Trilobe
Trilobe is an independent Paris watch brand founded in 2018 by Gautier Massonneau. Its watches tell the time with three rotating rings read against fixed trefoil-shaped markers instead of conventional hands.
| Founded | 2018, Paris |
|---|---|
| Founder | Gautier Massonneau |
| Display | Three rotating rings |
| Movement partner | Chronode |
| Website | trilobe.com |
What is Trilobe?
Trilobe is a French watch brand founded in Paris in 2018 by Gautier Massonneau, a former investment banker with no previous background in watchmaking. The brand runs an integrated workshop in Paris.
Products and positioning
Trilobe's signature is a patented time display: instead of hands, three rings turn counterclockwise to move the hour, minute and seconds scales past fixed trefoil-shaped pointers. The movement was developed with movement designer Jean-François Mojon of Chronode.
- Les Matinaux, the inaugural collection
- Nuit Fantastique, a highly minimalist line
- Une Folle Journée, a three-dimensional interpretation of the display
The brand has also released precious metal and gem-set editions, positioning it in the luxury independent segment.
Distribution
Trilobe sells through selected watch retailers internationally and directly.
Why it matters
Trilobe is part of a new wave of independent French watchmaking that competes on original design and display mechanics rather than inherited heritage, showing that newcomers can find space in the luxury watch market.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Trilobe?
Trilobe was founded in Paris in 2018 by Gautier Massonneau.
How do you read a Trilobe watch?
Trilobe watches use three rotating rings for hours, minutes and seconds, read against fixed trefoil-shaped markers.