Worn by: Jason Statham as Frank Martin
Reference: Panerai Luminor
Brand: Panerai
Frank Martin is a highly skilled driver-for-hire operating in the French Riviera with strict professional rules, who finds his principles tested when a job goes wrong and he discovers his package is a kidnapped woman. The PAM 74's chronograph functionality suited Martin's profession perfectly—precision timing for coordinated deliveries and getaway driving. This reference featured Panerai's OP III movement based on ETA 7750, offering 44mm sizing with the brand's signature cushion case and crown-protecting bridge. The chronograph appears in the opening scene, immediately establishing Martin as someone who values precision and professional-grade equipment. For a character defined by methodical preparation and strict timing, a chronograph made narrative sense beyond mere product placement. The PAM 74's automatic movement ensured it stayed wound through Martin's active lifestyle, while the chronograph pushers flanking the crown allowed stopwatch functions without compromising the case's water resistance. Panerai's high-contrast sandwich dial ensured legibility during high-speed driving sequences. The watch's substantial presence matched Martin's confident professionalism—someone who invests in quality tools and maintains them meticulously. The combination of Italian design flair and Swiss chronograph complication reflected Martin's own blend of style and functional expertise.