Takeru Toyoshima, Stylist - What we want in a watch . ~

Seiko Prospex Fieldmaster LOWERCASE Special Edition

Takeru TOYOSHIMA, Stylist - What we look for in a wristwatch . ~Takeru Toyoshima, Stylist

If you just want to check the time, a smartphone is enough. What is the role of the wristwatch in this day and age? We asked Takeshi Toyoshima, a stylist active in numerous men's fashion magazines, about his own values regarding watches, how he chooses a modern watch, and his impressions of the Seiko Prospex Fieldmaster, produced by LOWERCASE. We also asked him about his impressions of the Seiko Prospex "Fieldmaster," which was produced by LOWERASE.

Photo_Yoshio Kato
Text_Issey Enomoto
Edit_Ryo Muramatsu

An essential styling accent.

. First of all, could you tell us about your "view of watches"?

Takeru Toshima / Stylist

. Born in 1983. After studying under Hiroyuki Kai, he became independent in 2009. He has worked mainly for men's fashion magazines, as well as in catalogs and advertisements.

ToshimaI consider a wristwatch as a fashion item. In other words, looks are vital. I consider it to be an especially important item during the summer months when the hands stand out. It is indispensable as a styling accent.

What kind of watches do you often wear yourself?

Toshima. Personally, I like casual watches with simple designs. I have several watches with different band materials and case sizes, and change them according to my outfit and mood.

Tough yet urban. A design with an excellent sense of balance.

. What are your first impressions of the Seiko Prospex Fieldmaster, which was produced by LOWERCASE?

Seiko Prospex Fieldmaster LOWERCASE Special Edition

Common specifications: solar charging function / reinforced plastic outer case protector / plastic case (partly aluminum) / silicon strap / 20 ATM water resistance Left: SBEP005 ¥30,000+TAX, Middle: SBEP001 ¥28,000+TAX, Right: SBEP003 1TP9 T30,000+TAX

Toshima. Overall, it is simple, but with a moderately voluminous case, it has a strong presence. And while it has an outdoorsy toughness, it also has an urban and sophisticated atmosphere. . I think this watch has been designed with such an excellent sense of balance. . It seems to be able to match a wide range of styling from casual style to jacket style.

How does it feel to actually put it on your hand?

Toshima. It looks voluminous, but when you actually hold it in your hand, it is unexpectedly light. Above all, the silicon band has a nice texture. The surface is smooth and pleasant to the touch, and I can sense the high quality of the product as a whole.

How about functionality?

ToshimaThe digital display dial is highly legible and very easy to read. The watch is water resistant to 20 atmospheres, which is ideal for summer leisure activities, and solar-powered, which means that the batteries do not need to be replaced on a regular basis.

From beautiful to casual . Mr. Toshima offers three styling suggestions.

The inline model of the Seiko Prospex Fieldmaster LOWERCASE Special Edition is available in three color variations based on matte black, each with a slightly different look. We asked Mr. Toshima to recommend a styling style that makes the most of the unique characteristics of each color.

business casual (fashion style)

The calm gold color makes a subtle statement.

. "This business casual style is a brown wool set-up with a striped shirt and canvas sneakers on the feet. The watch is a model (SBEP005) with gold buttons and buckle. Even though it is gold, it does not have a glittering look, but rather a subdued texture with an austere sheen, which adds a moderate sense of luxury to my hand.

De bonfacouture] jacket ¥100,000+TAX, pants ¥48,000+TAX, [S.W.C] sneakers ¥13,000+TAX (all at Ships Shibuya), [Kazuki Nagayama] shirt ¥31,000+TAX (Incidents) , backpack ¥33,000+TAX (Itch)

off style

The chic color scheme tightens the outfit.

." "This is the street style of the 1990s, which is also a recent trend. Polo shirts and track pants are oversized, and I paired them with court-style sneakers that symbolize that era. The watch is a model (SBEP001) with silver buttons and buckle. It gives a chic atmosphere from the wrist and tightens up the entire coordination.

KAIKO] hair band ¥3, 500+TAX (STUDIO FABWORK), [ICH] neck pouch ¥9,000+TAX (ICH), [ZDA] sneakers ¥23,800 (EYE FOUND)

leisure style

The color scheme adds a playful touch.

. styled in the image of summer leisure activities such as festivals and camping. The key point is to match a vest bag that allows you to stay empty-handed based on the easygoing shorts style. . The wristwatch is a model (SBEP003) with blue and red coloring. The sporty and playful color scheme, reminiscent of an active scene, will look great in the city as well as in the outdoors.

Vinyl Archive x Porter] vest ¥33,000+TAX (B-Ji YOSHIDA), [O -] T-shirt ¥12,000+TAX (Overriver), [BEAMS x Gramichi] all condition shorts ¥9,000+TAX (BEAMS Harajuku), < Last Heavy] cap ¥8,300+TAX (Ships Shibuya), [Oakley] sunglasses ¥16,000+TAX (Mirari Japan Oakley), [Almo] tote bag ¥18,000+TAX (Almo), [Keen] sneakers ¥12,800 +TAX (Keen Japan)

Seiko Watch Corporation Customer Service Center

Phone: 0120-061-012 (9:30 - 17:30 *except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays)
Seiko Prospex Fieldmaster LOWERCASE Special Edition Official Site

Ships Shibuya
Phone: 03-3496-0481

incidence
Phone: 03-6407-9327

itch
Phone: 03-5778-4727

WISM Shibuya
Phone: 03-6418-5034

diptrix
Phone: 03-3409-0089

rotol
Phone: 03-5787-8205

Studio Fab Work
Phone: 03-6438-9575

iFound
Phone: 03-6434-7418

B-Jirushi YOSHIDA
Phone: 03-5428-5951

Overriver
Phone: 03-6434-9494

BEAMS Harajuku
Phone: 03-3470-3947

Mirari Japan Oakley
Phone: 0120-009-146

ALMO
Phone: 03-3464-1770

Keene Japan
Phone: 03-6416-4808