Trilobe
Paris, France · Est. 2018
Founded by Gautier Massonneau
Trilobe is a French independent watchmaker founded in 2018, known for the Une Folle Journée — a watch that displays time through rotating discs without any hands, inspired by the works of writer Jean-François Thurot. The brand's watches are produced in extremely limited numbers and have quickly found favour among collectors of avant-garde displays.
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- Paris, France
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Mid
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- Les Matinaux — The brand's signature collection featuring three rotating discs for hours, minutes, and seconds — no traditional hands — with a distinctive dial layout inspired by morning light.
- Nuit Fantastique — Nighttime-inspired collection with darker colour palettes and the same three-disc display, evoking mystery and nocturnal beauty.
- Secret — Compact collection with a single-disc display showing jumping hours and sweeping minutes, representing a more discreet expression of the brand's design language.
Timeline
- 2018 — Gautier Massonneau founds Trilobe in Paris, driven by a vision to reinvent how time is displayed on the wrist.
- 2019 — Debuts Les Matinaux at SIHH/Watches & Wonders, introducing the signature three-disc display to critical acclaim.
- 2021 — Launches the Nuit Fantastique and expands the range, establishing Trilobe as one of France's most interesting new independent watchmakers.
- 2023 — Continues to grow internationally, with strong presence in Asian and European markets and recognition at major watch awards.
Frequently Asked Questions about Trilobe
- How does a Trilobe watch display time?
- Instead of traditional hands, Trilobe uses three rotating discs: one for hours, one for minutes, and one for seconds. The discs rotate concentrically with markers that align at the reading point, creating an entirely new way to read time.
- Where are Trilobe watches made?
- Designed in Paris by Gautier Massonneau and manufactured in Switzerland using Swiss movements (L'Epée and La Joux-Perret calibres), combining French design with Swiss watchmaking.