"Sports Column #71" "Watch & Soccer" [Watches worn by former Japanese national team players Part 3]

Good evening everyone.

*Source: https://sportiva.shueisha.co.jp/clm/football/jfootball/2020/06/02/30_split/

In this 71st installment, we will be taking a closer look at 【Watches worn by former Japanese national team players Part 3 】 . What kind of watches are they wearing?

So let's kick off right away!

Kazuyoshi Miura

*Source: https://courrier.jp/news/archives/115935/

Kazuyoshi Miura , also known as "King Kazu," cuts through the pitch with sharp dribbling skills that are unusual for a Japanese player.

At the age of 15, Miura traveled alone to Brazil to learn soccer skills in the home of soccer. After returning to Japan, he won numerous titles, including being the top scorer in the J-League. His dribbling, which he unleashes with unique steps learned in South America, was very rare at the time, and the way he evaded opposing defenders with a "scissors" move, straddling the ball, looked like he was dancing.

The watch that Miura is wearing is

[Patek Philippe]
"Nautilus Chronograph"
"Ref.5980/1A-001"

*Source: https://www.sponichi.co.jp/soccer/news/2013/05/15/kiji/K20130515005805120.html
*Source: https://hauteluxurywatches.com/products/patek-philippe-nautilus-5980a

The first Patek Philippe chronograph model, the Ref. 5980/1A-001, was released in 2006 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Nautilus. The blue dial, unique to the Nautilus, creates a sporty yet elegant and refreshing atmosphere. The case is thicker than the standard three-hand model, making a huge impact. You can see the in-house movement, Cal. CH28-520C, through the see-through back, and you're sure to be enchanted by its beauty. The price has settled down compared to its peak, so if you're looking to buy one, now might be the time!

Hiroshi Nanami

*Source: https://www.football-zone.net/archives/306465

Hiroshi Nanami is a genius left-handed player born in Shizuoka.

With his outstanding ball control, Nanami is a left-handed monster who passes, dribbles, and shoots almost exclusively with his left foot. This data is also clearly reflected in the numbers, and he has only scored one goal with his right foot in an official J-League match. For this reason, fans have nicknamed him "Mr. Lefty" or "Left Nanami."

The watch that Naoki is wearing is

[Cartier]
"Pasha GMT Power Reserve"
"Ref. W31037H3"

*Source: https://www.tourneau.com/watches/pre-owned-cartier/pasha-gmt-power-reserve-stainless-steel-automatic-w31037h3-MIVCAR160.html
*Source: https://www.soccerdigestweb.com/news/detail/id=125465

This popular Cartier model, the Pasha, has a beautiful and luxurious feel with a sapphire crown and guilloche engraving on the dial. It has a well-balanced arrangement of Arabic indexes at 3 and 9 o'clock, a 24-hour counter at 12 o'clock, and a power indicator at 6 o'clock, giving it an adult feel. The back cover is a see-through case, so you can enjoy the beautiful automatic movement.

Tsuyoshi Kitazawa

*Source: https://sportiva.shueisha.co.jp/clm/football/jfootball/2021/01/21/post_3/?page=5

Kitazawa Tsuyoshi runs around the pitch with overwhelming energy.

Kitazawa had a trademark long hair, which was rare for a soccer player at the time, and was active on both offense and defense, running around the pitch with great energy, and was also a key player in scoring goals by jumping out from the second row. Due to his high level of energy, he was also called "Japan's Dynamo." *Dynamo refers to a player who contributes to the team on both offense and defense with his high level of energy.

The watch that Kitazawa is wearing is

【Tag Heuer】
"Monaco Calibre 11"
"Ref.CAW211P.FC6356"

*Source: https://watchnavi.getnavi.jp/interview/20461
*Source: https://www.crownandcaliber.com/products/tag-heuer-monaco-caw211p-10-10-tag-bqgva1

Equipped with an automatic movement in the world's first square waterproof case, this model has a special meaning for motorsport fans and is a classic model named after the F1 circuit. Just as "Paul Newman" brings to mind "Daytona," many people will think of "Monaco" when they hear "Steve McQueen." This model is a faithful reproduction of the original model worn by Steve McQueen in the movie "Le Mans," and the blue dial, white sub-dial, and red second hand create a beautiful contrast.

Shoji Jo

*Source: https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/255465?display=b

Shoji Jo is a versatile forward who boasts great decisiveness.

After graduating from high school, Shiro scored his first goal in the first J-League match, and continued his momentum by scoring in four consecutive matches in a brilliant J-League debut. He was extremely strong in post play and aerial battles, and had a reputation for being strong in aerial battles, with more goals scored with his head than with his feet.

The watch that Shiro is wearing is

[Rolex]
"Daytona"
"Ref.116520"

*Source: https://www.1stdibs.com/jewelry/watches/wrist-watches/rolex-daytona-ref-116520-iconic-white-dial-stainless-steel-cosmograph-wristwatch/id-j_19159592/
*Source: https://sports.yahoo.co.jp/column/detail/202106100002-spnavi

The popular Rolex model "Daytona" is one of the top two models. This "Ref.116520" was released in 2000, and the details were improved with a change in the movement from the previous model (Cal.4030 to Cal.4130), a change in the layout of the sub-dials, and larger indexes. It has a different feel from the current model with a Cerachrom bezel, and gives off a classic impression.

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This time, we hope you will learn what kind of watches are worn by former Japanese national team players and become interested in luxury watches.

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