{"product_id":"swatch-x-audemars-piguet-royal-pop-orenji-hachi-ssx03l103n","title":"Swatch x Audemars Piguet Royal Pop 'ORENJI HACHI' (SSX03L103N)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe most visually striking contrast in the entire Royal Pop collection. The Swatch x Audemars Piguet Royal Pop 'Orenji Hachi' takes the deep, commanding authority of a navy blue Bioceramic case and punctuates it with eight blazing orange hexagonal screws — a colour combination so bold, so precise and so deliberately conceived that it immediately stands apart from every other reference in the lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOrenji Hachi is Japanese for Orange Eight — \"Orenji\" for orange and \"Hachi\" for eight — and the naming is not merely decorative. Every reference in the Royal Pop collection is named for the word eight in a different language, each one a direct tribute to the eight hexagonal screws that define the octagonal bezel of Audemars Piguet's legendary Royal Oak. Eight is the number at the heart of everything AP's most iconic design represents — and in the Orenji Hachi, those eight screws are finished in vivid orange Bioceramic, creating the defining visual accent of the entire watch and the detail that makes this reference impossible to confuse with any other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Royal Oak has been Audemars Piguet's defining icon since its debut in 1972. Conceived by legendary designer Gérald Genta and constructed entirely from stainless steel at a time when luxury watches were made exclusively from precious metals, it redefined what luxury could look like. Its octagonal bezel, Grande Tapisserie dial and fully integrated bracelet have made it one of the most recognisable and most coveted watch designs in the history of the craft. To see that design DNA arrive in Bioceramic at this price point is — quite simply — extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Orenji Hachi is one of six Lépine-style references in the Royal Pop collection — the more classical of the two pocket watch formats, with the crown positioned at 12 o'clock in the traditional Lépine configuration and time displayed via two hands, hours and minutes, on the Grande Tapisserie dial. The navy blue case is constructed from Swatch's proprietary Bioceramic material — the patented blend of two thirds ceramic with one third biosourced material derived from castor oil — carrying a silky matte finish in a deep, rich navy that provides the perfect dark canvas against which the eight orange screws perform their most dramatic work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe navy blue Grande Tapisserie dial is deep, textured and full of the crosshatch depth that defines every AP Royal Oak dial — shifting beautifully under different lighting conditions and carrying the AP x Swatch collaboration logo and Royal Pop logo with a confidence that reflects the significance of the partnership. The matching navy blue octagonal bezel and crown maintain a tonal coherence across the entire case that makes the eight orange Bioceramic screws even more arresting by contrast — their vivid, fiery tone cutting through the deep blue with a precision and energy that is entirely characteristic of Japanese design sensibility, where a single bold accent can define an entire aesthetic. Grade A Super-LumiNova with blue emission on all hands and hour markers provides outstanding legibility and a beautiful blue glow in the dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAt the heart of the Orenji Hachi is the first-ever hand-wound Sistem51 — a genuinely landmark piece of horological engineering. The Sistem51, introduced in 2013, was the only mechanical movement to be manufactured entirely by automated assembly — a feat of engineering that the watch world still marvels at. The hand-wound version introduces 15 new active patents, a Nivachron titanium-alloy balance spring developed jointly by Swatch Group and Audemars Piguet for outstanding anti-magnetic performance, and a power reserve of more than 90 hours. In a masterstroke of transparent design, the mainspring barrel is visible through the movement and acts as a power reserve indicator — grey when winding is required, gold when fully wound — combining function and visual drama in a single component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe transparent sapphire caseback reveals the Sistem51 movement in full alongside a digitally printed Pop Art inspired design that connects the Royal Pop's horological precision to its playful, creative spirit. The entire watch is built for modular, versatile styling — wear it on the included navy blue calfskin lanyard with contrast stitching around the neck, clip it to a bag via the Bioceramic attachment system, stand it on the optional desk stand, or strap it to the wrist. The Royal Pop is a watch that refuses to be worn the same way twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eReleased on 16 May 2026 at selected Swatch stores worldwide — limited to one watch per person per store per day. Sold through almost instantly at every location globally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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\"\u003eCase Material: Navy Blue Bioceramic — case, bezel and crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBezel: Navy blue octagonal Bioceramic — eight orange hexagonal Bioceramic screws with vertical satin finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStyle: Lépine — crown at 12 o'clock, two-hand display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCase Diameter: 40mm (without clip) \/ 44.2 x 53.2mm (with clip)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCase Thickness: 8.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMovement: First-ever hand-wound Sistem51 — 15 active patents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePower Reserve: 90+ hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFrequency: 21,600 beats per hour (3 Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHairspring: Nivachron — anti-magnetic titanium alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFunctions: Hours and minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWater Resistance: 20 metres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCrystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire with anti-reflective coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCaseback: Transparent sapphire — Pop Art digitally printed design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePower Reserve Indicator: Mainspring barrel — grey when low, gold when fully wound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDial: Navy blue Grande Tapisserie effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLuminous Material: Grade A Super-LumiNova — blue emission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLanyard: Navy blue calfskin with contrast stitching — Bioceramic attachment system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eReference: SSX03L103N\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Swatch x Audemars Piguet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64725607055709,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/0088\/0733\/files\/Audemars_Piguet_x_Swatch_Royal_Pop_Orenji_Hachi_a.webp?v=1779098284","url":"https:\/\/jnbcollective.com\/products\/swatch-x-audemars-piguet-royal-pop-orenji-hachi-ssx03l103n","provider":"JNB Collective","version":"1.0","type":"link"}