The Swatch × Audemars Piguet Royal Pop launched with almost nothing in the box — just the watch, a lanyard, and a small desk stand. That's deliberate. Swatch wants you to customize the Royal Pop experience with accessories. Here's every accessory category available, from official Swatch options to third-party solutions.
Official Swatch Royal Pop Accessories
Swatch sells a small range of official accessories through their website and boutiques:
- Lanyards: Different lengths and colors. The stock lanyard is functional but basic. Swatch offers upgraded versions in leather and woven materials.
- Clip Holders: Bioceramic clips in matching and contrasting colors. Attach to bags, belt loops, or jackets.
- Desk Stand: A small acrylic stand included in the box. Turns the Royal Pop into a desk clock.
What Swatch doesn't sell: Wrist straps, bracelets, protective cases, or any way to wear the Royal Pop as a traditional wristwatch. This is the biggest gap in the official accessory lineup.
Third-Party Wrist Conversion Accessories
This is where the real action is. Multiple brands have developed wrist adapters and strap kits specifically for the Royal Pop's 40mm octagonal case.
Wrist Adapters
The core accessory. A wrist adapter replaces the pocket watch shell with a frame that has standard 22mm watch lugs. Pop the watch head in, attach any 22mm strap, and you've got a wristwatch.
Price range: $30-$50
Strap Kits (Adapter + Strap)
Complete solutions that include both the adapter and a matched strap. Available in leather, silicone, FKM rubber, and stainless steel. The most convenient option — everything in one box.
Price range: $50-$130
Protective Bumper Cases
Slim TPU cases that wrap around the watch head's edges, adding impact protection without hiding the dial. Especially useful when wearing the Royal Pop on your wrist, where it's more exposed than inside a pocket watch shell.
Price range: $20-$30
Compatibility Notes
All eight Royal Pop colorways share identical case dimensions (40mm octagonal, Bioceramic). Any accessory designed for one Royal Pop fits all eight. Both Lépine (open face) and Savonnette (hunter case) configurations use the same watch head. Buy once, use with any Royal Pop.
What to Buy First
If you just got your Royal Pop and want to maximize your wearing options:
- A wrist adapter — This is the single most impactful accessory. It unlocks wrist wear.
- A silicone strap — Affordable, waterproof, and versatile. Perfect daily driver.
- A protective bumper — Cheap insurance for the exposed Bioceramic when worn on the wrist.
Total cost for all three: around $100. That's 25% of the watch price for a dramatically better daily-wear experience.