Audemars Piguet and Swatch Make New Watches

May 13, 2026, 14:40
AsiaTechnology

Introduction

Audemars Piguet and Swatch are making new pocket watches. They are called the Royal Pop collection. They start on May 16.

Main Body

There are eight different watches. They use a special plastic and strong glass. You can wear them on a string around your neck or put them in a pocket. These watches are much cheaper than old Audemars Piguet watches. A normal watch costs $30,000, but these cost about $420 to $535. Some people like this. They think young people will buy them. Other people do not like it. They think the brand is not special anymore. Swatch says one person can buy only one watch per day.

Conclusion

You can buy these watches at Swatch stores from May 16. Many people want them.

Learning

The 'Money' Contrast

Look at how the text compares two things using much cheaper than. This is a key way to describe differences in A2 English.

The Pattern: Thing A + is + more/less [word] + than + Thing B

  • Example from text: These watches are much cheaper than old watches.
  • Meaning: Price A (420)420) \rightarrowPriceB( Price B (30,000).

Simple Word Swaps

To move from A1 to A2, stop using just 'good' or 'bad'. Use these words from the article instead:

→→ Special (instead of 'very good') →→ Strong (instead of 'not breakable') →→ Different (instead of 'not the same')

Time & Dates

Notice the word on. We use it for specific calendar dates:

  • Correct: on May 16\text{on May 16} →→ (Specific day)
  • Incorrect: in May 16\text{in May 16}

Vocabulary Learning

watch
a small device that tells time and is worn on the wrist
Example:I checked my watch before the meeting.
pocket
a small bag inside clothing where you keep items
Example:She put the key in her pocket.
string
a thin piece of cord or fiber used to tie or hang things
Example:He tied the bracelet with a string.
neck
the part of the body between the head and the shoulders
Example:The necklace hung around his neck.
wear
to have clothing or accessories on your body
Example:You can wear this watch on your wrist.
cheap
low in price
Example:This shirt is cheap but still looks good.
old
having existed for a long time
Example:The old clock still works.
normal
usual or typical
Example:It is normal to feel nervous before a test.
cost
to require a certain amount of money
Example:The cost of the watch is $500.
people
human beings in general
Example:People often ask me about my watch.