Hello everyone.
In this, our eighth installment , we will focus on Baseball and take a closer look at the watches worn by Yomiuri Giants players.
So let's start playing!
[Infielder] Kazuma Okamoto
*Source: https://bunshun.jp/articles/-/6761
The Yomiuri Giants' reliable No. 4 hitter, Kazuma Okamoto . He won the double crown of " home run king " and " RBI king " for two consecutive years in 2020 and 2021. This is the first time in 44 years since Sadaharu Oh in the history of the Yomiuri Giants that a right-handed batter has achieved this feat, and it is the first time in history that a right-handed batter has achieved this feat.
The watch that Kazuma Okamoto wears is,
*Source: https://twitter.com/home?lang=ja
[Rolex]
"Daytona"
"Ref.116500LN"
The Daytona was designed to meet the needs of professional racers and was born in 1963. This model is widely regarded as the best Daytona to date , and is one of the most popular Rolex models. This model, which was born as the successor to the Ref. 116520, has a bezel that has been changed from stainless steel to Cerachrom, which is highly resistant to corrosion and scratches, and has evolved into a more stylish design.
The demand is so high that it has caused a social phenomenon known as the Rolex Marathon , and there are people who cannot buy one even after visiting an authorized store for a year... Of course, it is also very popular in our store, and is one of the models that sells quickly. It is a watch that you can expect not only to have good design and functionality, but also to be a valuable investment.
[Outfielder] Yoshihiro Maru
*Source: https://number.bunshun.jp/articles/-/844334
With his brilliant achievements, including winning the Golden Glove Award six consecutive years and being selected as the Central League MVP for two consecutive years while playing for the Hiroshima Carp, Yoshihiro Maru transferred to the Yomiuri Giants in 2018. In 2019, he became the 24th player in history to hit home runs against all 12 teams.
The watch worn by Yoshihiro Maru is,
*Source: https://hochi.news/articles/20181212-OHT1T50023.html
[Rolex]
『Submariner Date』
"Ref.116610LV"
The Submariner, developed for professional divers who work in harsh environments, is the world's first diver's watch equipped with a rotating bezel to measure diving time. This is a vividly colored sports model with the Rolex corporate color green on the bezel and dial.
It is equipped with a ceramic bezel that is highly resistant to corrosion and scratches, which retains its vivid color for a long time, and has the same specifications as the "Ref. 116610LN (black dial x black bezel)", but this green model is more popular.
[Pitcher] Shun Yamaguchi player
*Source: https://bunshun.jp/articles/photo/12194?pn=0
Shun Yamaguchi is famous for pitching the last no-hitter of the Heisei era . He played for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2019, but returned to the Yomiuri Giants in 2021. He is a genuine right-handed pitcher with a 150 km fastball and a forkball with a large change of direction.
The watch worn by Shun Yamaguchi is,
*Source: https://www.pinterest.jp/pin/patek-philippe-grandes-complications-ref-5159g001-weigold–832180837370443731/
*Source: https://www.sponichi.co.jp/baseball/news/2018/05/23/kiji/20180523s00001173043000c.html
[Patek Philippe]
"Grand Complication Perpetual Calendar"
"Ref.5159G-001"
The Grand Complication Perpetual Calendar is the top of the Patek Philippe collection. The dial, with guilloche engraving in the center, gives a beautiful, elegant and classical impression. It has a moon phase at the 6 o'clock position, and small windows that display the month, day, and date at the 3, 9, and 12 o'clock positions.
The back cover can be opened and closed, and when opened, the precisely assembled "Cal.324 S QR" can be viewed through the see-through back .
[Infielder/Outfielder] Sho Nakata player
*Source: https://sportiva.shueisha.co.jp/clm/baseball/npb/2022/05/19/2007/
Sho Nakata was a big hitter even before he went pro, hitting 87 home runs as a high school student, which was a new record at the time. He has struggled since transferring to the Yomiuri Giants, but I hope he will soon signal his comeback with that powerful swing.
The watch that Sho Nakata wears is,
*Source: https://www.watchcollector.com.au/rolex-day-date-40mm-diamond-dial-ref-228238
[Rolex]
"Day Date"
"Ref.228238"
The top-of-the-line model "Day-Date" is available only in rare materials such as gold and platinum. This model features a "President's Bracelet," which was named after it was sent to the then US President, Eisenhower.
The elegant champagne dial is studded with 10 diamonds, and the combination with the luxurious fluted bezel is a finish worthy of the highest-end line. In addition, the new movement "Cal.3255" installed in this model has a power reserve of about 72 hours, making it more practical.
summary
So, how did you think of today's game?
As a watch store staff member, the model that caught my eye was the Patek Philippe Grand Complication Perpetual Calendar worn by Shun Yamaguchi. Not only does it have a classy appearance, but it also packs in the latest technology , so it goes without saying that any watch lover would want to try it out at least once!
So, what sportsman's watch will we focus on next time? We hope you'll be excited to find out.
See You Next Match!!