[Celebrity Series Special Edition] "Celebrity MEN OF THE YEAR 2022" What are the celebrity watches that received the most attention?

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 is the first of 2023, and we will be bringing you a summary of 2022 , "Celebrities MEN OF THE YEAR 2022 " . Who was the celebrity who received the most attention among the people we wrote about in 2022? Please enjoy until the end.

Bananaman's "Osamu Shitara" wears a Patek Philippe watch
"Nautilus" SS
"Ref.5711/1A-010"

The first act to appear will be the comedy duo "Bananaman," who took first place in the TV program appearance rankings for the first half of 2022. Mr. Shitara Osamu .

Not only is he the MC of the weekday information program "Nonstop," but he also has many other regular programs, and is so active that not a day goes by when we don't see him on TV. The model that Shitara is wearing is a model that was discontinued last year and is experiencing a remarkable rise in price on the second-hand market.

[Patek Philippe]
"Nautilus"
"Ref.5711/1A-010"

The stainless steel case and simple three-hand blue dial make this one of the most popular Nautilus watches. Designed by the genius watch designer Gerald Genta, the Nautilus has embodied casual elegance since its birth in 1976, and is truly a masterpiece worthy of being called a timepiece.

This is a film that is perfect for Shitara, who not only has a great sense of humor but is also active in many fields.

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Actor Dean Fujioka wears a Vacheron Constantin watch
"Historique American 1921" 18KPG
"Ref.82035/000R-9359"

The second person is Dean Fujioka , an actor with adult sex appeal and a wide range of facial expressions.

Dean Fujioka is an actor, singer-songwriter, film director, model, and more, and is based in Tokyo. It is no exaggeration to say that he is one of Asia's leading artists. The models worn by the multi-talented and sexy Dean Fujioka are

[Vacheron Constantin]
"Historique American 1921"
"Ref.82035/000R-9359"

This is a reproduction of a model that was designed for the American market in the vibrant 1920s, known as the "Roaring Twenties," and released in 1921. Its greatest feature is its diagonal design that allows you to read the time without turning your wrist, and the bold crown placed at the 12 o'clock position, railway minute track, Arabic numerals, and 18KPG (pink gold) case all combine to create a classic atmosphere.

In addition to its elegant and classic appearance, this dress watch exudes sexiness, making it an iconic model that seems to embody Dean Fujioka.

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Worn by former SMAP member Goro Inagaki
[A. Lange & Söhne]
『1815』18KWG
"Ref.206.029"

The third person is former national idol group "SMAP" member " " Goro Inagaki "

Inagaki wrote on his Instagram, "When I was in my twenties, I couldn't even open the door of a store and would just look at the show window and admire mechanical watches. I guess I've become an adult who can look good with them." Such a humble and delicate sensibility is typical of Inagaki, and the model who appears in the stylish photos is

[A. Lange & Söhne]
"1815"
"Ref.206.029"

Named after the birth year of the company's founder, Adolf Lange, this watch is a perfect example of the refined beauty of A. Lange & Söhne. Its combination of an 18KWG (white gold) case and a black dial is simple and elegant. The see-through caseback allows you to see the beautiful hand-wound movement, Cal. 941.1, made of German silver.

I think this watch is perfect for Inagaki-san, who fully appreciates the appeal of luxury watches that can be used almost forever and passed down from generation to generation, and exudes a mature sexiness. It's a choice that is typical of Inagaki-san, who continues to fascinate his fans even as time passes.

>> [Celebrity Series] Which celebrities wear A. Lange & Söhne?

Worn by comedian Koji Kato
[Grand Seiko]
"Heritage Collection" SS
"Ref.SBGA349"

The fourth person is the comedian who is also familiar as the main MC of the morning information program "Sukkiri" (Nippon TV). "Kato Koji "

Previously, a viewer pointed out that the date on Kato's watch was off by one day, leading to a live apology. While the studio erupted in laughter at the apology, attention was drawn on social media to the watch that Kato was wearing, and the model that became the subject of discussion was

[Grand Seiko]
『Heritage Collection』
"Ref.SBGA349"

Although it is a mainspring-driven watch, it is equipped with the Spring Drive movement "Cal. 9R65," which has the same high precision as a quartz watch, and is made of extremely lightweight bright titanium, which is highly resistant to scratches and corrosion . The dial has also been redesigned with a fine striped pattern, giving this watch an intellectual impression befitting the bright titanium.

As she was wearing a domestic brand watch rather than a famous overseas brand, online comments such as "It makes me like her more" and "A well-worn Grand Seiko is cool" were made one after another. Kato's sense of humor and her ability to always wear her watches beautifully are surely the reason for the huge reaction.

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Worn by former SMAP member Takuya Kimura
[Rolex][Rolex]
Explorer I
"Ref.14270"

The Explorer I, Ref. 14270, was manufactured between 1991 and 2000 , three generations ago . This model has undergone a full model change from the previous model, and has undergone a major evolution. Inside, it is equipped with the high-vibration automatic movement Cal. 3000, which incorporates the most advanced technology at the time. The windshield has been changed from plastic to sapphire crystal, which boasts overwhelming strength, and the dial has also evolved into a design that combines flatness and sharpness with both the index and the dial.

At the time, "Love Generation" became a social phenomenon! It is no exaggeration to say that Kimura-san was the one who started the Rolex boom. To be honest, Commit's proud owner, Yasuharu Abe, is one of them. (laughs)

>> [Celebrity Series] [Rolex] Which celebrities wear the Explorer I?

summary

What did you think.

The five people introduced this time are people who have received a lot of feedback from customers in stores and through inquiries. What they all have in common is that they have a strong love for their own watches, which makes the watches look even cooler. By the way, I think this can be said of everyone who appears in the [ Celebrity Series ].

Once again, we hope this article will help you choose your favorite watch and help it shine even more.

So, let's hope that in 2023 as many people as possible will be able to " Hoping to increase the number of people who love watches

see you!