Trilobe Trente-Deux x Exquisite Timepieces Limited Edition
In the world of independent watchmaking, originality is a rare commodity. Many brands take inspiration from the past, refining familiar designs with modern materials and movements. Trilobe has chosen a completely different path.
Founded in Paris in 2018, the independent brand has built its reputation on challenging one of watchmaking's oldest conventions: the traditional pair of hands. Instead, Trilobe displays the hours, minutes and seconds using rotating rings, creating timepieces that feel as much like kinetic sculptures as they do mechanical watches.
Its latest collaboration with US retailer Exquisite Timepieces takes that philosophy and dresses it in one of the most striking colours the brand has ever produced.
The Trente-Deux x Exquisite Timepieces Limited Edition
The Trente-Deux x Exquisite Timepieces Limited Edition introduces a rich purple dial to Trilobe's newest collection, creating a watch that is every bit as bold as its unconventional display.
Limited to just 25 pieces, this exclusive edition features an individually engraved case back and is available only through Exquisite Timepieces. The vibrant purple finish transforms the Trente-Deux into one of the most eye catching independent releases of the year, proving that high horology does not always have to play it safe.
Time Without Hands
Rather than relying on conventional hands, Trilobe's patented display uses three rotating rings to indicate the hours, minutes and seconds.
At first glance it can seem unfamiliar, but after a few minutes the display becomes surprisingly intuitive. More importantly, it changes the way you interact with the watch. Instead of simply checking the time, you find yourself appreciating the movement of the rings and the engineering behind them.
It is a refreshing reminder that mechanical watches are as much about emotion as they are about practicality.
A Manufacture Movement
The Trente-Deux collection also marks an important milestone for Trilobe, introducing the brand's first fully manufacture movement, the Calibre X Nihilo.
Visible through the sapphire case back, the movement features an open architecture and beautifully executed finishing, allowing owners to admire the mechanics that power the floating display. It represents another significant step forward for a brand that has quickly established itself as one of the most creative names in contemporary watchmaking.
Designed To Stand Apart
The integrated bracelet, slim profile and sculptural case give the Trente-Deux a thoroughly modern appearance, while the purple dial adds a welcome splash of personality.
It is not a watch for someone looking to blend into the background. Instead, it is aimed squarely at collectors who appreciate originality and enjoy wearing something that sparks conversation.
That individuality is one of the reasons Trilobe has developed such a loyal following among independent watch enthusiasts. Many collectors praise the brand's willingness to rethink traditional time displays while maintaining exceptional movement finishing and build quality.
Trente-Deux x Exquisite Timepieces Specifications
Case Diameter: 38.5 mm
Case Material: Grade 5 titanium
Movement: Trilobe Calibre X Nihilo automatic manufacture movement
Power Reserve: 48 hours
Frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour)
Jewels: 33
Crystal: Sapphire crystal
Case Back: Sapphire exhibition case back
Water Resistance: 50 metres
Display: Patented rotating hour, minute and second rings
Bracelet: Integrated Grade 5 titanium bracelet
Limited Edition: 25 pieces
Availability: Exclusive to Exquisite Timepieces
Price: £17,250
Winding Things Up
Trilobe has never been interested in following convention, and the Trente-Deux x Exquisite Timepieces Limited Edition is another perfect example of why the Parisian brand continues to attract attention from collectors around the world.
The striking purple dial gives this exclusive edition undeniable wrist presence, while the manufacture movement and patented rotating display remind you that this is far more than a colourful watch. It is a genuine piece of independent haute horology.
For collectors who already own the classics and want something truly different, few watches make a stronger statement than this limited edition Trilobe.
