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People camp outside Houston Galleria for limited Swatch, Audemars Piguet watch release

The collection is a partnership between Swiss luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet and Swatch.

People are already lining up outside the Houston Galleria ahead of a highly anticipated luxury watch collaboration set to release Saturday.

The collection is a partnership between Swiss luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet and Swatch.

KPRC 2 crews stopped by the Galleria Wednesday night and found dozens of chairs lined up outside the store as people camped out waiting for the release.

Some people in line said they had already been there since Monday in hopes of securing one of the limited-edition timepieces.

The watches are being marketed as a “three-in-one” accessory and can be worn as a pocket watch, necklace or attached to a wristband.

According to reports, the watches will retail between $400 and $420.

But many people waiting in line said they are hoping to resell the watches because traditional Audemars Piguet watches can often cost tens of thousands of dollars on the luxury market.

Houston’s Galleria is one of only 19 stores in the United States selected to carry the release.

The watches are scheduled to officially go on sale Saturday.