My watch. Florist Yasutaka Ochi and the Grand Seiko Elegance Collection SBGM221

Some people wear their favorite watches regardless of whether they are men's or women's, while others use them as tools. It could be said that watches are now being enjoyed more freely. Florist Yasutaka Ochi talks about a watch he loves.

photo: Shu Yamamoto / text: Nico Araki

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The one thing that shaped me

I look at astrology on a daily basis, and the stars are closely related to "time." That's why I'm conscious of the existence of "time" in my creative work, and I feel like I'm outputting my work while traveling back and forth between the past and the present. Naturally, I've also had the habit of wearing a watch.

I've always loved digital watches, but in 2023 I had a new encounter. I was in charge of the flower garden installation at the event "Grand Seiko Fruit and Flower Japanese Sweets Shop Toki" held at Stand By in Harajuku, and it was there that I came across the SBGM221.

In this way, the things I need always come together naturally. I always wear it except when I'm working with clay. It's very important to feel the second hand ticking on my skin.

Grand Seiko Elegance Collection SBGM221
Grand Seiko Elegance Collection SBGM221
Designer Nobuhiro Kosugi created this classic look. The subtle blue 24-hour hand adds a pop of color. "I generally prefer silver accessories. I like the soft feel of the cream-colored dial and small size."

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