"Actor's Watch" focuses on watches worn by actors in movies, television, etc.
This is the 27th installment, and we will be continuing from the last one and sending you the second part of "Panerai and the Movies."
Let's start by reviewing the first part.
In the late 1990s, video technology was revolutionizing, and many blockbuster movies were produced that incorporated a variety of spectacular action scenes using computer graphics. The props chosen by action stars to add credibility to these scenes were Panerai watches , the epitome of robustness, which had just started to be sold to the general public at the time.
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In this second part, we will be introducing films that feature Panerai from the 2000s onwards, when its popularity became firmly established.
DENGEKI
EXIT WOUNDS (2001)
"Dengeki" is a detective action movie starring Steven Seagal, who became an international star with the smash hit "Silent Battleship" released in 1992. In this movie, it is not Seagal who wears the Panerai, but the rapper "DMX" who plays the role of Latrell Walker.
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DMX is the first artist in history to have five consecutive albums debut at number one on the Billboard charts, and is a legend in the hip-hop world. Since he wore a Panerai, one would think that it would become popular among rappers, but surprisingly, this did not happen.
Since those days, in the hip-hop world, artists have often doubled as entrepreneurs, with rappers starting their own labels, and Rolex Day-Date watches, which are a sign of success, have been more popular than military watches like Panerai. This trend continues to this day.
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DMX's style, which kept him at a distance from such entrepreneurial moves and was more of a lone wolf, may not have been widely accepted.
Hollywood Murder
HOLLYWOOD HOMISIDE (2003)
"Hollywood Murder" is a slapstick comedy about a veteran detective (Harrison Ford) who works as a real estate agent on the side, and a young detective (Josh Hartnett) who runs a yoga class on the side, who are both involved in their own side jobs as they investigate the murder of a hip-hop group member.
In this movie, Josh Hartnett , who plays a young detective whose yoga classes are a big hit and who is popular with the ladies, wears a Panerai Luminor Marina . It seems that the Panerai watch works really well as a prop to make the character of a "high-paid young detective with a good business sense and a sense of fashion" more convincing.
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It's safe to say that this film depicts an era when Panerai watches were not only renowned for their durability, but also at the forefront of fashion trends .
Now, let's change the topic a little and introduce two star actors who should not be forgotten when talking about "21st century movies and Panerai." They are true "Panelisti" who have worn Panerai many times in the movies they appear in, and have been seen wearing Panerai in interviews and behind-the-scenes shots.
Dwayne Johnson's Panerai
The first "Panelisti actor" is Dwayne Johnson . Some people may be more familiar with him as "The Rock." 
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Dwayne Johnson, who has been active as a professional wrestler since the late 1990s under the ring name "The Rock," began working in Hollywood in the 2000s while continuing his wrestling career. Since his first starring role in the hit film "The Scorpion King" released in 2002, he has used his physique as a wrestler to become one of the leading action stars in many major films.
Now let's take a look at the Panerai watches worn by Dwayne Johnson in the film.
Fast & Furious 6
FAST FIVE (2011)
The fifth movie in the popular series "The Fast and the Furious". Dwayne Johnson plays Luke, a skilled detective who is pursuing the main character Dominic, who has become a wanted criminal. A microchip containing information on the dark funds of a corrupt businessman is hidden in a car stolen by the main character, leading to a fierce three-way battle between Dominic, the corrupt businessman, and the skilled detective. On Luke's sturdy wrist is a Panerai Luminor Submersible, which appears to be PAM00025 . 
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GI Joe: Revenge
GIJOE:RETALIATION (2013)
"GI Joe" depicts the battle between the evil organization "Cobra" and a special forces unit made up of the best from around the world. In this sequel, Dwayne Johnson plays the role of Roadblock, a new member of the unit. On his wrist is a Panerai Luminor Daylight . This model is named after the movie "Daylight" (1996) starring Sylvester Stallone , which brought Panerai to Hollywood's attention. 
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California Down
SAN ANDREAS (2015)
"San Francisco Down" is a spectacular movie that depicts a major earthquake that struck California and Los Angeles. Ray (Dwayne Johnson), a rescue worker who struggles to save his wife and daughter who are in danger of losing their lives, is also wearing a Panerai Luminor 1950 Submersible (presumably PAM00305) on his wrist. 
