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*Source: https://spice.eplus.jp/articles/297655
In this 36th installment, we will be taking a closer look at the watches worn by Japan's top athletes who are doing great in the WBC . What kind of watches are they wearing?
So, let's play!
Shohei Otani (Angels)
*Source: https://mainichi.jp/articles/20220729/k00/00m/050/084000c
Shohei Ohtani is a world-renowned superstar.
When he entered the NPB and went to the majors, many people told him that he couldn't be a two-way player, but Otani has set amazing records as both a pitcher and a fielder. In 2021, he was selected by unanimous vote as the 19th player in history to receive the American League Most Valuable Player Award (MVP), and in 2022, he achieved the feat of becoming the second player in history to achieve double-digit wins and double-digit home runs in the same season. We can't take our eyes off Otani, who continues to show unstoppable growth!
This time, although Ohtani himself is not wearing the watch (※he may be), Seiko has announced a model for Ohtani, so we would like to introduce it to you.
[Seiko]
"Astron Nexter"
"Ref.SBXC125"
*Source: https://www.seikowatches.com/jp-ja
This model, with a beautifully balanced white, red, and black color scheme, was created to commemorate Otani's achievement of "double-digit wins and double-digit home runs." Otani's uniform number "17" is engraved on the subdial at 9 o'clock, and his signature is engraved on the back cover. The indexes are coated with Lumibrite, making it highly visible even at night, making it a must-have for fans.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto (Orix)
*Source: https://pacificleague.com/player/517112
Yoshinobu Yamamoto is one of the baseball world's most renowned ace players .
In the recent contract renewal, Yamamoto's contract was renewed with an annual salary of 650 million yen, an increase of 280 million yen, making him the highest-paid player in the team's history. Following last year, he was selected for the Sawamura Award in 2022, making him the second consecutive winner, the sixth player in history to receive the award and the first Pacific League player to achieve this feat. Furthermore, he was selected for the Best Nine for the second consecutive year, and won the NPB AWARDS 2022 Pacific League MVP for the second consecutive year, making this a year marked by two consecutive wins. What happens twice happens three times. Will next year be his third consecutive win?
The watch that Yamamoto is wearing is
[Audemars Piguet]
"Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph"
"Ref.26470OR.OO.A125CR.01"
*Source: https://note.com/uni_31_38/n/nbb7bba203848
*Source: https://www.audemarspiguet.com/com/ja/home.html
The beautiful contrast between the grey dial and the pink gold case makes this a watch with a strong presence that will really tighten up your wrist. The grey ruthenium-coloured sub-dials, the luminous pink gold Royal Oak hands, and the Royal Oak's distinctive tapestry pattern dial give it a luxurious feel that matches Yamamoto's suit style perfectly. This is a model that is truly worthy of Yamamoto, who has the highest annual salary in the team!
Munetaka Murakami (Yakult)
*Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20220823-OHT1T51214.html
The first triple crown winner of the Reiwa era: Murakami Munetaka .
Murakami hit 56 home runs in a season, the most by a Japanese player, breaking the record of baseball legend Oh Sadaharu. In addition to that record, he also achieved the feat of becoming the first triple crown winner in the Reiwa era at the young age of 22, the youngest in NPB history, and stunned baseball officials. As the name "Murakami" (the name of the year's buzzword award) suggests, Murakami has risen to become "Japan's leading slugger," and the world-renowned Ohtani will be playing on the same team at the WBC... I can't wait!
The watch that Murakami is wearing is
[Audemars Piguet]
"Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar"
"Ref. 26574ST.OO.1220ST.03"
*Source: https://www.instagram.com/ys_munetaka55/?hl=ja
*Source: https://www.audemarspiguet.com/com/ja/home.html
This gorgeous watch features a beautiful Grand Tapisserie dial finished in a refreshing blue. It was designed by Gerald Genta, the genius watch designer behind the Patek Philippe Nautilus, and the bracelet-integrated case is extremely comfortable to wear. The 41mm case houses a well- balanced perpetual calendar and moon phase, and is equipped with the Cal.5134 movement, which is an improved version of the Cal.2120. This is a watch worthy of Japan's leading slugger, and it suits him very well!
Yuki Yanagita (SoftBank)
*Source: https://full-count.jp/2021/12/07/post1164174/
Yuki Yanagita is one of the most handsome players in the baseball world.
Yanagita is a top-class player in baseball both in name and reality, having won the Pacific League MVP award twice, become the first player in NPB history to simultaneously become the batting champion and achieve the triple three (.300 batting average, 30 home runs, 30 stolen bases), and contributed to the team's first gold medal in 37 years at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
The watch that Yanagida wears is
[Rolex]
"Daytona"
"Ref.116506"
*Source: https://www.instagram.com/gita19881009/?hl=ja
*Source: https://www.rolex.com/ja
This watch features a chestnut brown Cerachrom bezel and sub-dial with a refreshing ice blue coloring, and was released in 2013, the 50th anniversary of the Daytona. Its price exceeds 15 million yen on the secondary market, but it sells out as soon as it arrives in our store, so it goes without saying that it is very popular. It is also famous for being worn by national idol Takuya Kimura, but Yanagida looks just as good as Kimutaku!
summary
How was today's match?
This time, we hope you will learn about the watches worn by the players who will likely be active in the WBC and become interested in luxury watches.
So, which sportsman's watch will we focus on next time? Please wait with excitement!
See You Next Match!!