[Celebrity Series] What watches do baseball legends wear? Shigeo Nagashima, Sadaharu Oh, and Katsuya Nomura are featured!

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 time, we will focus on the wrists of the "legends of baseball " . What kind of watches do these legends, who are loved not only by baseball fans but also by many citizens, wear? Please enjoy until the end.

Worn by "Mister" Shigeo Nagashima, the lifelong honorary manager
[Piaget]
Piaget Polo 45 Chronograph
"Ref.GOA34002"

The first person we would like to introduce is Shigeo Nagashima , lifetime honorary manager of the Yomiuri Giants, who is affectionately known by nicknames such as "Mr.", "Mr. Giants" and "Mr. Professional Baseball."

After his active days as a player where he was loved by the whole of Japan for his star power and dynamic playing style, Nagashima also achieved many glories as a manager. It is no exaggeration to say that his achievements are the driving force behind the popularity of professional baseball today.

One of the watches favored by baseball legend Manager Nagashima is the Piaget Polo 45 Chronograph.

Equipped with the Cal. 880P movement, which is equipped with a flyback function chronograph that instantly returns to zero and re-measures, it also features a second time zone display, large date display, and small seconds, while the beautiful curves of the slim 5.6mm case make it an elegant sports watch that is unique to Piaget, a jeweler.

[Author's comment]
This model was worn by Manager Nagashima when he received the People's Honor Award in 2013. He received the award together with Matsui Hideki, one of his students during his time as manager, and Matsui served as pitcher at the opening ceremony that followed. Wearing his uniform with the number 3 on it, he took a full swing at the bat, clutching it tightly in one hand. I remember being so moved that it warmed my heart even now.

Worn by Chairman Oh Sadaharu, the "World Home Run King"
[Seiko]
"Seiko Astron"
"Ref.SBXB001"

The second person is Oh Sadaharu , the "World Home Run King" who built the Giants' golden age together with lifetime honorary manager Nagashima, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, and Advisor to the Japanese Professional Baseball Hall of Fame.

In the 21 years from 1959 until his retirement, Oh hit 868 home runs. This record is still held as the world record. The People's Honor Award was originally established by a former Prime Minister to honor Oh.

One of the models favored by Chairman Wang, a great star who has made his name in history, is Seiko's GPS solar watch, the Seiko Astron.

Source: Gressive

This is the second generation of the Seiko Astron, a successor to the world's first GPS solar watch that was released in 2012. With the push of a button, the watch receives signals from GPS satellites and displays the current time with an accuracy of "1 second error in 100,000 years," a technology that Japan is proud of. This is the first Astron to feature a white dial, and the combination of a black ceramic bezel and titanium bracelet makes this a stylish piece.

[Author's comment]
Oh Sadaharu's signature style is his "one-legged batting style." I'm sure many people have been impressed by this style and tried to imitate it! I also tried to imitate it when I was a baseball boy in elementary school, but I never hit a home run. (lol) That aside, the white of the white dial is also a color that many athletes prefer, as it brings good luck to a win. I'm sure he has other watches, but he wears this "Astron" and values ​​good luck, and it seems that he still has the same fighting spirit.

Worn by the late manager Katsuya Nomura, a rare and legendary manager in the world of professional baseball.
[Frank Muller]
"Conquistador King Diamond"
"Ref.8005SCDKING1R OAC"

Finally, we would like to introduce the late manager Nomura Katsuya, who led the Yakult Swallows to three Japan Series championships and was one of the greatest managers in the world of professional baseball.

Manager Nomura, affectionately known as "Nom-san," is a true legend in the baseball world, beloved by many as he has trained many great players as a coach. Manager Nomura was also well-known as a watch enthusiast, wearing his favorite watch not only during media appearances but also during games.

In the past, he has been seen wearing the Harry Winston Ocean Chrono on variety shows, but this time we will be introducing the Franck Muller Conquistador.

Source: WEB CHRONOS

The model name "Conquistador" comes from a famous Spanish conquistador in the 16th century. This watch features high-quality diamonds around the bezel, a guilloche dial, luminous indexes, leaf-shaped luminous hands, a railway track around the outer edge of the dial, and Byzantine numerals that stand out boldly on the dial. It is an innovative and powerful piece that is typical of Franck Muller.

[Author's comment]
It seems that Manager Nomura often preferred to wear a white dial or a silver dial close to white, which is said to be a good luck charm for chasing "white wins." It also seems that Manager Nomura was particular about watches adorned with diamonds, which are believed to be power stones that bring victory. This watch clearly shows why Manager Nomura, who has a stoic and eager attitude towards competition, was known as a great general who leads the team to victory. Manager Nomura is also famous for being a devoted husband. It is said that this watch was a gift from his wife Sachiyo, so he must have treasured it more than any other watch.

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That's all, what do you think?

It is said that dignity and masculinity are expressed through the back in any era. Watches are not just about appearance, but the more you know about them, the more they become a big part of you because of the depth of unfading stories and memories. When I was writing this article, I felt that there was some overlap, and it warmed my heart. I hope that your beloved watch will become like that for you too.

We hope that this article will once again help you choose your favorite watch and serve as an opportunity for you to grow more passionate about watches.

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