[Watches worn by badminton players] ~ 『Watch＆Badminton』~ "Sports Column No. 22"

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In this 22nd installment, we will be taking a closer look at the watches worn by badminton players . What kind of watches do they wear?

So let's get started, love all, play !

Kento Momota

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Japan's absolute ace , Momota Kento .

Momota has won many tournaments, including the World Tour Men's Singles, the British Open, and the World Badminton Championships, and has set brilliant records. Although he was unfortunately eliminated in the qualifying rounds at the Tokyo Olympics, there is no doubt that he is the "number one player" among all Japanese players, and we hope that the "strong Momota" will return.

The watch that Momota is wearing is

[Hublot][Hublot] This rare model is sold only in Japan and is equipped with the Unico 2, which is a flatter and thinner version of the Unico, Hublot's first fully in-house movement. The dial is a skeleton design, allowing you to appreciate the complex and beautiful movement. The case is made of titanium, which goes well with the white leather strap, making it a versatile piece that gives off a refreshing impression.

Viktor Axelsen

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Viktor Axelsen, who won a gold medal at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

In 2010, he became the first European to win the World Junior Badminton Championships. Known for his powerful smashes that make the most of his height, he is currently ranked number one in the world. Most recently, he won the World Championships in August, so there is no doubt that he is currently the "world's strongest badminton player"!

The watch that Axelsen wears is

[Patek Philippe]
"Aquanaut Travel Time"
" Ref.5164A-001 "

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The Aquanaut, which is popular as a luxury sports model second only to the Nautilus, is equipped with a travel time mechanism, and is equipped with two day/night display windows for the departure and local time, making it a recommended watch not only for business but also for travel. It features a rounded octagonal case inspired by the Nautilus, and the combination of a tropical band made of high-tech composite material that is waterproof, towing-resistant, and UV-resistant creates a sporty yet luxurious design.

It matches perfectly with AXELSEN's casual T-shirt style!

Anders Antonsen

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Anders Antonsen is expected to be Denmark's next ace.

Antonsen has made a sudden breakthrough in recent years, reaching the finals at the 2019 World Championships and is currently ranked third in the world. Not only is he a skilled badminton player, but he also seems to be extremely popular with women due to his handsome looks. He also runs a YouTube channel where he broadcasts his badminton life, and the number of subscribers is about 100,000! Antonsen is adept at both sports and YouTube, so he's definitely one to watch in the future.

The watch that Antonsen is wearing is

[Rolex][Rolex]
"GMT-Master II"
"Ref.126720VTNR"

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This new model, announced in 2022, was the first green-colored GMT-Master model and was a left-handed model, which caused a big stir at the time. In 2021, various companies released models with various green colors as trend colors, and many of these still remain popular, which may be why the company decided to adopt green, which is the corporate color, for this GMT-Master II.

We have received two of these so far, but due to the limited number of them on the market, they were quickly sold. Ng Ka Long is already wearing such a rare model. He is truly a world-class athlete!

summary

How was today's match?

This time too, we hope you will learn what kind of watches badminton players wear and develop an interest in luxury watches.

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

See You Next Match!!