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# Cultural Branded Products
Swatch is on Time For the Year of the Pig

By Juan Carlos Bonilla | Published 2007-03-05 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swatch-is-on-time-for-the-year-of-the-pig
References: [swatch](http://www.swatch.com/)

Are you ready for the Chinese Year of the Pig? [Swatch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon-2) is. The European watch company is looking to revitalize its brand with a new campaign and series of products based on the Chinese Year of the Pig. This year you will be more lucky and trendy if you try out this unique watch.

**Implications** - The white, gold and red [Swatch watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swatch-2024-holiday-collection) is a part of the Jelly-in-Jelly range and comes with a collectible gold-colored piggy bank and a Chinese coin all wrapped up in a cool red box. The advertisement for the watch is hilarious, as it features a bunch of models lifting up their noses and making a piggy face.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.7/10
- Popularity: 52% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Cultural Branded Products:** Revitalizing brands by incorporating cultural elements, such as the Chinese Year of the Pig.
- **Jelly-in-jelly Movement:** Creating watches with innovative, layered designs that appeal to consumers.
- **Humorous Advertising:** Using humor in advertisements to engage and connect with customers.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion:** Integrating cultural themes into fashion products to attract a diverse customer base.
- **Watchmaking:** Incorporating unique design features, like jelly-in-jelly movements, into watchmaking for a competitive edge.
- **Advertising:** Using humorous and attention-grabbing advertising techniques to promote products and brand awareness.

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