Launching on May 16 (Saturday) in the UAE and globally, the much-hyped collaboration between the Swiss luxury watchmaker and Swatch takes the iconic Royal Oak and gives it a colourful, fashion-forward makeover inspired by Pop Art. The biggest twist? It’s not designed for the wrist. which has come as a disappointment to many. The Royal Pop is meant to be worn around the neck, clipped onto a handbag, slipped into a pocket or displayed as a desk clock with its removable stand. But while the collaboration has generated massive hype, it has also left many watch lovers disappointed. For some collectors, the Royal Pop feels less like a serious Audemars Piguet timepiece and more like a novelty fashion accessory. “This isn’t a watch I’d actually wear,” has been a common sentiment online, with critics questioning who exactly the target audience is for a colourful pocket-watch hybrid that can hang off a handbag or be worn around the neck.…