Tissot Heritage Banana
The "Banana Watch" was born in 1916 at the request of the Romanov dynasty. Commissioned by the Romanov dynasty, the watch is a classic Art Nouveau design with deformed Arabic numerals indexes and spade hands that are at once classic and lively. The rectangular case holds this seemingly flamboyant dial together. The curved shape of the case follows the wrist, giving rise to the name "banana watch" and creating a unique fit. The four watches shown in the photo were coordinated this time. The leather strap type (each ¥50,000+tax) and the Milanese bracelet type (each ¥55,000+tax) were released in November. Quartz movement / 3 ATM water resistance / Case size: H49 x W27 mm
Style 01Tatenori Kono / SHIPS
Mr. Kono's style consisted of a jacket by Marcel Lassens, knitwear by John Smedley, slacks by Bernard Xanth, and leather shoes by Eden Milano. The "Banana Watch" has a white dial and a Milanese bracelet.
SHIPS" offers a wide selection of casual wear as well as dress wear. Mr. Takenori Kono is in charge of suits and other dress wear there. During our interview, he recalled, "When I was little, if there was something I wanted, I had to present it to my father as to why I wanted it before he would buy it for me." This led him to "explore the background of items when looking at clothes. Coordinating not only the appearance but also the background and the contents of the clothes is a nice way to relax.
Do you usually wear an analog watch?
Kono: Yes, that's right. Basically, I am in charge of dress, so I have many opportunities to wear a suit. So naturally I need to wear a watch. I wear an analog watch not only on workdays but also on my days off.
Kono-san, why do you bother to wear a wristwatch when many people these days use their smartphones as a watch?
Kono: I simply like watches and honestly have a strong desire to "wear" them. Of course, I wear it to tell the time, but I also wear it as an accessory. I think men wear accessories and other adornments less often than women. But that doesn't mean I don't want to wear a modern watch, such as a smartwatch.
Why is that?
Kono: When we think of something that can be used for decades to come, I think analog watches like this will remain better than smartwatches. Also, by maintaining them properly, they can last for a long time. This kind of taste really tickles men's fancy. It's like cherishing one thing for a long time and making it one's own. It is also good to pass on something you love to your children.
Kono-san, what kind of watches do you like?
Kono: I like watches with two hands and thin cases, which are so-called dress watches. I also like to keep the design as simple as possible.
I think the "Banana Watch" will be a good fit for those tastes.
Kono: Yes, I do. Ideally, I would like a watch with only hands and numbers, so the "Banana Watch" is close to my taste. I think it is on the thicker side, but the case is curved to follow the shape of the wrist, so I thought it was clever that it didn't feel that thick. The combination of this curve and the Milanese bracelet makes for a very good fit. The fact that the cuff does not get caught on the watch when wearing long-sleeved clothes is also very attractive.
What did you have in mind when you coordinated today?
Kono: The color scheme of the watch is monotone, so I matched it with my clothes. Also, the watch itself has a soft atmosphere, so I wanted to create a somewhat relaxed mood in the coordination, rather than a crisp, tied-up look.
Normally, a double jacket like this might be considered stiff. However, the soft flannel-like material and wool pants also have a soft texture and the drape created by the wide silhouette are utilized to coordinate without being overbearing.
PROFILE
Born in 1991 and raised in Yokohama, she joined Ships in 2015 and worked on the casual sales floor before being assigned to the dress department.
