Worn by: Jason Statham as Lee Christmas
Reference: Panerai Luminor Submersible
Brand: Panerai
Lee Christmas is the Expendables' knife specialist and second-in-command, dealing with romantic troubles while the team seeks revenge for a fallen member, facing off against rival mercenaries in a mission involving plutonium retrieval. The PAM 382 Bronzo—identical to Stallone's watch in the same film—created visual cohesion among the team while emphasizing their shared professional standards. The bronze case's living patina meant each team member's watch would age uniquely based on individual chemistry and environmental exposure, symbolizing their shared experiences developing differently for each person. At 47mm with bronze's dense weight, this was among Panerai's most substantial offerings. The Submersible designation added a rotating bezel for timing and 300m water resistance, while the P.9000 automatic caliber with three-day power reserve represented Panerai's modern in-house movements. Bronze's corrosion resistance (despite requiring maintenance) connected to maritime heritage and naval diving history. For Christmas, a character whose relationship struggles paralleled the team's mission, wearing a watch that literally transformed over time provided metaphorical resonance. The brown dial complemented the bronze case's warm oxidation tones, creating a unified aesthetic that balanced tactical functionality with distinctive design character.
Worn by: Sylvester Stallone as Barney Ross
Reference: Panerai Luminor Submersible
Brand: Panerai
Barney Ross’s Panerai Luminor 1950 Submersible PAM00382 — the bronze-cased icon nicknamed the “Bronzo” — is the perfect emblem of aged ferocity. Its oxidizing case develops a patina as raw and unpredictable as Ross himself, a living record of battles fought and survived. The massive crown guard and tool-like heft reflect Stallone’s role in reviving both the character and the watch’s cinematic myth. In a film obsessed with legacy, the Bronzo becomes talisman and testament: time corroding, courage enduring.