Check out the Rolex worn by singer Tegoshi Yuya, who actively appears on variety shows and does charity work!

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 Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona watch worn by Yuya Tegoshi, a former member of the idol group NEWS.

Tegoshi Yuya's goal is to become an artist who can perform on the world stage

　Tegoshi Yuya joined Johnny & Associates at the age of 15 and became a member of the idol group NEWS. After leaving the agency in 2020, he announced that he would focus on planning and managing his YouTube channel, which has 141 million subscribers, and on Twitter as his source of information for his activities, and is currently working as a freelancer. This time, we will be taking a look at his favorite watch.

　The video above is believed to have been filmed during a visit to the Thailand-Japan Iconic Music Festival 2022, held in Bangkok, Thailand in October 2022. The event was a music festival commemorating the 135th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Thailand, and featured many artists from both countries. Shigeru Matsuzaki also appeared at the event, making this collaborative video a reality.

　After leaving the agency, Tegoshi Yuya has declared his determination to work hard as an artist who can be active overseas, and fans are showing their support and sympathy for him.

He is also actively involved in charity work.

　In August 2018, he volunteered in the Western Japan Floods disaster area of ​​Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, where he helped with disaster recovery efforts, such as clearing mud from under the floors of houses. He is also a supporter of a project that provides lunch box support to single-parent families.

　As his departure from Johnny's Entertainment coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic, he appeared as a surprise guest at a futsal class for junior and senior high school students who were unable to participate in club activities due to the pandemic, and participated in a match. He also organized the "Tegoshi Yuya Online Coming-of-Age Ceremony" for new adults who were unable to celebrate their coming-of-age ceremonies. These were all planned by him himself, and one consistent quality throughout his various activities is that he is always thinking about "what he can do." In particular, his efforts to send proceeds to disaster-stricken areas, such as surprise performances of his singing talents at events and posting videos of him singing the earthquake recovery support song "Hana wa Saku," have surely captured the hearts of his fans.

Yuya Tegoshi is wearing a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona.

　In a video posted around December 2022, Tegoshi Yuya can be seen wearing what appears to be a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona on his wrist. Judging from the Oysterflex strap and the black lacquer on the dial, it is believed to be the 116500 series.

A character that rivals the distinctive gold Daytona

Among the Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona models, he has chosen the gold-colored, rare diamond-paved model. Tegoshi Yuya used to have blonde hair, but now has pink undertones. He says the reason is "so it doesn't get overshadowed by the costumes," suggesting he is always thinking about how he looks on stage. He is likely conscious of how he looks when wearing a watch. September 2023 will mark 20 years of onstage activity. With his long career, he likely has a good sense of overall balance. This watch will likely stand out against any outfit.

　Judging from the video of Yuya Tegoshi wearing the watch, many people may have wondered why the Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona doesn't look particularly flashy. This gorgeous model, finished with a black lacquer base, is the Ref. 116588 TBR, which was announced at Baselworld in 2019. Another known fan of this model is NBA basketball player LeBron James.

　Overseas, it is believed that the tiger's eye has the power to see the true nature of things and seize success. The gemstone tiger's eye was also considered a sacred stone that brings good luck in ancient Egypt, and it is said that tiger's eye was set in the eyes of statues of gods to represent great vision.

　The yellow gold Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona features a black dial and an 18ct yellow gold tachymeter bezel.Considering the Daytona's history, it's easy to see when worn. This model features the Chromalight display, introduced in 2008, which makes the hour markers and other indicators glow blue in the dark.

　It is equipped with the in-house caliber 4130. After its introduction as a fully in-house chronograph movement in 2000, the material of the balance spring was changed from Parachrom to Blue Parachrom in 2007, and it has been continuously improved. This has made it less susceptible to external magnetic fields and more resistant to shocks and temperature changes. The durability of Rolex watches is well known to many, but it seems that their commitment to striving for even greater heights will continue in the future.

A person with a flashy appearance and a kind heart that cares for his parents.

　Tegoshi Yuya grew up in a single-parent household and is known for his filial piety. At the age of 22, he gave his mother, who loves marine sports, a house located just one minute from the sea as a gift. Tegoshi, who continues to do charity work and keeps his word, chooses watches that are just as flashy as they are in appearance, but perhaps he chose a Rolex that is not just flashy but also practical.