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Lot #4878

Trilobe Une Folle Journee UFJ01BA Dune Edition Titanium

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Introduction

It’s not often a watchmaker makes their name in the industry by offering a watch with less than a collector might expect, but that is exactly what French watchmaker Trilobe have done. How are they offering less than a collector might expect, you ask? They create timepieces without hands. Indeed, their signature has been to create timepieces that use various other methods to display the time, just like with the Une Folee Journee Dune Edition that we have here. Featuring a titanium case that is only 10.2mm tall, the Une Folee Journee, or “A Crazy Day” in English boasts an incredibly unique display made up of grey-colored rings that rotate above its salmon “Dune” movement to read the hours and minutes. Powered by their automatic cal. X-Centric, the Une Folee Journee stands 17.8mm tall with its domed sapphire crystal included thanks to the three-dimensional aspect of its display. A unique watch that underscored Trilobe’s desire to use no hands in their watches and display the time in novel ways, the Une Folee Journee Dune is a wonderful and exciting watch that showcases the exciting world that is independent watchmaking.

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Grade

M 9

Status

Vetted & Approved

Included

Box and Papers

Est. value range

$10,000 – $20,000

The Details

Brand

Trilobe

Dimensions

40.5mm x 17.8mm

Model

Une Folle Journee Dune Edition

Movement

Automatic cal. X-Centric

Reference

UFJ01BA

Bracelet

Leather strap

Year

2024

Condition

Near mint

Material

Titanium

Included

Watch, box, and papers

Dial Color

Salmon (Dune)

THE DIAL
THE DIAL

Featuring a spectacular merriment of grey PVD titanium discs that rotate around the watch to display the time, the Une Folle Journe Dune emphasizes Trilobe's desire to showcase the time in unique and wonderful ways.

THE CONSTRUCTION
THE CONSTRUCTION

While it might be an imposing 17.8mm tall, the Une Folle Journee's display and heavily domed sapphire crystal are the reasons behind its height, with its titanium case standing only 10.2mm tall, making the watch wear significantly smaller than one might assume from the dimensions.

TIMING MACHINE READOUT
TIMING MACHINE READOUT

This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.

Condition

Watch is in overall near-mint condition. The titanium case shows light signs of wear, with some surface marks and light hairline scratches visible. The dial elements and hands are like new. It is fitted with a Jean Rousseau alligator strap and a steel pin buckle, both remaining in excellent condition. Comes with inner and outer boxes, warranty, booklet and cloth.

Please Note: Due to CITES considerations, if the watch is to be shipped outside of the USA, the exotic skin strap will have to be removed.

Our Perspective

A spectacular watch that uses a novel method to display the time, the Une Folle Journee Dune uses a three-dimensional display that is unique to Trilobe to inject excitement and intrigue into their watchmaking.

Justin Gruenberg

Co-founder