Houston's hottest club is the AP Swatch collab line at the Galleria

Hundreds of folding chairs line the sidewalks outside the Nordstrom at the Galleria in anticipation of the Swatch x Ap collaboriation. Jamil David/Chron There's community everywhere, even at the AP Swatch line at the Galleria . You may have seen photos of chairs lined up outside Nordstrom this week and wondered what was going on. For days, watch enthusiasts, hypebeasts, and resellers have been camping out for an exclusive collaboration between AP and Swatch . And yes, it is serious enough to prompt people to camp out six days before its Saturday release.

Houston's hottest club is the AP Swatch collab line at the Galleria. Venturing to the Galleria to gain some firsthand knowledge of the situation was an enlightening experience. Why would someone sit outside for days just for the chance to buy a luxury watch? Turns out, it's actually a luxury sports pocket watch , and it's extremely rare for a luxury watch brand to release one. Swatch, the Swiss watch company known for affordable high-quality watches, partnered with Audemars Piguet. This luxury timepiece brand makes high-end, highly sought-after wristwatches that sell for thousands of dollars. The Royal Pop Collection from AP and Swatch features eight octagonal pocket watches priced at a modest $420 each. The watch is a true combination of both brands' vibes, making the eight distinct colorways an extremely unique collection of timepieces....