Extra Edition | Show us your watch "Birth Year Rolex Edition"

The popular "Watch Enthusiast Series" project focuses on the watches purchased by customers at Commit Ginza. Based on customer surveys, we introduce the occasions when the watch is worn and the reasons that led to the decision to purchase it, but among them, "birth-year Rolexes" that are "pieces manufactured in the year you were born" are extremely popular. This time, we will once again focus on enthusiasts who have purchased birth-year Rolexes and highlight their appeal. So, please watch "My Favorite Watches Special Edition - Show us your watch: Birth-year Rolex Edition" until the end.

This is a collaborative project with Commit Ginza's official YouTube channel [Commit TV]! Please check out Commit TV as well!
*This column was created by Commit Ginza: Public Relations Department.

CHAPTER-1

NAME & WATCH

Worn by Takahiro Oto

Rolex Explorer [Ref.14270][Ref.14270]

The watch that Ooto purchased was his birth year Rolex and his first Rolex, an Explorer Ref. 14270.

Produced from the E series to the P series (from around 1991 to 2000), this is a popular classic model among semi-vintage watches that continues to reign as the ultimate in simple watches, with no date display, only black dials, and only stainless steel case materials.

This particular watch has all-tritium luminous material that is slightly burnt, and the luminous material of the second hand is closer to the tip, making it a rarer model known as a "tip dot" specification.

COMMENTS

Ooto-san, thank you very much for your purchase! You said you bought a luxury watch to mark the turning point of your 30th birthday, and I think it's amazing that you were so lucky to find a Rolex that matches your birth year and even month! Also, you said you came to our store after seeing a review on Google, so thank you for choosing Commit Ginza out of all the other stores! Our store has many staff members who love clothes and soccer, including Satoda, who was in charge of the store, so please feel free to come and visit us again!

CHAPTER-2

NAME & WATCH

Worn by KM

Rolex Explorer I [Ref.1016][Ref.1016]

The watch that KM purchased was his own birth year watch, a vintage Rolex Explorer Ref. 1016, which is filled with special meaning.

This long-selling model was manufactured from 1963 to 1989, and several detail changes were made during its 30-year production run. The model chosen this time was an R-series model, which is a later model year. There is also an E-series model, which was produced in extremely limited numbers, but the R and L-series models are popular models from years when production was nearing the end of its life.

COMMENTS

KM-san, thank you so much for coming all the way here to tell us that you will be moving to Okinawa! We had you answer our questionnaire about the "Ref. 1016" you purchased the other day, but finding your birthday watch on your birthday is a truly fateful encounter! Also, as you can see in the photo, we are very happy to hear that you have been using the "Daytona" "Ref. 16520" that you previously purchased for a long time! When you come back to Tokyo, all of our staff will do our best to welcome you, so please come and visit us! We look forward to seeing you! Once again, thank you very much!

CHAPTER-3

NAME & WATCH

Worn by M

Rolex Submariner [Ref.1680]

SOME QUESTIONS

Q. What is your occupation?

- company employee

Q: Age

― 50s

Q: In what situations do you plan to wear it?

- Business scene

Q.What was the first luxury watch you bought?

- Rolex GMT Master Ref. 16700 (Around 25 years old)

Q. How many watches do you currently own?

- 3 Rolex, 1 Omega, 1 Panerai, IWC

Q. Where do you usually get your clock information?

- YouTube

Q: What was the deciding factor for your purchase?

-Birthday!

WATCH DETAILS

ROLEX SUBMARINER [Ref. 1680 】

The watch that Mr. M purchased was the popular vintage Rolex "Submariner Date" Ref. 1680.

The "Ref.1680" was manufactured from 1969 to 1980, but the "Red Sub" with the "SUBMARINER" markings in red, commonly known as the "Red Sub" which existed until the late 1970s, was the first Submariner diver's model with a calendar function. It is a watch with excellent practicality and functionality, featuring a triplock crown for improved water resistance and the famous masterpiece movement "Cal.1570 (with hacking)".

COMMENTS

Thank you very much for your purchase, Mr. M! The faded gray MK3 bezel and the evenly cream-colored tritium luminous paint further enhance the vintage charm of this watch, making it a very atmospheric piece! It's not just cool, but it's also a "birth year watch," so it's a very memorable piece. I hope you'll treasure it for a long time as your partner in the future! Once again, thank you so much for your purchase!

CHAPTER-4

NAME & WATCH

Worn by Nuts

Rolex Daytona ][Ref.16520][Ref.16520]

The watch that Nutt purchased is his birthday watch, a Rolex Daytona Ref. 16520.

This is a semi-vintage model that boasts overwhelming popularity, equipped with the movement "Cal. 4030" based on Zenith's "El Primero. " The dial comes in two colors: black for an intricate look and white for a sophisticated look, and the crystal has been changed to sapphire crystal from this model.

COMMENTS

Nuts-san, thank you very much for your purchase! Yagi-san's "recommended" was one of the deciding factors for your purchase, and Yagi-san was very happy to help you purchase this wonderful model! Furthermore, we are very grateful for your review, which states, "I have visited the store many times to look at the products, and each time I have been treated very well, so I have decided to buy from Commit." For us, who puts the "customer first" principle in our minds, there are no words more pleasing than this. We heard that you are also aiming for a vintage model next, so please feel free to consult with Yagi-san! Once again, thank you very much for your time! We look forward to seeing you again!

summary

That's all, what do you think?

It is no exaggeration to say that a birth year Rolex is a piece you will never forget once you have it in your hands due to its special value. By wearing a watch that has history along with the year you were born, you will develop a deeper attachment to the watch and a special bond will be created between you and the watch.

Once again, thank you so much to everyone who appeared in the show! All the staff are very happy that you all purchased the tickets.

We hope to continue to assist you with buying and selling watches, and we would be delighted if you would come and visit Commit Ginza to chat.

See you later!