Two Toronto Swatch stores closed Saturday as new watch caused long lines - CTV News
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Swatch stores at two Toronto malls were closed Saturday amid long lines for the release of a new limited edition pocket watch.
In an Instagram post, Swatch Canada said the closure was due to “public safety considerations.”
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Posts on social media show people began lining up the day before, camping overnight, hoping to get a watch from the collaboration between Swatch and Audemars Piguet, which launched on Saturday.
#swatch lines at Sherway Gardens Missisauga Ontario 8:23am pic.twitter.com/OtjvEUlzO8
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