[Celebrity Series] Which celebrities wear the Rolex GMT Master?

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 celebrities who wear the GMT Master . The GMT Master, which was born as the first pilot's watch from Rolex, is popular among professional models for its distinctive design. Please enjoy until the end.

Rolex worn by Tosaka Hiroomi of J Soul Brothers III
"GMT-Master II"
"Ref.116710LN"

The first one I would like to introduce is the 3rd generation J Soul Brothers' " " Tosaka Hiroomi "

On his Instagram, he has appeared wearing several luxury watches, including Richard Mille and Audemars Piguet, but he is particularly known for wearing the Rolex GMT-Master II, Ref. 116710LN.

Released in 2007 as a major overhaul of the "Ref. 16710," this model combines functionality and durability with larger indexes for improved visibility, a Parachrom hairspring with excellent magnetic resistance, and a sturdy case and bracelet.

Although it has already been discontinued, it is equipped with Rolex's proprietary movement "Cal. 3186" and still boasts a strong popularity. The green color used for the dial logo and 24-hour hand is also attractive.

[Author's comment]
The cool look of the black bezel matches Tosaka's image perfectly. The simple design means you won't get bored and can use it for a long time, and the current resale value is stable, but as it is a discontinued model close to the current model, we can expect the price to increase in the future!

Rolex worn by DOBERMAN INFINITY's KAZUKI
"GMT-Master II"
"Ref.116713LN"

The second person we would like to introduce is KAZUKI , a vocalist who joined DOBERMAN INFINITY after passing the Vocal Battle Audition in 2014.

Although he is a member of LDH, he is a member of a hip-hop group with 4 MC + 1 vocal style, which is a "non-dancing group". KAZUKI is wearing the Rolex GMT Master II "Ref. 116713LN" with a combination of SS/YG that exudes adult sexiness.

This model is popular among those who want a different kind of glamour to the stainless steel model by Hiroomi Tosaka that we introduced earlier. There are also variations in solid yellow gold.

[Author's comment]
The combination model with a moderate amount of spice is a good addition to adult casual style. Honestly, just knowing the good points of the combination model is enough to make you look mature, but this model is perfect for KAZUKI, who captivates with his lustrous expressiveness.

Rolex worn by Sandaime J Soul Brothers ' NAOTO
"GMT-Master"
"Ref.1675/3"

The third person we would like to introduce is NAOTO , a performer for EXILE and leader of Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS.

NAOTO, who is active in many fields, including solo work as a rapper, creative direction for the apparel brand STUDIO SEVEN, and his own YouTube channel, wears a Vintage Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 1675/3.

The combination of the brown and gold two-tone bezel and brown dial is commonly called "Root Beer" because it resembles an American beer can, and it is the first GMT Master model with a combination specification. The matte brown dial features indexes commonly known as "barnacles."

What are " barnacles "?
This refers to the spire-shaped applied indexes found on the GMT Master and Submariner models manufactured from the 1960s to the 1980s. Due to its shape, it looks like a barnacle on a shell, and is affectionately known as the "barnacle dial." It is also called the "nipple dial" overseas.

[Author's comment]
The vintage-inspired GMT Master is a perfect model for NAOTO, who has a great sense of fashion. Kimura Takuya is also known to be a fan of this watch. It's no exaggeration to say that this is a model loved by fashionistas!

Worn by Ogiyahagi's "Yahagi Ken"
[Rolex]
"GMT-Master II"
"Ref.116710BLNR"

The fourth person is Yahagi Ken of Ogiyahagi, who is known as one of the comedians who is a huge fan of watches.

The watches that I usually see on TV are the Rolex Daytona and Explorer II, the Patek Philippe Aquanaut, and the A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1, but this time what caught my eye was the Rolex GMT-Master II, Ref. 116710BLNR.

This model, which was released at Baselworld in 2013, features a two-tone black and blue bezel and a blue 24-hour hand. It is called "Batman" because of its bezel color and is loved by many fans.

[Author's comment]
The GMT Master is also a valuable watch for business people who work worldwide. It looks great with a suit and is a very stylish piece. It's no wonder that Yahagi, an intellectual comedian who is also fluent in English, owns one.

Worn by the 11th generation owner of Naritaya, Ichikawa Ebizo
[Rolex]
"GMT-Master II"
"Ref.16718"

The last person we would like to introduce is Ichikawa Ebizo , the 11th head of the Narita-ya family, a representative family of Edo Kabuki.

Speaking of Ebizo, he has been an ambassador for Grand Seiko since 2020, but he was previously known as a Rolex fan. The watch Ebizo wears is the Rolex GMT Master II "Ref. 16718" with a yellow gold case and black dial.

The dial and bezel are coordinated in black, and like the current model, it has the basic function of being able to keep track of the time in three countries, and features a sharply shaped case. The solid gold model was produced in small numbers, making it a popular model with an overwhelming presence.

[Author's comment]
If you check out Ebizo's everyday fashion, you'll see a lot of simple, relaxed styles. In particular, the way he casually pairs a white T-shirt with a solid gold kimono is very inspiring, but when I saw him wearing it at a soba restaurant the aura he exuded was so amazing that even if I wanted to copy him, I couldn't do it! (laughs)

summary

That was a fantastic lineup, what do you think?

There are many GMT Master lovers, but even though they all call it the GMT Master, there are many different models, and the models they choose are all different for each person. The stories and backgrounds of when they purchased the watch are all different. A GMT Master filled with emotion is truly one of a kind!

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.

see you!