When street art comes to the wrist with Hopare

1. Hopare, one of the most prolific contemporary artists of our time
2. Hopare x Charlie Paris x Love&Collect when street art graces your wrist.

Hopare, one of the most prolific contemporary artists of our time

At 31, Alexandre Monteiro, known as Hopare, is already a leading figure in French street art and one of the most prolific contemporary artists of our time. Initially a graffiti artist, Alex now has no limits in terms of the medium he uses, nor even the techniques he employs, as evidenced by his sculptures, giant murals, and oil paintings. Each project is a way for him to develop his own aesthetic vocabulary, made up of lines, interlacing colors, perspectives, sketches, and abstract geometries and curves. Thus, the artist has dedicated himself to creating bridges between eras, people, and cultures. The art he champions is that of evolution, change, and the eternal quest for knowledge. 

At Charlie Paris, we admire his work and the style that emanates from each of his pieces. We are therefore very happy to have had the opportunity to collaborate with him on a watch thanks to the Love art gallery & Collect. Indeed, we have decided to produce ultra-limited series of watches conceived and designed by contemporary artists with this Parisian gallery.

"For a century, the relationship between art and life has become central to creation. By allowing everyone to wear a true miniature work of art on their wrist all day long, this collaboration deepens this relationship even further and makes it very intimate." - Stéphane Corréard

Hopare x Charlie Paris x Love&Collect, when street art comes to your wrist.

This automatic watch is a limited edition of 100 pieces. Equipped with hour, minute and second functions, the watch at Case The rose gold depicts the face of a young woman named Yiruma. The design extends onto the Strap brown leather. THE Case and the hands adopt the codes of our signature collection Initial. The watch comes with a certificate of authenticity, and the presentation box, signed by the artist, reproduces the original painting that inspired the watch dial. This watch was designed like a true original work of art. An artist's edition, created from unique drawings produced for the occasion and then interpreted by us. 

"It is an honor for me that Love & Collect offered me this technical and ergonomic challenge as part of a limited edition project in collaboration with the master watchmaker Erró. Then I discovered Charlie Paris, a young, dynamic, and highly dedicated team who guided me through the world of watchmaking and the creative constraints that were new to me. A watch is an object linked to nomadism and travel: my creations are fueled by encounters from all corners of the world. The object itself is universal and brings people together.» - Hopare

Technical specifications:

• Made in France: Watch assembled in France
• Movement : Citizen Automatic Miyota Caliber 8N24, 21 jewels, -20+40s/day, 40-hour power reserve
• Case : 316L polished stainless steel with rose gold plating
• Glass : Sapphire, ultra-resistant, anti-reflective
• Diameter of Case : 40mm
• Horn-to-horn length: 45.5mm
• Thickness of Case : 11.9mm
• Strap: Interchangeable 20mm wide
• Guarantee : 24 months (See our terms and conditions)
• Waterproofing: 3ATM