGRO model features a dark color scheme combining black with graphite and transparent structural details. The most distinctive element remains the octagonal bezel made of bioceramic, whose proportions directly reference the Royal Oak. Eight hexagonal screws are set on its surface, while the dial features a geometric structure inspired by the “Tapisserie” pattern used by Audemars Piguet. The monochromatic color scheme gives the design a more technical and industrial character than the other variants in the Royal Pop collection. Transparent elements further emphasize the modular construction of the entire watch.The construction utilizes bioceramics, which contribute to the watch’s light weight and matte finish. The front and case back are protected by sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating. The set also includes a leather lanyard strap made of calfskin with contrasting stitching. When mounted in a special holder, the watch takes on an elongated form inspired by modern pocket watches and functional accessories. The case diameter is approximately 40 mm.Powering the watch is the SISTEM51 movement, featuring manual winding and a power reserve of approximately 90 hours. The design incorporates an anti-magnetic Nivachron hairspring, which enhances the movement’s resistance to magnetic fields. The transparent case back allows you to see part of the movement and graphics created specifically for the Royal Pop collection. The hands and hour markers are coated with Super LumiNova, which emits blue light after dark.The Royal Pop collection is based on a combination of archival Swatch POP designs with details characteristic of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak. In the case of the Swatch OCHO NEGRO SSX03W101N model, the emphasis is on dark colors, geometric proportions, and a more austere design that reinterprets classic Royal Oak elements in a modern direction.