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Exclusive | Greedy resellers hawking Swatch watches on eBay and in Diamond District for $9K+

Nypost · · 768 words · By Kyra Breslin
Resale Economy Consumerism and Scarcity Luxury Market Volatility
open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/18/lifestyle/greedy-resellers-hawking-swatch-watches-…

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Exaggeration / Hyperbole 80% confidence
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11 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“the new Swatch x Audemars Piguet collaboration”
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Multiple independent news sources (BBC News, Flipboard, Nypost) confirm the collaboration between Swatch and Audemars Piguet.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The quartz crisis (Switzerland) or quartz revolution (United States, Japan, and other countries) was the upheaval in the watchmaking industry caused by the advent of quartz watches in the 1970s and 19…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quartz_crisis
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Audemars Piguet Holding SA (French pronunciation: [odmaʁ piɡɛ]) is a Swiss manufacturer of luxury watches, headquartered in Le Brassus, Switzerland. The company was founded by Jules Louis Audemars and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audemars_Piguet
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of watch manufacturers.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_watch_manufacturers
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“the limited edition, pocketwatch that combines Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak with Swatch’s 1980s POP line”
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Nypost specifically describes the collaboration as a limited-edition bioceramic pocket watch merging the Royal Oak with the 1980s POP line. Flipboard also confirms the pocket watch nature and Royal Oak model.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Audemars Piguet Holding SA (French pronunciation: [odmaʁ piɡɛ]) is a Swiss manufacturer of luxury watches, headquartered in Le Brassus, Switzerland. The company was founded by Jules Louis Audemars and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audemars_Piguet
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Montres Edox et Vista SA (EDOX) is a Swiss manufacture of luxury wristwatches that operates under the Era Watch Company. Christian Ruefli-Flury, a watchmaker originating from Grenchen, Switzerland, f…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Era_Watch_Company
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Omega SA is a Swiss luxury watchmaker based in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland. Founded by Louis Brandt in La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1848, the company formerly operated as Louis Brandt et Fils until incorporating…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omega_SA
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“Kasm Diamonds at 55 West 47th Street in Manhattan’s Diamond District”
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A TikTok source explicitly lists the address as '55 west 47st booth 205' in the diamond district for Kasm Diamonds.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Saddam Hussein (28 April 1937 – 30 December 2006) was an Iraqi politician and revolutionary who served as the fifth president of Iraq from 1979 until his overthrow in 2003 during the United States-led…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saddam_Hussein
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web search NEUTRAL — Kasm Diamonds. Account. Cart 0.Shop By Diamond Shape. Round.
https://kasmdiamonds.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — © Kasm Diamonds 2026. Powered by Shopify.
https://kasmdiamonds.com/pages/contact
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“Albert Kasm, owner of Kasm Diamonds, a family-run business since 1972”
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While Kasm Diamonds is mentioned in TikTok results, there is no evidence provided in the search results confirming the owner is Albert Kasm or that it has been a family-run business since 1972. One search result mentions 'Albert Bartlett Potatoes', which is unrelated.
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web search NEUTRAL — Discover the latest jewelry styles at Kasm Diamonds in the diamond district. Visit us for unique pieces and shipping options. #jewelry #rolex #diamonddistrict #oro. This is an AI-generated summary of …
https://www.tiktok.com/@albertkasm/video/7573070681965989134
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web search NEUTRAL — If you’re facing errors while installing Docker Desktop on Windows, you’re not alone. This issue usually appears when folder permissions are broken or owned by an invalid account—something that often …
https://vetechno.in/docker-desktop-installation-failed-must-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The brand is owned by a long-established, family-controlled business operating under the name Albert Bartlett & Sons (Airdrie) Limited, usually referred to simply as Albert Bartlett. According to UK c…
https://whoowns.co.uk/who-owns-albert-bartlett-potatoes/
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“The collaboration, which retailed for roughly $400”
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Both ZeroHedge and Bloomberg report the retail price of the collaboration watches as being between $400 and $420.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Omega SA is a Swiss luxury watchmaker based in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland. Founded by Louis Brandt in La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1848, the company formerly operated as Louis Brandt et Fils until incorporating…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omega_SA
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of watch manufacturers.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_watch_manufacturers
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Audemars Piguet Holding SA (French pronunciation: [odmaʁ piɡɛ]) is a Swiss manufacturer of luxury watches, headquartered in Le Brassus, Switzerland. The company was founded by Jules Louis Audemars and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audemars_Piguet
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“Swatch temporarily closed stores in Atlanta, Houston, Los Angeles, and Orlando “in view of safety considerations,” according to a company statement posted on Instagram”
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Google News reports that the Swatch x Audemars Piguet launch forced stores to close due to 'safety considerations', specifically mentioning the Houston Galleria store. Another source mentions closures in NYC and across the globe.
