Why has Gori from Garage Sale been using the Breitling Navitimer for so many years?

"Celebrity Watch Hunting" focuses on the watches favored by celebrities from various genres. This time, Gori from Garage Sale, who appeared on NHK's "Churasan Fan Meeting," focuses on the Breitling Navitimer, which he uses privately.

Celebrating the re-broadcast of "Churasan"! Sharing memories from that time at the "Churasan Fan Meeting"

　On June 30, 2024, in conjunction with the re-broadcast of the NHK drama "Churasan," a fan meeting was broadcast nationwide. "Churasan" is a NHK morning drama that aired in the first half of fiscal year 2001. Ryoko Kuninaka, who played the protagonist, was selected for the role from an audition with 2000 participants. The series also stars actors such as Takayuki Yamada and Miho Kanno, and was a hit enough to be made into a series, unusual for a morning drama. Gori plays the protagonist's older brother. At the fan meeting, held 23 years after the show ended, Gori was seen wearing a Breitling Navitimer with a black dial.

Gori's favorite Breitling Navitimer

　Outside of this program, Gori has been seen frequently wearing the Navitimer in his private life on social media and YouTube. He wears it not only on location but also in more private shots. There's no doubt that it's one of his favorite watches. The Navitimer's iconic bracelet is comfortable in summer weather. If you watch any of the driving videos posted on Gori's official YouTube channel, you'll see that this watch really stands out. It's not ostentatious at all, but has a refreshing presence.

　Gori of Garage Sale is a comedian from Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture, who rose to fame after being selected as a regular on the TV show "Waratte Iitomo!" and is affiliated with Yoshimoto Kogyo. In 2009, he directed and wrote the feature film "Furimun of the Southern Island," which was shown at the Okinawa International Movie Festival. He is also known as an actor active in a wide range of films and TV dramas, and in 2018 he directed "Senkotsu," a film about Okinawa's unique funeral culture that was released nationwide under his real name, Teruya Toshiyuki. This film was invited to the Out of Competition section of the Moscow International Film Festival and won the Directors Guild of Japan Newcomer Award in 2019, chosen by filmmakers.

　In recent years, he has mainly been active on television variety shows such as his own show "Gori Muchuu," "Poka Poka," and "Garage Sale Gori's Okinawa Fuchi Aruki." He has also expanded his horizons by writing newspaper columns, appearing in TV dramas, and working as a film director. He also displays his talents in breakdancing and singing on variety shows, gaining popularity among a wide range of people.

His favorite watch is the Breitling Navitimer Ref. A23322

　Gori's beloved Breitling Navitimer Ref. A23322 is an archive model that was on sale from 2003 to around 2010. Inspired by the original 1960s model, the watch is peppered with vintage touches, such as wide baton-shaped hour and minute hands and a large bezel. The rotating slide rule is accented with red, and the Breitling Wings & Anchor logo is a distinctive feature.

　This watch is equipped with the Cal. Caliber 23 movement. It has a power reserve of approximately 48 hours and is a COSC-certified chronometer. The distinctive bracelet, made up of seven links, is called the Navitimer bracelet and is characterized by its wide range of movement and comfortable fit. Note that the links are cut at an angle. Each link creates a comfortable fit that clings to the wrist.

The Navitimer Ref. A23322 is a model that is no longer on sale. Looking back at Gori's Instagram account, we can see that he is wearing it in his first post. This suggests that he has been wearing it for quite some time. It is undoubtedly a favorite. One piece of information that cannot be overlooked is that the reason he loves this watch is that it was a birthday gift from his wife. Knowing that Gori admires the movie "Top Gun," his wife chose it for him. "When I wear it, I feel like a pilot," he said. It has already been confirmed that he wore it on a variety show in 2011, so it must have been a favorite for at least 13 years.