Trilobe has come out of the gate strong since its founding in 2018, capturing hearts and attention with its novel time display, eschewing hands in favour of a visually striking combination of rotating rings and fixed pointers. It’s a concept the brand debuted in models like the Les Matinaux and the Nuit Fantastique, but it’s given a sportier feel in the Trente-Deux, which also features the brand’s first in-house calibre. The latest edition, the Trente-Deux Secret Edition, adds a constellation to the dial, with the secret being that the star map is fully customisable for the owner.

Starting from the outside and working in, the case of the Trente-Deux Secret Edition comes in at 39.5mm and 10.15 mm tall, very much in line with contemporary tastes for this sort of integrated sports watch. In terms of finishing, the case and bracelet (only offered on the steel model) offer a mix of brushed and polished (notably the centre bracelet links are like lozange-shaped mirrors), which, combined with the fluted bezel, makes for an offering that oozes class.

The Trilobe Trente-Deux Secret Edition worn, showcasing its rotating ring display and constellation dial

The movement, the X-Niholo, is worth mentioning — a visually arresting automatic developed and assembled in Paris, with stark architecture that feels both exceptionally contemporary, but also nods to historical pocket watch movements. This movement, with 42 hours of power reserve, drives the three rings, for hours, minutes and seconds. While it’s not overly complex engineering, it’s been finished with panache and looks quite stunning.

Trilobe Trente-Deux Secret Edition steel watch with integrated bracelet and blue star map dial shown at an angle

Finally, the dial. The base is a sunray finished in midnight blue — which is apt given the theme of the watch. Upon this, successive layers of pad-printed metallic pigment are applied, building up a layered pattern of stars and constellations that glitters on the dial. Making this dial more special is the fact that it’s personalised for each owner. This is a custom production watch, and the star chart is personalised based on a date, time and location chosen by the owner. It’s charming and inherently romantic, and a great evolution from a young brand with a lot of potential.

Trilobe Trente-Deux Secret Edition in rose gold with custom star map dial and rubber strap

Tech Specs: Trilobe Trente-Deux Secret Edition

Movement X-Nihilo calibre, automatic with 42 hours of power reserve
Functions Hours, minutes and seconds via rotating rings and fixed indicators
Case In stainless steel or rose gold, 39.5 x 10.15 x 46.18mm, 50M of water-resistance
Dial Personalised star map, pad-printed with metallic pigment
Bracelet Integrated steel bracelet for the steel model, rubber strap for the rose gold version
Price EUR 21,500 in steel, EUR 39,500 in rose gold (excluding VAT)