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Trilobe Les Matinaux, Ref. Les Matinaux, silver dial, steel case
Trilobe

Les Matinaux

Ref. Les Matinaux
2021–present · 38mm · caliber Trilobe in-house disc-display movement: manual-wind; simplified three-disc display (hours, minutes, running seconds); 40h PR
Mass-produced#1 in familyOfficial press photos

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Movement tier: unclassified · caliber Trilobe in-house disc-display movement: manual-wind; simplified three-disc display (hours, minutes, running seconds); 40h PR · 40h power reserve
Versatile size: fits most wrists (6–7.5 in / 15–19 cm)
38 mm case. The sweet spot for the broadest range of wrist sizes. Neither too dainty nor too bold.

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Authentication

Les Matinaux shares Trilobe construction quality; inspect case finishing and movement against production specification.

Known issues in the market
  • Secondhand pricing is inconsistent given thin market.
AreaWhat to checkWhat is correctRed flag
dialDial color and printingConsistent with Les Matinaux production specification; Trilobe text cleanAny evidence of dial replacement or refinishing
caseCase and lug finishingMixed finishing per specification, no buffing, lug transitions sharpAll-polished case, worn lug edges indicating heavy use inconsistent with seller claim
Common legitimate replacements
  • Straps commonly replaced.
Expert resources: Trilobe serial verification is available through the brand.

Authentication guide

Last reviewed June 2026

Les Matinaux is the smaller 38mm Trilobe, same disc display system as the Une Folle Journée. Authentication follows the same protocol.

Known reproduction risks

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LOW

No known reproductions

  • Disc system cannot be replicated from generic parts

Provenance from Trilobe Paris is the primary verification for secondary market examples.

Dial variants by era

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EraDescriptionIdentifiers
Les Matinaux productionSmaller 38mm case housing the three-disc display. Dial presentation varies by limited edition.
  • Three rotating discs in 38mm case
  • No conventional hands
  • Disc depth and transparency consistent with Trilobe standards

Service part flags

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Disc display

Original: Tri-lobe disc system, same architecture as Une Folle Journée at 38mm.

Replacement tells
  • Any hand-based display
  • Stepping on the seconds disc
  • Disc opacity

Case back markings

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All production
  • Trilobe Paris markings
  • Serial number

Movement tells

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  • Same custom disc-drive movement as the Une Folle Journée; all functional checks apply.
  • The 38mm case should feel substantial for the disc stack; an unusually light case is worth questioning.
Sources: Trilobe Paris official.

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