Problems with New Swatch and Audemars Piguet Watches

May 16, 2026, 14:40
IndiaInternational

Introduction

Swatch and Audemars Piguet made new watches. Many people wanted them. This caused big problems in stores around the world.

Main Body

The new watches are called 'Royal Pop'. Many stores in the UK closed. The police said people were angry and shouted. Stores in Dubai also closed because too many people came early in the morning. In India, people fought in the streets. In New York, people slept outside for one week. Some people became sick because they stayed in tents for too long. The watches cost Β£335. Now, some people sell them for Β£16,000. Many people are angry because the companies did not plan the sale well.

Conclusion

The watch sale was a failure. Many stores closed in the UK and Dubai to keep people safe.

Learning

πŸ•’ THE "PAST" PATTERN

Look at these words from the story:

  • made (make)
  • wanted (want)
  • closed (close)
  • said (say)
  • fought (fight)
  • slept (sleep)
  • became (become)

The Simple Rule β†’\rightarrow When we talk about things that already happened, we change the action word.

Two Ways to Change:

  1. The Easy Way: Just add -ed at the end. (Example: close β†’\rightarrow closed)
  2. The Surprise Way: The word changes completely. You just have to remember these! (Example: sleep β†’\rightarrow slept)

Money Words to Know

  • Cost: How much you pay to buy something.
  • Sell: Giving something to someone for money.

Example from text: The watches cost Β£335 β†’\rightarrow Now, people sell them for Β£16,000.

Vocabulary Learning

watches
Timepieces that show the time
Example:She bought a new set of watches for her birthday.
stores
Places where goods are sold
Example:The stores were crowded with shoppers.
closed
Not open for business
Example:The store closed at 6 p.m.
police
Law enforcement officers
Example:The police arrived quickly after the incident.
angry
Feeling upset or mad
Example:He was angry when he heard the news.
shouted
To speak loudly
Example:They shouted to be heard over the noise.
early
Before the usual time
Example:She woke up early to catch the train.
morning
The first part of the day
Example:He likes coffee in the morning.
streets
Roads in a city
Example:They walked along the busy streets.
slept
To be in a state of rest
Example:He slept for eight hours last night.
outside
In the open air
Example:They played outside after school.
week
Seven days
Example:She will be on vacation for a week.
sick
Unwell or ill
Example:The child was sick and couldn't go to school.
tents
Portable shelters made of fabric
Example:They set up tents in the park.
cost
The amount of money needed
Example:The book cost ten dollars.
sell
To give something in exchange for money
Example:They will sell the old car next week.
companies
Business organizations
Example:Many companies offer online courses.
plan
To decide in advance
Example:We need to plan the trip carefully.
sale
An event where items are sold
Example:There was a sale at the mall.
failure
Not succeeding
Example:The experiment was a failure.
keep
To hold or maintain
Example:Please keep the door closed.
safe
Free from danger
Example:It is safe to cross the street.
people
Human beings
Example:People enjoy music.
many
A large number of
Example:Many people attended the concert.
also
In addition
Example:She likes tea, also she likes coffee.
because
For the reason that
Example:I stayed home because it rained.
too
Also, excessively
Example:It is too hot today.
long
Extended in time or space
Example:The movie was long.
big
Large in size or importance
Example:They live in a big house.
problem
A difficult situation
Example:He has a problem with his computer.
world
The planet Earth
Example:They travel around the world.
called
Named
Example:The book is called 'Adventure'.
new
Recently made or discovered
Example:She bought a new phone.