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

S.T. Dupont has always drawn on epic tales of exploration to craft exceptional creations. With the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea limited edition, the Maison celebrates the visionary world of Jules Verne and his 1870 masterpiece. A cornerstone of speculative literature, the novel continues to inspire lovers of adventure and fine craftsmanship. Through meticulous lacquer work, guilloché and goldsmithing, S.T. Dupont imagines a poetic plunge into the abyss, where savoir-faire meets imagination.

The spirit of adventure and artisanal refinement

S.T. Dupont has long stood out for its ability to reconcile innovation with tradition. This limited edition embodies that balance while paying tribute to Verne’s marine universe. Inspired by portholes, turbines and deep-sea creatures, the Maison’s artisans display their virtuosity across pieces that celebrate both the art of fire and of writing. Each creation becomes an invitation to travel, guided by Captain Nemo’s motto: “Mobilis in Mobile.”

Prestige Collection: immersion in the Nautilus

At the heart of the edition, the Prestige range reveals the full brilliance of S.T. Dupont’s savoir-faire. Limited to just 200 pieces, the Prestige Collector Set pairs a Le Grand Dupont lighter with a Line D Eternity XL pen. Adorned with engraved squid tentacles and inscriptions inspired by Jules Verne’s handwriting, these precious objects evoke the Nautilus, a technological and poetic marvel of the novel. The lighter, finished in deep blue lacquer and featuring an openworked porthole, showcases the Maison’s meticulous metalwork. The pen stands out with sculpted details recalling the submarine’s turbines and its dual nib-and-roller functionality, crowned by a 14-carat gold nib.

Premium Collection: elegance of the deep

Two emblematic chapters of the novel inspire the Premium range: “4,000 Leagues Under the Pacific” and “Gulf Stream”. Pieces feature undulating guilloché beneath lacquer, worked in blue gradients evoking the transparency of lagoons and the power of ocean currents. The Ligne 2, the Line D Eternity Large pen and cigar accessories come in turquoise or deep blue, paying tribute to the oceans’ beauty and strength. Each object, signed with Nemo’s “N”, bears witness to unparalleled craftsmanship.

Vanikoro line: modernity and exploration

Finally, the Vanikoro line celebrates the coral island depicted by Jules Verne. The Biggy, Slimmy and Twiggy lighters, lacquered in intense blue and adorned with corals and bubbles, reveal a modern design with chrome finishes. The Défi Millenium pen extends this aesthetic with marine engravings and a contemporary stance. Here, the novel’s legacy meets the modernity of S.T. Dupont’s lines, reminding us how craftsmanship can still surprise with creativity.

A timeless tribute

Conceived as a true expedition, the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea limited edition illustrates the intimate bond between S.T. Dupont and the world of adventure. Each piece expresses the Maison’s exacting standards and passion while reinventing the gestures of fire and writing. As 2025 marks the Year of the Oceans in France, this collection takes on special resonance: an invitation to dive into the depths of imagination and to celebrate literary and artisanal heritage with equal intensity.