The watch worn by former gymnast Kohei Uchimura, known as a "legend in the gymnastics world," is a Hublot.

Celebrity Watch Hunting is a series of columns showcasing the watches worn by celebrities around the world. This time, we focus on the watch worn by Kohei Uchimura, who won the men's individual all-around gold medal at the Olympics for the second consecutive year and was appointed as the training coach for the Japan Gymnastics Association in May 2023.

Kohei Uchimura wins the men's individual all-around Olympic gold medal for the second consecutive year

　Kohei Uchimura achieved a world record six consecutive victories in the individual all-around at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, winning a total of 21 medals, and also won the NHK Trophy individual all-around for 10 consecutive years and the All-Japan Championships individual all-around for 10 consecutive years. Uchimura, who received worldwide acclaim for these achievements, held his retirement press conference in Tokyo on January 14, 2022, about a year and a half has passed since then. Even after his retirement, Uchimura's name is likely to come to mind for many people when they think of gymnasts.

　Uchimura won eight consecutive world championships between the 2009 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships and the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics. He also holds the record of 40 consecutive wins in the individual all-around competition both at home and abroad, spanning a nine-year period from the 2008 All Japan Championships to the 2017 NHK Trophy.

　She started gymnastics at the age of three and has become a gymnast who can perform all events with precision. She is particularly known for her landings and aerial posture, and is known for the high level of precision of her techniques.

　On the other hand, Uchimura is a picky eater who hates vegetables, and eats almost exclusively meat and rice. He also has a surprising side to him: his favorite foods are chocolate and bananas. Uchimura is an avid reader of "Gamba! Fly High," a gymnastics manga written by Shinji Morisue, and has set the "fun gymnastics" that appear in the manga as his own performance goal. This goal will remain unchanged even after his retirement, and he plans to take over as a coach.

Kohei Uchimura's favorite watch is the Hublot Classic Fusion Black Magic.

　Kohei Uchimura's favorite watch is the Hublot Classic Fusion Black Magic. While many people associate Hublot with the Big Bang, the Classic Fusion series is a flagship collection that reinterprets the design of the Classic, which was released in 1980. This model combines polished and satin-finished black ceramic with a black rubber strap. The case is thin, giving it an intellectual feel that would be suitable for business situations. Made of black ceramic, it is also lightweight and comfortable to wear.

　The reason Uchimura chose this watch for his retirement press conference may also be due to its comfortable fit. Judging from the balance of the dial, the watch that gently rests on the wrist that has supported him through it all is the largest model in the series, with a diameter of 45mm.

　The watch is equipped with the automatic caliber HUB1112 movement, which has a power reserve of approximately 42 hours. The bezel features Classic Fusion's iconic six H-shaped titanium screws. The dial is a matte black dial that blends in with the bezel, and the anti-reflective sapphire crystal provides a clear design with high visibility.

Kohei Uchimura, known as the "legend of gymnastics"

Kohei Uchimura, known as a "legend in the gymnastics world," plans to continue to be deeply involved in the world of Japanese gymnastics. His spectacular and precise moves, based on the motto of "fun gymnastics," not only captivate the audience, but also convey the enjoyment of the performers. It will be exciting to see how the younger generation absorbs this identity and how the Japanese team will grow in the future. He is also actively involved outside of competition, giving classes to elementary school students learning gymnastics and appearing at events, so we may see Uchimura continue to be involved in the world of gymnastics.