Sports and Watches Vol.1
Baseball is a sport where decisions at the 0.1-second level and precise body movements determine victory or defeat. This time, we unravel the resonance between two timepieces: the Japanese and Korean top players, who fiercely compete on the prestigious stage of this year’s WBC (World Baseball Classic), pushing their limits in the world’s top MLB, and quietly ticking time on their wrists.
Resonating with the solitary ‘dual-wielded style,’ with meticulous precision and Japanese aesthetic sensibility
Wristwatch ¥1,518,000 / Grand Seiko (Seiko Watch Customer Service TEL: 01203021-617) Sax Blue Stripe Shirt ¥16,500 / Brooks Brothers (Brooks Brothers Japan TEL: 0120-02-1818)
First, let’s pay attention to Shohei Ohtani, who led the Japan national team for the WBC and is now stirring up excitement around the world with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Having been announced as Grand Seiko’s “Global Partner” in March this year, he also wears the “SLGB003” in the official key visual. A notable feature is the unique drive system called the “Spring Drive” installed in this game. Like mechanical types, it uses the force that loosens the mainspring as its power source, while controlling accuracy through quartz oscillators and ICs, achieving the precision of the ‘quartz type’ system. The hybrid mechanism, which combines the strengths of both, truly deserves to be called a “dual master” in the watch world.
Furthermore, this model features the “Spring Drive U.F.A.” (Spring Drive U.F.A.). The pulse of the latest caliber “9RB2,” boasting an astonishing accuracy of 20 seconds ±per year, the lightweight 37mm bright titanium case that fits comfortably on the wrist, and the beautiful “Juhyo” dial woven with light and shadow seem to reflect his honest and serene personality behind his overwhelming performance.
SLGB003 / Automatic (Spring Drive), bright titanium case & bracelet, case diameter 37.0mm, approx. 72-hour power reserve, water resistance up to 10 ATM. ￥1,518,000
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Great DNA and speed. Avant-garde instruments supporting the challenges of the next generation
Wristwatch ¥1,149,500 / TAG Heuer (LVMH Watch & Jewelry Japan TAG Heuer TEL: 03-5635-7030) Orange Stripe Shirt ¥41,800 / Attachment (Attachment Omotesando Store TEL: 03-6804-5460)
The other is TAG Heuer, who made a striking impression as a member of the Korean national team in the WBC and now plays for the San Francisco Giants, actively performing on the new stage of MLB, with Lee Jung-hoo as its ambassador. His father is Lee Jung-bum, a legendary player who once played for Japan’s Chunichi Dragons and was called ‘Korea’s Ichiro.’ While inheriting great DNA, he is carving out a new chapter in history with his own bat.
Inspired by the grueling motorsport of racing, TAG Heuer’s “Carrera” is an avant-garde instrument that delivers high visibility and precision under extreme tension. The sporty and refined pulse of the in-house caliber “TH20-01” installed in the latest TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph reflects Lee Jung-hoo’s unique playing style, as he races across the field with exceptional bat control and speed. The intricate mechanism peeking through the see-through case back and the deep blue circular satin finish strongly support the young prodigy batter’s challenge.
Overcoming the extreme pressure of the WBC, they now compete on the top stage, attracting the attention of fans worldwide. Supporting each moment of challenge and quietly affirming daily life, these timepieces continue to mark a steady mark on the wrist. Watches chosen by solitary athletes forging their own paths quietly teach us the unwavering intelligence and passion we can embody in our daily lives.
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph/Automatic, stainless steel case & bracelet, case diameter 41mm, approx. 80-hour power reserve, 100m water resistance. ￥1,149,500
