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Massive crowds force closure at Houston Galleria Swatch store during luxury watch launch
By KHOU 11
· May 17, 2026
· 1 min read
The launch of the Swatch x Audemars Piguet collection sparked massive crowds, leading to the closure of stores, including Houston's Galleria, for safety reasons.
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Category: parks ·
Published: May 17, 2026 ·
Source: KHOU 11 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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