Worn by: Dwayne Johnson as Luke Hobbs
Reference: Panerai Luminor Submersible
Brand: Panerai
Luke Hobbs is a relentless DSS agent leading a team to capture Dom Toretto's crew in Rio de Janeiro, eventually allying with them to take down a corrupt businessman in an elaborate heist involving a 10-ton vault. The PAM 0025 (often stylized PAM 25) represents Panerai's modern Submersible in its purest form—44mm steel case, automatic movement, rotating bezel, and 300m water resistance. For Hobbs, a federal agent pursuing criminals through Rio's urban landscape and favelas, the Submersible's tool-watch credentials made perfect sense. The 2000s-era PAM 25 featured Panerai's OP III automatic caliber based on ETA 7750, before the brand transitioned to fully in-house movements. The Submersible's unidirectional rotating bezel and higher water resistance distinguished it from standard Luminor models, though its real purpose here was making a bold visual statement. At 44mm, it perfectly suited Johnson's massive physique, and the crown-protecting device ensured the watch could survive the film's numerous action sequences. Panerai's Italian design heritage—prioritizing bold, legible aesthetics over discrete luxury—matched the franchise's emphasis on spectacle and in-your-face action. The blue dial variant added subtle color while maintaining tactical credibility.