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¶ Panerai Luminor Marina
Worn by: Arnold Schwarzenegger as John Kruger
Reference: Panerai Luminor Marina
Brand: Panerai
John Kruger is a U.S. Marshal specializing in witness protection through "erasing" identities, who must protect a woman who exposed defense contractor corruption while battling betrayal within his own agency. Schwarzenegger's Luminor Marina was a gift from Stallone, cementing Panerai's Hollywood insider status in the mid-1990s. The Pre-Vendome Marina designation indicates pre-1997 production with small seconds at 9 o'clock and "Marina" text on the dial, distinguishing it from the simpler Base model. The watch received prominent screen time in the film's opening scene—a deliberate choice showcasing the brand. For a federal marshal whose job involves creating new identities, wearing a relatively unknown Italian brand (Panerai was still building civilian awareness in 1996) rather than an obvious Rolex suggests insider knowledge and individuality. The 44mm Luminor case with its distinctive crown-protecting lever derived from 1950s military patents, while the sandwich dial construction provided exceptional legibility. Pre-Vendome Panerais used ETA/Unitas movements before the brand developed in-house calibers. The Marina's combination of distinctive design and relative obscurity made it perfect for a character operating in the shadows of witness protection.