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Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
FAST & FURIOUS PRESENTS: HOBBS & SHOW (2019)
Agent Luke from the same series "MEGA MAX" reappears. As he pursues the virus weapon of a terrorist organization, he is wearing a Panerai Luminor Submersible , just like in the previous episode. Even so, the impact of these two side by side is incredible. 
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The Panerai worn by Dwayne Johnson, such as the Submersible and Daylight , are all "big, thick" watches with a case diameter of over 44mm. Even at this size, they look small on a log-like arm. If he were to wear a normal-sized watch of around 40mm, it would look easily broken during intense action scenes, and the persuasiveness of the scene would be lost.
It almost feels like the combination of The Rock and Panerai is "unmatched."
Jason Statham's Panerai
The second "Panelisti actor" is British actor Jason Statham . A former British national diving athlete, he worked as a fashion model after retiring, before making his screen debut in Guy Ritchie's debut film , Lock, Stock, Two Smoking Barrels (1998).
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He co-starred with Brad Pitt in the director's second film, "Snatch" (2000). After establishing himself as an action star with his lead role in the "Transporter" series (2002-2008), he has since become a popular actor, appearing in numerous action blockbusters, including "The Fast and the Furious" and "The Expendables."
Transporter
THE TRANSPORTER (2002)
The Transporter is the first film in the popular series about Frank Martin (Jason Statham), a courier in the underworld who delivers any "item" to its destination on time. Frank, who is caught up in a fight against a human trafficking organization, wears a black Armani suit and a Panerai Luminor Chronograph (PAM00074) with a unique tachymeter bezel. 
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Transporter 2
TRANSPORTER 2 (2005)
In the second movie of the series, "The Transporter 2," Frank, a "mule" who plans to get out of the underworld, gets caught up in a battle between the federal drug enforcement agency and a drug trafficking organization. Frank's car has changed from a BMW to an Audi, and he has also changed his watch to the Panerai Luminor Chronograph Daylight (PAM00196) , which is associated with Stallone, although it is still a Panerai. 
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Transporter 3 Unlimited
TRANSPORTER 3 (2008)
Frank is caught up in a conspiracy involving a huge waste management company and the Minister of the Environment. He is forced to wear a bracelet that explodes if he moves more than 23 meters away from his car, and in the third film in the series, "Transporter 3," he travels around Europe to deliver the "Minister's daughter," which is a requested item. The watch changes again, and the Panerai Luminor Flyback Chronograph (PAM00212) appears in this film. 
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The Expendables 2
THE EXPENDABLES 2 (2012)
In the Hollywood action star-studded film "The Expendables," Jason Statham plays Lee Christmas, the right-hand man of the squad leader, Barney Ross, played by Sylvester Stallone. In tribute to Stallone, his senior in the Panerai world, he wears the Panerai Luminor Submersible 3 Days Bronzo (PAM00382) . 
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The Expendables 3
THE EXPENDABLES 3 (2014)
The third film in the series, "The Expendables 3: Resurrection". To be honest, the screenplay doesn't really matter anymore, and this film has become a "festival film" where you can enjoy what the action stars of the past will show. Statham, who plays Lee Christmas, the unit's number two, as in the previous film, wears the Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 Amagnetic Titanio (PAM00389) . This titanium model boasts high anti-magnetic performance. 
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While Dwayne Johnson chooses a large, robust Panerai to suit his well-built physique, Jason Statham's lineup seems to revel in materials and functionality , including bronze, titanium, flyback chronographs, and high magnetic resistance.
It's not just the size and thickness that helps to showcase Panerai's advanced technology.
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What did you think?
Did you enjoy the love of Panerai from Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham? You can enjoy the variety of materials and features of Panerai, whether that be for the size and thickness like The Rock or for the variety of materials and features like Statham. The beauty and fun of Panerai is that you can enjoy it in many different ways.
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We are already 20 years into the 21st century, and the popularity of large, thick watches has died down in recent years, but the combination of a well-trained body and a Panerai will continue to reign as the top watch that exudes masculinity.
Panerai is a brand that has maintained its position as a symbol of wildness and a companion to a well-trained body. We recommend that everyone should own one.
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