Lot 44
TRILOBE
RÉCONCILIATION
Inspired by the Japanese art Kintsugi, “Réconciliation” by Trilobe embodies the philosophy of embracing life’s imperfections. The timepiece reveals the beauty hidden behind the flaws by gilding its cracks with gold leaves. This new version of the iconic Une Folle Journée, celebrates life’s transformative journey.
Description
This piece was inspired from the Japanese art of Kintsugi (金継ぎ), which consists in repairing broken objects with gold. A profoundly inspiring philosophy: Kintsugi considers that scars carry stories that deserve to be valued. The story of this piece thus transcends physical mechanics and plunges its readers into the realm ofphilosophical contemplation. With its exposed fractures, this timepiece bears witness to the passage of time.
Like the tribulations of life that shape us, this unique creation pays tribute to the journey it has undertaken - a transformative odyssey where it has been intentionally broken, only to emerge even more precious and captivating. The impact marks on the rings and the movement are handmade by a craftsman watchmaker who achieves a hammered effect finish on the bridges, the plate, and the symbolic rings. The damaged parts are then gilded by hand with gold leaves.
Specifications
Model name:
Réconciliation
Case:
Grade 5 titanium case coated with black PVD — Mirror-polished surfaces alternating with satin-brushed treatments — Domed bezel with sapphire crystal and multi-layered anti-reflective treatment (ARDUR) — Anti-reflective sapphire back — Water-resistance tested to 5 bar (≈ 50 meters)
Dial:
Titanium rings colorized by PVD — Pad printed numerals — Gold leaves
Calibre:
X-Centric calibre — Automatic movement with micro-rotor — Power reserve: 48 hours
Bracelet:
Alligator leather — Titanium pin buckle coated with black PVD
Dimensions:
Diameter: 40.5mm
Thickness: 17.8mm
Height: 10.2mm
Lug to lug: 48mm
Lug width: 20mm
Specificities:
Impact marks on the rings, plate and bridges gilded by hand with gold leaves — Hammered effect finish on the bridges, the plate, and the symbolic rings handmade by a craftsman watchmaker
The brand
Trilobe
Trilobe is a creative and independent watchmaking House established in France by Gautier Massonneau in 2018. Trilobe was born from the desire to shake up the codes of traditional watchmaking with a singular time display and a new way to tell the time. Out with the hands and preconceived ideas, with the Trilobe watch time is put in motion while its indicators remain fixed. 3 eccentric rings rush forward on the dial, and rotate in a counterclockwise direction, carrying with them the scales of time: The largest ring for hours, the medium one for minutes and the smallest one for seconds.
This original display of hours, minutes and seconds is made possible by the X-Centric calibre: an automatic movement designed and developed exclusively by Trilobe. The House is driven by its continuous quest for innovation and differentiation. Trilobe’s creations reflect an affinity for the arts and issue an invitation to perpetual curiosity and questioning.