[2021 Latest Edition] Celebrities who love Rolex

What watches do Japanese celebrities wear?

Have you ever wanted to own a watch that a celebrity wears?
If you look closely at their wrists, you will notice that many celebrities wear first-class luxury watches, such as "stylish designs" and "luxurious watches with a strong presence." Among them, the first name that comes to mind is Rolex. Its popularity among them is unwavering.

In fact, the Rolex official website contains many articles that show its connections with world-famous celebrities in the fields of art and sports.

So, what Rolexes are actually worn by celebrities? Here we will introduce some of the most popular models, using Japanese celebrities as examples.

1. Celebrities who love Rolex: Kimura Takuya

The Daytona "Ref. 116506 Ice Blue" often appears on his Instagram. The modern Daytona suits the refreshing impression of the ice blue very well. The current selling price is around 9 million to 9.5 million yen.

Also, speaking of Takuya Kimura, the model that has become synonymous with him, the Explorer I "Ref. 14270", is extremely famous. The current selling price is around 600,000 to 900,000 yen.

② Celebrities who love Rolex: Yosuke Kubozuka

Yosuke Kubozuka is not only known for his TV dramas and movies, he is also a fashion icon in the fashion industry. The watch he wears is the Daytona Ref. 116520 (white), which is one generation older than the current model. This is probably the most common Rolex model worn by celebrities. The current selling price is around 2.3-2.6 million yen.

3. Celebrities who love Rolex: Ichikawa Ebizo

Ichikawa Ebizo is a fan of the GMT Master II "Ref. 16718" with a yellow gold case and black dial. When you check out his everyday fashion, you can see that he has a simple, relaxed style. In particular, his solid gold style, casually paired with a white T-shirt, is very inspiring. Currently, the selling price is around 2.5 to 3 million yen.

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4. Celebrities who love Rolex: Matsumoto Jun

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Matsumoto Jun is said to own several of these highly valued Daytona Paul Newmans, which are extremely rare vintage Rolexes featuring exotic dials. These Paul Newman dials continue to command high prices. Matsumoto Jun's ownership of several of these vintage Daytonas for connoisseurs shows just how much he loves watches. The current selling price is between 30 and 80 million yen.

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5. Celebrities who love Rolex: Kei Tanaka

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Kei Tanaka is one of the celebrities who has recently become obsessed with watches. He has been featured in magazines as owning many other favorite watches, including the Daytona Ref. 116500LN. The Daytona Ref. 116500LN is perfect for a suit style or business occasion, and is sure to be a valuable piece. Currently, the selling price is between 2.7 million and 3 million yen.

⑥ Celebrities who love Rolex: Nagase Tomoya

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Nagase Tomoya's favorite watch, the Paul Newman Daytona Ref. 6263, is one of the rarest hand-wound Daytonas. It is called the Paul Newman dial because Paul Newman loved it, and it is a rare model that continues to attract collectors around the world. Considering Nagase Tomoya's aura and lifestyle, there are few people who can pull off a vintage Rolex as well as him. The current market price is between 50 million and 100 million yen.

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7. Celebrities who love Rolex: EXILE TAKAHIRO

TAKAHIRO from EXILE loves the Submariner Date "Ref. 1680". The SUBMARINER logo is red, so it's commonly known as the "Red Sub". Manufactured from the late 1960s to the mid-1970s, there are very few in circulation, and the price continues to soar due to its rarity and innovative design. It is also very popular with collectors, and casually incorporating vintage elements into your fashion may help you look more sophisticated. Currently, the selling price is around 2.3 million to 5 million yen.

8. Celebrities who love Rolex: Hiroomi Tosaka III

Hiroomi Tosaka, a member of the 3rd generation J Soul Brothers, loves the GMT Master II "Ref. 116710LN". He also has other luxury watches on his Instagram, including Richard Mille and Audemars Piguet Royal Oaks. The relationship between street fashion and luxury watches also creates a modern style. The current selling price is around 1.15 million to 1.45 million yen.

9. Celebrities who love Rolex: Nobu Chidori

Comedian Chidori's Nobu wears the Yacht-Master II, Ref. 116680, an all-stainless steel model designed specifically for yacht racing. It is the world's first programmable countdown function (regatta chronograph) with mechanical memory, which allows you to set it from 1 to 10 minutes to match the most important start time in a yacht race. This professional model combines functionality and robustness, and goes well with casual styles. It is currently priced at around 1.7 million to 1.9 million yen.

10. Celebrities who love Rolex: Takakura Ken

Takakura Ken has left a great legacy as one of Japan's leading movie actors. He has worn countless models, including the GMT Master, Submariner, and Explorer II, and it is well-known that he has given Rolexes to his co-stars as gifts. Among them, Takakura Ken is said to have often worn the Explorer I, Ref. 1016. It is typical of Takakura Ken to choose the modest Explorer, which is simple, sturdy, and unpretentious. The current selling price is around 1.7 million to 4 million yen.

summary

This time, we have narrowed it down to 10 famous people, Japanese celebrities, and introduced their favorite watches. What did you think?

Some of the luxury watches worn by celebrities are in the high price range that you can't afford, but there are many that you can purchase if you look carefully.

I hope this article helps you choose your favorite one.

Next time we will bring you watches worn by foreign celebrities and entertainers!

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