my 1ST choice / Kyoko Uchida

2019.02.22
What are your memories of when you first encountered a watch or piece of jewelry that you were fond of, or the first piece you bought?
We will introduce the stories of women who are active in a variety of fields.

Kyoko Uchida

Born in Düsseldorf, Germany in 1976. Grew up in Chicago, USA, and Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. Joined Fuji Television in 1999. After working as an announcer for various programs, she left the company in 2006 and got married. Currently, while raising two children, she is expanding her range of activities, including television, radio, magazine serials, and writing.

 Kyoko Uchida, a former announcer for Fuji TV, is currently enjoying raising two boys while working on television and radio, and cherishing a work-life balance. "I want to see the smiles of many children," she says, and she reads to children in disaster-stricken areas and hospitalized children. She says she "doesn't have time to go shopping," but she buys a watch "at a rate of one every 10 years."
 First, he bought a Cartier Pasha de Cartier with his first bonus. Since his job required him to move around outdoors a lot, he chose a watch with a "large dial and a sturdy design." Then, when he turned 30 and went to Cartier to choose a gift for his engagement, "I came across the La Donna de Cartier. I decided on it immediately as a way of saying 'Congratulations on your marriage!'" The shape is a modified tonneau shape, and the bracelet looks like it's made of woven metal. It's a unique design that you won't forget once you see it.
 When he turned 40, he bought a gold Cartier Hypnose watch because he was "attracted by its unusual spiral design." The oval-shaped face has a unique double design with a stepped design. It is an elegant and modern watch with diamonds set on the bezel.
"Looking back, the watches I choose have changed depending on the situation I'm in. In my 20s, I chose something that made me think, 'I'm going to work hard from now on,' in my 30s, I chose something with a presence like jewelry, and in my 40s, I chose something feminine and elegant. I'm already looking forward to seeing what kind of watch I'll choose when I turn 50."
  Uchida is known for her simple yet sharp fashion sense. She is looking forward to receiving her custom tennis bracelet. "A few years ago, I met a foreign friend at the pool and she was wearing just a tennis bracelet with her swimsuit. It looked so cool. I'm looking forward to wearing a tennis bracelet with my casual T-shirt and jeans look."

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