The union of art and watchmaking: Temps Miroir by Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost and Dominique Perrault

Mirror Time Designed by Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost and Dominique Perrault, it is a unique watch, the result of a collaboration between the Love art gallery & Collect and our young watchmaking house. This creation perfectly embodies the fusion between the watchmaking craftsmanship we represent and contemporary artistic expression.

French architect and urban planner Dominique Perrault is known for his iconic works such as the National Library of France and the Beijing Olympic Stadium. This horological and artistic collaboration celebrates the union of two creative worlds, where the precision of watchmaking meets the artistic vision of a renowned architect.

At first glance, Mirror Time Captivating with its original, refined, and elegant design. Perfectly reflective, the watch reflects back to the wearer and those around them, an image of their personal time management reflecting both the passage of time and the weather. Case Black, with its timeless elegance, is a tribute to refined simplicity. Paired with a Strap In black Milanese mesh, it creates a subtle contrast that catches the eye and embodies the very essence of urban chic. But what makes the watch Mirror Time Truly unique is its mirrored dial. Devoid of traditional hour markers, it offers a smooth, reflective surface that plays with the light, capturing the changing nuances of time. It's an ever-evolving tableau, an invitation to contemplate the passing hours from a fresh perspective. The absence of hour markers on the dial lends the watch a decidedly contemporary look. It's a minimalist style statement, where simplicity becomes a form of expression in itself. Freed from conventional constraints, this clean design highlights the timeless beauty of every moment, reminding us that true elegance lies in simplicity.

" Our interpretation of the dial and hands of the Temps Miroir watch reconnects with the desirable function of this object: that of a jewel. Following this logic, the creation was achieved by removing rather than adding elements, an approach based on subtraction: the dial no longer displays patterns but becomes a mirror, a complete mirror, as the hands themselves are mirrored. Thus, the hands disappear, and only their shadows in the mirror allow us to discern them. When they align with the meridian axis marked by the fold, the mirror becomes perfect. This abstract and poetic object, a mirror for each individual, evokes the presence of time rather than its precision, a form of rediscovered freedom. " Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost and Dominique Perrault

This limited edition of 100 copies comes with a box hand-signed by Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost and Dominique Perrault, as well as a certificate of authenticity from the Love art gallery. & Collect.

Find Temps Miroir for 750 euros: https://charlie-paris.com/products/dominique-perrault