[Watches worn by Japanese soccer players active overseas] ~Watch & Soccer~ "Sports Column #19"

Hello everyone.

*Source: https://mainichi.jp/articles/20220227/k00/00m/050/181000c

In this 19th installment, we will be taking a closer look at the watches worn by Japanese soccer players who are active overseas . What kind of watches are they wearing?

So let's kick off right away!

Ritsu Doan (Freiburg)

*Source: https://www.goal.com/jp/%E3%83%8B%E3%83%A5%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B9/doan-goal/bltb348e79c4e68b11f

Ritsu Doan is known for his sharp, world-class breaking ability.

In search of playing time, he transferred from the prestigious Dutch club PSV to Germany's Freiburg in July 2022, and in the opening match, he showed his presence by striking the goal with a powerful shot with his left foot. As a member of the Japan U-24 national team for the Tokyo Olympics, he wears the number 10 jersey and has scored goals in four consecutive games, making him one of the key players for the Japanese national team in the future.

The watch that Doan wears is,

[Hublot][Hublot][Hublot] The Big Bang King Gold uses a new material developed in-house, King Gold, which has a deeper color than 18K pink gold, creating a sense of luxury, and when combined with a rubber strap, it gives off a sporty impression. The movement is the Unico 2, which is 1.3mm thinner than the previous model, and boasts a power reserve of 72 hours. The watch looks beautiful when viewed through the see-through back, making it a must-have for watch lovers.

Makoto Hasebe (Frankfurt)

*Source: https://www.football-zone.net/archives/394756

Makoto Hasebe is becoming a legendary figure at Frankfurt.

Since transferring to "Eintracht Frankfurt" in June 2014, he has been playing at the forefront of the German first division for about eight years. There are not many players who stay with one team for that long, but the fact that a Japanese player has been able to stay with an overseas club team for so long is undoubtedly due to his high level of technical ability, as well as the trust he has earned from his coach and teammates. He is now 38 years old and a veteran, but his contract runs until 2027, so we are looking forward to seeing him lead the team to victory with his signature play!

The watch that Hasebe is wearing is

[Audemars Piguet]
"Royal Oak Chronograph"
"Ref.26331OR.OO.1220OR.01"

*Source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000273.000004702.html

This 18K pink gold model was created to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Royal Oak Chronograph, and features a beautiful and elegant blue tapestry dial. It was designed by Gerald Genta, the genius watch designer who also designed the Nautilus by Patek Philippe, and the bracelet-integrated case is extremely comfortable to wear! Once you put it on, you'll be so comfortable that you'll wonder, "What were watches like before?" It also has improved anti-magnetic and waterproof properties, making it a highly recommended model that is not only stylish but also functional.

I think this elegant gold watch suits the veteran 38-year-old Hasebe very well. It also matches his suit perfectly in the photo!

Shinji Kagawa (Sint-Truiden)

*Source: https://web.gekisaka.jp/news/world/detail/?356380-356380-fl

It is no exaggeration to say that Shinji Kagawa is the most successful Japanese soccer player overseas of all time.

He showed glimpses of his talent from a young age, such as being selected for the U-23 national team while playing for Cerezo Osaka, but he fully blossomed when he transferred to Borussia Dortmund in 2010. He played alongside world-class strikers such as Lewandowski and former German national team player Götze, and was a standout among them. He has struggled in recent years, but many fans say they want to see him perform well again, and I too am looking forward to the moment when Kagawa scores another goal.

The watch that Kagawa wears is

[Breitling]
"Old Navitimer Japan Edition"
"Ref.A132BJAWBD"

*Source: https://www.e-ami.co.jp/blog
*Source: https://www.webchronos.net/features/71557/

The "Old Navitimer Japan Edition" is a reproduction model of Breitling's masterpiece "Old Navitimer" that has been revived for Japanese fans. The "Navitimer" released in 1952 was the first model to feature an "aviation rotary slide rule" at the time, and this is a watch that fans will covet, following the model from that time while incorporating modern technology.

The dial comes in two colors, black and white, but the bold black dial is a perfect fit for Kagawa!

summary

How was today's match?

This time, we would like to learn what kind of watches are worn by Japanese soccer players who are active overseas, and hope that you will become at least a little interested in luxury watches.

So, which sportsman's watch will we focus on next time? Please wait with excitement!

See You Next Match!!