S.T. Dupont pays tribute to Jules Verne with the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea limited edition

S.T. Dupont has always been inspired by great tales of exploration to create exceptional objects. With the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea limited edition, the Maison celebrates Jules Verne’s visionary universe and his 1870 masterpiece. A landmark of speculative literature, the novel continues to inspire adventurers and connoisseurs of fine craftsmanship. Through meticulous lacquer, guilloché and goldsmithing, S.T. Dupont imagines a poetic descent into the deep, where savoir-faire meets imagination.

Adventure spirit and artisanal finesse

The Maison has long stood out for harmonising innovation and tradition. This limited edition embodies that balance while honouring Verne’s marine world. Inspired by portholes, turbines and deep-sea creatures, S.T. Dupont’s artisans showcase their virtuosity through pieces that celebrate both the art of fire and the art of writing. Each creation becomes an invitation to voyage, guided by Captain Nemo’s motto: “Mobilis in Mobile.”

Prestige Collection: immersion into the Nautilus

At the core of the edition, the Prestige range reveals the full brilliance of S.T. Dupont craftsmanship. Limited to just 200 pieces, the Prestige Collector Set unites a Le Grand Dupont lighter and a Line D Eternity XL pen. Embellished with engraved squid tentacles and inscriptions inspired by Jules Verne’s handwriting, these precious objects echo the Nautilus, a technological and poetic icon of the novel. The lighter, in deep blue lacquer with an openworked porthole, demonstrates the Maison’s meticulous goldsmithing. The pen features sculpted details recalling the submarine’s turbines and dual fountain-roller capability, highlighted by a 14-carat gold nib.

Premium Collection: elegance from the depths

Two emblematic chapters of the novel inspire the Premium range: “4,000 Leagues Under the Pacific” and “Gulf Stream”. Pieces are adorned with undulating guilloché under lacquer, crafted in blue gradients that evoke lagoon clarity and the force of marine currents. The Ligne 2, the Line D Eternity Large pen and cigar accessories are offered in turquoise or deep blue, paying homage to the beauty and power of the oceans. Each creation, decorated with Nemo’s “N”, attests to peerless craftsmanship.

Vanikoro line: modernity and exploration

Lastly, the Vanikoro line honours the coral island described by Jules Verne. Biggy, Slimmy and Twiggy lighters in intense blue, embellished with corals and bubbles, present a modern design with chrome finishes. The Défi Millenium pen extends this aesthetic with marine engravings and contemporary lines. Here, the novel’s heritage meets the modernity of S.T. Dupont’s design language, showing how craftsmanship continues to surprise.

A timeless homage

Conceived as a true expedition, the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea limited edition demonstrates S.T. Dupont’s enduring bond with adventure. Each piece reflects the Maison’s rigour and passion while reinventing the gestures of fire and writing. As 2025 is celebrated as the Year of the Oceans in France, this collection resonates strongly: an invitation to plunge into the depths of imagination and to celebrate both literary and artisanal heritage with equal intensity.