Parisian Manufacture of creative and artistic High Watchmaking
Today, Trilobe is writing a new chapter in its story: manufacturing in France, in Paris, mastering every step and integrating local expertise. This choice is both a challenge and a source of pride. Everything is made « in-house », similarly to a loaf of bread kneaded by hand: with precision, purpose and heart.
It is a quest for mastery, driven by the desire to go further while remaining true to our founding principles. It is also a natural evolution in our journey allowing us to continue the story in Paris, where it all began.
What drives us at 32
From the windows of Trilobe’s workspace, bathed in light under the roofs of grand Haussmann buildings, one sees the dome of the Opéra Garnier and glimpses the Vendôme Column. It’s here that a team of passionate individuals designs the Maison’s timepieces. Like in the past, they work under one roof, fostering interaction, free flow of ideas, responsiveness, and initiative.
The close proximity between product, mechanical engineers, prototyping, and watchmaking teams gave birth to this new collection. It also guarantees the true respect of the Maison’s DNA and a mechanism at the service of the dial’s poetry.
The creation studio
Led by founder and creative director Gautier Massonneau, the team orchestrate an original horological symphony. His vision comes to life in our studio, a true creative workshop where art converses with mechanics. It is translated into drawings, volumes, proportions, and mechanical architectures. Each component is meticulously modeled in 3D, with manufacturing, assembly, and reliability constraints considered from the very first sketch, without ever limiting the creative impulse. From intuition to form, each technical choice is re-evaluated for its aesthetic impact, culminating in a functional prototype. This prototype is then entrusted to our expert watchmakers for assembly, adjustment, and quality control.
The workshop
Three years ago, we made a foundational choice: to establish our own workshop in Paris. An integrated workshop at the heart of our Maison, marking a strategic milestone in our long-term development. This decision strengthens our standards across the board: quality, precision, and know-how mastering. Our workshop is also a space for research, creation, and anticipation. It is where the future of our collections is born.
"Paris - France" engraving
Engraved “Paris – France,” our movements are assembled in-house by a team of about ten skilled watchmakers. Each timepiece is assembled and cased with absolute rigor, in accordance with Trilobe’s standards of excellence.
400 hours of quality control
Following the assembly and casing stage, a lengthy phase dedicated to quality control begins, divided into three essential aspects: the regularity and performance of the movement; water resistance, ensuring your watch is perfectly suited for daily wear; and aesthetics, examined down to the finest details. The movement of your watch is subjected to 400 hours of testing to guarantee its precision and reliability, including 72 hours of dynamic control on a wrist simulator. Before being placed in its case, your timepiece also undergoes a final water-resistance test, as well as a last aesthetic inspection, ensuring flawless finishing.
Our after-sale service
We also manage after-sales service directly and seamlessly on site. Maintenance or repair returns are handled in-house by our experts, close to the pieces, and close to the spirit of the Maison.
The Trilobe Manufacture
Our Manufacture now includes a high-precision component production facility near Paris. This is a key step in our vertical integration strategy, essential for ensuring quality, securing our supply chain, and preserving our freedom to innovate.
Multi-axis machining centers
Equipped with the latest multi-axis machining centers, this facility enables the production of complex components with micron-level precision. Each element is crafted to strict tolerances, with refined finishes and rigorous quality checks at every stage.
Metrology
Advanced metrology allows for precise, instant measurements that guarantee dimensional reliability and consistency in production. By internalizing our micro-precision expertise, we gain total control over repeatability, enhanced responsiveness, and a consistently high level of excellence.
Parisian Manufacture of creative and artistic Haute Horlogerie
Today, Trilobe is writing a new chapter in its story: manufacturing in France, in Paris, mastering every step and integrating local expertise. This choice is both a challenge and a source of pride. Everything is made « in-house », similarly to a loaf of bread kneaded by hand: with precision, purpose and heart.
It is a quest for mastery, driven by the desire to go further while remaining true to our founding principles. It is also a natural evolution in our journey allowing us to continue the story in Paris, where it all began.
What drives us at 32
From the windows of Trilobe’s workspace, bathed in light under the roofs of grand Haussmann buildings, one sees the dome of the Opéra Garnier and glimpses the Vendôme Column. It’s here that a team of passionate individuals designs the Maison’s timepieces. Like in the past, they work under one roof, fostering interaction, free flow of ideas, responsiveness, and initiative.
The close proximity between product, mechanical engineers, prototyping, and watchmaking teams gave birth to this new collection. It also guarantees the true respect of the Maison’s DNA and a mechanism at the service of the dial’s poetry.
The creation studio
Led by founder and creative director Gautier Massonneau, the team orchestrate an original horological symphony. His vision comes to life in our studio, a true creative workshop where art converses with mechanics. It is translated into drawings, volumes, proportions, and mechanical architectures. Each component is meticulously modeled in 3D, with manufacturing, assembly, and reliability constraints considered from the very first sketch, without ever limiting the creative impulse. From intuition to form, each technical choice is re-evaluated for its aesthetic impact, culminating in a functional prototype. This prototype is then entrusted to our expert watchmakers for assembly, adjustment, and quality control.
The workshop
Three years ago, we made a foundational choice: to establish our own workshop in Paris. An integrated workshop at the heart of our Maison, marking a strategic milestone in our long-term development. This decision strengthens our standards across the board: quality, precision, and know-how mastering. Our workshop is also a space for research, creation, and anticipation. It is where the future of our collections is born.
A quality control of 400 hours
Engraved “Paris – France,” our movements are assembled in-house by a team of about ten skilled watchmakers. Following the assembly and casing stage, a lengthy phase dedicated to quality control begins, divided into three essential aspects: the regularity and performance of the movement; water resistance, ensuring your watch is perfectly suited for daily wear; and aesthetics, examined down to the finest details. The movement of your watch is subjected to 400 hours of testing to guarantee its precision and reliability, including 72 hours of dynamic control on a wrist simulator. Before being placed in its case, your timepiece also undergoes a final water-resistance test, as well as a last aesthetic inspection, ensuring flawless finishing. We also manage after-sales service directly and seamlessly on site. Maintenance or repair returns are handled in-house by our experts, close to the pieces, and close to the spirit of the Maison.
Our components production site
Our Manufacture now includes a high-precision component production facility near Paris. This is a key step in our vertical integration strategy, essential for ensuring quality, securing our supply chain, and preserving our freedom to innovate. Equipped with the latest multi-axis machining centers, this facility enables the production of complex components with micron-level precision. Each element is crafted to strict tolerances, with refined finishes and rigorous quality checks at every stage. Advanced metrology allows for precise, instant measurements that guarantee dimensional reliability and consistency in production. By internalizing our micro-precision expertise, we gain total control over repeatability, enhanced responsiveness, and a consistently high level of excellence.
