Extra Edition | Show us your watch "Birth Year Watch 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. Among these, the "birth-year watch" that allows customers to get a watch manufactured in the year they were born is extremely popular. This time, we will once again focus on enthusiasts who have purchased birth-year watches, and highlight their appeal. So, please watch "My Favorite Watches Special Edition - Show us your watch: Birth-year watch 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 SA

Patek Philippe Calatrava [Ref. 3796D ]

SOME QUESTIONS

Q. What is your occupation?

-Doctor

Q: Age

- 30s

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

- Business scene (suit)

Q.What was the first luxury watch you bought?

-Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref. 15210 (Around 30 years old)

Q. How many watches do you currently own?

- 1 Rolex, 2 Audemars Piguet,
One Omega, one Grand Seiko

Q. Where do you usually get your clock information?

- WEB

Q: What was the deciding factor for your purchase?

- I was looking for a watch for the year I was born, and this one even matched the month.

WATCH DETAILS

PATEK PHILIPPE CALATRAVA [Ref. 3796D ]

The watch that SA purchased was the Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 3796D, a classic dress watch.

This watch is full of the glamour of a dress watch, with its combination of a Cru de Paris bezel with a studded pattern, 18KYG (yellow gold) and leather strap. It is the successor to the classic "Ref. 96" (Kunroku), and is characterized by its high visibility despite its small case size.

COMMENTS

CHAPTER-2

NAME & WATCH

Worn by Nakai-san

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak [Ref. 14800BA 】

SOME QUESTIONS

Q. What is your occupation?

- Executive Officer

Q: Age

-20s

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

- Day off

Q.What was the first luxury watch you bought?

- Rolex Explorer II Ref. 16570 (Around 18 years old)

Q. How many watches do you currently own?

- Three Rolexes

Q. Where do you usually get your clock information?

- YouTube

Q: What was the deciding factor for your purchase?

- 30th Anniversary

WATCH DETAILS

AUDEMARS PIGUET ROYAL OAK 【Ref. 14800BA 】

The watch that Nakai purchased was the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ref. 14800BA, which is equipped with a rare salmon dial.

The Royal Oak was designed by Gerald Genta, a genius designer in the watch industry, and was born in 1972. This model is the first Royal Oak leather strap series released in 1994, and is a luxurious piece with an 18KYG (yellow gold) case and a rare salmon dial. The 36mm case is one size smaller than the case size of recent Royal Oaks, making it easy to wear on Japanese wrists and giving off an elegant impression.

COMMENTS

Nakai-san, thank you very much for your purchase! Also, thank you very much for always watching our YouTube channel. I understand that you chose the Royal Oak as your birthday watch to celebrate your 30th birthday, which is a wonderful choice! I hope that you will continue to treasure it as you grow older. My sales representative, Yagi, was also impressed by Nakai-san's excellent choice. It's a little early, but happy 30th birthday! Once again, thank you very much!

CHAPTER-3

NAME & WATCH

Worn by J

Rolex Explorer ][Ref.14270]

SOME QUESTIONS

Q. What is your occupation?

- company employee

Q: Age

― 20s

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

- Business scene (casual), off day

Q.What was the first luxury watch you bought?

- Rolex Submariner Ref.16610 (22 years old)

Q. How many watches do you currently own?

- 1 Rolex, 1 Audemars Piguet

Q. Where do you usually get your clock information?

- Magazines, Web, YouTube, Instagram

Q: What was the deciding factor for your purchase?

- Commit Ginza is the only place where you can get birth year watches in good condition!

WATCH DETAILS

ROLEX EXPLORER I 【Ref. 14270 】

The watch that Mr. J purchased was a birth year watch, the Rolex Explorer Ref. 14270.

Produced from E to P series (from around 1991 to 2000), they have no date display, are only available with black dials, and have cases made only of stainless steel; they are literally "the ultimate simple watch," and are a popular classic model among semi-vintage watches.

This particular watch was in excellent condition with its all-tritium dial and hands.

COMMENTS

Thank you so much, J-san, for appearing on our second Watch Enthusiast Series! We would also like to extend our heartfelt congratulations on your marriage this month! It was truly fate that you came across a birth year watch at such a memorable milestone. Satoda, who is in charge of this watch, was also touched by the fact that this model was made in the year J-san was born and the story of how your companion recommended it, and was delighted that you are such a great friend. You two share the same taste in watches - what a great friend you are! We are also looking forward to seeing you appear on our Watch Enthusiast Series for the third and fourth time. Once again, thank you so much for this opportunity!

CHAPTER-4

NAME & WATCH

Worn by SH

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

The watch that SH purchased was a representative semi-vintage model, the Rolex Daytona Ref. 16520 with a black dial.

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: an elaborate black and a sophisticated white, and the crystal has been changed to sapphire crystal from this model.

COMMENTS

Thank you very much for your purchase, SH-san. We at our store are very pleased that you were happy with the condition of this watch, especially since it was made in the same year you were born. As you say, the case has retained its original shape, and the impressive lug feet make it a particularly attractive piece! We think that this piece will only become more tasteful with age, so we hope that you will continue to enjoy it with us. Once again, thank you!

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That's all, what do you think?

It is no exaggeration to say that a birth year watch is a piece you will never forget once you have it because of its special value. Wearing a watch that has history along with the year you were born will deepen your attachment to the watch and create a special bond 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!