Do you dream of a watch worn on screen by Sylvester Stallone in one of the most legendary franchises in the history of cinema? Discover here the impressive Panerai worn by the ruthless John Rambo in his expedition to Burma! This Luminor Panerai wristwatch is an exceptional piece that has marked the recent history of American blockbusters and blockbuster films. It is exactly this watch that Sylvester Stallone wore in the film John Rambo (2008), the fourth installment of the film franchise. In this film, Stallone takes on the legendary role of John Rambo on the Burmese border. Not content with being a seasoned expert in high-end weapons and release, Rambo is also a fine connoisseur of watches that are both technical and ergonomic – just like his interpreter Sylvester Stallone. He thus takes this Panerai military watch into the humid jungle, which is immortalized in several close-up shots of the film. This watch is a black Luminor Panerai PVD Marina Militaire 44mm which calls on all the excellence and technicality of the watch brand. This rare watch is one of the very first Panerai with a PVD case, a coating method that increases the hardness of the material, strengthens the protection against corrosion and improves the comfort of wearing the watch thanks to a smoother surface – in other words a necessity. for a military watch chosen by Rambo! This watch also uses the common identifier of the Luminors: the bridge-protector-crown. Since patented, it is the most characteristic structural element of Panerai watches which further strengthens its resistance to the elements. This watch was part of the productions of the Panerai manufacture intended for the army, explaining its highly technical and practical specifications for stealthy and precise use. The Luminor PVD Marina Militaire 5218-202/A is an extremely rare and very beautiful pre-Vendôme watch. The Officine Panerai having been bought by the Vendôme group (since renamed Richemont Group) in 1997, the last Panerai before the takeover are considered an absolute holy grail. They are called the pre-Vendôme Panerai. This Marina Militaire is one of those grails highly sought after by collectors when it comes to Panerai. The model has a black PVD case and a dial with luminescent Arabic numerals 3, 6, 9 and 12. It sports a spartan look while being part of the great Panerai tradition. The Panerai of the PVD Military line are black, which the military prefers for its direct and stealthy appearance to a shiny or polished model, which could cause light to reflect on the surface during combat maneuvers. The black strap contributes to the stealthy and practical aesthetic. The movement of the Luminor Panerai PVD Marina Militaire is automatic. In addition to coming from the personal collection of Sylvester Stallone and having been worn in the film Rambo, it is a rare and beautiful pre-Vendôme Panerai watch in itself particularly exceptional. She is in very good condition. A great fan of the Panerai factory, Stallone approached the Officine and built up an important collection of their most prized timepieces. This watch is a fine example of his knowledge of the watchmaking world: it is a Panerai nugget to which he has reserved an exceptional fate, playing in the Rambo franchise. This watch comes from the sale organized by Stallone who came to scatter his career memories at the end of 2021. #ExclusiveSelectionApril #ExclusiveSelectionCollectables