[Video Interview] Kenkoba, the comedian with the greatest watch knowledge, reveals his eccentric watch collection, even bringing Dr. Hirota to tears of joy!

Kronos Japan Editor-in-Chief Masamasa Hirota is the host of the radio show "BEST ISHIDA Presents Kronos Japan Tick Tock Talk♪." We present the after-talk video recorded with the ninth guest, Kendo Kobayashi.

I can only talk about watches with Cookie, so if anyone loves watches, would you like to join Yoshimoto?

　"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 Kenkoba (Kendo Kobayashi), a man with one of the most diverse hobbies in the comedian world, and a revered mentor in vintage watch collecting, known as Cookie the Wild Bomb. Kenkoba, who is so in demand that he appears on TV every day, is a serious hobbyist with a deep knowledge of 70s cars and watches.

　Kendo Kobayashi is known as one of the biggest watch lovers among comedians, and as rumored, he brought along some amazing pieces to the recording, including a square-cased Vacheron Constantin "222" and a Lord Elgin "Iron Mask" that would amaze any watch enthusiast.

Video Table of Contents

00:00 Opening
00:15 Kendo Kobayashi introduction
00:39 The first luxury watch I bought was a Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II
02:02 The unexpected square case of the Vacheron Constantin "222"
03:53 Kenkoba's Royal Oak story
05:30 Lord Elgin "Iron Mask" with a 1970s-style design
06:16 What are Kendo Kobayashi's criteria for choosing a watch?
06:44 Editor-in-Chief Hirota recommends the following watch to Kendo Kobayashi: Zenith Chronomaster Revival Shadow
07:18 Why does Kenkoba love 70s design?
08:47 Editor-in-Chief Hirota recommends the following watch to Kendo Kobayashi: Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Master Chronometer
10:05 Kendo Kobayashi's next watch　
12: 14 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.

https://radiko.jp

Program website:https://audee.jp/program/show/300005808
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