Swiss-founded watch brand known for its irreverent mix of luxury materials and playful, water-inspired design.
ORIGIN
France
PRICE TIER
contemporary
SPECIALIZATION
UNISEX
Launched in 1997 in St. Tropez by French entrepreneur Franck Dubarry, Technomarine captured the spirit of the French Riviera with its bold, irreverent approach to luxury watches. The brand skyrocketed to fame by daringly combining diamonds with plastic on its first diving chronograph, the TechnoDiamond. This fusion of sport and glamour, featuring interchangeable silicone straps and a water-resistant build, defined its beach-to-city style and became a fixture for a fashion-forward, jet-set crowd in the early 2000s.
$259.00$475.00
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$890.00
$220.00$390.00
$140.00$399.00
$1,295.00
$259.00$475.00
$275.00
$315.00$525.00
$300.00
$890.00
$220.00$390.00
$140.00$399.00
$1,295.00

An interview with Technomarine founder Franck Dubarry, where he discusses the original launch of the brand in the 90s, his creative vision of bringing color to a dull market, and his subsequent sale of the company.

This interview with then-CEO Vincent Perriard details his leadership vision for a brand turnaround, reflecting on Technomarine's original disruptive DNA ('plastic meets diamonds') and his strategy to make the brand a reference in the watch industry again.
The official website for founder Franck Dubarry's subsequent venture includes a brand chronology that officially credits him as the founder of Technomarine and notes his impact on the watch market through innovative designs.