In less than a month, the Chinese will bid farewell to the Year of the Goat and welcome the Year of the Monkey, the ninth sign of the Chinese zodiac. In celebration to usher the arrival of the Year of the Monkey, as a tradition since 2012, Piaget unveils its “Art & Excellence” collection of Altiplano Cloisonné Enamel watch staging the playful and self-assured monkey, hand-crafted in the great Grand Feu cloisonné enamelling tradition. The exclusive collection is limited to just 38 pieces available in Piaget Boutiques.
To celebrate the Chinese New Year, the playful and self-assured monkey, the ninth sign of the Chinese zodiac, takes centre stage on the dial of the Piaget’s Altiplano Cloisonné Enamel watch.
Charming yet mischievous, the monkey is portrayed in the signature style of the collection defined by a vivid combination of black and white, as well as the countless details that give the motif life-like qualities. Adding fire and brilliance to a spectacular celebration of the Chinese New Year, the purity and vibrancy of the enamel work is enhanced by Piaget’s gem-setting expertise with the 18-carat white gold case set with 78 brilliant-cut diamonds. The intricate dial conceals a Piaget 430P hand-wound mechanical manufacture movement.
The master behind of the Piaget’s Chinese zodiac sign – the world-renowned enameller Anita Porchet, lent her skills to bring each Chinese zodiac sign to life in her own exceptional interpretation, turning the ultra-thin Altiplano watch into a refined work of art. Anita Porchet uses cloisonné for the “Art & Excellence” collection to better isolate the colours and ensure an optimally clear vision of the grey shading. By partitioning the enamel using cloisons, the refinement of the artwork is enhanced, giving the seated monkey its delicate glistening coat of fur as it proudly holds a peach, symbol of immortality, up against a soft sky-like background.
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