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The priceless value of Watches, brought to you by Masayuki Nakai
I enjoy connecting the refined Japanese market to collectors around the world.
Masayuki has felt a gravitational pull towards watches for decades. In his late teens, he started working at a watch store in his native Japan. One day, a customer brought in a used Breitling Montbrillant to sell. Though the dial was severely damaged, something about it instantly intrigued Masayuki. He knew it belonged on his wrist, so he purchased it on the spot. Studying the fascinating features of this Breitling classic - including a chronograph, a tachymeter, and even a slide rule - ignited his lifelong passion for timepieces. He eventually started sharing his knowledge via YouTube videos, gathering a loyal following that loves hearing the latest horology intel as much as he loves speaking about it. Today, Masayuki’s knowledge reaches far and wide, ticking with the wisdom of countless hours. He specialises in watches from the 1990s and 2000s. Find Masayuki thoughtfully curated auctions, from Japan to the world, in Catawiki’s Watches category. Featuring an eclectic range of elite to everyday pieces, Masayuki exemplifies how true passion exceeds monetary value. His personal favourite watch will always be the Zenith Captain he received as an engagement gift from his then-fiancé. They’ve been happily married for nearly 15 years now, and the Zenith comes out on special occasions.
Masayuki has felt a gravitational pull towards watches for decades. In his late teens, he started working at a watch store in his native Japan. One day, a customer brought in a used Breitling Montbrillant to sell. Though the dial was severely damaged, something about it instantly intrigued Masayuki. He knew it belonged on his wrist, so he purchased it on the spot. Studying the fascinating features of this Breitling classic - including a chronograph, a tachymeter, and even a slide rule - ignited his lifelong passion for timepieces. He eventually started sharing his knowledge via YouTube videos, gathering a loyal following that loves hearing the latest horology intel as much as he loves speaking about it. Today, Masayuki’s knowledge reaches far and wide, ticking with the wisdom of countless hours. He specialises in watches from the 1990s and 2000s. Find Masayuki thoughtfully curated auctions, from Japan to the world, in Catawiki’s Watches category. Featuring an eclectic range of elite to everyday pieces, Masayuki exemplifies how true passion exceeds monetary value. His personal favourite watch will always be the Zenith Captain he received as an engagement gift from his then-fiancé. They’ve been happily married for nearly 15 years now, and the Zenith comes out on special occasions.
- 16+ years of experience buying and selling watches
- Specialises in watches from 1990s and 2000s
- Owns a popular YouTube channel and watch store
- Speaks Japanese and English
Masayuki has felt a gravitational pull towards watches for decades. In his late teens, he started working at a watch store in his native Japan. One day, a customer brought in a used Breitling Montbrillant to sell. Though the dial was severely damaged, something about it instantly intrigued Masayuki. He knew it belonged on his wrist, so he purchased it on the spot. Studying the fascinating features of this Breitling classic - including a chronograph, a tachymeter, and even a slide rule - ignited his lifelong passion for timepieces. He eventually started sharing his knowledge via YouTube videos, gathering a loyal following that loves hearing the latest horology intel as much as he loves speaking about it. Today, Masayuki’s knowledge reaches far and wide, ticking with the wisdom of countless hours. He specialises in watches from the 1990s and 2000s. Find Masayuki thoughtfully curated auctions, from Japan to the world, in Catawiki’s Watches category. Featuring an eclectic range of elite to everyday pieces, Masayuki exemplifies how true passion exceeds monetary value. His personal favourite watch will always be the Zenith Captain he received as an engagement gift from his then-fiancé. They’ve been happily married for nearly 15 years now, and the Zenith comes out on special occasions.
Masayuki has felt a gravitational pull towards watches for decades. In his late teens, he started working at a watch store in his native Japan. One day, a customer brought in a used Breitling Montbrillant to sell. Though the dial was severely damaged, something about it instantly intrigued Masayuki. He knew it belonged on his wrist, so he purchased it on the spot. Studying the fascinating features of this Breitling classic - including a chronograph, a tachymeter, and even a slide rule - ignited his lifelong passion for timepieces. He eventually started sharing his knowledge via YouTube videos, gathering a loyal following that loves hearing the latest horology intel as much as he loves speaking about it. Today, Masayuki’s knowledge reaches far and wide, ticking with the wisdom of countless hours. He specialises in watches from the 1990s and 2000s. Find Masayuki thoughtfully curated auctions, from Japan to the world, in Catawiki’s Watches category. Featuring an eclectic range of elite to everyday pieces, Masayuki exemplifies how true passion exceeds monetary value. His personal favourite watch will always be the Zenith Captain he received as an engagement gift from his then-fiancé. They’ve been happily married for nearly 15 years now, and the Zenith comes out on special occasions.