[Interview video] The king of beasts, Takei So, who was forced to buy a watch on the Tunnels show, chose a sports watch that required reliable functionality and lightness.

Masamasa Hirota, editor-in-chief of Chronos Japan, is the host of the radio program "BEST ISHIDA Presents Chronos Japan Tick Tock Talk♪." We present the after-talk video recorded with the eighth guest, So Takei.

I like functional watches and rubber straps.

　"Chronos Japan Edition Tick Tock Talk♪" began airing on TOKYO FM on July 1, 2023. This program will feature an after-talk with guests after the recording!

　Our guest this time is Takei So, a man who calls himself the "King of the Beasts" and is intelligent, calm, and has the physical strength of a gorilla. He started out in the entertainment industry as a scamp, and while he overcame many hardships, he slowly climbed the ladder to become a celebrity who is now in high demand as a guest commentator on sports programs and on news shows.

　Self-proclaimed "King of the Beasts," athletic talent Takei So made his debut in the entertainment industry wearing a tank top and shorts. Though he retains a down-to-earth spirit, even at age 50, he devotes every day to building a physique that rivals those in their 20s. His watch selection is simple: functionality and a lightweight design that doesn't get in the way of his training. It makes sense that he prefers rubber straps, as they're comfortable and don't get in the way of his workouts.

Video Table of Contents

00:00 Opening
00:15 Introduction of Takei So
00:37 I was "forced" to buy the Hublot "Unico King Power GMT" on the Tunnels show
02:45 Cartier Santos 100 purchased at an overseas airport
03:52 Why Takei So chose a black watch when he first started buying watches
05:03 What Takei So pays attention to when choosing a watch
06:43 Tough Rolex "Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona" & "Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master II"
07:12 The watch that Takei So is currently interested in is the Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II
08:25 Why did Takei So end up with Rolex?
09:36 Editor-in-Chief Hirota recommends the watch to Takei So ① G-SHOCK "MRG-B5000B"
12:37 Editor-in-Chief Hirota recommends the following watch to Takei So: Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatic
14:05 Takei So's future watch choices
14:57 Editor-in-Chief Hirota was impressed! Takei So's careful handling of watches
17: 23 ending

BEST ISHIDA Presents Kronos Japan Edition Tick Tock Talk♪ Program Details

　This program features Masamasa Hirota, editor-in-chief of the watch magazine Chronos Japan, engaging in deep and passionate discussions with guests about watches. Through stories about their encounters with watches and their favorite watches, the program unravels the personalities and life stories of the guests.

　The latest episode of the program can be viewed via the radiko link below.

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