Getting the Royal Pop on your wrist.
Project WristPop.
Case-Straps for the Swatch x Audemars Piguet Royal Pop
Our attempt at getting the Swatch x Audemars Piguet Royal Pop — a pocket watch — as a wristwatch. Follow along as we develop the case-strap.

The Royal Pop reimagined for the wrist. By Delugs.

The Opportunity
A beautiful watch. With nowhere to wear it.
On 16 May 2026, Swatch and Audemars Piguet released the Royal Pop — a pop-art reimagining of the Royal Oak as a convertible pocket watch. Eight bioceramic colorways, a Sistem51 movement, sapphire crystals, and the iconic octagonal bezel. Priced at USD 400–420.
The catch: it is not a wristwatch. It ships with a calfskin lanyard, a clip holder, and a desk stand. To wear it, you put it in your pocket.
For most collectors, that is not enough. A Royal Oak belongs as a wristwatch — that's the whole point. The question on every forum, in every group chat, in every comment section the moment this launched: how do I wear this as a wristwatch?
Our Direction
Developing the case-strap to wear it on the wrist.
Delugs has always been about giving the watch community more strap options for the watches they love. The Royal Pop is no exception — people want to wear this as a wristwatch, not just carry it as a pocket watch. So we're developing the case-strap to make that happen.
Lépine · 6 ReferencesFor the Lépine
Crown at 12 by design. Our case-strap rotates the watch so the crown sits at roughly 2 o'clock when worn — a driver's-watch angle that makes the time easier to read at a glance. Inspired by the Cartier Asymmétrique and the Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921. Fits all six Lépine references.
Savonette · 2 ReferencesFor the Savonette
Crown at 3 with small seconds at 9 — a lateral, asymmetric layout. A distinct case-strap design needed to accommodate the offset crown. Fits both Savonette references: Lan Ba and OTG ROZ.
Wrist mockups shown across this page are AI-generated to illustrate the direction — the final case-strap will look different. These are early-stage R&D explorations, not finished products. Join the waitlist above to follow the development.
The Lineup
All eight references.
Six Lépine (crown at 12) and two Savonette (crown at 3). Each in its own bioceramic colorway.
Wrist mockups are AI-generated to illustrate concept directions. The final case-strap will look different.
Estimated Timeline
From here to launch.
16 May 2026
Royal Pop available for sale
Jun 2026
First prototype ready
Jul 2026
Second prototype ready
Aug 2026
Launch of Delugs case-strap for Royal Pop
Dates are estimates. R&D timing depends on prototype testing and material availability.
Waitlist
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R&D Track Record
We've done this before.
When a watch has no existing aftermarket support, we build one. Three examples from our archive of first-to-market and proprietary mechanisms.

First to Market · 2022
Tissot PRX Straps
When the PRX launched, the integrated-bracelet shape meant no aftermarket strap on the market would fit. We built one. Delugs was the first independent strap maker to ship a fitted leather and rubber for the PRX — and shipped the first units within weeks of the watch's launch.
Read the story
Proprietary Adapter
Cartier Santos · D-Lock Adapter
The Santos uses a proprietary QuickSwitch system that locks out aftermarket straps. We engineered the D-Lock — our own adapter mechanism, internally developed and patented — that bridges the Santos case to any Delugs strap. The first aftermarket Santos strap solution that fits properly.
Read the story
In-House Engineering
Micro-Adjust CTS Clasp
Most clasp innovation in the industry comes from the brands. We built our own — the Micro-Adjust CTS Clasp, with 6mm of on-wrist micro-adjustment, designed and engineered entirely in-house. Used across our CTS Rubber Strap collection.
Read the storyThe Watch
About the Royal Pop.
Eight pocket watches in two case styles. Six Lépine (crown at 12) and two Savonette (crown at 3, with small seconds). Each in a different bioceramic colorway, with petite tapisserie dials, Royal Oak octagonal bezels, and Sistem51 hand-wound mechanical movements.
Available 16 May 2026 at selected Swatch boutiques. One watch per person, per day, per store.
Case
40mm Bioceramic
Movement
Sistem51 (hand-wound)
Power Reserve
90 hours
Format
Convertible Pocket Watch

About Delugs
A Strap Specialist, Not a General Store
Founded in Singapore, Delugs is dedicated to elevating watch ownership through the simple yet powerful act of strap changing. We believe straps are how a timepiece is worn, perceived, and enjoyed — and our mission is to make strap changing a lifestyle.
We work closely with watch brands to craft straps that complement their timepieces, and our direct-to-consumer focus keeps us closely connected with the watch enthusiast community. Each leather strap takes 4–6 hours to handcraft; our rubber straps are precision-moulded from FKM rubber.
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