# Special Forces-Themed Watches Panerai Adds Two New 'Submersible' Watches to its Catalogue By Kanesa D | Published 2022-09-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/submersible References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/9/panerai-drops-two-special-forces-inspired-submersible-forze-speciali-editions) & [panerai](https://www.panerai.com/gb/en/collections/watch-collection/submersible/pam01238-submersible-forze-speciali-experience.html) Panerai’s newest ‘Submersible’ watches are inspired by the Italian special forces, boasting green/camouflage and black/blue color palettes respectively. The ‘Panerai Submersible Forze Speciali Experience Edition’ and the ‘Submersible Forze Speciali’ feature 47mm [black-DLC-coated titanium cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimatic-x-maxfield-modello-tre-u3sm-chronograph-watch), [unidirectional ceramic bezels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panerai-luminor-gmt-ceramica-pam01460), and hour markers made from solid blocks of [Super-LumiNova](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panerai-luminor-marina). The watch uses Panerai’s ‘P.9100/R’ automatic flyback chronograph movement and can last up to three days on a single charge. The watch also features a themed invitation to accompany the Italian Special Forces troops in a series of exercises. The Panerai ‘Submersible Forze Speciali Experience Edition’ and the ‘Submersible Forze Speciali’ are available now at the watchmaker’s website, along with a full list of features. Only 50 pieces of the 'Experience Edition' watch will be made, with the 'Forze Speciali' being limited to 300 pieces. Image Credit: Panerai ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Special Forces-watches:** Special forces-themed watches that boast green/camouflage and black/blue color palettes and uses innovative flyback chronograph movement creates opportunities in the luxury watch industry. - **Limited Edition Watches:** The limited production of the 'Experience Edition' and 'Forze Speciali' timepieces presents an opportunity to create exclusivity in the luxury watch market. - **Super-luminova Markers:** Using solid blocks of Super-LumiNova for hour markers in Panerai's 'Submersible' watches can inspire the creation of new watch designs with innovative technologies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Watches:** The special forces-themed 'Submersible' watches and limited production present opportunities in the luxury watch industry. - **Military Gear:** The Italian Special Forces theme on the watches opens opportunities in the military gear industry for branding collaborations and merchandise. - **Watchmaking Supply Chain:** The innovative technologies used in the 'Submersible' watches can inspire changes in the watchmaking industry's supply chain for future timepieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Italian Navy-Honoring Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panerai-marina-militare-aviazione-navale.md) - [Masterful Ceramic Diver Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panerai-submersible-elux-labid.md) - [Retro Heritage Dive Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panerai-luminor-marina.md) - [Mint-Hued Diver Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doxa-sub-300-carbon-seafoam.md) - [Stealthy Military Dive Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luminox-navy-seal-military-dive-watch.md) - [Ultra-Rugged Diver Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spd-x-ares-diver1-mission-timer.md) - [Airplane Gauge Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dango-specops-watch.md) - [Ocean-Inspired Adventurous Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-abyss.md) - [Navy SEAL Support Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luminox-navy-seal-foundation.md)