The union of art and watchmaking: Chronochrome by matali crasset
Chronochrome, designed by the French industrial designer Matali Crasset, is a bold horological creation, the result of a collaboration between the artist and the Love art gallery & Collect and our French brand Charlie.
There Chronochrome is much more than a simple timepiece; it is a contemporary work of art that pushes the boundaries of traditional watchmaking. At the heart of this watch is a remarkable, bold, and rare dial depicting a color wheel. This vibrant composition of colors is meticulously balanced with dark details, such as the hour markers and hands, which subtly contrast with the dial's chromatic brilliance. Its
Matali Crasset, renowned for its innovative approach to industrial design, brought its unique touch to this collaboration. With the Chronochrome, It introduces a new way of telling time: through color. The hour and minute hands, adorned with hollow discs, act like eyedroppers in Photoshop, skillfully combining two shades taken from the color wheel. Each moment of the day is thus defined by a unique color combination, offering an unparalleled visual and temporal experience.
" Experiencing color is essential for me because color heals and repairs us without us even realizing it. The desire to live and color are thus deeply intertwined. I therefore conceived this chronochrome to savor every moment, because each moment is colored differently. The passage of time, the flow of life, are celebrated here through the use of color, by savoring the present moment. " Matali Crasset
This collaboration between Matali Crasset, Love & Collect and Charlie Paris perfectly illustrate the harmonious fusion of art, design, and watchmaking. Limited to just 100 pieces, each watch Chronochrome is signed by Matali Crasset : https://charlie-paris.com/products/matali-crasset
