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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 — Trilobe Les Matinaux is the brand's signature poetic time-display collection, using three rotating indicators instead of traditional hands and drawing its name from Rene Char. Key references: Les Matinaux Grey, Les Matinaux Blue, Les Matinaux Green.
  • Nuit Fantastique — Trilobe Nuit Fantastique is the brand's minimal, nocturnal collection, refining the three-indication Trilobe display through grained dials and rotating time discs. Key references: Nuit Fantastique Dune, Nuit Fantastique Brume, Nuit Fantastique Silver.
  • Secret — Trilobe Secret is the brand's personalised star-map watch concept, turning a chosen place, date, and time into a custom sky displayed within the Trilobe universe. Key references: Trente-Deux Secret Rose Gold, Trente-Deux Secret Steel, Nuit Fantastique Secret.

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.

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