Trilobe UNE FOLLE JOURNEE User manual


COLLECTION
UNE FOLLE JOURNÉE
USER MANUAL

SUMMARY
User manual

P5. The spirit of the brand
P7. Unique way of reading time
P9. At the heart of the watch specificities
P11. The Trilobe watch
P13. The power reserve
P15. Set the time of day
P17. Strap, want to change?
P19. Maintenance: it’s your move!
P21. Better safe than sorry
P23. Our quality approach
P25. Our warranty
P27. Any questions? Contact us!

THE SPIRIT OF
THE BRAND
Hands less, but with a sprinkle of magic!
You enjoy difference!
Here is Trilobe, a new way of reading time.
3 rings, 3 indicators, a new frame of reference.
No more hands and preconceived notions.
Innovation is put at the service of creation.
An alliance of daring, architecture and poetry.
A watchmaking innovation and expertise compendium.
A movement that liberates time.
An urgent invitation to take your time.
Trilobe. Time. Liberated.
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This user manual is valid for Une Folle Journée (A Crazy Day) collection.
To know more about Trilobe watches:
https://trilobe.com
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Each ring moves in a counterclockwise
direction.
Time is given by 3 rotating eccentric rings
carrying the scales of time (hours, minutes
and seconds).
Each component of time has its own display
(indicator and annular disc), allowing it to
follow its own path. Each component display is
resized: the largest ring for hours, the median
one for minutes, the smallest one for seconds.
The Trilobe watch reverses time display,
putting the motion of time at its centre and
fixing its indicators
UNIQUE WAY OF
READING TIME
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It is 7 hours, 19 minutes and 24 seconds
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AT THE HEART
OF THE WATCH
SPECIFICITIES
Une Folle Journée (A Crazy Day) Collection
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CASE
Made of grade 5 titanium
Thickness: 17.8 mm I Diameter: 40.5 mm I
Heignt: 10.2 mm
Lug to lug: 48 mm I Lug width : 20 mm
Mirror-polished surfaces alternating with
satin-brushed treatments
Domed bezelwith sapphire crystal and multi-
layered anti-reflective treatment (ARDUR)
1.2 mm thickness
Push button crown
Brought horns. Anti-reflective sapphire back
Water-resistance tested to 5 bar (≈ 50 meters)
A display concept composed of three devices
representing the hours, minutes and seconds
located on the same plane as the dial
PATENT
MOVEMENT - THE X-CENTRIC3CALIBRE
Trilobe’s signature movement. Self-winding
mechanical calibre with a micro-rotor.
BALANCE FREQUENCY
28’800 vph (4 Hz)
FUNCTIONAL RUBIES
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TOTAL PIECES IN THE MOVEMENT
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FUNCTIONS
Hours, minutes, seconds displayed by rotating
rings and a fixed pointer
Titanium rings colorized through DLC coating
(Diamond-Like Carbon)
Pad-printed numerals
STRAP
Leather with a pin buckle
POWER RESERVE
48 hours
MOVEMENT DIMENSIONS
Thickness: 6.49 mm I Diameter: 35.2 mm

THE TRILOBE
WATCH
LUG
CROWN*
RING FOR HOURS
RING FOR SECONDS
*Push button crown for Une Folle Journée with a diameter of 40.5 mm
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INDICATOR FOR HOURS,
MINUTES AND SECONDS
RING FOR MINUTES

WATERPROOFING SERIAL NUMBER
MICRO-ROTOR
BALANCE SPRING
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THE POWER RESERVE
This function allows you to collect the necessary
energy for the proper functioning of your automatic
mechanical watch
The specificities of the micro-rotor
Your Trilobe watch is equipped with a micro-rotor movement. The
micro-rotor is a technical exception which is distinguished by its size,
shape and position: a small, thick half-disc, made of tungsten, integrated
into the height of the movement. The micro-rotor is a know-how and
innovation compendium. It allows for a self-winding movement without
altering its aesthetics and elegance. Indeed, this mecanism offers a
clear view on all the movement’s components. The use of a micro-
rotor also reduces the thickness of the movement, making Trilobe's
X-Centric3calibre only 6.49 mm thick.
Wearing your watch
The micro-rotor accumulates energy through the movements of your
wrist, giving your watch a power reserve of at least 48 hours. The micro-
rotor requires a specific winding of the movement.
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The efficiency of the mechanism is always a function of the activity of
the wrist, but the sensitivity of the micro-rotor is lower than the one of
an oscillating weight. For optimal charging time, allow 13 hours of wear.
Broad movements, a sitting position, or a loosen strap, reduce the
intensity of the movements thus causing the watch to lose a large part
of its winding capacity. It may therefore be necessary to regularly wind
your watch manually for an optimal autonomy.
Winding your watch
If you have not worn your watch for more than 24 hours or if your daily
wearing time is less than 13 hours, we recommend that you manually
wind your watch by 71 turns for an optimal power reserve. To wind your
watch, simply turn the crown upwards by 71 turns.
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SET THE TIME
OF DAY
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SETTING TIME POSITION - POSITION 2
To change time with a push button crown,
you just have to pull out the crown to
position 2. Then rotate the crown in any
direction to set the correct time. When you
are done, push the crown fully against the
case in position 1
WEARING POSITION - POSITION 1
The crown must be in position 1 when the
watch is running. The crown, thus positioned,
guarantees the water-resistance of the
watch. After each use of the crown, make
sure it is fully pushed against the case.
This function allows your watch to be set to
the correct time by using the crown
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STRAP, WANT
TO CHANGE?
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1. Turn on the presto spring lug attachment by pulling it
towards the center of the strap to remove the first part of
the wristband
2. Insert one end of the bar of the new wristband
3. Put the wristband back on while activating the presto
spring lug attachment by pulling it to the left
4. Release the presto spring lug attachment
5. Repeat the previous steps for the other part of the wristband
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MAINTENANCE:
IT'S YOUR MOVE!
Awatch is a delicate object that requires care.
In order to keep yourwatch looking its best,
we recommend thatyou groom it regularly.
GROOMING
A microfiber towel has been provided
with your watch and we recommend that
you gently clean the case with it so as not
to scratch it.
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LEATHER WRISTBAND
The life span of a leather wristband de-
pends on the conditions and frequency
of use. To maintain it, we recommend that
you avoid contact with water, fatty or acid
substances, and cosmetic products. You
should also avoid excessive exposure to
sunlight, as UV rays can affect its coloring.
We do not recommend the use of leather
care products to clean or restore shine to
a wristband. In summer, a leather strap
is subject to more external aggressions.
Therefore, during this period you should
temporarily replace your leather strap by
a rubber strap adapted to the model of
your watch. The leather wristband must
be treated with special care in order to
preserve its shine and suppleness as
long as possible. To do so, gently rub the
leather strap with a soft cloth or microfiber
cloth before storing the watch in its box.
The wristband change is easily carried out
thanks to the integrated presto spring lug
attachment system.
COMPLETE OVERHAUL
The accuracy mechanism of Trilobe watches
is particularly sophisticated due to compli-
cations of high-end watchmaking, which
enable the brand’s characteristic way of
reading time. It is therefore recommended
to contact our Trilobe authorized service
center approximately every 3 years for
regular maintenance and every 5 to 7 years
for a complete overhaul.
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