When will the case-strap be available?

We are in active R&D from the moment the Royal Pop launched. We don't make promises on timelines we can't keep — but we will email everyone on the waitlist the moment we have a release date, and again when units ship.

Will fitting a case-strap damage the watch?

Every concept we are exploring is non-destructive. The Royal Pop ships with a removable clip holder — our solutions either work with the existing clip, replace the clip with a strap-bearing version of the same form factor, or hold the watch in a custom cradle. No drilling, no modification, no permanent change to the case. We respect the watch.

What makes Delugs any different from other strap brands that are working on straps for the Royal Pop?

Delugs has been a dedicated watch strap company for years, with hundreds of thousands of satisfied customers around the world and flagship boutiques in Singapore and Hong Kong. We're a team of watch enthusiasts who obsess over the small things — stitching, edge finish, taper, on-wrist feel — and our portfolio spans thousands of watch references, including pieces the brands themselves do not support. We also partner directly with watch brands on official strap collaborations. The work in our R&D Track Record above — Tissot PRX, Cartier Santos D-Lock, the Micro-Adjust CTS Clasp — was engineered in-house. Project WristPop is built on the same process we've used for every Delugs product.

Will the case-strap work with all 8 colorways?

Yes — but across two case-strap designs. The six Lépine references (crown at 12) share one case-strap, designed to rotate the crown to roughly 2 o'clock when worn. The two Savonette references (crown at 3, small seconds at 9) share a different case-strap built around that lateral layout. Between the two designs, every colorway is covered.

How much will it cost?

We don't know yet — pricing depends on the final design and materials. We'll share specifics with the waitlist before public launch. As a frame of reference, our custom straps generally start at USD 150 and our most engineered solutions (like our Cartier Santos D-Lock) sit higher.

Project WristPop · In Stock

Case-Strap for the Swatch x AP Royal Pop Blaue Acht

Name: Case-Strap for the Swatch x AP Royal Pop Blaue Acht
Brand: Delugs
SKU: 7645043359857
Availability: PreOrder

Price

$860.00 USD

Only 8 left in stock — order soon.

Status

Available Now

The Blaue Acht — German for "blue eight" — is the blue Lépine in the Swatch x Audemars Piguet Royal Pop collection. A BIOCERAMIC pocket watch with no lugs and no strap, by design.

Project WristPop gives it a home on the wrist. This dedicated rubber case-strap is crafted for the Blaue Acht colorway, with the case rotated to a driver's-watch reading angle. Fully reversible — no drilling, no permanent modification.

Ready to ship. Secure your Blaue Acht case-strap now before the limited batch runs out.

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Total: $860.00

Free shipping on orders over $200. Easy returns.

About Project WristPop

A pocket watch reimagined for the wrist. By Delugs.

Estimated Timeline

From here to launch.

13 May 2026

Royal Pop launch

13 May 2026

Project WristPop commences

16 May 2026

Royal Pop available for sale

18 May 2026

Case — first prototype completed

20 May 2026

Case — final prototype completed

21 May 2026

Case-Strap — final prototype completed

Early Jun 2026

Final sample completed

Jun 2026

Sales launch

Current Progress

Jul 2026

Delivery

Dates are estimates. R&D timing depends on prototype testing and material availability.

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.

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.

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.

Questions

Frequently asked.

Can I order now, or is this a pre-order?

The watches are ready and available to order right now. We don't do pre-orders and empty promises — everything you see is in our workshop, ready to ship.

Are you modifying an original watch? Does it damage the case?

Yes, we take an original AP × Swatch and fully rework it into a wristwatch format. But there's no butchery involved — no drilling, no glue, no permanent damage to the case. Our method is reversible and non-destructive. We respect the original and treat it like a collectible piece.

Is this an official Swatch or Audemars Piguet product?

No. We are an independent watch workshop specializing in custom projects. Our watches are modified originals, not factory products from the brands. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sold through Swatch or Audemars Piguet.

What makes you any different from other custom workshops?

We don't just slap a strap on with an adapter. We've been deep in watch customization for years and obsess over every detail: on-wrist fit, flawless stitching, clean edge finishing. Each project is engineering work — not a garage mod. Hundreds of clients around the world already wear our watches.

Are all colorways available?

Yes, all 8 original color variants are available in our catalog. But keep in mind: we work with original watches, we don't manufacture them ourselves. Every version is limited in quantity — when a batch sells out, we can't always restock quickly.

How much does it cost?

Our custom watches start at 650 USD. The final price depends on the complexity of the specific model and your chosen strap materials. You'll see the exact price for your configuration at checkout.