Crowds forces closure of London store amid launch of MoonSwatch collection

A central London watch store had to close amid chaotic scenes after large crowds turned up for the launch of the Bio-Ceramic MoonSwatch collection

Customers crowded outside the Swatch store on Carnaby Street, central London, for the launch of the MoonSwatch collection (Yui Mok/PA)

A central London watch store had to close amid chaotic scenes after large crowds turned up for the launch of an eagerly anticipated outer space-inspired collection.

The Swatch shop in Carnaby Street had warned customers to get there early in expectation of large queues as its Bio-Ceramic MoonSwatch collection went on sale on Saturday.