How Do You Attach the Royal Pop to a Bag?
The Audemars Piguet × Swatch Royal Pop was designed as a pocket watch — but nobody wants to keep it in their pocket. One of the most popular ways to carry it is clipped directly to a bag, backpack, or tote. Here's everything you need to know about attaching your Royal Pop to a bag and doing it in style.
Why Carry the Royal Pop on a Bag?
The Royal Pop ships with a calfskin lanyard — a beautiful piece of kit designed to be worn around the neck or draped over a bag. But for everyday carry, a bag gate ring is a far more practical and secure solution. It keeps your Royal Pop visible, easily readable, and safely attached to your bag without the lanyard swinging around.
The Royal Pop's 40mm bioceramic case is compact and lightweight enough to hang from virtually any bag attachment point — a backpack strap loop, a tote handle, a duffel D-ring, or a belt loop. The key is using the right accessory to make the connection secure and stylish.
The Royal Pop lanyard loop is designed to pass through a gate ring effortlessly. No modification needed — just clip, thread, and go.
What Is a Royal Pop Bag Gate Ring?
A Bag Gate Ring is a solid metal ring with a spring-loaded gate mechanism — the same type of ring used on luxury keychains and high-end bag charms. For the Royal Pop, it acts as the connector between your bag and your watch's lanyard, giving you a secure, rattle-free attachment point.
Our Royal Pop Bag Gate Rings are available in all eight Royal Pop colorways so you can perfectly match — or intentionally contrast — your ring with your watch. Each ring is precision-made from solid metal, measuring 24mm in diameter with a 3mm width, sized to complement the Royal Pop's bioceramic case without overpowering it.
Material
Solid Metal
Diameter
24 mm
Width
3 mm
Colorways
8 options
Mechanism
Spring gate
Compatibility
All Royal Pop
Available in all 8 Royal Pop colorways. In stock, ships within 24h.
How to Attach the Royal Pop to Your Bag — Step by Step
Attaching your Royal Pop to a bag with a Bag Gate Ring takes less than a minute. No tools, no modifications, fully reversible.
Choose your attachment point
Pick a loop, handle, strap, or D-ring on your bag. A backpack top handle or a side strap loop works perfectly for keeping the Royal Pop visible and accessible.
Open the gate ring
Press the spring gate on your Bag Gate Ring to open it. The gate clicks open smoothly — no force needed.
Clip onto your bag
Pass the open gate through your chosen bag attachment point and release the gate to close it securely. Give it a gentle tug to confirm it's locked.
Thread the lanyard
Pass your Royal Pop lanyard loop through the gate ring. The calfskin lanyard threads through effortlessly — no cutting or modification required.
Adjust and wear
Slide the Royal Pop to your preferred hanging length on the lanyard. Your watch is now securely attached to your bag, face forward and fully readable on the go.
Everything Else You Need to Know
Which Bags Work Best with the Royal Pop?
The Royal Pop works beautifully on almost any bag with an external attachment point. Backpacks with top handle loops or side compression straps are the most popular choice — the watch hangs at a natural reading height. Tote bags with open handles also work perfectly, with the gate ring clipped directly onto the fabric handle. Belt bags and crossbody bags with D-rings give a cleaner, more intentional look.
Can I Remove the Royal Pop Quickly?
Yes. The gate ring mechanism is designed for quick attachment and release. Press the gate, slide the lanyard out, and your Royal Pop is free in seconds. This makes it easy to switch between wearing the watch on a lanyard around your neck, clipping it to a bag, or placing it on a desk stand throughout the day.
Matching Your Gate Ring to Your Royal Pop Colorway
One of the best things about our Bag Gate Ring collection is that every ring is available in all eight Royal Pop colorways. A gate ring that perfectly matches your watch creates a seamless, intentional look. But mixing and contrasting works just as well — the Ocho Negro (black) watch paired with an Otto Rosso (red) ring is a particularly striking combination that the collector community has embraced.
Royal Pop Bag Carry vs. Lanyard Around the Neck
Both are valid ways to carry your Royal Pop — and the choice depends on your lifestyle. Wearing it on a lanyard around the neck is the most traditional pocket watch style and keeps the watch on your person at all times. Clipping it to a bag with a gate ring is more practical for everyday carry, keeps the watch more visible, and prevents it from swinging against your body. Many collectors own both a strap and a bag gate ring to switch between styles depending on the day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Royal Pop come with a bag attachment?
No. The Royal Pop ships with a calfskin lanyard only. To clip it to a bag securely, you need a dedicated Bag Gate Ring — available in all colorways at royalpop-straps.com.
Will the gate ring scratch my bag?
Our Bag Gate Rings are smooth metal with no sharp edges. They are designed to clip onto fabric and webbing loops without causing abrasion. For delicate leather bags, we recommend clipping onto a hardware D-ring rather than directly onto the leather.
Can I use a regular carabiner instead?
Technically yes, but a standard carabiner will look bulky and out of place next to the Royal Pop's refined bioceramic case. A dedicated Bag Gate Ring is sized and finished specifically to complement the watch's aesthetic.
Is the gate ring compatible with the Savonnette and Lépine models?
Yes. The Bag Gate Ring attaches to the lanyard loop, which is identical across all eight Royal Pop references — both Lépine (crown at 12) and Savonnette (crown at 3).
How much does a Royal Pop Bag Gate Ring cost?
Royal Pop Bag Gate Rings are priced at $19.90 — an easy upgrade that transforms how you carry your Royal Pop every day.