According to the Chinese Zodiac, each year from a 12-year cycle is represented by an animal; and in 2019 it is the pig’s turn. People born under this sign are believed to be honest, forgiving, good-tempered, cheerful and compassionate.
Maison Piaget pays the homage to the pig with a stunning, limited timepiece. The glittering watch features a vivid enamel of this animal on the dial. The enamelling artisan had to draw onto the surface using gold thread fixed into place with a special glue, thus creating miniature partitions, or cloisons, in which the enamel pigments were delicately placed. The artist used her mastery of lights and shades to create an adorable pig with a life-like velvety coat.
The watch’s white gold case is set with 78 brilliant-cut diamonds to frame this precious handcrafted enamel masterpiece, presented with a black alligator leather strap.
Along with the sign of the pig, the colour red, which symbolises good fortune and joy, is used throughout Chinese New Year collections. For women who want to celebrate in a subtle way, a red accessory is perfect. Piaget’s Possession collection celebrates this festive moment in a dazzling explosion of gold, diamonds and ornamental stones. The line features an open bangle and ring; a brightly coloured stone dial watch with pink gold; and an ornamental stone pendant.
Jaquet Droz pays homage to the adorable animal with a pair of Petite Heure Minute Pig models, in red gold, and a Petite Heure Minute Relief Pig, issued in a limited series of 28 pieces and 8 pieces, respectively.
The Petite Heure Minute Pig watches combine the technical excellence of the Jaquet Droz 2653.P self-winding mechanical movement with the beauty of artistic crafts. The ladies’ version features a 35mm case set with diamonds, whilst the unisex version has a 39mm case and no diamond setting, but both depict a young pig in a field of wheat. Fashioned in the brand’s signature naturalist technique, Jaquet Droz evokes the abundance and prosperity of a ripe wheat crop, and the calm and good sense of the pig who stands before it, visibly disinterested.
The Petite Heure Minute Relief Pig features a wild hog, depicted in front of eight oak trees, which symbolise power, longevity, and moral and physical strength. Powered by Jaquet Droz 2653.Si movement, this watch has 68 hours of power reserve. The case and lugs are set with diamonds, and in both models, the boar is depicted in a relief engraving on the oscillating mass, with an onyx appliqué providing the backdrop.
To get the Year of the Pig off to an auspicious and fortunate start, it is good to be bold, daring and have red luck on your side.
Rimowa doesn’t disappoint with a fresh collection of festive travel accessories,  such as the polycarbonate RIMOWA Essential Collection in white and red; the aluminium RIMOWA Original in titanium; and a series of new RIMOWA accessories, including a special-edition Chinese New Year red luggage belt and leather luggage charm.
The belt features an aluminium and leather buckle closure, hot stamped with the brand’s monogram, and is available in two sizes — S and L. The leather luggage charm features a whimsical red-and-gold, seated pig.
Lalique also presents a selection of brilliant household decoration with which to celebrate this exceptional season. And the pig is undoubtedly the hero of the whole collection. The brand introduced three pig sculptures which combine Lalique’s expertise in design with a playful motif that is guaranteed to thrill. The lovely figures are available in four versions: Clear, Clear with gold enamel, Gold Luster, and Pink Cristal, which is issued in a limited series of 130 pieces.
Joining them is the French brand’s Hirondelles Vase, adorned with a swallow motif — one of René Lalique’s biggest inspirations, as well as a symbol of good fortune in Chinese culture.
