Three-time world champion figure skating champion Nathan Chen wears an Apple Watch

What kind of watches do top celebrities choose? Celebrity Watch Hunting is a series of columns showcasing the best moments of celebrities from around the world. This time, we'll be looking at the watch worn by figure skater Nathan Chen, who boasts a brilliant track record including three consecutive World Championships and three consecutive Grand Prix Final victories!

Nathan Chen is a hugely popular figure skater

　Nathan Chen is the world record holder in men's figure skating. He boasts overwhelming strength, mastering five types of quadruple jumps: the toe loop, salchow, loop, flip, and lutz. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic showing no signs of abating, Chen won the men's singles title at the International Team Trophy held in Osaka in April. Having achieved consecutive victories at the World Championships, he has an image as a strong athlete, so what kind of watch does he wear in his private life?

Apple Watch Series 6 chosen by figure skating world record holder

　Nathan Chen, who frequently posts private photos on Instagram, delights his fans. The watch he wears during his intense training sessions appears to be the 44mm Apple Watch Series 6.

　He seems to be particularly fond of fluoroelastomer straps (a rubber material with the best balance of heat and oil resistance), and he often appears on social media such as Twitter. He has also been seen wearing a Nike sports band with ventilation holes.

　In addition to the high and low heart rate notifications and irregular heart rhythm notifications that are standard on the Series 3 and SE, the Series 6 adds a blood oxygen wellness app and an electrocardiogram app. The wide variety of straps that can be used according to your mood combine practicality and design at a high level, making it a smartwatch loved by professional athletes who incorporate training elements into their daily lives.

　It's well known among fans that Nathan Chen's Apple Watch was a gift from a fan. The fact that he wears it often in official events suggests that he also uses it quite often in his private life.

Nathan Chen probably uses the Apple Watch's world clock function.

　Despite his dynamic acting and mature aura, his true identity is that of a 22-year-old student at the prestigious Yale University (currently on leave as of May 2021 in preparation for the Beijing Olympics). "Even if I fail at sports, there's always another chance, but if I fail at my studies, there's no next chance," Nathan Chen once said in an interview. While tirelessly working hard as an athlete in figure skating, a sport known for its grueling nature, he also devotes himself to his studies.

　One of the reasons he is captivated by fans around the world is not only his stoic dedication to skating, but also his private life, which he posts on social media, such as when he enjoys drives in his beloved Toyota Supra or skateboarding with a smile on his face.