The watch that Utchan Nanchan's Nanbara Kiyotaka wears is Cartier

Celebrity Watch Hunting is a serial column that takes a snapshot of what kind of watches the world's celebrities are wearing. This time, we focus on the watch favored by Nanbara Kiyotaka, a member of the comedy duo Ucchan Nanchan who also appears on variety shows, is a sportscaster, and is active as a reporter.

Kiyotaka Nanbara is known to be a fan of baseball, pro wrestling, and watches.

　Nanbara Kiyotaka is from Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture. After graduating from Takamatsu Daiichi High School, he studied at the Yokohama Broadcasting and Film College (now Japan Institute of the Moving Image) as a member of the 9th class of the Drama Department. In 1985, he formed a comedy duo with his classmate Uchimura Teruyoshi during a manzai class. Since then, he has appeared on variety shows, worked as a sportscaster, and even worked as a reporter.

　The photo we will introduce today was taken on August 17, 2004, while watching a softball game at the Athens Olympics. Nanbara Kiyotaka is seen chatting happily with Kenji Suga, Sanma Akashiya, Masaharu Fukuyama, Michiyo Shibata, and others. At the time, Nanbara Kiyotaka was participating in the Athens Olympics as a special reporter for TV Asahi, and was also a member of the Tokyo Sports Press Club.

　Nanbara Kiyotaka is known as one of the biggest pro wrestling fans in the entertainment industry, and has even appeared as a contestant on the pro wrestling episode of the quiz show "Cult Q." He seems to be the type of person who pursues things that interest him, and he also has a deep knowledge of rakugo and kyogen.

　He is also known to be a watch lover, and recently introduced Oriental Radio's Atsuhiko Nakata saw the Tag Heuer Monaco worn by Kiyotaka Minamihara and chose the same watch. His collection also includes a Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time and a Hublot Big Bang chronograph model.

Nanbara Kiyotaka's favorite watch is the Cartier Roadster.

　When the photo was taken, Kiyotaka Nanbara was apparently wearing a Cartier Roadster. The Roadster is a sporty watch that was released in 2002. When it was first released, it was only available in men's sizes, but boys' sizes and ladies' models were also released, and even after production ended around 2007, it remains a popular model on the second-hand market. Its chic design was inspired by 1950s auto racing.

　What is noteworthy about the model worn by Kiyotaka Nanbara is that the hour and minute indices are alternately colored. This color-coded design ensures high visibility without confusion. The red accent color is effective against the black dial.

　Another feature of the Roadster is that the bracelet can be changed with one touch without using any tools, allowing you to change the bracelet and strap to suit your mood. This is a practical feature, especially when traveling and you don't want to carry multiple watches.

　Nanbara Kiyotaka, who loves a variety of sports, often chooses watches with a sporty feel. This photo was taken when he was in Athens as a journalist covering the Olympics, so perhaps he chose the Cartier Roadster, which combines a sporty feel with an intellectual vibe. This was shortly after the Roadster was released, so it may have even come up in conversation with Sanma Akashiya and Masaharu Fukuyama, both of whom are known to be watch enthusiasts.