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Swatch stores shutter amid long lines for highly anticipated collaboration release

Chaos erupted at Swatch stores from New York to London as watch enthusiasts lined up for a highly anticipated new release — only for the massive crowds to force several locations to shut their doors

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Swatch stores shutter amid long lines for highly anticipated collaboration releaseChaos erupted at Swatch stores from New York to London as watch enthusiasts lined up for a highly anticipated new release — only for the massive crowds to force several locations to shut their doors
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