[Celebrity Series] What kind of watches do Kabuki actors wear? "Kataoka Ainosuke", "Nakamura Shido", "Ichikawa Ebizo", and "Ichikawa Udanji" appear!

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 top-notch luxury watches, with "stylish designs" and "luxurious, eye-catching watches."

This issue of the "Celebrity Series" focuses on the wrists of " Kabuki actors ." What kind of models do actors of "Kabuki," one of Japan's traditional performing arts, wear? Please enjoy until the end.

A favorite of Matsushimaya's sixth generation owner, Ainosuke Kataoka
[Frank Muller]
"Conquistador Cortes"
"Ref.10000HSC"

The first person we will introduce is the dandy Kabuki actor, Ainosuke Kataoka . Apart from Kabuki, he is also attracting attention as an actor with his acting talent, appearing in the popular drama "Naoki Hanzawa" and the taiga drama "The 13 Lords of the Kamakura" which will start next year. The watch that Ainosuke loves to wear is the "Conquistador Cortez" by Franck Muller.

*The photo shows a different colored black dial.

The Conquistador Cortez, released in 2004, is a highly designed model that combines a square case with a guilloche dial. Ainosuke also owns several other Franck Muller models, and in a magazine interview he said, "I like the visibility and the delicate design," and it seems that he enjoys the unique design of this model. Looking at Ainosuke, it's clear that Franck Muller is a watch for dandy people.

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Used by the second generation "Nakamura Shido"
【Tag Heuer】
"Carrera" GINZA exclusive
"Ref.CAR5A8S.EB0136"

Next, we will introduce Nakamura Shido , who was born into a prestigious Kabuki family and is the second generation to inherit the prestigious name. He has been active in many dramas and movies, and won many awards for his role in the movie "Ping Pong." I still vividly remember his impressive acting skills.

Nakamura Shido, who is always seen dressed in stylish fashion on his Instagram and enjoys wearing watches, was wearing a Ginza limited edition Tag Heuer model with a Kabuki motif.

Source: WATCHNAVI

This model, released in 2018 as a limited edition for the opening of the TAG Heuer Ginza boutique, features a beautiful tourbillon with a white base and the traditional kabuki color of red. At the opening event, he said, "Watches and kabuki have the charm of inheriting tradition," and gave us a glimpse of his side as both a kabuki actor and a watch lover.

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Used by the 11th generation owner of Naritaya, Ichikawa Ebizo
[Grand Seiko]
"Heritage Collection Grand Seiko 60th Anniversary Limited Edition"
"Ref.SLGH002"

The third person we will introduce is Ichikawa Ebizo , the 11th head of the Narita family, a representative family of Edo Kabuki. Ebizo is strongly associated with the solid gold Rolex GMT Master II Ref. 16718 model that we have previously introduced, but this time we will introduce a model that is limited to 100 pieces worldwide, equipped with the newly developed mechanical high-beat movement "Mechanical Hi-Beat 36000 80 Hours" to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the birth of Grand Seiko.

This model has an 18KYG (yellow gold) case reminiscent of the original Grand Seiko and is equipped with the Cal.9SA5, an evolution of the 9S movement. Its practical design, with the universality of Grand Seiko, is what makes it so appealing.

Ebizo, who was appointed as an ambassador for Grand Seiko in 2020 and was presented with this model, said, "I would like to give this watch to my son someday," and his words gave us a glimpse of his fatherly love and showed his charm as a masculine man.

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Used by the third generation owner of Takashimaya, Ichikawa Udanji
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That's all, what do you think?

As Shido Nakamura said, the common point between watches and Kabuki may be "the inheritance of tradition and its passing on to a new future." A watch that can be enjoyed while recording such a story and history is truly a wonderful " lifetime item."

Once again, I hope this article will help you choose your favorite one.

see you!