A virtually scratch-proof Experience

1200 hv HARDENED STEEL

The Marinor is built with scratch resistance as a priority, starting with its case and bracelet. Both are crafted from 316L marine-grade stainless steel, then treated with a surface-hardening process that raises the material’s hardness to approximately 1200 HV — compared to around 120 HV for untreated steel. The result is a finish that better resists the marks and wear of daily use, not just corrosion at sea.

That same approach carries through to the use of sapphire for both the crystal and bezel. Chosen specifically for its hardness, sapphire helps preserve the watch’s surfaces and visual clarity over time, reinforcing the Marinor’s focus on durability where it matters most.

Dual-Sapphire Architecture

Vintage Form, Modern Construction

The Marinor draws inspiration from the boxed acrylic crystals and Bakelite bezels of mid-century dive watches, known for their depth and visual presence. Rather than reproducing those materials, the Marinor reinterprets them in sapphire — chosen for its exceptional scratch resistance and durability.

The combination of a boxed sapphire crystal with a curved sapphire bezel is rare and complex to execute, but it defines the Marinor’s silhouette. This pairing has become one of the collection’s signatures, instantly recognizable and central to its identity.

The Golden-Age of Dive Watches

The designs that set the standard.

In the 1950s, the modern dive watch took shape. Models like the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, Omega Seamaster, and Rolex Submariner defined what a professional diving instrument should be: clear, robust, and purpose-built.

The Marinor draws from this era — restrained proportions, strong bezels, high legibility, and balanced dials — not to replicate any single watch, but to capture the shared language that made these references enduring.

From Tool To Icon

Designed for Depths. Remembered on Screen.

Born as professional instruments, dive watches were designed first and foremost for function: legibility, reliability, and survival under pressure. But as figures like Sean Connery and Jacques Cousteau brought them from the depths to the public eye, these tools crossed into culture.

On wrists that explored the ocean or appeared on the silver screen, the dive watch became more than equipment, it became a symbol of adventure, confidence, and purpose. What began as a necessity evolved into a timeless icon.

The North Star

Classic cues, nautical character.

Beyond its dive-watch foundations, the Marinor carries a distinct maritime character of its own. While many dive watches focus strictly on performance, the Marinor also draws from the wider world that surrounds the sea — sailors, navigation, and maritime lore.

The dial layout reflects this influence. On early dive watches, the prominent marker at 12 o’clock helped divers instantly read the time underwater. For sailors, the North Star was the fixed reference used to navigate at sea. The Marinor brings these two ideas together with its North Star marker at 12, linking dive-watch function with maritime symbolism.