With a star-studded cast, anticipation is building for Imada Mio, who has been chosen to play the heroine of the next NHK morning drama series. Her Instagram, where she posts pictures of her in-between filming and private shots, has attracted the attention of many fans. Among her posts, which are filled with her refreshing smile, we would like to introduce a shot of her wearing a watch.
Text by Yukaco Numamoto
Edited by Takashi Tsuchida
Edited by Takashi Tsuchida
[Article published on January 16, 2025]
Mio Imada, who was appointed as the special ambassador for Mister Donut's 55th anniversary and is extremely busy as the heroine of a morning drama, is curious about her watch.
Unexpected combinations are always eye-catching.
We came across a post on Instagram by the popular Imada Mio wearing what appears to be a 1970s Rado watch (photo below). The photo appears to have been taken in a bistro. Inside the restaurant, she holds her hand to her cheek, revealing the vintage watch on her wrist. The model is striking for its small dial and delicate bracelet. We are truly amazed at this cool choice, considering she is in her early twenties.
Imada Mio made her debut after being scouted in Tenjin, Fukuoka. She attracted attention when she starred in the short film "Kalanchoe Flower," which was highly praised at several film festivals in Japan. She then made a breakthrough appearance in the drama "Boys Over Flowers: Next Season," which aired in 2018. She has since appeared in a number of popular works, including "My Happy Marriage" and "Tokyo Revengers."
Her talent has led to her being selected as the heroine of NHK's morning drama series "Anpan," which will begin airing on March 31, 2025. She has also been appointed as a special ambassador for Mister Donut's 55th anniversary, and it seems she is keeping herself extremely busy.
A glimpse of Imada Mio's true face on social media and her refined wrists
Imada Mio's Instagram posts are mostly behind-the-scenes shots from drama and movie shoots and events, but she also posts images with a private atmosphere that warms the hearts of her fans. The post we've focused on this time is also an image that conveys the atmosphere of Imada Mio's everyday life.
Posted on February 5, 2025. The two grooves from the bracelet to the case, and the semi-circular chamfering at the top and bottom of the case, suggest that this is likely a cocktail watch that Rado once released. Unfortunately, I was unable to identify the model name.
Under the soft lighting, wearing a black top and simple accessories, she wears a small, delicately designed vintage watch that stands out. It is a model known as a cocktail watch. Its brilliance complements her pale skin, creating a natural harmony between a classic atmosphere and a modern style.
A young actress' unexpected choice of vintage and deep aesthetic sense
During this period, Rado had models for women such as the Elf, Jade, and Karaya. These collections were aimed at women who had their feet on the ground and were pioneering a new era.
I'm sure I'm not the only one surprised that the watch chosen by Mio Imada, a popular actress in her twenties who represents the younger generation, was not a current ladies' watch, nor a men's-style mechanical watch, but a vintage watch far older than her own age. I'm sure there are many fans who sympathize with her attitude of cherishing old items, her strength of character in having her own values, and her appreciation of mechanical watches.
Changes in women's styles and styles as seen through cocktail watches
Although there is no clear definition of the term "cocktail watch," it generally refers to a decorative watch made of expensive materials, and is a delicate model designed to look good on a woman's wrist holding a cocktail glass at a party. The strap and case are often decorated with gemstones such as diamonds and rubies, and solid precious metals are often used.
However, these characteristics are characteristic of cocktail watches that were popular during the heyday of Art Deco and the "Great Gatsby" era. The watch that Imada Mio chose appears to be a more practical, hand-wound watch from the 1960s onwards. From the 1960s to the 1970s, the women's liberation movement was on the rise in the United States, and this movement also took hold in many parts of the world, including Japan, France, and Germany.
Imada Mio loves flea markets in Paris, so her collection of vintage watches may continue to grow.
