Swatch stores close for second day after crowds
Police had to be called after crowds built up outside the Liverpool branch on Saturday
Swatch stores in Manchester and Liverpool were shut for a second day after queues built up again, with shoppers keen to purchase a new £335 pocket watch.
The Swiss firm closed many shops in cities across the UK on Saturday , saying it was due to "safety considerations".
In a social media post following crowds at branches worldwide, they asked people "not to rush to our stores in large numbers" and said the items - which have been resold online for up to £16,000 - would "remain available for several months".
However, some criticised the management of the product launch, saying the watches should be available for sale on the Swatch website and police resources had been unnecessarily diverted.
In an online statement, the firm said: "To ensure the safety of both our customers and our staff in Swatch stores, we kindly ask you not to rush to our stores in large numbers to acquire this product.