Trilobe's Une Folle Journée Gen Two introduces the in-house X-Nihilo calibre, a 40.3 mm titanium case and rubber strap. Discover it in the Middle East.
The Essentials Up Front
- Replacing the X-Centric movement of the first generation, the Gen Two mounts the X-Nihilo, Trilobe’s debut in-house manufacture calibre — 267 components, 37 jewels, 28,800 vph and 42 hours of power reserve inside a 40.3 mm titanium or rose gold case.
- Three references at launch: UFJ04GD (Dune), UFJ04BR (Bleue) and UFJ04NR (Noire), each priced at €23,500 excluding tax.
- A new rubber strap with double deployant clasp and a 10.2 mm domed sapphire crystal with ARDUR multilayer anti-reflective coating complete the revised silhouette.
- Water resistance is rated to 5 bar (~50 metres).
The Story Behind It
Trilobe traces its founding concept to Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, the 18th-century clockmaker whose 1784 play La Folle Journée ou Le Mariage de Figaro upended social convention. The parallel the Paris-based maison draws is precise: a watchmaker’s rigour applied with a dramatist’s nerve.
The Gen Two does not depart from that premise. It deepens it, discarding the remaining classical aesthetic codes of the first generation in favour of a fully integrated, contemporary language shared across case, dome, rings, movement and strap.
Design & Mechanics
Hours, minutes and seconds travel anti-clockwise on three eccentric titanium discs, each with a hollowed and polished ledge paired with a DLC-coated concave inner ring. Nine polished titanium columns hold them aloft beneath the 10.2 mm sapphire dome — a dome produced in Japan by traditional flame fusion, then worked and polished in Switzerland.
The 40.3 mm case arrives in titanium grade 5 or 18-carat rose gold, with mirror-polished and satin surfaces contrasted by a knurled crown. Below the strap, the traditional waterproofing fish graphic is replaced by a small floating duck — a quiet aside that captures the brand’s disposition.
The X-Nihilo Calibre
At the bench, the X-Nihilo represents a significant step for the Parisian manufacture. Drawing, design, development, prototyping, machining, decoration and assembly are handled in-house, allowing Trilobe to advance without external constraints.
The movement’s tiered bridges frame a central island that highlights the balance wheel — four timing screws on a custom-made côtes de Genève pattern, integrated shock pins in the plate, and a skeletonised tungsten oscillating mass. Through the sapphire caseback, surfaces in mirror polish create an illusion of depth; a “Paris — France” engraving, referencing old Parisian street plaques, identifies the origin quietly.
Where It Sits in the Collection
For collectors across the Gulf assessing independent watchmaking, the Gen Two positions Trilobe at the boundary between conceptual horology and wearable daily use. The rubber strap and 5 bar water resistance extend its range beyond the dressy register of the first generation.
At €23,500 ex-tax across all three references, it occupies a considered position within the broader independent watch segment — a price that reflects the manufacture movement and the case complexity without entering grand complication territory. Those wishing to follow upcoming presentations may find context at Watches and Wonders, where independent maisons increasingly make their case to an international audience.
| Movement | Calibre X-Nihilo, in-house manufacture automatic; 267 components, 37 jewels, 28,800 vph (4 Hz) |
| Case size | 40.3 mm diameter |
| Case material | Titanium grade 5 or 18-carat rose gold |
| Dial | Three eccentric titanium rings with DLC-coated concave inner rings, pad-printed numerals; 10.2 mm domed sapphire crystal with ARDUR multilayer anti-reflective coating |
| Strap | Rubber strap with double deployant steel clasp |
| Water resistance | 5 bar (~50 metres) |
| Price | €23,500 ex-tax (UFJ04GD, UFJ04BR, UFJ04NR) |
| Availability | On request from the maison or an authorised retailer in the Middle East |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What movement does the Trilobe Une Folle Journée Gen Two use?
The watch houses the X-Nihilo, Trilobe's first in-house manufacture calibre. It is an automatic movement with 267 components, 37 jewels, a balance beating at 28,800 vph and a 42-hour power reserve.
What is the price of the Trilobe Une Folle Journée Gen Two?
All three references — UFJ04GD, UFJ04BR and UFJ04NR — are priced at €23,500 excluding tax.
How does the Gen Two differ from the first-generation Une Folle Journée?
The second generation introduces an entirely new 40.3 mm titanium grade 5 or rose gold case, a rubber strap with double deployant clasp, and the X-Nihilo in-house calibre, replacing the X-Centric movement used in the first generation.
Is the Trilobe Une Folle Journée Gen Two available in the Middle East?
Trilobe distributes through its Paris-based maison and authorised retailers. Collectors in the Middle East are encouraged to contact the brand directly at [email protected] or through an authorised retailer in the region.
What is the water resistance of the Trilobe Une Folle Journée Gen Two?
The watch is rated to 5 bar, equivalent to approximately 50 metres.
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