My watch. Model Shen and the Rolex Day-Date Ref. 18238

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 being enjoyed more freely these days. Model Shen talks about a watch that she loves.

photo: Jun Nakagawa / text: Minori Okajima

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The minimalist onyx record I searched for and found

My first introduction to Rolex was purely out of curiosity. I was shopping at a department store when I happened to notice a Submariner and decided to buy it. It's just a watch, but it's still a watch. When I actually wear it, it gives me confidence and makes me look cooler; it's a magical item.

The Day-Date with its striking onyx dial is the ideal model I've been pursuing for many years. I'm always looking at unusual and humorous watches on social media, and the moment I saw this one, I was instantly in "I'm gonna buy it!" mode.

I asked a dealer I met through a friend to help me find this watch, and six months later, I finally found it. It has a minimalist design without indexes and an elegant black and yellow gold color combination.

Rolex Day-Date Ref. 18238
Rolex Day-Date Ref. 18238
This classic design features two small windows with the date and the day of the week spelled out in full. "It's also unique in that it uses natural stones other than onyx, such as turquoise and blue aventurine, on the dial. These are rare because they're not widely available!"

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