#18 | Show me your watch
This is a popular project that focuses on the watches of customers who have purchased them at Commit Ginza, and introduces them based on customer surveys, such as the occasions they wear them and the reasons that made them decide to purchase them. So, please watch "My Favorite Watches Vol.18 - Show us your watch" until the end.
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This column was written by Commit Ginza: Public Relations Department.
CHAPTER-1
Worn by YY
Rolex
Explorer I
Reference 214270
Q. What is your occupation?
- company employee
Q: Age
- In their 50s
Q: In what situations do you plan to wear it?
- Business scene
Q.What was the first luxury watch you bought?
- Omega Seamaster (Around 20 years old)
Q. How many watches do you currently own?
- 1 Rolex, 1 Grand Seiko, 1 G-shck
Q. Where do you usually get your clock information?
- Magazines, websites, Instagram
Q: What was the deciding factor for your purchase?
-- It was really cool. The fact that the guarantee was new and rare was also a deciding factor! It was the first time I'd seen a white tag.
ROLEX
EXPLORER Ⅰ
Reference 214270
The watch that YY purchased was the Rolex Explorer I, Ref. 214270, which was released in 2010 and is one generation older than the current model.
The case diameter has been enlarged to 39mm , and the index " 369 " at the time of its release was reminiscent of the "Blackout". A minor change was made around 2016 , and it is divided into an early model and a later model. The later model has larger hands, a better balance with the case, and the index "369" is painted with luminous paint, improving visibility.
CHAPTER-2
Worn by Mr. F
Rolex
Explorer II
Reference 16570
Q. What is your occupation?
- Managers and executives
Q: Age
- Forties
Q: In what situations do you plan to wear it?
- Day off
Q.What was the first luxury watch you bought?
- Hublot Classic Fusion
Q. How many watches do you currently own?
- 3 Rolexes, 1 Cartier
Q. Where do you usually get your clock information?
- YouTube
Q: What was the deciding factor for your purchase?
- Because Satoda's customer service was excellent.
ROLEX
EXPLORER II
Reference 16570
The watch that Mr. F purchased was the third-generation Rolex Explorer II, Ref. 16570, with a white dial, which is the series' best-selling model and was produced for nearly a quarter of a century from around 1988 to around 2011.
In addition to the date display, this model has a full range of functions such as a GMT function, is available in black and white dials, and is the last model to feature a 40mm case in the Explorer II series. Compared to the previous model, the font of the numbers on the bezel is slightly thinner, giving it a smarter impression.
CHAPTER-3
Worn by Nosuke
Tudor
Black Bay Chrono
Reference 79360N
Q. What is your occupation?
- board member
Q: Age
- Forties
Q.What was the first luxury watch you bought?
- TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph (Around 32 years old)
Q. How many watches do you currently own?
- 1 Rolex,
Q. Where do you usually get your clock information?
- YouTube
Q: What was the deciding factor for your purchase?
- Watch YouTube
TUDOR
BLACKBAY CHRONO
Reference 79360N
The watch that Nosuke purchased was the Tudor Black Bay Ref. 79360N, which was released in 2021.
Nicknamed "Panda" due to the contrast between the black aluminum bezel and the two counter dials, this chronograph with a rugged 41mm case has a design reminiscent of the Chronotime and Rolex Daytona. The movement is the same "Cal.MT5813" as the already discontinued "Ref.79350". It boasts a power reserve of approximately 70 hours.
CHAPTER-4
Worn by Miki
Capek
Antarctic Emerald Iceberg
References
Parmigiani Fleurier
Tondagraph GT Yoshida Special
Reference PFS906-1020002-100182
Q. What is your occupation?
- company employee
Q: Age
- In their 30s
Q: In what situations do you plan to wear it?
- Day off
Q.What was the first luxury watch you bought?
- Breitling Superocean (Around 32 years old)
Q. How many watches do you currently own?
- 1 Audemars Piguet, 1 A. Lange & Söhne, 1 Omega
Q. Where do you usually get your clock information?
- YouTube
Q: What was the deciding factor for your purchase?
- I fell in love.
CZAPEK
Antarctica Emerald Iceberg
References
PARMIGIANI FLEURIER
TONDA GRAPH GT
Reference PFS906-1020002-100182
The two watches that Miki purchased at the same time were the highly popular and up-and-coming luxury sports model, the Capek Antarctic Emerald Iceberg, and the Parmigiani Fleurier Tondagraph GT, Ref. PFS906-1020002-100182.
The first is the new Capek, founded in Geneva in 1845 by François Capek, a Czech court watchmaker who was supported by Napoleon III, and revived in 2011 to carry on his legacy. The model name, Antarctic, refers to the Antarctic continent, and this extremely rare model, limited to just 10 pieces worldwide, features an image of the emerald iceberg, a green iceberg that is said to be visible in Antarctica, on the dial.
The second is Parmigiani Fleurier, founded in Fleurier, Switzerland in 1996 by the genius watchmaker Michel Parmigiani. The Tonda GT is a luxury sports model that pursues elegant style and high performance, and is designed to be a part of the wearer's daily life. It features a round case, which is named after the Italian word "TONDA" (round). The movement is equipped with a complicated annual calendar and chronograph mechanism.
summary
That's all, what do you think?
When I see customers choosing watches, I am touched every time by the love and dedication they have for their watches. Thank you so much to everyone who cooperated and appeared on the show! All the staff are very happy that you all purchased our watches.
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.
Finally, we look forward to seeing you all here! By the way, we also welcome customers who have purchased from us before!
see you!