What kind of watches do top celebrities choose? Celebrity Watch Hunting is a serial column that takes a snapshot of celebrities from around the world and introduces them to you. This time, we'll be introducing the watches chosen from photos of Shinjiro Koizumi and Christel Takigawa, who got married on August 8th!
Shinjiro Koizumi
Since entering politics in 2009, House of Representatives member Shinjiro Koizumi has continued to attract attention not only for his high approval ratings but also for the accessories he wears. Like many Diet members, he has been seen wearing a number of Japanese-made watches, including the Citizen Eco-Drive radio-controlled Attesa and the Seiko Astron. Both are sporty watches with world time functions and black dials that create a bold impression.
The photo we're introducing today was taken in April 2018 and shows Shinjiro Koizumi wearing a watch with a white dial, different from the two previously mentioned. It features a three-eye chronograph with a distinctive crescent-shaped counterweight. This is likely the Seiko Presage SARK013.
Presage is Seiko's automatic mechanical watch series, launched in 1956. For a long time, it was made for domestic enthusiasts, but since 2016, the 60th anniversary of Presage's launch, it has been positioned as a global model that showcases Seiko's technological prowess globally. The Presage SARK013 is a collaboration model with one of Japan's leading enamel artisans, and the dial features enamel with recesses for the subdials and openings for the calendar display, making it a highly difficult piece to manufacture. This model conveys the high precision of Seiko watches and the amazing power of traditional Japanese craftsmanship.
In photographs taken from 2018 onwards, Shinjiro's wrist can often be seen wearing this Presage. Shinjiro Koizumi was born in 1981 in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, as the second son of the prestigious Koizumi family. As Shinjiro, who is said to be a future prime minister, takes a major step forward in his life, the Presage will likely be the watch that marks this milestone.
Seiko
"Presage SARK013"
Christel Takigawa
Next, we would like to introduce the watch worn by TV personality Christel Takigawa (whose real name after marriage is Koizumi Lardo Christel Masami). Since 2002, when she became the main anchor of a news program, Christel has continued to gain popularity for her intelligence and elegance, ever since she became known as the "45-degree angle goddess." Her presentation for Tokyo's bid for the 2013 Olympics, which captivated the world, is unforgettable.
The next photo was taken at a press conference shortly after his return to Japan. He is wearing a simple outfit of black underwear and a white jacket, and is holding a square gold case watch.
This is likely the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Squadra. This is a rare square case series in the history of the Reverso, a classic square watch created in 1931, and was produced around 2006. Christel's model features distinctive Arabic numerals and a striking design with diamonds on the top and bottom of the case. Classic elements such as a white dial and alligator strap bring these together to create an exquisitely elegant piece. Christel has also been noted for her excellent fashion sense. This watch also seems to reveal her unique way of letting her individuality shine, which goes beyond the word "conservative."
Jaeger LeCoultre
"Reverso Squadra"
Shinjiro Koizumi and Christel Takigawa. Both seem to choose watches as a way to express themselves while also adapting to the time, place, and occasion. This also reveals their personalities, who pay attention to the smallest details. I hope that their union will lead to even better times.