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web search NEUTRAL — Chaos erupted outside Swatch stores in NYC and across the globe as cut-throat resellers and watch enthusiasts impatiently waited for a new release – causing several locations to abruptly close amid th…
https://nypost.com/2026/05/16/us-news/chaos-erupts-outside-n…
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web search NEUTRAL — Massive crowds force closure at Houston Galleria Swatch store during luxury watch launch.Swatch x Audemars Piguet Royal Pop Collab Launch Forces Stores to Close Down Due to ‘Safety Considerations’.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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web search NEUTRAL — H&M announced Tuesday that it will close all of its stores in the United States and Canada until April 2, citing “the unprecedented and ever-changing nature of the situation” and “the need for social …
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/18/style/coronavirus-clothin…
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“Online resale marketplaces like StockX had various watches listed at the lowest asks of $1,400 to $3,000 within days of launch.”
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The provided evidence mentions that watches were resold for many times their price and specifically mentions eBay UK sellers for up to £3,000, but there is no specific mention of StockX asks between $1,400 and $3,000 in the provided text.
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web search NEUTRAL — Keep in mind that the average Audemars Piguet watch is priced at about $36,000 on the secondary market, according to WatchCharts. Its flagship Royal Oak line averages closer to $48,000.
https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/watch-audemars-pi…
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web search NEUTRAL — The watches, a collaboration between Swatch and Audemars Piguet, are being resold on the internet for many times their original price.On Sunday the watches were listed for sale on eBay by UK sellers f…
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/17/swatch-royal-p…
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web search NEUTRAL — Audemars Piguet-Swatch Watch Has Fans Camping Outside Stores. Swatch x Audemars Piguet Royal Pop watches on display at a Swatch Group AG store in Times Square in New York. Source: Bloomberg.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-16/swatch-st…
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“A full eight-watch set was available for nearly $22,000.”
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The provided evidence does not mention a full eight-watch set or a price of $22,000. The search results for this claim are irrelevant (winding instructions, general resell calendars, and eBay boxes).
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web search NEUTRAL — Get the best deals on Audemars Piguet Watch Boxes & Cases when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com.
https://www.ebay.com/b/Audemars-Piguet-Watch-Boxes-Cases/260…
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web search NEUTRAL — Today, I'll show you how to wind a luxury watch, set the time, date and chronograph functions. All based on Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph and Omega S...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCqtomd03I4
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web search NEUTRAL — Key Points. Swatch has confirmed a collaboration with Audemars Piguet, with the Royal Pop collection set to release May 16. The watches will feature an automatic movement, not quartz, but we still don…
https://resellcalendar.com/news/news/swatch-audemars-piguet-…
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“On online sites like eBay and Chrono24, some prices range from $9,000 and way into the five figures”
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While the evidence confirms that watches are being resold on eBay and Chrono24 for high prices, it does not provide the specific range of '$9,000 and way into the five figures'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Swatch and Audemars Piguet's Royal Pop pocket watches have drawn huge crowds, with the former urging customers “not to rush to our stores in large numbers.”
https://edition.cnn.com/2026/05/18/style/swatch-audemars-pig…
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web search NEUTRAL — watch enthusiasts use Chrono24 each month. Over 200,000.Whatever it is you're looking for, you will find luxury watches from all the famous brands in every price range on Chrono24. Find and purchase y…
https://www.chrono24.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Audemars Piguet Watches are highly desirable luxury timepieces. Find your next watch on eBay.
https://www.ebay.com/b/Audemars-Piguet-Watches/31387/bn_3007…
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“some of its most celebrated collaborations were done with Jay-Z, Kaws, and Marvel.”
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No evidence was found after searching to confirm collaborations with Jay-Z, Kaws, and Marvel.
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“Swatch previously ignited a similar craze with its viral Omega “MoonSwatch” collaboration”
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