Check out the Rolex worn by Elon Musk, the star of the 6.4 trillion yen Twitter acquisition!

Celebrity Watch Hunting is a series of columns that takes a snapshot of what kind of watches celebrities around the world are wearing. This time, we will be looking at the Rolex worn by Elon Musk, who is currently in the spotlight for his Twitter acquisition.

Elon Musk almost never wears a watch, so we're curious to see what watch he chooses.

　Elon Musk is a renowned American businessman. He is a businessman, engineer, investor, and many other people, making him the world's richest person. What kind of watch does Elon Musk, the world's richest man who has launched one amazing business after another, wear?

　Elon Musk has rarely been seen wearing a watch recently. Whether it was his summer casual style or his Met Gala dress, he was rarely seen wearing a watch. With an estimated net worth of $3020 billion, he likely has access to any watch he wants. Incidentally, he is also the first person in the world to surpass $3000 billion in net worth.

　His down-to-earth personality is also appealing, and he once tweeted that when he visited Japan he enjoyed ramen at Ramen Jiro in Shinjuku's Kabukicho district. When asked by the press afterwards, he replied, "They served me ramen in a really big bowl, and it was delicious. I put money into the machine, and I think it was about 700 yen. I also had an Asahi beer, and it was really fun!"

　Although he sometimes makes careless remarks (and what's more, his comments affect stock prices), his constant interest in new things is sure to appeal to both men and women. When you hear about his plans to go to Mars and his business plans for the robotics industry, you can't help but feel that an innovative future awaits.

　In 1999, Elon Musk launched X.com as a business that would change the way online payments work. This later became PayPal, dramatically simplifying the now commonplace online payments. In 2002, the auction company eBay was acquired for $15 billion, and the funds were used to launch SpaceX, a space development company. The following year, in 2003, he founded Tesla, a manufacturer and seller of electric cars.

Elon Musk's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust

　Looking at a photo of Elon Musk taken in Los Angeles on March 19, 2004, he was seen wearing a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust.

　Judging from the design of the bracelet, indexes, and bezel, the watch worn appears to be an Oyster Perpetual Datejust Ref. 16200. This model was produced from around 1988 to 2006 and is made entirely of stainless steel. The movement used in this watch is the Caliber 3135, which has since been used in various models, including the Oyster Perpetual Submariner, Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller, and Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master. This movement is a significant improvement over the Caliber 3035, with the single-bridge balance cock replaced by a twin-bridge balance cock, allowing for 0.01mm adjustment. This allows for a highly acclaimed movement that, with regular maintenance, can maintain its accuracy and functionality for years to come. The crystal has also been upgraded to sapphire crystal, and its 100m water resistance has been improved compared to the previous model.

　Considering that Elon Musk is an engineer, it makes sense that he chose a Rolex as a watch that combines design, practicality, and durability. In addition to his various businesses, he has also founded a solar power generation company called "Solar City" and is planning to "migrate humans to Mars" by reducing carbon dioxide emissions. It may not be too long before we see Elon Musk's ambitious dream come true.